Galen

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This material has 90 questions with answers and rationales. Here are the first 5.

1. 1.In a medical-surgical unit, a 68-year-old client asks whether the provider will treat an infection by restoring the balance of the four humors described by Galen. Which response is most appropriate?

   • A.The nurse can use the theory to select an antibiotic.
   • B.Humor-based treatment is preferred when a client is older.
   • C.Modern treatment is guided by evidence about the cause of the infection and the client's condition.
   • D.Galen's theory is the basis of current infection treatment.

   Rationale: Modern infection care relies on current evidence, diagnostic findings, and the client's clinical status. Galen's humoral theory is historically important but is not a valid basis for selecting treatment. The nurse should respond respectfully without presenting historical beliefs as current medical practice.

2. 2.During a clinic visit, a 54-year-old client says a family healer recommended a Galenic remedy instead of prescribed treatment for hypertension. Which nursing action best supports safe, collaborative care?

   • A.Ask what the remedy contains and discuss it with the prescriber.
   • B.Tell the client the healer's advice is irrational.
   • C.Document refusal of all medical treatment.
   • D.Instruct the client to stop the remedy immediately.

   Rationale: Identifying the remedy's ingredients and coordinating with the prescriber supports shared decision-making and helps identify potential interactions or harm. Dismissing the client's belief can damage trust. The nurse should not assume the client has refused care or direct abrupt discontinuation without assessing the product and risks.

3. 3.In a long-term care facility, a 79-year-old resident tells the nurse that a practitioner is treating an illness by balancing the four humors. Which nursing actions are appropriate? Select all that apply.

   • A.Respectfully explain that current care decisions use evidence-based assessment.
   • B.Record the resident's beliefs and preferences in the care plan.
   • C.Tell the resident that historical medical ideas are foolish.
   • D.Recommend stopping all conventional treatment.
   • E.Ask the resident what treatments are being used.
   • F.Assess for prescribed medications and possible interactions.

   Rationale: Asking about treatments and reviewing medications can identify safety concerns and support coordinated care. A respectful explanation and documentation promote informed, individualized care. Insulting the belief or advising the resident to abandon conventional treatment is not therapeutic or safe.

4. 4.At change of shift, a nurse receives report on four clients. Which client should the nurse assess first?

   • A.A 42-year-old who asks whether Galen's writings mention digestion and has stable vital signs.
   • B.A 71-year-old who requests that a family member join a discussion about traditional beliefs.
   • C.A 50-year-old who wants a printed history of ancient medicine.
   • D.A 63-year-old with new confusion and a temperature of 39.2 C after beginning an herbal preparation.

   Answer and rationale are in the full material.

5. 5.In a primary care office, a 36-year-old client asks the nurse to explain why Galen is mentioned in a history-of-medicine handout. Which explanation is accurate?

   • A.He discovered antibiotics and vaccination.
   • B.His writings influenced medical thought for centuries, although many of his theories are outdated.
   • C.His humoral theory remains the standard for diagnosing infection.
   • D.He developed modern randomized clinical trials.

   Answer and rationale are in the full material.