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How to practice acupuncture
Contributed by: Sadler
  • 1. What is the first step in practicing acupuncture?
A) Begin moxibustion.
B) Insert needles immediately.
C) Prepare herbal formulas.
D) Cleanse your hands and the treatment area.
  • 2. What is the purpose of palpation before needling?
A) To determine the patient's pain tolerance.
B) To warm the skin.
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 sharp pain felt during needle insertion.
B) A sensation of warmth around the point.
C) A sensation felt by the patient indicating the needle has reached the point.
D) A sensation felt by the practitioner when inserting the needle.
  • 5. How should you dispose of used acupuncture needles?
A) Down the drain.
B) Recycle bin.
C) In the regular trash.
D) In a designated sharps container.
  • 6. What is the primary focus when practicing needle manipulation techniques?
A) Inserting the needle as deeply as possible.
B) Making the patient comfortable.
C) Eliciting the appropriate energetic response.
D) Using the strongest force possible.
  • 7. What is moxibustion?
A) A massage technique used after acupuncture.
B) Burning mugwort to warm acupuncture points.
C) A herbal formula taken orally.
D) A type of acupuncture needle.
  • 8. How often should you sterilize acupuncture needles if using reusable needles?
A) After each use.
B) Once a week.
C) Only when visibly dirty.
D) Once a day.
  • 9. What is the importance of informed consent?
A) Making the treatment legally binding.
B) Demonstrating the practitioner's expertise.
C) Ensuring the patient understands the treatment and risks.
D) Allowing the practitioner to charge higher fees.
  • 10. What is a contraindication for acupuncture?
A) Bleeding disorders.
B) Muscle soreness.
C) Mild headache.
D) Common cold.
  • 11. What is the primary meridian associated with Lung?
A) Hand Shao Yin
B) Foot Shao Yin
C) Hand Tai Yin
D) Foot Yang Ming
  • 12. What is the primary meridian associated with Large Intestine?
A) Hand Yang Ming
B) Foot Yang Ming
C) Foot Shao Yin
D) Hand Shao Yin
  • 13. What is the primary meridian associated with Stomach?
A) Hand Yang Ming
B) Hand Shao Yin
C) Foot Yang Ming
D) Foot Shao Yin
  • 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 Shao Yin
C) Foot Tai Yin
D) Hand Yang Ming
  • 16. What is the primary meridian associated with Small Intestine?
A) Foot Shao Yin
B) Foot Tai Yin
C) Hand Yang Ming
D) Hand Tai Yang
  • 17. What is the primary meridian associated with Bladder?
A) Hand Yang Ming
B) Foot Shao Yin
C) Foot Tai Yin
D) Foot Tai Yang
  • 18. What is the primary meridian associated with Kidney?
A) Foot Tai Yang
B) Hand Yang Ming
C) Foot Tai Yin
D) Foot Shao Yin
  • 19. What is the primary meridian associated with Pericardium?
A) Foot Tai Yin
B) Hand Yang Ming
C) Hand Jue Yin
D) Foot Shao Yin
  • 20. What is the primary meridian associated with San Jiao?
A) Foot Shao Yin
B) Foot Tai Yin
C) Hand Yang Ming
D) Hand Shao Yang
  • 21. What is the primary meridian associated with Gallbladder?
A) Foot Shao Yin
B) Foot Tai Yin
C) Hand Yang Ming
D) Foot Shao Yang
  • 22. What is the primary meridian associated with Liver?
A) Foot Shao Yin
B) Foot Jue Yin
C) Hand Yang Ming
D) Foot Tai Yin
  • 23. What is the Cun measurement system used for?
A) Determining the strength of moxibustion.
B) Calculating herbal dosages.
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) Remove the needles and have them lie down.
B) Continue the treatment as planned.
C) Give them a strong herbal formula.
D) Insert more needles to balance the energy.
  • 25. What is the best way to learn acupuncture point locations?
A) Guessing based on the patient's symptoms.
B) Consistent practice and study.
C) Relying solely on electronic point finders.
D) Memorizing diagrams without palpation.
  • 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) 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) Observe color, shape, coating, and moisture.
B) Taste the tongue for unusual flavors.
C) Poke the tongue to assess sensitivity.
D) Ignore the tongue entirely.
  • 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 impress the patient with complex techniques.
B) To charge the highest possible fee.
C) To eliminate symptoms quickly regardless of the cause.
D) To restore balance and harmony within the body.
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