Deck 9: Complementary and Alternative Therapies

Question 1

In which of the following therapies is it believed that the practitioner gathers knowledge about the disease and its cure from a higher power?

A) Herbal therapy
B) Ayurveda
C) Native American system
D) Chinese medicine

Answer 1

Native American system

Question 2

Which of the following manipulative therapy involves applying pressure and movement to stretch soft tissues?

A) Chiropractic
B) Shiatsu
C) Massage therapy
D) Yoga

Answer 2

Massage therapy

Question 3

Which type of therapy is speculated to affect the ion exchange of electrolytes, such as calcium, sodium, and potassium?

A) Electromagnetic therapy
B) Shiatsu
C) Hypnosis
D) Yoga

Answer 3

Electromagnetic therapy

Question 4

Which of the following is a true statement regarding alternative medical systems?

A) Formal licensure is needed for practice.
B) They are based on the belief that health results from normal physiological function.
C) They rely heavily on medicinal plants.
D) They focus on treating illness or injury.

Question 5

Although not advocated by physicians, apitherapy has been used to treat which of the following disease processes?

A) Myasthenia gravis
B) Neuropathy
C) Osteoarthritis
D) Dementia

Question 6

Which of the following methods is being accepted as conventional because it has few physical risks, can be taught easily, and has provided evidence of positive effects?

A) Reflexology
B) Magnetism
C) Acupuncture
D) Biofeedback

Question 7

According to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) classification, acupuncture belongs to which of the following groups?

A) Reiki
B) Shiatsu
C) Reflexology
D) Aromatherapy

Question 8

In conventional medicine, approximately what percentage of prescription drugs are derived from plants?

A) 15
B) 25
C) 40
D) 55

Question 9

Which of the following types of alternative medicine is used for the highest percentage of older adults?

A) Massage therapy
B) Chiropractic
C) Acupuncture
D) Herbal remedies

Question 10

A client is taking gingko to improve her memory. In the teaching plan regarding this herb, the nurse should include which of the following?

A) It may raise blood pressure.
B) Avoid this herb if allergic to plants.
C) There is a possible sensitivity to light.
D) Use caution if taking aspirin.

Question 11

Which of the following is an important aspect of Chinese medicine and Ayurveda?

A) Originated in Asia.
B) Mind plays an important part in healing the body.
C) Meditation is an integral part.
D) Concept of life force flowing through the body.

Question 12

Which of the following is an important benefit of incorporating laughter therapeutically?

A) Increases cortisol levels
B) Increases the number of white blood cells
C) Blocks the release of endorphins
D) Stimulates the immune system

Question 13

Although 25% of prescription drugs are derived from plants, interest in self-treatment using herbs has been on the rise. Which of the following is the reason for this?

A) Prescribed drugs are subjected to federal regulations.
B) Herbs are easily available.
C) There are differences in molecular structure between the source plant and the synthesized drug.
D) Using only parts of a plant may not have the same effects as using the whole plant.

Question 14

A variation of which form of exercise is reported to help people develop psychokinetic powers?

A) Yoga
B) Tai chi
C) Reiki
D) Reflexology

Question 15

Chiropractors treat disorders by which of the following methods?

A) Applying force to a specific location
B) Massaging the area to encourage circulation
C) Manipulating the spine to align vertebrae
D) Channeling the universal energy

Question 16

Which of the following has been known to achieve benefits with for clients with cancer through the use of the mind to visualize a positive physiologic effect?

A) Imagery
B) Hypnosis
C) Humor
D) Biofeedback

Question 17

Imagery assists in fighting cancer in what way?

A) Thinking of white cells destroying cancer increases cell count.
B) Thinking of cancer-free days makes the client feel better.
C) Thinking happy thoughts makes the client forget the pain.
D) Concentration controls cancer.

Question 18

Which of the following types of energy medicine manipulates electromagnetic fields in the body?

A) Yoga
B) Tai chi
C) Reflexology
D) Acupuncture

Question 19

Proponents of which type of complementary health practice believe that reprogramming the neural reflex improves the body's ability to facilitate natural healing?

A) Shiatsu
B) Reflexology
C) Yoga
D) Chiropractic

Question 20

Which of the following complementary and alternative therapies uses 7,000 nerve endings to improve the body's ability to facilitate natural healing?

A) Reflexology
B) Magnetism
C) Acupuncture
D) Chiropractic

Question 21

Which type of mind-body medicine is being used to reduce hypertension and rapid heart changes?

A) Imagery
B) Humor
C) Biofeedback
D) Hypnosis

Question 22

Which of the following would be the least consistent as a reason for the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM)?

A) Increasing numbers of acute conditions
B) Dissatisfaction with conventional medicine
C) Difficulty meeting rising healthcare costs
D) Growth of culturally diverse groups

Question 23

Which of the following would be the least consistent with the Native American medicine view of disease?

A) Disharmony with Mother Earth
B) Possession by an evil spirit
C) Violation of a taboo
D) Balance of yin and yang

Question 24

Which of the following is the nutrient with the greatest risk of toxicity?

A) Vitamin A
B) Vitamin B
C) Vitamin C
D) Vitamin D

Question 25

Ayurvedic medicine has its roots in which of the following areas?

A) China
B) India
C) Japan
D) Southeast Asia