73 Questions
What is the primary focus of allopathic medicine?
Treating symptoms and diseases using drugs, radiation, or surgery
Which term is used interchangeably with allopathic medicine?
Conventional medicine
In which situations is allopathic medical care particularly effective?
Emergency or acute situations
What is the primary goal of holistic nursing?
Healing the whole person
Which philosophy focuses on connections and interactions between parts of the whole?
Holism
What does CHA stand for in the context of complementary and integrative health?
Complementary health approaches
Which phase of wound healing involves the formation of exudate, causing swelling and pain at the site of injury?
Hemostasis
Which type of wound is unintentional and traumatic?
Abrasion
What is the final stage of wound healing?
Maturation
What term describes an abnormal passage from an internal organ or vessel to the outside of the body, or from one internal organ or vessel to another?
Fistula
Which factor predisposes a person to pressure injury formation by making poorly nourished cells more susceptible to damage?
Protein deficiency
What type of ulcers are associated with poor circulation and oxygenation of dermal structures?
Arterial ulcers
What is the first line of defense against microorganisms?
Intact skin
Which phase of wound healing involves capillaries growing across the wound and the formation of granulation tissue?
Proliferation
What factor can interfere with circulation and subsequent cell nourishment, predisposing a person to pressure injury formation?
Immobilization
What is the term used for localized damage to the skin and underlying soft tissue usually over a bony prominence or related to a medical device?
Pressure injury
Which type of ulcer may result from malnutrition and immobility, compounding the risk of its development in older adults?
Pressure ulcer
What kind of tissue forms a foundation for scar tissue development during the proliferation phase of wound healing?
Granulation tissue
Which of the following relaxation techniques focuses on evoking pleasant images to replace negative or stressful feelings?
Guided imagery
What is the ultimate goal of relaxation techniques?
To increase the parasympathetic system influence and reduce the effect of stress
Which mind and body practice aims to achieve unity and wholeness through physical movements, breathing practices, and relaxation practices/meditation?
Yoga
In meditation, what does a person learn to focus attention on?
Thoughts, feelings, and sensations
What is the historical origin of yoga?
Ancient Indian philosophy
Which holistic nurse association promotes the education of nurses, other health care professionals, and the public in all aspects of holistic caring and healing?
AHNA
Which type of integrative care model combines the best of allopathic medicine and CHAs while avoiding harmful interactions?
"Both CHAs and allopathic medicine" care model
What is the system of postures, exercises, breathing techniques, and visualization that is designed to restore the body’s innate intelligence for self-healing?
"Healing system"
Which type of meditation instructs the practitioner to become mindful of thoughts, feelings, and sensations in a nonjudgmental way?
"Mindfulness meditation"
Which relaxation technique involves using all five senses to imagine an event or body process unfolding according to a plan?
Guided imagery
What does Tai Chi aim to be better than in reducing several cardiovascular disease risk factors and improving psychosocial well-being?
Brisk walking
What is the main practice involved in yoga in the United States?
The combination of physical movements, breathing practices, and relaxation practices/meditation
What is the process by which a drug moves through the body and is eventually eliminated?
Excretion
Which type of medication order is carried out until cancelled by another order?
Standing order (routine order)
What is the angle of insertion for an intramuscular injection at the ventrogluteal site?
90 degrees
What is the purpose of sublingual administration of medication?
To place the drug under the tongue
When preparing medications for injection, what should be done if there are signs of contraindications when mixing medications in one syringe?
Discard the mixed medications and do not administer to the patient
For eye instillations and irrigations, in which direction should the medication be applied?
Inner to outer
What position should a patient be in for ear instillations and irrigations?
Lying on the side opposite to the ear being treated
What should be done before administering nasal instillations?
Wipe the top of the applicator with an alcohol pad
What is the recommended sequence for mixing insulins in one syringe?
Clear, cloudy, clear, cloudy
What is important when administering vaginal applications of medication?
Provide privacy and education to make the patient comfortable
What should be advised to patients regarding altering dosages without consulting a physician?
