The home health nurse is caring for a patient with an implanted pacemaker. What type of pain management would be contraindicated?
a. Peripheral analgesics
b. A TENS unit
c. Opioid analgesics
d. Adjuvant analgesics
Question 2The nurse is educating a patient regarding reflexology. Information includes that reflexology is a therapy based on the theory that the entire body can be reached by applying pressure to specific areas. Where is pressure mainly applied?
xa.
Hands
b.
Head
c.
Back
d.
Feet
Question 3ANS: D In reflexology it is thought that the entire body can be reached by applying pressure to specific areas on the feet.
xa.
Hands
b.
Head
c.
Back
d.
Feet
Question 4An American Indian patient requests that an egg yolk be placed in a saucer and put under his bed to absorb the pain. What should the nurse do?
a. Explain that medication will relieve the pain better
b. Place the egg in a saucer under the bed
c. Ask the physician for permission
d. Warn that housekeeping staff will remove the egg
Question 5What type of alternative therapy is the nurse practicing when using essential oils to provide inhalation treatments?
a. Magnet therapy
b. Respiratory therapy
c. Herbal therapy
d. Aromatherapy
Question 6The nurse explains that transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) provides a continuous mild electrical current to the skin. How does the TENS unit act to reduce pain?
a. Distracts the patient
b. Blocks endorphin production
c. Warms the skin
d. Blocks pain impulses
Question 7The nurse is educating a patient with phlebitis of the left leg. What alternative therapy should this patient avoid until the condition is resolved?
a. Acupuncture
b. Therapeutic massage
c. Yoga
d. Acupressure
Question 8The nurse teaches noninvasive pain relief techniques, such as guided imagery, biofeedback, and relaxation. What is the primary advantage of these techniques?
a. Can be done any time
b. Does not require a nurse
c. Gives the patient some control
d. Is most effective
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