Keenan-Lindsay: Leifer’s Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing in Canada, 1st Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which herbal remedy used by a patient taking anticoagulant should a nurse report to a
primary health care provider?
a. Garlic
b. Chamomile
c. Ginseng
d. Kava-kava
ANS: A
Garlic increases bleeding time and caution should be used when the patient is taking
an anticoagulant.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 498 OBJ: 4
TOP: Herbal Remedies KEY: Nursing Process Step: Data
Collection
2. What should a nurse remind a parent who is considering homeopathic remedies for
treatment of her child’s asthma?
a. Should be drunk with large amounts of fluid
b. Can be taken with traditional Western medications
c. Can be enhanced by drinking hot tea
d. May contain mercury, alcohol, or arsenic
ANS: D
Homeopathic remedies often contain mercury, alcohol, or arsenic and are taken
sublingually. All Western medications should be stopped when the homeopathic
therapy is begun. Caffeine drinks are to be avoided during homeopathic treatment.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 503 OBJ: 9
, TOP: Homeopathic Remedies KEY: Nursing Process Step:
Implementation
3. The focus of acupressure is to restore the balance of what?
a. Chi
b. Shiatsu
c. Yin and yang
d. Ayurveda
ANS: A
Acupressure is focused on the return of the balance of Chi to control disease
processes.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: 501 OBJ: 9
TOP: Acupressure KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
4. Which of the following CAHM could be provided to patients by a nurse with basic
nursing education?
a. Chiropractic care
b. Acupuncture
c. Therapeutic touch
d. Massage
ANS: D
Massage can be provided by nurses without extra education. The other CAHM
modalities require registration (i.e. acupuncture and chiropractic) or additional
education (i.e. therapeutic touch).
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: 500 OBJ: 3
TOP: Nursing Role in CAHM KEY: Nursing Process Step:
Implementation
5. A pregnant patient with a stasis ulcer asks if she might be a candidate for hyperbaric
oxygen therapy (HBOT). What is a nurse’s best response?
a. “Yes. HBOT should have no harmful effect on your baby.”
b. “No. High amounts of oxygen in your system will cause changes in your baby’s
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which herbal remedy used by a patient taking anticoagulant should a nurse report to a
primary health care provider?
a. Garlic
b. Chamomile
c. Ginseng
d. Kava-kava
ANS: A
Garlic increases bleeding time and caution should be used when the patient is taking
an anticoagulant.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 498 OBJ: 4
TOP: Herbal Remedies KEY: Nursing Process Step: Data
Collection
2. What should a nurse remind a parent who is considering homeopathic remedies for
treatment of her child’s asthma?
a. Should be drunk with large amounts of fluid
b. Can be taken with traditional Western medications
c. Can be enhanced by drinking hot tea
d. May contain mercury, alcohol, or arsenic
ANS: D
Homeopathic remedies often contain mercury, alcohol, or arsenic and are taken
sublingually. All Western medications should be stopped when the homeopathic
therapy is begun. Caffeine drinks are to be avoided during homeopathic treatment.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 503 OBJ: 9
, TOP: Homeopathic Remedies KEY: Nursing Process Step:
Implementation
3. The focus of acupressure is to restore the balance of what?
a. Chi
b. Shiatsu
c. Yin and yang
d. Ayurveda
ANS: A
Acupressure is focused on the return of the balance of Chi to control disease
processes.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: 501 OBJ: 9
TOP: Acupressure KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
4. Which of the following CAHM could be provided to patients by a nurse with basic
nursing education?
a. Chiropractic care
b. Acupuncture
c. Therapeutic touch
d. Massage
ANS: D
Massage can be provided by nurses without extra education. The other CAHM
modalities require registration (i.e. acupuncture and chiropractic) or additional
education (i.e. therapeutic touch).
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: 500 OBJ: 3
TOP: Nursing Role in CAHM KEY: Nursing Process Step:
Implementation
5. A pregnant patient with a stasis ulcer asks if she might be a candidate for hyperbaric
oxygen therapy (HBOT). What is a nurse’s best response?
a. “Yes. HBOT should have no harmful effect on your baby.”
b. “No. High amounts of oxygen in your system will cause changes in your baby’s
