Alternative Medicine Energy Medicine & Biofield Therapies

Question 1

Which energy medicine modality involves inserting thin needles into specific points along meridians to restore the flow of qi?

Accepted Answer

Acupuncture

Answer

Reiki

Answer

Therapeutic Touch

Answer

Craniosacral Therapy

Question 2

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the concept of 'qi' refers to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Vital life force or energy

Answer

Blood pressure regulation

Answer

Lymphatic fluid

Answer

Nerve impulse transmission

Question 3

Reiki is a healing practice that works by channeling energy through a practitioner's hands and originated in which country?

Accepted Answer

Japan

Answer

China

Answer

India

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Korea

Question 4

Which of the following best describes 'Therapeutic Touch' as practiced in alternative medicine?

Accepted Answer

Intentional energy modulation without necessarily physical contact

Answer

Deep tissue manipulation of muscles

Answer

Swedish massage focusing on relaxation

Answer

Percussion therapy applied to the back

Question 5

The human biofield is best defined as which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A complex, dynamic energy field surrounding and permeating the body

Answer

The electrical activity of the heart measured by ECG

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The magnetic resonance produced by MRI scanning

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The neural pathways of the autonomic nervous system

Question 6

In acupuncture theory, 'yin' and 'yang' represent which concept?

Accepted Answer

Opposing but complementary forces that must remain balanced for health

Answer

Good and evil forces in the body

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The two types of meridians in the body

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Hot and cold herbal treatments

Question 7

Which biofield therapy uses magnets applied to the body with the intent to improve circulation and reduce pain?

Accepted Answer

Magnetic Field Therapy

Answer

Polarity Therapy

Answer

Craniosacral Therapy

Answer

Healing Touch