Complimentary and Alternative Therapies (CAM) (Fundamentals Ch 42)

Question 1

Acupuncture/pressure

Answer 1

-needles or pressure along meridians to alter body function or produce analgesia.

Question 2

Homeopathic medicine

Answer 2

-administering doses of substances (remedies) that produce symptoms of disease state in a well person to ill clients to bring about healing.

Question 3

Naturopathic medicine

Answer 3

-diet, exercise, environment, and herbal remedies to promote natural healing.

Question 4

Chiropractic medicine

Answer 4

-spinal manipulation for healing

Question 5

Massage therapy

Answer 5

-stretching and loosening muscles and connective tissue for relaxation and circulation.

Question 6

Biofeedback

Answer 6

-using technology to increase awareness of various neurological body responses to minimize extremes

Question 7

Therapeutic touch

Answer 7

-using hands to help bring energy fields into balance

Question 8

Guided imagery/visualization therapy

Answer 8

-having mind focus on images to encourage healing and relaxation

Question 9

Healing intention

Answer 9

-techniques that use caring, compassion, and empathy in context of prayer to facilitate healing.

Question 10

Breath work

Answer 10

-breathing patterns to reduce stress and increase relaxation

Question 11

Humor

Answer 11

-coping mechanism to reduce tension and increase mood

Question 12

Meditation

Answer 12

-technique to calm the mind and body

Question 13

Simple touch

Answer 13

-communicates presence, appreciation, and acceptance

Question 14

Music therapy

Answer 14

• relaxation therapy that provides distraction from pain

- earphones improve concentration

Question 15

Therapeutic communication

Answer 15

-allows clients to verbalize and become aware of emotions and fears in safe, nonjudgmental environment

Question 16

Alternative medical philosophy

Answer 16

• traditional Chinese medicine
• acupuncture
• homeopathy

Question 17

Biological and botanical therapies

Answer 17

• diets
• vitamins
• minerals
• herbal preparations

Question 18

Body manipulation

Answer 18

• massage
• touch
• chiropractic therapy

Question 19

Mind-body therapies

Answer 19

• biofeedback
• art therapy
• meditation
• yoga
• psychotherapy
• tai chi

Question 20

Energy therapies

Answer 20

• Reiki

- therapeutic touch

Question 21

Progressive relaxation

Answer 21

• Used to control stress and anxiety, relieve insomnia, and reduce symptoms of certain types of chronic pain.
• Practice of tensing, or tightening, one muscle group at a time followed by relaxation phase with release of tension.
• Tensing and relaxing muscle groups one at a time in specific order, generally lower extremities and ending with face, abdomen, and chest.
• Practice seated or lying down, with comfortable clothing, and in quiet place free of distractions.