Question 1

Hypnosis has been found to
A)enhance immune functioning.
B)reduce the chronic pain associated with cancer.
C)lower blood pressure.
D)shorten the course and severity of the common cold.

Accepted Answer

Hypnosis has been found to be effective in reducing the chronic pain associated with cancer. While it may have some positive effects on immune functioning and blood pressure, there is limited evidence to support these claims. Hypnosis has not been found to shorten the course and severity of the common cold.

Question 2

The CAM domain mind and body medicine includes all of the following EXCEPT
A)biofeedback.
B)deep breathing.
C)yoga.
D)dietary supplements.

Accepted Answer

The CAM domain mind and body medicine includes biofeedback, deep breathing, and yoga. However, dietary supplements are part of the CAM domain of natural products.

Question 3

Which of the following associations is NOT correct?
A)t'ai chi: traditional Chinese medicine
B)yoga: Ayurvedic medicine
C)moxibustion: traditional Chinese medicine
D)acupuncture: homeopathic medicine

Accepted Answer

Homeopathic medicine is a separate form of alternative medicine that uses highly diluted substances to treat ailments. While acupuncture is often associated with traditional Chinese medicine, it is not a part of homeopathy.

Question 4

A prominent form of mind-body exercise that exists within traditional Chinese medicine is
A)reiki.
B)moxibustion.
C)yoga.
D)t'ai chi.

Accepted Answer

T'ai chi is a traditional Chinese mind-body exercise that involves slow, fluid movements combined with deep breathing and meditation. It is believed to promote physical and mental relaxation, balance, and overall well-being, and has been shown to have various health benefits, such as improving cardiovascular health, reducing stress, and enhancing immune function. Reiki and moxibustion are also forms of traditional Chinese medicine, but they are not considered mind-body exercises. Yoga originated in India, not China, but it is also a form of mind-body exercise.

Question 5

Which of the following medical systems is based upon a common thread between the integral relationship of humans with one another, the natural environment, and the spiritual world?
A)Ayurveda
B)homeopathy
C)traditional Chinese medicine
D)Native American medicine

Accepted Answer

Native American medicine is based upon the integral relationship between humans, the natural environment, and the spiritual world. This medical system emphasizes the balance and harmony of these three elements for maintaining health and wellbeing.

Question 6

The therapy that involves a practitioner using a number of different hand positions over a patient's body to channel and direct healing energy is called
A)qigong.
B)Swedish massage.
C)magnetic therapy.
D)reiki.

Accepted Answer

The therapy described is reiki, which involves a practitioner using their hands to channel healing energy to the patient. Qigong and Swedish massage do not involve energy healing, while magnetic therapy typically involves the use of magnets rather than the practitioner's hands.

Question 7

Which of the following medical systems incorporates a law of similars, or a belief that "like cures like"? According to this principle, a substance that causes disease in a healthy person can cure the same symptoms in a sick person.
A)Native American medicine
B)homeopathy
C)traditional Chinese medicine
D)naturopathy

Accepted Answer

Homeopathy incorporates the law of similars, which is fundamental to its philosophy and practice. It believes that a substance that can produce symptoms in a healthy person can cure similar symptoms in a sick person.

Question 8

Which of the following medical systems is based upon a main principle that the body has the ability to heal itself? Health is believed to be the natural order if one lives wisely and simply.The focus is on cleansing and strengthening the body, rather than on treating the symptoms of a specific illness.
A)Ayurveda
B)Native American medicine
C)homeopathy
D)naturopathy

Accepted Answer

Naturopathy is based on the idea that the body has an innate ability to heal itself, and that promoting a healthy lifestyle can enhance this healing process. This approach emphasizes prevention and self-care through natural therapies such as herbal medicine, nutrition, and hydrotherapy, rather than treating specific illnesses with prescription drugs or surgery. Ayurveda also believes in the body's ability to heal itself, but it does involve treating specific illnesses and uses a more complex system of diagnosis and treatment. Native American medicine and homeopathy may incorporate natural remedies, but their principles are not based on the body's ability to heal itself as the main guiding principle.

Question 9

Which of the following statements is NOT true about chiropractic medicine?
A)Chiropractic medicine is licensed in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
B)Spinal manipulation has been shown to benefit patients with low back pain and neck pain.
C)Chiropractic care is rarely covered by standard health insurance.
D)Patients can experience mild discomfort, headache, and fatigue after a visit.

Accepted Answer

While chiropractic care may not be covered by some insurance plans, it is not true that it is rarely covered by standard health insurance. Some insurance plans do cover chiropractic treatment to varying degrees.

Question 10

Which of the following health practices is an example of a mind-body practice-a practice based on the premise that the mind influences the body in ways that can promote or detract from well-being?
A)hypnosis
B)homeopathic remedy
C)acupuncture
D)dietary supplement

Accepted Answer

Hypnosis involves using the power of the mind to influence various bodily functions or behaviors, making it an example of a mind-body practice. Homeopathic remedies, acupuncture, and dietary supplements can all impact the body's physical functions, but they do not necessarily involve the mind-body connection that characterizes mind-body practices.

Question 11

All of the following are considered energy therapies EXCEPT
A)qigong
B)magnet therapy
C)therapeutic touch
D)hypnotherapy

Accepted Answer

Hypnotherapy is not considered an energy therapy as it involves inducing a trance-like state to access the subconscious mind and does not directly manipulate energy in the body. Qigong, magnet therapy, and therapeutic touch all involve the manipulation of energy within the body to achieve therapeutic effects.

Question 12

Ayurvedic medicine originated in which country?
A)China
B)India
C)United States
D)Israel

Accepted Answer

Ayurvedic medicine is a traditional system of medicine that originated in India over 5000 years ago. It is based on the principles of balance between the body, mind, and spirit, and is focused on maintaining health, rather than just treating disease.

