Chapter 11: Complementary and Alternative Healing Cherry and Jacob: Contemporary Nursing: Issues, Trends, and Management, 8th Edition

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