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