K-VI Techniques of Acupuncture, Moxibustion & Cupping

Question 1

1. In clinic the depth of insertion of a needle depends upon ( ).
(I) the constitution of the patient
(2) the location of the point
(3) the pathological condition
( 4) the length of the needle

Answer 1

1. A

A: 1,2,3; B: 1,3; C: 2,4; D:4
E: all answers are correct

Question 2

2. Which of the following point(s) is/are often needled obliquely? ( ).
(I) Lieque (L 7)
(2) Pianli (LI 6)
(3) Qimen (Liv 14)
( 4) Xingjian (Liv 2)

Answer 2

2. E;

A: 1,2,3; B: 1,3; C: 2,4; D:4
E: all answers are correct

Question 3

3. Which of the following point(s) is/are often needled horizontally?
(I) Baihui (Du 20)
(2) Touwei (S 8)
(3) Zanzhu (B 2)
( 4) Tanzhong (Ren 17)

Answer 3

3. E;

A: 1,2,3; B: 1,3; C: 2,4; D:4
E: all answers are correct

Question 4

4. The sign(s) of the arrival of Qi may include(s) ( ).
   (1) soreness
   (2) numbness
   (3) heaviness
   ( 4) distention

Answer 4

4. E;

A: 1,2,3; B: 1,3; C: 2,4; D:4
E: all answers are correct

Question 5

5. The factor(s) influencing the arrival of Qi include(s) ( ).
   (1) location of the points
   (2) the depth of needle insertion
   (3) needle manipulation
   ( 4) constitution and sensation of the patient

Answer 5

5. E;

A: 1,2,3; B: 1,3; C: 2,4; D:4
E: all answers are correct

Question 6

6. Stuck needle may be caused by ( ).
   (1) strong spasm of the local muscle after the insertion of the needle
   (2) twirling the needle with too large amplitude
   (3) twirling the needle in one d

Answer 6

6. A;

A: 1,2,3; B: 1,3; C: 2,4; D:4
E: all answers are correct

Question 7

7. Bent needle may result from ( ).
   (1) unskillful manipulation or too forceful manipulation
   (2) the needle striking the hard tissue
   (3) a sudden change of the patient’s posture
   ( 4) twirling the needle with too large amplitude

Answer 7

7. A;

A: 1,2,3; B: 1,3; C: 2,4; D:4
E: all answers are correct

Question 8

8. The indication(s) of the three-edged needle is/are ( ).
   (1) high fever
   (2) loss of consciousness
   (3) sore throat
   ( 4) local congestion or swelling

Answer 8

8. E;

A: 1,2,3; B: 1,3; C: 2,4; D:4
E: all answers are correct

Question 9

9. The function(s) of the three-edged needle is/are ( ).
   (1) to promote the smooth flow of Qi and blood in channels
   (2) to dispel blood stasis
   (3) to eliminate the heat
   ( 4) to reinforce the deficiency

Answer 9

9. A;

A: 1,2,3; B: 1,3; C: 2,4; D:4
E: all answers are correct

Question 10

10. The cupping method has the function of ( ).
    (1) warming
    (2) promoting the free flow of Qi and blood
    (3) dispelling cold-damp
    ( 4) diminishing swelling and pain

Answer 10

10. E;

A: 1,2,3; B: 1,3; C: 2,4; D:4
E: all answers are correct

Question 11

11. Which of the following needling techniques belongs to the reinforcing method? ( )
    (1) lifting the needle gently and slowly
    (2) rotating the needle gently and slowly with small amplitude
    (3) inserting the needle slowly and withdrawing it rapidly
    (4) pressing the hole quickly to close it after withdrawing the needle

Answer 11

11. E;

A: 1,2,3; B: 1,3; C: 2,4; D:4
E: all answers are correct

Question 12

12. The function(s) of moxibustion is/are ( ).
    (1) to wann the channels and expel cold
    (2) to induce the smooth flow of Qi and blood
    (3) to strengthen yang from collapse
    ( 4) to prevent diseases and maintain healthy

Answer 12

12. E;

A: 1,2,3; B: 1,3; C: 2,4; D:4
E: all answers are correct

Question 13

13. moxibusiton with ginger can be used to treat ( ).
    (1) weakness of the stomach and spleen
    (2) invasion of heat
    (3) yang deficiency
    ( 4) yin deficiency

Answer 13

13. B;

A: 1,2,3; B: 1,3; C: 2,4; D:4
E: all answers are correct

Question 14

14. An appropriate posture is selected for a patient according to ( ).
    (1) the location of the points utilized
    (2) the manipulation utilized for acupuncture and moxibustion treatment
    (3) the duration the needles are retaind for a treatment
    ( 4) the position best able to prevent fainting, bent needle, stuck needle o
    broken needle

Answer 14

14. E;

A: 1,2,3; B: 1,3; C: 2,4; D:4
E: all answers are correct

Question 15

15. Which of the following points is/are commonly used for moxibustion with salt ( ).
(I) Dazhui (Du 14)
(2) Zusanli (S 36)
(3) Sanyinjiao (Sp 6)
(4) Shenque (Ren 8)

Answer 15

15. D;

A: 1,2,3; B: 1,3; C: 2,4; D:4
E: all answers are correct

Question 16

16. The function(s) ofmoxibustion on ginger include(s) ( ).
(I) clearing pathogenic heat
(2) dispersing cold
(3) detoxification
( 4) warming the middle Jiao

Answer 16

16.C.

A: 1,2,3; B: 1,3; C: 2,4; D:4
E: all answers are correct