Chapter 11: Complementary and Alternative Healing Cherry: Contemporary Nursing:
Issues, Trends, and Management, 9th Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. A patient observes the practitioner burning a dried herb on the needle during an acupuncture
session and asks about this practice. The practitioner responds by referring to this practice
using what term?
a. Doshas
b. Moxibustion
c. Yoga
d. Kapha
ANS: B
Applying heat to the acupoints is termed moxibustion. Individuals are believed to have
distinct metabolic body types called doshas; kapha is one of three body types. The word
yoga means
―union‖; the union of body, mind, and spirit is achieved through yoga.
DIF:Comprehension
2. An older adult diagnosed with atrial fibrillation uses imagery to alter the dysrhythmia. The
client is using which type of complementary alternative medicine (CAM)? a. Ayurveda
b. Dosha
c. Homeopathy
d. Biofeedback
ANS: D
Biofeedback is a type of mind-body intervention that is based on techniques in which the
client is taught to alter specific bodily functions such as heart rate, blood pressure, and
muscle tension. The client uses various relaxation and imagery exercises to produce desired
responses. Dosha is associated with a belief that an individual has one of three distinct
, metabolic body types. Ayurveda means ―the science of life‖ and is a system of care that
promotes spiritual, mental, and physical balance. Homeopathy is a branch of medicine
developed in the late 18th century.
DIF:Comprehension
3. A patient diagnosed with kyphosis is visiting a practitioner of chiropractic medicine for the
first time and asks, ―How does this therapy work?‖ The practitioner replies, ―I will use my
hands along with heat to correct the misalignment of your spine by placing pressure on the
nerves that have produced pain.‖ What term will the practitioner use to refer to the
misalignment of the spine? a. Subluxation
b. A sprain
c. A fracture
d. Epicondylitis
ANS: A
The chiropractor corrects misalignments of the spine, called subluxations, by putting
pressure on the nerves that are causing pain.
DIF:Comprehension
4. A young adult experiencing pain states, ―I want to see a chiropractor, but I don‘t have any
money. However, I do have health insurance.‖ What is the most appropriate response the
nurse can provide regarding payment for this form of health care service?
a. ―Most insurance companies will pay for chiropractic treatment.‖
b. ―Because chiropractors are not required to be licensed, services must be paid for by the
patient.‖
c. ―Chiropractic medicine is a new complementary alternative medicine (CAM) therapy
that has not yet been recognized by insurance companies.‖
d. ―Chiropractic medicine is more than 100 years old, but because it is preventive in
nature, it is not covered by most insurance.‖
Issues, Trends, and Management, 9th Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. A patient observes the practitioner burning a dried herb on the needle during an acupuncture
session and asks about this practice. The practitioner responds by referring to this practice
using what term?
a. Doshas
b. Moxibustion
c. Yoga
d. Kapha
ANS: B
Applying heat to the acupoints is termed moxibustion. Individuals are believed to have
distinct metabolic body types called doshas; kapha is one of three body types. The word
yoga means
―union‖; the union of body, mind, and spirit is achieved through yoga.
DIF:Comprehension
2. An older adult diagnosed with atrial fibrillation uses imagery to alter the dysrhythmia. The
client is using which type of complementary alternative medicine (CAM)? a. Ayurveda
b. Dosha
c. Homeopathy
d. Biofeedback
ANS: D
Biofeedback is a type of mind-body intervention that is based on techniques in which the
client is taught to alter specific bodily functions such as heart rate, blood pressure, and
muscle tension. The client uses various relaxation and imagery exercises to produce desired
responses. Dosha is associated with a belief that an individual has one of three distinct
, metabolic body types. Ayurveda means ―the science of life‖ and is a system of care that
promotes spiritual, mental, and physical balance. Homeopathy is a branch of medicine
developed in the late 18th century.
DIF:Comprehension
3. A patient diagnosed with kyphosis is visiting a practitioner of chiropractic medicine for the
first time and asks, ―How does this therapy work?‖ The practitioner replies, ―I will use my
hands along with heat to correct the misalignment of your spine by placing pressure on the
nerves that have produced pain.‖ What term will the practitioner use to refer to the
misalignment of the spine? a. Subluxation
b. A sprain
c. A fracture
d. Epicondylitis
ANS: A
The chiropractor corrects misalignments of the spine, called subluxations, by putting
pressure on the nerves that are causing pain.
DIF:Comprehension
4. A young adult experiencing pain states, ―I want to see a chiropractor, but I don‘t have any
money. However, I do have health insurance.‖ What is the most appropriate response the
nurse can provide regarding payment for this form of health care service?
a. ―Most insurance companies will pay for chiropractic treatment.‖
b. ―Because chiropractors are not required to be licensed, services must be paid for by the
patient.‖
c. ―Chiropractic medicine is a new complementary alternative medicine (CAM) therapy
that has not yet been recognized by insurance companies.‖
d. ―Chiropractic medicine is more than 100 years old, but because it is preventive in
nature, it is not covered by most insurance.‖
