Health Promotion Flashcards
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According to TCM seasonal health principles, which lifestyle advice best suits winter?
Answer: Go to bed early, rise later, and conserve Kidney essence
The Neijing advises retiring early and rising with the sun in winter to store Yang and protect Kidney essence.
A patient with Spleen Qi deficiency asks for dietary advice. Which recommendation is most appropriate?
Answer: Eat warm, cooked, easily digested foods at regular times
Warm, cooked foods eaten regularly support Spleen transformation and transportation.
Which TCM emotion is most associated with injury to the Spleen when excessive?
Answer: Pensiveness (overthinking)
Excessive pensiveness or worry knots Qi and damages the Spleen.
The NADA protocol, often used in community health programs, uses which points?
Answer: Five auricular points: Sympathetic, Shen Men, Kidney, Liver, Lung
The NADA protocol uses Sympathetic, Shen Men, Kidney, Liver, and Lung bilaterally on the ear.
Tai chi practice in older adults is best supported by research for which health promotion outcome?
Answer: Reducing fall risk and improving balance
Multiple trials show tai chi improves balance and lowers fall risk in older adults.
Which statement about the TCM 'organ clock' is most useful for counseling a patient who wakes nightly between 1 and 3 a.m.?
Answer: This is Liver time, so assess stress, alcohol, and late heavy meals
1–3 a.m. corresponds to the Liver, so lifestyle factors stressing the Liver are reviewed.
In the Transtheoretical (Stages of Change) model, a patient who says 'I plan to quit smoking next week and bought nicotine patches' is in which stage?
Answer: Preparation
Preparation involves intending to act soon and taking small concrete steps.