Monday, June 21, 2010

question of the week

Question of the week for 06.21.10

A nurse is to present information about Chinese folk medicine to a group of student nurses. Based on this cultural belief system, the nurse would explain that illness is attributed to which focus?

1. Yang, the positive force that represents light, warmth, and fullness
2. Yin, the negative force that represents darkness, cold, and emptiness
3. The use of improper hot foods, herbs and plants
4. A failure to keep life in balance with nature and others

1 comment:

a.ha said...

The correct answer is: Yin, the negative force that represents darkness, cold, and emptiness

Reference:
Potter, P., & Perry, A.
Fundamentals of nursing (7th ed.).(2008). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier.