How to practice acupuncture
  • 1. What is the first step in practicing acupuncture?
A) Begin moxibustion.
B) Prepare herbal formulas.
C) Cleanse your hands and the treatment area.
D) Insert needles immediately.
  • 2. What is the purpose of palpation before needling?
A) To warm the skin.
B) To determine the patient's pain tolerance.
C) To diagnose the patient's overall health.
D) To locate specific acupuncture points accurately.
  • 3. What angle of insertion is typically used for acupuncture needles?
A) Varies depending on the point and desired effect.
B) Always 45 degrees.
C) Always parallel to the skin.
D) Always 90 degrees.
  • 4. What is 'De Qi' sensation?
A) A sensation felt by the practitioner when inserting the needle.
B) A sensation felt by the patient indicating the needle has reached the point.
C) A sensation of warmth around the point.
D) A sharp pain felt during needle insertion.
  • 5. How should you dispose of used acupuncture needles?
A) Recycle bin.
B) In the regular trash.
C) In a designated sharps container.
D) Down the drain.
  • 6. What is the primary focus when practicing needle manipulation techniques?
A) Using the strongest force possible.
B) Eliciting the appropriate energetic response.
C) Making the patient comfortable.
D) Inserting the needle as deeply as possible.
  • 7. What is moxibustion?
A) A herbal formula taken orally.
B) A type of acupuncture needle.
C) Burning mugwort to warm acupuncture points.
D) A massage technique used after acupuncture.
  • 8. How often should you sterilize acupuncture needles if using reusable needles?
A) Only when visibly dirty.
B) Once a week.
C) Once a day.
D) After each use.
  • 9. What is the importance of informed consent?
A) Demonstrating the practitioner's expertise.
B) Making the treatment legally binding.
C) Allowing the practitioner to charge higher fees.
D) Ensuring the patient understands the treatment and risks.
  • 10. What is a contraindication for acupuncture?
A) Common cold.
B) Mild headache.
C) Muscle soreness.
D) Bleeding disorders.
  • 11. What is the primary meridian associated with Lung?
A) Foot Yang Ming
B) Hand Tai Yin
C) Foot Shao Yin
D) Hand Shao Yin
  • 12. What is the primary meridian associated with Large Intestine?
A) Foot Yang Ming
B) Hand Shao Yin
C) Hand Yang Ming
D) Foot Shao Yin
  • 13. What is the primary meridian associated with Stomach?
A) Hand Yang Ming
B) Foot Shao Yin
C) Hand Shao Yin
D) Foot Yang Ming
  • 14. What is the primary meridian associated with Spleen?
A) Foot Shao Yin
B) Hand Yang Ming
C) Foot Tai Yin
D) Hand Shao Yin
  • 15. What is the primary meridian associated with Heart?
A) Hand Shao Yin
B) Hand Yang Ming
C) Foot Shao Yin
D) Foot Tai Yin
  • 16. What is the primary meridian associated with Small Intestine?
A) Foot Shao Yin
B) Hand Yang Ming
C) Foot Tai Yin
D) Hand Tai Yang
  • 17. What is the primary meridian associated with Bladder?
A) Foot Shao Yin
B) Foot Tai Yin
C) Foot Tai Yang
D) Hand Yang Ming
  • 18. What is the primary meridian associated with Kidney?
A) Hand Yang Ming
B) Foot Tai Yang
C) Foot Tai Yin
D) Foot Shao Yin
  • 19. What is the primary meridian associated with Pericardium?
A) Foot Tai Yin
B) Foot Shao Yin
C) Hand Jue Yin
D) Hand Yang Ming
  • 20. What is the primary meridian associated with San Jiao?
A) Foot Shao Yin
B) Foot Tai Yin
C) Hand Shao Yang
D) Hand Yang Ming
  • 21. What is the primary meridian associated with Gallbladder?
A) Foot Shao Yang
B) Foot Tai Yin
C) Hand Yang Ming
D) Foot Shao Yin
  • 22. What is the primary meridian associated with Liver?
A) Foot Shao Yin
B) Hand Yang Ming
C) Foot Tai Yin
D) Foot Jue Yin
  • 23. What is the Cun measurement system used for?
A) Calculating herbal dosages.
B) Measuring the depth of needle insertion.
C) Locating acupuncture points based on body proportions.
D) Determining the strength of moxibustion.
  • 24. What should you do if a patient feels faint during treatment?
A) Continue the treatment as planned.
B) Insert more needles to balance the energy.
C) Remove the needles and have them lie down.
D) Give them a strong herbal formula.
  • 25. What is the best way to learn acupuncture point locations?
A) Guessing based on the patient's symptoms.
B) Memorizing diagrams without palpation.
C) Consistent practice and study.
D) Relying solely on electronic point finders.
  • 26. What is the role of ethics in acupuncture practice?
A) Maximizing profit through aggressive marketing.
B) Maintaining patient confidentiality and acting with integrity.
C) Guaranteeing specific treatment outcomes.
D) Guiding patients to specific political beliefs.
  • 27. What should you do if you are unsure about a specific acupuncture point?
A) Insert the needle anyway and see what happens.
B) Guess and hope for the best.
C) Consult a textbook or experienced practitioner.
D) Tell the patient you are experimenting.
  • 28. How do you assess a patient's tongue during a diagnosis?
A) Ignore the tongue entirely.
B) Poke the tongue to assess sensitivity.
C) Taste the tongue for unusual flavors.
D) Observe color, shape, coating, and moisture.
  • 29. What is the importance of taking a patient's pulse during diagnosis?
A) To measure the patient's heart rate.
B) To assess the state of the Zang-Fu organs.
C) To check for high blood pressure.
D) To determine the patient's personality type.
  • 30. What is the primary goal of an acupuncture treatment plan?
A) To restore balance and harmony within the body.
B) To charge the highest possible fee.
C) To eliminate symptoms quickly regardless of the cause.
D) To impress the patient with complex techniques.
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