IHC: Unit 13-16 Exam Review

Do individuals with mental illness have the same experiences?

• True

• False

• It depends on the individual

• They all have similar experiences

Reflexology is...

• Application points correspond to different organs of body systems

• A type of massage that focuses only on the back

• A method of acupuncture that uses needles

• A technique for improving flexibility and strength

Complementary medicine

• Medical practices which work in conjunction with traditional medicine

• Medical practices that replace traditional medicine

• Medical practices that are only used in emergencies

• Medical practices that are not scientifically proven

Chinese herbal medicines

• Often combined and given as teas, capsules, granules, powders, or liquid extracts

• Only available in solid form

• Primarily used for cooking

• Exclusively sold in liquid form

Portal of Exit: Broken skin and mucous membranes

• Pus

• Blood

• Saliva

• Sweat

Types of 'link': Infectious agent

• Bacteria

• Virus

• Protozoa

• Fungi

Reducing the visibility of scars is NOT a possible benefit of magnet therapy.

• Magnet therapy can help with pain relief.

• Magnet therapy is effective for reducing inflammation.

• Magnet therapy can improve skin texture.

• Magnet therapy is NOT claimed to help with pain relief.

Breaking the 'link' in the chain of infection by proper waste disposal

• Mode of transmission

• Direct contact

• Airborne transmission

• Vector-borne transmission

What are factors affecting the infectivity of infectious agents?

• Mode of transmission required

• Ability to fight host’s natural defenses

• Stability outside of its host

• Resistance to antibiotics

________ are usually a free service.

• Counseling services

• Support groups

• Private therapy sessions

• Online courses