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Holistic Care

Total questions: 63

Worksheet time: 32mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is a key aspect of holistic care?

a)

Uniqueness of each individual

b)

Only physical health

c)

Ignoring patient's participation

d)

Focusing only on disease

2.

Holistic care involves interaction among which of the following?

a)

Mind, body, and spirit

b)

Only the body

c)

Only the mind

d)

Only the spirit

3.

Holistic care considers _______ as causes of illness and disease.

a)

multiple factors

b)

only physical symptoms

c)

just one cause

d)

only mental health

4.

Which of the following is encouraged in holistic care?

a)

Patient’s participation in treatment and healing

b)

Ignoring patient’s input

c)

Only doctor’s decisions

d)

No patient involvement

5.

According to the diagram, which of the following is NOT a component of holistic care?

a)

Physical

b)

Emotional

c)

Financial

d)

Spiritual

6.

In the diagram, what is at the center where all components overlap?

a)

Physical

b)

Holistic

c)

Emotional

d)

Spiritual

7.

What are treatments or therapies that are different than conventional treatment or therapies endorsed and used by the standard medical community called?

a)

Alternative and Complementary Therapy

b)

Standard Therapy

c)

Emergency Therapy

d)

Physical Therapy

8.

Alternative Therapy is used ______ of conventional treatment.

a)

instead

b)

alongside

c)

because

d)

after

9.

Complementary Therapy is used ______ with conventional treatment.

a)

along

b)

against

c)

before

d)

without

10.

One reason patients choose CAM is because they view it as a ________ option.

a)

cost-effective

b)

dangerous

c)

experimental

d)

temporary

11.

In some communities, it is easier to ________ CAM.

a)

access

b)

avoid

c)

ignore

d)

replace

12.

Patients sometimes feel that the CAM practitioner encourages them to participate more in their own ________ decisions.

a)

health-care

b)

financial

c)

legal

d)

educational

13.

Some patients feel that CAM practitioners spend more time with them and are more apt to listen to their concerns, with a more ________ approach.

a)

hands-on

b)

distant

c)

impersonal

d)

automated

14.

What is the definition of Allopathic Medicine?

a)

Treatment of disease by creating an environment that is antagonistic to the disease

b)

Treatment of disease by supporting the body's natural healing process

c)

Treatment of disease by using only herbal remedies

d)

Treatment of disease by spiritual practices

15.

Which of the following is a primary concern in Western Medicine?

a)

Prevention

b)

Spiritual healing

c)

Herbal remedies

d)

Mind-body connection

16.

In Western Medicine, health is defined as the absence of ________, pain, or other symptoms of illness.

a)

disease

b)

exercise

c)

happiness

d)

nutrition

17.

In Western Medicine, invaders such as bacteria and viruses must be killed for a return to health to take place.

a)

True

b)

False

18.

In Western Medicine, the mind and body were seen as ________, with no connection of mind to the body and its function.

a)

separate

b)

intertwined

c)

dependent

d)

inseparable

19.

Which regions are mentioned as sources of ideas and practices in Eastern and Alternative Health Care?

a)

Europe and Africa

b)

Asia and India

c)

North America and Australia

d)

South America and Antarctica

20.

What is another name for bioenergy in Eastern and Alternative Health Care?

a)

Oxygen

b)

Ch'i, prana, or life force

c)

Water

d)

Vitamins

21.

Energy imbalance causes functional changes that can initiate a progression of chronic illness preceding ______ changes in tissue.

a)

pathological

b)

physiological

c)

chemical

d)

mechanical

22.

Personal responsibility is key to health in Eastern and Alternative Health Care.

a)

True

b)

False

23.

What is the major emphasis in Eastern and Alternative Health Care?

a)

Treatment of illness

b)

Prevention of illness

c)

Surgery

d)

Medication

24.

According to Eastern and Alternative Health Care, mind and body are ______, each affecting the other and overall health.

a)

one

b)

separate

c)

unrelated

d)

opposite

25.

Illness and disease in Eastern and Alternative Health Care are seen as:

a)

Harmony and balance in body energy

b)

Disharmony, imbalance, or defect in body energy

c)

Only caused by bacteria

d)

Always genetic

26.

What are some causes of illness according to Eastern and Alternative Health Care?

a)

Diet

b)

Genetic makeup

c)

Negative thoughts

d)

Environmental toxins

27.

What does 'Chiropractic' mean?

a)

Done by hand

b)

Done by machine

c)

Done by medication

d)

Done by surgery

28.

Chiropractic involves manipulation of the ______ to relieve pressure on the nerves.

a)

spine

b)

muscles

c)

lungs

d)

arteries

29.

In chiropractic, the nervous system plays a major role in health and disease.

a)

True

b)

False

30.

Which type of massage therapy is described as calming, uses hot stones, and involves long flowing strokes with kneading and compression?

a)

Shiatsu

b)

Reflexology

c)

Swedish

d)

Deep tissue

31.

Which type of massage therapy is a Japanese style using thumb pressure to work along energy meridians, similar to acupuncture?

a)

Shiatsu

b)

Reflexology

c)

Deep tissue

d)

Sports

32.

Which type of massage therapy uses thumb and fingers to stimulate pressure points on feet, believing that various internal organs are associated with nerve endings on the foot?

a)

Reflexology

b)

Swedish

c)

Deep tissue

d)

Shiatsu

33.

Which type of massage therapy is described as vigorous, strenuous massage with focused pressure on tight muscles and trigger points?

a)

Deep tissue

b)

Swedish

c)

Reflexology

d)

Shiatsu

34.

