Health Promotion Flashcards
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Which breathing practice is most commonly taught to patients for acute stress reduction?
Answer: Slow diaphragmatic breathing with extended exhalation
Slow diaphragmatic breathing with longer exhalation activates parasympathetic response.
A patient asks how to support sleep hygiene. Which recommendation is most evidence-based?
Answer: Keep a consistent sleep-wake schedule and limit caffeine after midday
Regular schedules and limiting caffeine are core sleep hygiene measures.
Which food is generally classified in TCM dietetics as warming and suitable for a patient with Yang deficiency?
Answer: Lamb
Lamb is a warm food that tonifies Yang and warms the interior.
When counseling a patient on smoking cessation, which approach reflects the '5 A's' model?
Answer: Ask, Advise, Assess, Assist, Arrange
The 5 A's are Ask, Advise, Assess, Assist, and Arrange follow-up.
A patient with a BMI of 32 asks about health risks. Which category does this BMI fall into?
Answer: Obesity
A BMI of 30 or higher is classified as obesity.
Which statement best describes the role of the acupuncturist in health promotion regarding vaccinations?
Answer: Refer patients to their medical provider for vaccine questions and stay within scope
Vaccination advice falls outside acupuncture scope, so referral is appropriate.
In TCM, the Lung is most vulnerable to which climatic factor in autumn?
Answer: Dryness
Autumn dryness easily injures the Lung, so moistening foods like pears are advised.