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