They should not alter dosages without consulting a physician
What is an important caution regarding sharing medications?
The patient should not share medications with others
Which stage of pressure injury involves full-thickness skin loss not involving underlying fascia?
Stage 3
What is the recommended frequency for skin assessment in long-term settings?
Weekly for 4 weeks then quarterly
Which type of dressing maintains moisture for wound healing?
Moisture-maintaining dressings
What is the effect of applying heat to tissues?
Reduces muscle tension
Which factor affects the response to hot and cold treatments?
Patient's age and physical condition
Which medication can cause constipation as a side effect?
Metformin
What should be performed before changing the wound dressing?
Asking the patient about pain
What is the sequence for abdominal assessment?
Inspection, auscultation, percussion, palpation
Which type of patients are at high risk for constipation?
(Patients on bedrest or with decreased mobility)
What is the recommended frequency for skin assessment in acute care settings?
Every shift
Which type of drainage system is a Jackson-Pratt drain?
Closed system
What can reduce blood viscosity and increase capillary permeability?
Applying heat
Which therapy uses essential oils of plants to improve physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being?
Aromatherapy
According to the text, which therapy is believed to flow vertically in the body through intricate meridians?
Acupuncture
What is the primary focus of chiropractic health care?
Alignment problems and pain alleviation
Which therapy involves very thin, short, sterile needles at particular acupoints along a meridian?
Acupuncture
Which therapy emphasizes that the lower the dose of the medication, the greater its effectiveness?
Homeopathy
Which therapy is focused on improving energy abundance for people to deal with life in a complex society?
Naturopathy
Which therapy involves a profession that focuses on the relationship between the body’s structure and its functioning?
Chiropractic health care
The practice of which therapy has been utilized in the management of pain, sleep disorders, anxiety, depression, nausea and vomiting?
Aromatherapy
Which therapy addresses a person’s qi and consists of placing very thin, short, sterile needles at particular acupoints?
Acupuncture
Match the stages of pressure injuries with their descriptions:
Stage 1 = Nonblanchable erythema of intact skin Stage 2 = Partial-thickness skin loss with exposed dermis Stage 3 = Full-thickness skin loss; not involving underlying fascia Stage 4 = Full-thickness skin and tissue loss
Match the wound assessment components with their descriptions:
Appearance = Inspecting the visual characteristics of the wound Size of wound = Measuring the dimensions of the wound Depth of wound = Assessing how far down the wound extends into the tissue Presence of undermining, tunneling, or sinus tract = Checking for specific types of wound extensions
Match the effects of applying heat with their descriptions:
Dilates peripheral blood vessels = Expands the small blood vessels away from the center of the body Increases tissue metabolism = Boosts the chemical reactions that occur in tissues Reduces blood viscosity and increases capillary permeability = Thins blood and enhances blood vessel leakiness Reduces muscle tension = Relaxes and loosens muscle fibers
Match the factors affecting bowel elimination with their descriptions:
Developmental considerations = Age-related factors affecting bowel control Daily patterns = The individual's routine activities impacting bowel habits Food and fluid = Dietary and hydration influences on bowel function Activity and muscle tone = Physical movement and muscle health affecting bowel movements
Match the abdominal assessment components with their descriptions:
Inspection = Visual examination for any abnormalities or signs of distention Auscultation = Listening for bowel sounds in different parts of the abdomen Percussion and palpation = Tapping and gentle pressing to assess internal structures and tenderness
Nonblanchable erythema of intact skin is classified as stage 1 pressure injury.
True
Full-thickness skin and tissue loss is classified as stage 4 pressure injury.
True
Deep tissue pressure injury is characterized by persistent nonblanchable deep red, maroon, or purple discoloration.
True
Applying heat helps dilate peripheral blood vessels and reduces muscle tension.
True
Antacids decrease gastrointestinal motility.
True
Test your knowledge about the principles and techniques of naturopathic medicine, which focuses on supporting the body's ability to heal itself through various holistic approaches including dietary changes, stress reduction, herbal supplements, and more.
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