Deck 18: Nutrition

Question 1

Which of the following is an energy therapy?

A) Biofeedback
B) Reiki
C) Osteopathy
D) Naturopathy

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Which alternative healing system developed in the United States in the 18th and 19th centuries emphasized the efficacy of natural cures such as herbs, hydrotherapy, nutrition therapy, and manual manipulation?

A) Allopathy
B) Osteopathy
C) Homeopathy
D) Aromatherapy

Answer 2

C

Question 3

You are a nurse practitioner, and one of your patients mentions that she has begun taking an herb to reduce stress, fatigue, and exhaustion and enhance her learning and thinking. Which of the following herbs would you most suspect she is taking?

A) Ginseng
B) Echinacea
C) Gingko
D) St. John's wort

Answer 3

A

Question 4

You are a nurse, and an older patient of yours, Mary, has just mentioned to you that she has begun taking herbal supplements to help improve her health. Which of the following recommendations would you give Mary regarding her use of herbs? Select all that apply.

A) You may use an herbal supplement in place of a prescribed medicine, but don't take them together.
B) Be sure to mention your herb use to your physician.
C) Be aware that some herbal supplements can interact with prescription medications.
D) Be aware that you may experience nausea and vomiting as a side effect.
E) Self-diagnosis and treatment with herbs is fine, as long as you continue to take your prescribed medications.

Question 5

Which of the following touch therapies focuses on the phenomenon of a human energy field or aura surrounding the body that is connected to the body's well-being?

A) Massage
B) Therapeutic touch
C) Reflexology
D) Myotherapy

Question 6

Which alternative therapy focuses on using manual thrusts to correct musculoskeletal misalignments or subluxations, which contribute to a loss of homeostasis resulting in illness and nerve dysfunction?

A) Therapeutic touch
B) Acupuncture
C) Homeopathy
D) Chiropractic

Question 7

Define meditation and list some of the more common types of meditation approaches.