Question 13

People practice self-care every day.Which of the following individuals is NOT practicing self-care?
A)Sara attends a yoga class to relax after work.
B)Kevin ices his sprained ankle after soccer practice.
C)Kaylie visits the dentist for her first time and learns how to floss.
D)Tonya visits the school counselor to get advice about a friend's eating disorder.

Accepted Answer

While seeking advice from a counselor can be helpful, Tonya is not necessarily practicing self-care for herself in this situation. She is seeking help for a friend. The other three choices involve individuals taking specific actions to care for themselves, whether in terms of physical, mental, or emotional well-being.

Question 14

Acupuncture originated within what health care system?
A)traditional Chinese medicine
B)Ayurvedic medicine
C)naturopathic medicine
D)osteopathic medicine

Accepted Answer

Acupuncture originated within traditional Chinese medicine, which dates back over 2,500 years. It is based on the belief that energy, or qi, flows throughout the body along pathways called meridians, and that the stimulation of specific points along these meridians can help to restore balance and promote healing.

Question 15

There is currently no formalized training system in the United States for which of the following types of health care?
A)Ayurvedic
B)chiropractic
C)allopathic
D)naturopathic

Accepted Answer

The answer of There is currently no formalized training system...

Question 16

Which of the following health practices incorporates a concept of spine subluxation-a misalignment, displacement, or dislocation of vertebrae in the spinal column-as a cause of illness?
A)traditional Chinese medicine
B)Ayurvedic medicine
C)naturopathic medicine
D)chiropractic medicine

Accepted Answer

Chiropractic medicine incorporates the concept of spine subluxation as a cause of illness and focuses on correcting this misalignment through spinal manipulation. Traditional Chinese medicine and Ayurvedic medicine have their own theories and principles for explaining illness and health, while naturopathic medicine emphasizes holistic and natural approaches to healthcare.

Question 17

The energy therapy that combines physical movement, breathing techniques, and focused attention to enhance the flow of qi and boost immune functioning is called
A)magnetic therapy.
B)therapeutic touch.
C)qigong.
D)reiki.

Accepted Answer

The energy therapy described in the question that combines physical movement, breathing techniques, and focused attention to enhance the flow of qi and boost immune functioning is known as qigong. Qigong is a traditional Chinese medicine practice that is based on the principles of traditional Chinese medicine and is believed to improve physical and mental health by enhancing the flow of qi, the body's vital life force. Magnetic therapy involves the use of magnets to alleviate pain and other symptoms, therapeutic touch involves the use of the practitioner's hands to detect and balance energy fields, and reiki involves the use of touch to channel energy. None of these therapies specifically incorporate physical movement and breathing techniques in the way that qigong does.

Question 18

Which of the following is a treatment in which long, thin needles are inserted at certain points in the skin to stimulate the flow of qi?
A)biofeedback
B)homeopathy
C)acupressure
D)acupuncture

Accepted Answer

Acupuncture is a treatment in which long, thin needles are inserted at certain points in the skin to stimulate the flow of qi. Biofeedback involves learning to control bodily functions using electronic sensors. Homeopathy uses highly diluted substances to treat illness. Acupressure involves applying pressure to certain points in the skin to promote relaxation and healing.

Question 19

What health care system was founded by Andrew Taylor Still, an allopathic physician who disliked the toxic drugs of his time?
A)osteopathy
B)homeopathy
C)behavioral medicine
D)Ayurveda

Accepted Answer

Andrew Taylor Still founded osteopathy as a health care system that focuses on the whole person and treating the root causes of illness, rather than just symptoms. Osteopaths use manual techniques to manipulate the musculoskeletal system, as well as other treatments such as nutrition and lifestyle changes. Andrew Taylor Still believed that the body has an innate ability to heal itself and that health care should support this natural healing process, rather than interfering with it through toxic drugs.

Question 20

Massage has been shown to be beneficial for doing all of the following EXCEPT
A)reducing pain levels.
B)reducing depression.
C)reducing heart disease.
D)improving immune function.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Massage has been shown to be beneficial...

Quiz 17: Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Hypnosis has been found to

The CAM domain mind and body medicine includes all of the following EXCEPT

Which of the following associations is NOT correct?

A prominent form of mind-body exercise that exists within traditional Chinese medicine is

Which of the following medical systems is based upon a common thread between the integral relationship of humans with one another, the natural environment, and the spiritual world?

The therapy that involves a practitioner using a number of different hand positions over a patient's body to channel and direct healing energy is called

Which of the following medical systems incorporates a law of similars, or a belief that "like cures like"? According to this principle, a substance that causes disease in a healthy person can cure the same symptoms in a sick person.

Which of the following statements is NOT true about chiropractic medicine?

Which of the following health practices is an example of a mind-body practice-a practice based on the premise that the mind influences the body in ways that can promote or detract from well-being?

All of the following are considered energy therapies EXCEPT

Ayurvedic medicine originated in which country?

People practice self-care every day.Which of the following individuals is NOT practicing self-care?

Acupuncture originated within what health care system?

There is currently no formalized training system in the United States for which of the following types of health care?

Which of the following health practices incorporates a concept of spine subluxation-a misalignment, displacement, or dislocation of vertebrae in the spinal column-as a cause of illness?

The energy therapy that combines physical movement, breathing techniques, and focused attention to enhance the flow of qi and boost immune functioning is called

Which of the following is a treatment in which long, thin needles are inserted at certain points in the skin to stimulate the flow of qi?

What health care system was founded by Andrew Taylor Still, an allopathic physician who disliked the toxic drugs of his time?

Massage has been shown to be beneficial for doing all of the following EXCEPT