NUR 242 Exam 3 UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
conventional medicine - CORRECT ANSWER - Predominately practiced by medical
doctors (MD), doctors of osteopathy (DO), RNs, psychologists, physical therapists, and other
health care professionals during what would be considered regular courses of treatment
List 5 alternative names for conventional medicine: - CORRECT ANSWER --
mainstream medicine
- western medicine
- biomedicine
- allopathic medicine
- orthodox medicine
complementary and integrative health (CIH) - CORRECT ANSWER - approaches health
and wellness through a broader, nontraditional lens and is combined with, ideally
complementing, conventional medicine as we know it
List 4 alternative names for CIH: - CORRECT ANSWER - - holistic
- Eastern
- complementary and alternative medicine (CAM)
- complementary health approaches (CAH)
List the 5 categories identified by the NCCIH intended to promote and improve health and well-
being: - CORRECT ANSWER - - alternative systems of care
- bioenergetic therapies
- biological therapies
- manual therapies
- mind-body therapies
,What does "NCCIH" stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER - National Center for
Complementary and Integrative Health
alternative systems of care - CORRECT ANSWER - whole medical systems (e.g.,
Ayurveda, traditional Chinese medicine) that have developed over time and in different cultures
What are common CIH practices in the alternative systems of care category? (3) - CORRECT
ANSWER - - Homeopathy
- Naturopathy
- Ayurveda
bioenergetic therapies - CORRECT ANSWER - practices involving manipulation of
human energy fields
What are common CIH practices in the bioenergetic therapies category? (3) - CORRECT
ANSWER - - Reiki
- magnets
- Qigong
biological therapies - CORRECT ANSWER - substances found in nature, nonprescriptive,
herbal or botanical medicines
often sold over the counter
What are common CIH practices in the biological therapies category? (3) - CORRECT
ANSWER - - diets
- herbs
- vitamins
, manual therapies - CORRECT ANSWER - a hands-on focus of the structures (bones,
joints, soft tissue) and systems (circulatory, lymphatic) of the body
What are common CIH practices in the mind-body therapies category? (3) - CORRECT
ANSWER - - yoga
- spirituality
- relaxation
mind-body therapies - CORRECT ANSWER - focus on interactions of the mind, body,
and brain to positively affect physical functions and health promotion
What are common CIH practices in the manual therapies category? (3) - CORRECT
ANSWER - - massage
- chiropractic
- osteopathy
cultural competence - CORRECT ANSWER - the professional skill of sensitivity to a
patient's cultural preferences while facilitating the best care for a patient
integrative therapies - CORRECT ANSWER - gather and use conventional,
complementary, and alternative therapies, integrating the practices and knowledge to treat the
patient through mind, body, and spirit
holistic nursing - CORRECT ANSWER - consideration of the whole person, mind, body,
and spirit
patient-centered approach
List the 5 key holistic nursing concerns: - CORRECT ANSWER - - proactive promotion
of health and wellness
- honoring the caring-healing relationship
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
conventional medicine - CORRECT ANSWER - Predominately practiced by medical
doctors (MD), doctors of osteopathy (DO), RNs, psychologists, physical therapists, and other
health care professionals during what would be considered regular courses of treatment
List 5 alternative names for conventional medicine: - CORRECT ANSWER --
mainstream medicine
- western medicine
- biomedicine
- allopathic medicine
- orthodox medicine
complementary and integrative health (CIH) - CORRECT ANSWER - approaches health
and wellness through a broader, nontraditional lens and is combined with, ideally
complementing, conventional medicine as we know it
List 4 alternative names for CIH: - CORRECT ANSWER - - holistic
- Eastern
- complementary and alternative medicine (CAM)
- complementary health approaches (CAH)
List the 5 categories identified by the NCCIH intended to promote and improve health and well-
being: - CORRECT ANSWER - - alternative systems of care
- bioenergetic therapies
- biological therapies
- manual therapies
- mind-body therapies
,What does "NCCIH" stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER - National Center for
Complementary and Integrative Health
alternative systems of care - CORRECT ANSWER - whole medical systems (e.g.,
Ayurveda, traditional Chinese medicine) that have developed over time and in different cultures
What are common CIH practices in the alternative systems of care category? (3) - CORRECT
ANSWER - - Homeopathy
- Naturopathy
- Ayurveda
bioenergetic therapies - CORRECT ANSWER - practices involving manipulation of
human energy fields
What are common CIH practices in the bioenergetic therapies category? (3) - CORRECT
ANSWER - - Reiki
- magnets
- Qigong
biological therapies - CORRECT ANSWER - substances found in nature, nonprescriptive,
herbal or botanical medicines
often sold over the counter
What are common CIH practices in the biological therapies category? (3) - CORRECT
ANSWER - - diets
- herbs
- vitamins
, manual therapies - CORRECT ANSWER - a hands-on focus of the structures (bones,
joints, soft tissue) and systems (circulatory, lymphatic) of the body
What are common CIH practices in the mind-body therapies category? (3) - CORRECT
ANSWER - - yoga
- spirituality
- relaxation
mind-body therapies - CORRECT ANSWER - focus on interactions of the mind, body,
and brain to positively affect physical functions and health promotion
What are common CIH practices in the manual therapies category? (3) - CORRECT
ANSWER - - massage
- chiropractic
- osteopathy
cultural competence - CORRECT ANSWER - the professional skill of sensitivity to a
patient's cultural preferences while facilitating the best care for a patient
integrative therapies - CORRECT ANSWER - gather and use conventional,
complementary, and alternative therapies, integrating the practices and knowledge to treat the
patient through mind, body, and spirit
holistic nursing - CORRECT ANSWER - consideration of the whole person, mind, body,
and spirit
patient-centered approach
List the 5 key holistic nursing concerns: - CORRECT ANSWER - - proactive promotion
of health and wellness
- honoring the caring-healing relationship
