Question 1

Which of the following best describes the main difference between complementary health approaches (CHA) and integrative health (IH)?

Accepted Answer

CHA refers to interventions not typically part of conventional medical care but used together with it, while IH is the coordinated combination of complementary and conventional approaches.

Question 2

A patient with chronic back pain wishes to use yoga and acupuncture in addition to prescribed medication. According to the study materials, this approach is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Integrative health

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a scientific premise of therapeutic touch?

Accepted Answer

Illness is always caused by pathogens invading the body.

Question 4

A nurse is caring for a patient who requests the use of healing touch to stimulate wound healing. Based on the study materials, what is the most appropriate response?

Accepted Answer

Explain that healing touch can be used to stimulate wound healing and discuss integrating it into the care plan.

Question 5

Which of the following best describes the 'law of minimum dose' in homeopathy?

Accepted Answer

The lower the dose of the medication, the greater its effectiveness.

Question 6

A patient is interested in a therapy that involves manipulation of soft tissues to break up tension, promote detoxification, and improve body functioning. Which CHA is the patient most likely referring to?

Accepted Answer

Therapeutic massage

Question 7

Which of the following is a key concept in Ayurveda?

Accepted Answer

The aim is to integrate and balance the body, mind, and spirit.

Question 8

A nurse is teaching a patient about the benefits of relaxation techniques. Which of the following is NOT a benefit supported by the study materials?

Accepted Answer

Increases risk of infection

Question 9

Which of the following statements about allopathic medicine is correct according to the study materials?

Accepted Answer

Allopathic medicine views health as the absence of disease.

Question 10

A patient is interested in a practice that uses postures, gentle exercise, breathing techniques, and visualization to regulate energy and improve balance. Which practice is this?

Accepted Answer

Qi Gong

Question 11

Which of the following is a distinguishing feature of holistic nursing?

Accepted Answer

Aims to heal the whole person, considering connections and interactions between all parts

Question 12

A patient asks about the use of acupuncture for pain management. According to the study materials, how does acupuncture contribute to healing?

Accepted Answer

By changing the flow of qi along meridians to restore the balance of yin and yang

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a category of complementary health approaches (CHA) as described in the study materials?

Accepted Answer

Surgical interventions

Question 14

A nurse is caring for a patient who wants to use medical cannabis for symptom management. According to the study materials, medical cannabis is classified as which type of CHA?

Accepted Answer

Natural product

Question 15

Which of the following best describes the theory of 'like cures like' in homeopathy?

Accepted Answer

A disease can be cured by a substance that produces similar symptoms in healthy people.

Question 16

A patient is interested in a system that uses the theory of five elements (fire, earth, metal, water, wood) and the balance of yin and yang. Which traditional medical system is this?

Accepted Answer

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)

Question 17

Which of the following is a common misconception about naturopathy based on the study materials?

Accepted Answer

Naturopathy uses only herbal remedies for treatment.

Question 18

A patient with a holistic health philosophy is seeking greater control over their health. According to the study materials, which of the following is a likely reason for using complementary health approaches?

Accepted Answer

To improve health and well-being or relieve symptoms associated with chronic illness

Question 19

A nurse is explaining the role of the shaman in shamanism. Which of the following statements is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

The shaman accesses the spirit world to obtain information on the proper treatment.

Question 20

A patient is interested in a yoga practice that focuses on synchronizing breath with a fast-paced series of postures. Which type of yoga is this?

Accepted Answer

Ashtanga

Ch 29: Complementary and Integrative Health

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