What is a therapeutic treatment that joins the mind and body and increases muscle tone and flexibility?
a. Acupressure
b. Spiritual enrichment
c. Yoga therapy
d. Therapeutic massage
Question 2A patient tearfully declares the use of relaxation techniques does not work for her. What is the best action for the nurse to implement?
a. Give up on the idea
b. Encourage the patient to try again
c. Assure the patient that not everyone is successful
d. Give the patient a sedative
Question 3The nurse describes a therapy that can produce a state of decreased cognitive, physiological, and/or behavioral arousal. To what alternative therapy is the nurse referring?
a. Subconscious
b. Imagery
c. Sleep
d. Relaxation
Question 4The nurse is caring for a patient using patient-controlled analgesia (PCA). What is a major advantage to this method?
a. Less expensive
b. More effective
c. Less addictive
d. Quicker
Question 5Which term describes using the conscious mind to create situations that evoke physical changes in the body?
a. Imagination
b. Self-hypnosis
c. Imagery
d. Visualization
Question 6The nurse is trying to reassure a patient who is concerned about receiving addictive drugs. What percentage of patients become addicted to analgesics?
a. Less than 0.1
b. Less than 1
c. Less than 5
d. Less than 6
Question 7What type of therapy is thought to increase circulation to the affected area, promote healing, and stimulate acupuncture points?
a. Relaxation therapy
b. Magnetic therapy
c. Yoga therapy
d. Imagery therapy
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