CAM Exam Questions And Correct Answers
Which of the following CAM therapies is not correctly matched to its proper division?
A) Biological - Diets and Herbs
B) Energy - Reiki and Meditation
C) Alternative systems - Naturopathy
D) Mind-body - Yoga
E) Manipulative - Osteopathy - ANSWER B) Energy - Reiki and Meditation
Meditation is a Mind-body therapy.
Qi gong and magnents are other Energy therapies.
T or F: Complimentary and Integrative Medicine is the use of CAM as an ADJUNCT to
and NOT a replacement for allopathic medicine. - ANSWER True
Define: Therapy that involves the body's own healing powers. - ANSWER Natural
Medicine
Define: A group of diverse medical and healthcare systems, practices, and products
that have not been developed by use of generally accepted scientific methods. -
ANSWER Alternative Medicine
Define: In addition to the physical body, the alternative practice also includes the
mental, emothional, and spiritual aspects of health. - ANSWER Holistic Medicine...
And Integrative Medicine?
Conventional (Allopathic) medicine is when healing occurs ________ the body-mind and
is viewed as something done __ the patient.
Integrative medicine is when healing occurs ______ the body-mind and requires active
,participation of the patient. - ANSWER Outside, to
Within
Who first attempted to separate the mind & body from the spirit to protect it from
science. He believed the church should deal with mind & spirit, while science could
dissect the physical body.
A) Aristotle
B) Rene Descartes
C) Hippocrates
D) John Locke - ANSWER B) Rene Descartes, 1600's
Aristotle was a holistic physician = Mind + body.
John Locke and Hume = Reductionism - reduce to its parts to understand the larger
whole, 1700's.
What 1910 report shaped the development of allopathic academic education and
emphasized research, education, and clinical practice? - ANSWER Flexner Report 1910
T or F: CAM is a publicly driven demand. - ANSWER True
Desire by the public for therapies more attuned with their values, beliefs and philosophy
toward life & their health
Who is the National Center for CAM director?
A) Dr. Josephine Briggs
B) Dr. Oz
C) Dr. Melba Ovalle
D) Dr. Victor H. Germino
E) P.A. Kenneth F. Ferrell - ANSWER A) Dr. Josephine Briggs
Original government office was founded in 1993.
, T or F: Cancer is the MC disease/condition where CAM is used. - ANSWER False, Back
Pain
Define: The state of attaining and MAINTAINING health. - ANSWER Wellness
What CAM therapy uses channeled energy of one to affect healing in others by restoring
harmony and releasing blockages (physical or emotional)?
A) Reiki
B) Yoga
C) Acupuncture
D) Reflexology
E) Acupressure - ANSWER A) Reiki
May feel heat, calm, tingling, seeing different colors, etc.
What CAM therapy uses the meridian system (energy flow channels) by applying deep
pressure to points on the hands & feet by the thumb and fingers of the operator to heal
the ipsilateral side of the body along that channel?
A) Reiki
B) Yoga
C) Acupuncture
D) Reflexology
E) Acupressure - ANSWER D) Reflexology
Used by ancient Egyptians in 3000 BC
What CAM therapy is a form of self healing where application of fingers to acupuncture
points on the body opens the meridian system (channels) to fix interruptions in the flow
of chi which causes functional aberrancies in that channel?
A) Reiki
B) Yoga
Which of the following CAM therapies is not correctly matched to its proper division?
A) Biological - Diets and Herbs
B) Energy - Reiki and Meditation
C) Alternative systems - Naturopathy
D) Mind-body - Yoga
E) Manipulative - Osteopathy - ANSWER B) Energy - Reiki and Meditation
Meditation is a Mind-body therapy.
Qi gong and magnents are other Energy therapies.
T or F: Complimentary and Integrative Medicine is the use of CAM as an ADJUNCT to
and NOT a replacement for allopathic medicine. - ANSWER True
Define: Therapy that involves the body's own healing powers. - ANSWER Natural
Medicine
Define: A group of diverse medical and healthcare systems, practices, and products
that have not been developed by use of generally accepted scientific methods. -
ANSWER Alternative Medicine
Define: In addition to the physical body, the alternative practice also includes the
mental, emothional, and spiritual aspects of health. - ANSWER Holistic Medicine...
And Integrative Medicine?
Conventional (Allopathic) medicine is when healing occurs ________ the body-mind and
is viewed as something done __ the patient.
Integrative medicine is when healing occurs ______ the body-mind and requires active
,participation of the patient. - ANSWER Outside, to
Within
Who first attempted to separate the mind & body from the spirit to protect it from
science. He believed the church should deal with mind & spirit, while science could
dissect the physical body.
A) Aristotle
B) Rene Descartes
C) Hippocrates
D) John Locke - ANSWER B) Rene Descartes, 1600's
Aristotle was a holistic physician = Mind + body.
John Locke and Hume = Reductionism - reduce to its parts to understand the larger
whole, 1700's.
What 1910 report shaped the development of allopathic academic education and
emphasized research, education, and clinical practice? - ANSWER Flexner Report 1910
T or F: CAM is a publicly driven demand. - ANSWER True
Desire by the public for therapies more attuned with their values, beliefs and philosophy
toward life & their health
Who is the National Center for CAM director?
A) Dr. Josephine Briggs
B) Dr. Oz
C) Dr. Melba Ovalle
D) Dr. Victor H. Germino
E) P.A. Kenneth F. Ferrell - ANSWER A) Dr. Josephine Briggs
Original government office was founded in 1993.
, T or F: Cancer is the MC disease/condition where CAM is used. - ANSWER False, Back
Pain
Define: The state of attaining and MAINTAINING health. - ANSWER Wellness
What CAM therapy uses channeled energy of one to affect healing in others by restoring
harmony and releasing blockages (physical or emotional)?
A) Reiki
B) Yoga
C) Acupuncture
D) Reflexology
E) Acupressure - ANSWER A) Reiki
May feel heat, calm, tingling, seeing different colors, etc.
What CAM therapy uses the meridian system (energy flow channels) by applying deep
pressure to points on the hands & feet by the thumb and fingers of the operator to heal
the ipsilateral side of the body along that channel?
A) Reiki
B) Yoga
C) Acupuncture
D) Reflexology
E) Acupressure - ANSWER D) Reflexology
Used by ancient Egyptians in 3000 BC
What CAM therapy is a form of self healing where application of fingers to acupuncture
points on the body opens the meridian system (channels) to fix interruptions in the flow
of chi which causes functional aberrancies in that channel?
A) Reiki
B) Yoga
