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What art/science/philosophy uses postures (asanas) to regulat the life force (prana)?
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yoga
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What are the health benefits of laughter?
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release of endorphins causing relaxation
increased coping abilities |
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This CAM focuses on a balance of ying & yang energies and the five elements of earth, water, wood, fire, and air/metal.
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Traditional Chinese Medicine
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This CAM uses its interventions to target the patient's mood and reaction to stress to enhance health.
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mind-body interventions
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Practices that help to quiet and focus the mind.
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meditation
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This CAM is based on the healing power of nature.
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naturopathy
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This CAM involves the penetration of the skin with thin, metallic needles to stimulate points along meridians to restore qi.
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accupuncture
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"conventional medicine" which focuses on counteracting symptoms.
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allopathy
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A modality that is used instead of traditional medical care.
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alternative medicine
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A modality that is used together with traditional health care.
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complementary medicine
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Nurses must know the indificual constructions that reflect a person's values, beliefs, expectations, and the unique way in which the person experiences health and illness. This is called _______.
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meaning
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The use of self to include awareness of the effects of presence and intention on the healing process.
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therapeutic use of self
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The power of the mind to create bodily distress.
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nocebo effect
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The ideal relationship between practitioner and patient in holistic care is _______ and based on _____>
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mutual and based on equality
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This person's theory is based on the concept that: the environmental energy field is in constant and meaningful interaction with the human energy field
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Martha Rogers
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This person's theory is based on the concept that:
disease is a disequilibrium and an inevitable part of the human condition |
Margaret Newman
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This person's theory is based on the concept that:
caring is the focus of nursing (authentic presencing) |
Jean Watson
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What is the most commonly used CAM therapy in the U.S.?
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prayer
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CAM is most often used to treat what 2 kinds of medical conditions.
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musculoskeletal conditions
chronic or recurring pain |
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A technique by which a person can learn voluntary control over typically involuntary activities (e.g., dec. heart rate).
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biofeedback
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The use of essential oils to enhance physical and mental well-being.
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aromatherapy
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The manipulation of muscles and other soft tissues which may decrease pain.
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massage
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What is the main contraindication for massage?
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history of phlebitis or other vascular disorders
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Name 2 types of energy therapies.
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Therapeutic touch
Reiki Qigong Bioelectromagnetic therapy |
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This energy therapy repatterns the energy field by either touch or near touch.
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therapeutic touch
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This energy therapy does not involve touching, and the patient draws energy from the hands of the practitioner.
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Reiki
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Magnet therapy is based on what premise?
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Iron in hemoglobin is attracted to a magnet placed on the skin, resulting in increased blood flow.
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Based on an understanding of how the body heals itself; a "remedy" may be created that is person-specific rather than disease-specific
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homeopathy
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A CAM that attributes health to the balance of 3 forces (kapha, pitta, vata).
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Ayurveda
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A CAM that attributes disease to the irritation of the nervous system.
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chiropractic
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