Chapter 21 Complementary and Alternative Health Modalities in Pediatric Nursing Keenan-Lindsay: Leifer’s Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing in Canada, 1st Edition

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A child receiving chemotherapy gets relief from nausea after having a therapy that involves pressure and massage on meridian sites. What type of therapy does this describe? a. Acupuncture b. Acupressure c. Aromatherapy d. Ayurveda ANS: B Acupressure uses finger pressure and massage on the meridian sites. It can be used to control nausea, backache, and pain. DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: 501 OBJ: 4 TOP: Acupressure KEY: Nursing Process Step: Data Collection 2. A nurse is aware that which child should not receive massage therapy? a. 15-year-old with a fractured femur b. 12-year-old with diabetes mellitus c. 8-year-old with Down syndrome d. 17-year-old with an eating disorder ANS: C Children with Down syndrome are prone particularly to cervical spine anomalies and may be injured by massage therapy. DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: 500 OBJ: 4 TOP: Massage KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation 3. A 12-year-old with rheumatoid arthritis finds aromatherapy helpful for relieving her joint discomfort. Which essential oil is useful for children with chronic pain? a. Lavender b. Ephedra c. Ginseng d. Kava-kava ANS: A Lavender, chamomile, and sandalwood essential oils are useful in aromatherapy for children with chronic pain. DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: 501 OBJ: 4 TOP: Alternative Health Practices—Aromatherapy KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation 4. A nurse points out that light therapy is used in the treatment of patients with which of the following disorders? a. Digestive disorders b. Seasonal affective disorder c. Inflammatory diseases d. Stress disorders ANS: B Light therapy has proven effective in the treatment of persons with seasonal affective disorders. DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: 501 OBJ: 9 TOP: Light Therapy KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation 5. A parent asks the nurse, “What is guided imagery?” Which statement is the most accurate response? a. “It is a technique where the patient focuses on an image to relieve stress.” b. “It involves using water to promote relaxation.” c. “The patient enters a hypnotic state of sleep to promote relaxation.” d. “It helps the patient recognize tension in the muscles with responses on an electronic machine.”