25 Questions
What is the ultimate goal of relaxation techniques like progressive muscle relaxation and guided imagery?
To enhance sleep and rest
What is a common characteristic of meditation?
Learning to focus attention
What is the historical origin of yoga?
Ancient Indian philosophy
Which type of yoga focuses on relaxation and coming into balance?
Kripalu
What is the main purpose of Qi Gong and Tai Chi?
To restore the body's innate healing system
What does the American Holistic Nurse Association (AHNA) promote?
The education of nurses, health care professionals, and the public in holistic caring and healing
What is the purpose of integrative health care models?
To include sensitive and knowledgeable health care providers who work with patients to design a responsive plan of care
What do most holistic nurses use CHAs for?
Self-care, an essential component of holistic practice
What is the focus of holism?
Interactions between parts of the whole
Which approach is known as conventional medicine?
Allopathic medicine
What is the main focus of allopathic medicine?
Treatment using drugs, radiation, or surgery
In which type of healthcare settings can holistic nurses be found?
In all varieties of health care settings
What is the dominant medical system in the United States for about 100 years?
Allopathic medicine
What is the main goal of holistic nursing practice?
Healing the whole person
What type of philosophy is holism based on?
Theory and philosophy that focuses on connections and interactions between parts of the whole
Which healthcare professionals treat symptoms and diseases using drugs, radiation, or surgery?
Allopathic medicine
Which practice focuses on the relationship between the body’s structure and its functioning?
Chiropractic health care
What is the primary belief about the flow of Qi in acupuncture?
It flows through 12 primary meridians in the body
What is the goal of acupuncture?
To restore the balance of yin and yang
What is the primary use of aromatherapy in a health care setting?
To improve physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being
What is the primary theory behind homeopathy?
"Like cures like"
What is the primary belief about homeopathic remedies?
They contain no molecules of the original substances
What is the main focus of naturopathy?
Helping the body innately maintain health and heal itself
How do qi gong and tai chi primarily get learned?
Through training and certification programs
What is the primary method used in acupuncture?
Placing sterile needles at specific acupoints
Study Notes
- Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) is a system of healthcare that includes complementary health approaches (CHAs) and integrative health (IH).
- Allopathic medicine, also known as conventional medicine, is a dominant form of medical care that uses drugs, radiation, and surgery to treat symptoms and diseases.
- Holism is a philosophy that focuses on the interconnectedness of all aspects of a person, including physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual dimensions.
- Holistic nursing is a nursing practice that aims to heal the whole person by addressing their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Integrative health care is a person's use of both allopathic medicine and CHAs to achieve optimal health.
- Holistic approaches to pain management include relaxation techniques, meditation, mindfulness, guided imagery, yoga, Qi Gong, and Tai Chi.
- Relaxation techniques, such as progressive muscle relaxation, deep breathing, and autogenic training, help reduce stress and improve overall well-being.
- Meditation involves focusing the mind and can result in a state of calmness and physical relaxation, as well as psychological balance.
- Yoga is a mind-body practice that combines physical movements, breathing practices, and relaxation techniques to promote flexibility, strength, and relaxation.
- Qi Gong and Tai Chi are mind-body practices that involve physical movement, mental focus, deep breathing, and relaxation and have origins in China.
- Acupuncture is a form of CAM that involves inserting thin needles into specific points on the body to stimulate healing and restore the balance of energy in the body.
- Chiropractic health care focuses on the relationship between the body's structure, particularly the spine, and its functioning.
- Aromatherapy is the use of essential oils to improve physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being through the fragrance's effects on the limbic system in the brain.
Test your knowledge of CAM (Complimentary and Alternative Medicine) terminology including CHA, IH, and allopathic medicine. Identify key terms and concepts related to complementary health approaches.
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