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What is the ultimate goal of relaxation techniques like progressive muscle relaxation and guided imagery?
What is the ultimate goal of relaxation techniques like progressive muscle relaxation and guided imagery?
What is a common characteristic of meditation?
What is a common characteristic of meditation?
What is the historical origin of yoga?
What is the historical origin of yoga?
Which type of yoga focuses on relaxation and coming into balance?
Which type of yoga focuses on relaxation and coming into balance?
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What is the main purpose of Qi Gong and Tai Chi?
What is the main purpose of Qi Gong and Tai Chi?
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What does the American Holistic Nurse Association (AHNA) promote?
What does the American Holistic Nurse Association (AHNA) promote?
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What is the purpose of integrative health care models?
What is the purpose of integrative health care models?
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What do most holistic nurses use CHAs for?
What do most holistic nurses use CHAs for?
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What is the focus of holism?
What is the focus of holism?
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Which approach is known as conventional medicine?
Which approach is known as conventional medicine?
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What is the main focus of allopathic medicine?
What is the main focus of allopathic medicine?
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In which type of healthcare settings can holistic nurses be found?
In which type of healthcare settings can holistic nurses be found?
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What is the dominant medical system in the United States for about 100 years?
What is the dominant medical system in the United States for about 100 years?
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What is the main goal of holistic nursing practice?
What is the main goal of holistic nursing practice?
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What type of philosophy is holism based on?
What type of philosophy is holism based on?
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Which healthcare professionals treat symptoms and diseases using drugs, radiation, or surgery?
Which healthcare professionals treat symptoms and diseases using drugs, radiation, or surgery?
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Which practice focuses on the relationship between the body’s structure and its functioning?
Which practice focuses on the relationship between the body’s structure and its functioning?
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What is the primary belief about the flow of Qi in acupuncture?
What is the primary belief about the flow of Qi in acupuncture?
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What is the goal of acupuncture?
What is the goal of acupuncture?
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What is the primary use of aromatherapy in a health care setting?
What is the primary use of aromatherapy in a health care setting?
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What is the primary theory behind homeopathy?
What is the primary theory behind homeopathy?
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What is the primary belief about homeopathic remedies?
What is the primary belief about homeopathic remedies?
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What is the main focus of naturopathy?
What is the main focus of naturopathy?
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How do qi gong and tai chi primarily get learned?
How do qi gong and tai chi primarily get learned?
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What is the primary method used in acupuncture?
What is the primary method used in acupuncture?
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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.
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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.
