Question 1

The client is using a measurement of physiologic responses to learn to manipulate the autonomic nervous system through mental activity.This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A) biofeedback 
B) imagery 
C) meditation 
D) relaxation

Question 2

A process that activates the individual's forces from within is called:

Accepted Answer

A) curing 
B) health 
C) healing 
D) wellness

Question 3

The nurse can act as a healing facilitator or instrument of healing to the client in which of the following ways? (Select all that apply. )

Accepted Answer

A) help a client to attempt to remain healthy and balanced 
B) help a client to have a conscious goal or direction 
C) help a client use inner resources for healing 
D) help a client to care for oneself 
E) help a client to prepare for their death
F)help a client to honor culturally based health beliefs

Question 4

Chemical substances that are produced by the body and facilitate nerve-impulse transmission are called:

Accepted Answer

A) antioxidants 
B) neuropeptides 
C) neurotransmitters 
D) phytochemicals

Question 5

Unstable molecules that alter genetic codes and trigger the growth of cancer in cells are called:

Accepted Answer

A) antioxidants 
B) free radicals 
C) herbs 
D) phytochemicals

Question 6

Therapeutic use of concentrated essences or essential oils that have been extracted from plants and flowers is known as:

Accepted Answer

A) aromatherapy 
B) imagery 
C) phytochemical therapy 
D) odorology

Question 7

The practice of entering altered states of consciousness with the intent of helping others is known as:

Accepted Answer

A) Ayurveda 
B) meditation 
C) mental imagery 
D) shamanism

Question 8

The nurse can encourage a client to visualize a soothing mental picture in combination with traditional medical intervention.The client is practicing which self-regulatory technique?

Accepted Answer

A) biofeedback 
B) imagery 
C) meditation 
D) relaxation

Question 9

Which of the following statements about therapeutic massage is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) A back rub administered by a nurse in the hospital is not considered to be therapeutic massage. 
B) Localized massage should be considered for clients with varicose veins,phlebitis,or thrombus. 
C) Many states do not have licensing requirements for massage practitioners. 
D) Massage should be used with caution in clients with certain illnesses and disease processes in which increased circulation may be harmful.

Question 10

The nurse is aware that phytochemicals are present in which of the following foods? (Select all that apply. )

Accepted Answer

A) cantaloupe 
B) potatoes 
C) celery 
D) onions 
E) meats
F)oranges

Question 11

The nurse is caring for a client using therapies along with conventional medical therapies.This client's plan of care includes the use of:

Accepted Answer

A) alternative therapies 
B) complementary therapies 
C) congruent therapies 
D) nonconventional therapies

Question 12

Research into which new field of science supports the idea that the human mind can alter the physiology of the body?

Accepted Answer

A) macrobiotic reflexology 
B) meditation 
C) mental imagery 
D) psychoneuroimmunology

Question 13

Amino acids that are produced in the brain and other body sites and act as chemical communicators are called:

Accepted Answer