Alternative Medicine Energy Medicine & Biofield Therapies 3

Question 1

Acupressure differs from acupuncture primarily because acupressure:

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Uses firm finger pressure instead of needles at acupoints

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Works on different meridian points than acupuncture

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Is a Western adaptation that ignores qi theory

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Targets only musculoskeletal conditions

Question 2

The concept of 'prana' in Ayurvedic energy medicine most closely parallels which concept in TCM?

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Qi

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Yin

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Meridian

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Doshas

Question 3

Which Ayurvedic energy concept refers to energy centers within the body that correspond to different physical and psychological functions?

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Chakras

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Nadis

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Gunas

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Marmas

Question 4

Low-level laser therapy (LLLT), also called cold laser therapy, is used in energy medicine primarily to:

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Stimulate cellular repair and reduce inflammation using low-intensity laser light

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Destroy cancer cells through high-heat application

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Cauterize wounds during surgical procedures

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Sterilize acupuncture needles before insertion

Question 5

A practitioner assessing a patient's aura in biofield therapy is attempting to evaluate which of the following?

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The energy field that is believed to surround and emanate from the physical body

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The patient's skin conductance and galvanic response

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Biochemical markers in the blood and lymphatic system

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Neural firing patterns in the central nervous system

Question 6

Which of the following statements about Craniosacral Therapy is accurate?

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It uses light touch to detect and correct restrictions in the craniosacral rhythm

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It involves spinal manipulation using high-velocity thrusts

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It is a form of Reiki focused on the head and sacrum

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It employs electrical stimulation along the spinal column

Question 7

When performing an energy medicine session, the principle of 'intention' is considered important because:

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Focused intention is believed to direct healing energy and influence therapeutic outcomes

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Legal regulations require documented practitioner intent before each session

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Intention replaces the need for practitioner training in most energy modalities

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It determines the dosage of herbal supplements prescribed alongside the session