What is the main purpose of massage therapy as described in the image?

a)

To relax muscles and decrease stress by applying stroking, pressure, friction, and kneading into muscles/soft tissue.

b)

To increase bone density and strengthen joints.

c)

To improve vision and hearing abilities.

d)

To enhance memory and cognitive skills.

35.

What is acupuncture?

a)

Inserting fine needles into points along meridians (energy pathways)

b)

Applying pressure to the skin

c)

Taking herbal supplements

d)

Practicing meditation

36.

Acupuncture is used to treat which of the following conditions?

a)

Low back pain

b)

Neck pain

c)

Migraine

d)

Tension headaches

e)

Carpal tunnel

37.

Acupressure is a blend of _______ and pressure.

a)

acupuncture

b)

massage

c)

yoga

d)

meditation

38.

Acupuncture involves inserting fine needles into points along meridians, which are energy pathways.

a)

True

b)

False

39.

According to the slide on Types of Complementary and Alternative Medicine, herbal supplements have ______ and less severe side effects than prescription medications.

a)

fewer

b)

more

c)

the same

d)

no

40.

According to the slide on Types of Complementary and Alternative Medicine, herbal supplements allow people to:

a)

Take control over own health

b)

Rely only on doctors

c)

Avoid all treatments

d)

Only use prescription medications

41.

According to the slide on Types of Complementary and Alternative Medicine, herbal supplements are used for ______ treatment.

a)

preventative

b)

emergency

c)

surgical

d)

diagnostic

42.

What are some practices involved in Yoga according to the 'Types of Complementary and Alternative Medicine' slide?

a)

Breathing exercises, physical postures, meditation

b)

Acupuncture, herbal remedies, cupping

c)

Chanting, astrology, tarot reading

d)

Homeopathy, chiropractic adjustments, reflexology

43.

According to the 'Types of Complementary and Alternative Medicine' slide, what does Yoga help keep open and flowing?

a)

Energy meridians

b)

Blood vessels

c)

Nerve endings

d)

Hormone levels

44.

Which form of yoga is described as a common and popular form practiced in the US, prepares and conditions the body for meditation, and is slow-paced and gentle?

a)

Hatha yoga

b)

Ashtanga yoga

c)

Power yoga

45.

Which type of yoga is more fast-paced and intense, requiring the practitioner to change quickly from one pose to another, always following the same order?

a)

Hatha yoga

b)

Ashtanga yoga

c)

Power yoga

46.

Power yoga follows similar principles to _______ but does not necessarily follow the same set of poses.

a)

Ashtanga yoga

b)

Hatha yoga

c)

Iyengar yoga

d)

Kundalini yoga

47.

Hatha yoga is fast-paced and intense.

a)

True

b)

False

48.

Which type of yoga prepares and conditions the body so that the mind can practice meditation without obstacles?

a)

Hatha yoga

b)

Ashtanga yoga

c)

Power yoga

49.

Which type of yoga emphasizes the use of props such as blocks, straps, and blankets, and is concerned with proper body alignment in each pose?

a)

Iyengar yoga

b)

Bikram yoga

c)

Hatha yoga

d)

Vinyasa yoga

50.

Iyengar yoga helps prevent injuries and assists the body to obtain the maximum benefit from the exercise.

a)

True

b)

False

51.

Bikram yoga is also known as ________.

a)

hot yoga

b)

power yoga

c)

restorative yoga

d)

yin yoga

52.

Bikram yoga is performed in a studio heated to what temperature with 40% humidity?

a)

90°F

b)

95°F

c)

100°F

d)

105°F

53.

How many postures are involved in a typical 90-minute Bikram yoga session?

a)

26 postures

b)

12 postures

c)

40 postures

d)

18 postures

54.

Bikram yoga can cause heat-related illness.

a)

True

b)

False

55.

According to the slide 'Types of Complementary and Alternative Medicine: Lifestyle Changes That Reverse Disease', what type of foods should be eaten to help prevent or eliminate disease?

a)

Processed foods

b)

Whole foods

c)

Fast foods

d)

Sugary snacks

56.

According to the slide 'Types of Complementary and Alternative Medicine: Lifestyle Changes That Reverse Disease', disease can be prevented or eliminated by adopting a healthy lifestyle and eating foods that have not been ________ or adulterated.

a)

processed

b)

frozen

c)

boiled

d)

fermented

57.

According to the slide 'Types of Complementary and Alternative Medicine: Lifestyle Changes That Reverse Disease', which of the following is NOT recommended as part of a healthy diet?

a)

Vegetables

b)

Fruits

c)

Whole grains

d)

Large amounts of meat

58.

According to the slide 'Types of Complementary and Alternative Medicine: Lifestyle Changes That Reverse Disease', eating whole foods and maintaining a healthy lifestyle can help prevent or eliminate disease.

a)

True

b)

False

59.

Within alternative and complementary therapies, which of the following terms refers to the relationship of all living things?

a)

Meridians

b)

Integrative health care

c)

Holism

d)

Allopathic medicine

60.

In nursing care and CAM, it is important to respect the patient's ________.

a)

preferences

b)

diagnosis

c)

medications

d)

insurance

61.

Which of the following is important for nurses to understand when using CAM?

a)

How herbs interact with medication

b)

Only the patient's age

c)

The hospital's location

d)

The patient's favorite color

62.

Nurses should include alternative ________ in patient history when considering CAM.

a)

therapies

b)

medications

c)

diagnoses

d)

procedures

63.

This type of alternative therapy used to decrease the negative effects of stress through the use of breathing exercises, physical postures, and meditation.

a)

Acupuncture

b)

Herbal supplements

c)

Chiropractic

d)

Yoga