practice b

Question 1

Which xi cleft point treats acute contraction and sprain of the lumbar area?

a) SI 6
b) DU 26
c) TW 7
d) BL 63

Answer 1

a) SI 6

Question 2

Select what applies to SP 13?

a) Yin Wei Mai, Meeting point w/LV channel
b) Yin Qiao Mai, Meeting point w/KD channel

Answer 2

a) Yin Wei Mai, Meeting point w/LV channel

Question 3

Deep perpendicular or oblique needling of KD 22 may

a) puncture the LU a/o LV
b) puncture the SP a/o LU

Answer 3

a) puncture the LU a/o LV

Question 4

How many unilateral ST points are on the chest?

a) 5
b) 8
c) 6

Answer 4

b) 8

Question 5

Vigorous manipulation of ST 5 may injure

a) facial artery and vein
b) trigeminal nerve

Answer 5

a) facial artery and vein

Question 6

What is the distance betw the jing river and xi cleft points of the hand yang ming meridian?

a) 4
b) 5
c) 6

Answer 6

b) 5

Question 7

What point is located 1/3 the distance betw GB 12 and GB 9 along a curve line running parallel to the line of the rim of the ear?

a) GB 10
b) GB 8
c) GB 9

Answer 7

a) GB 10

Question 8

Pt has amenorrhea. No menses for 3 months. She has distention and fullness in the chest and hypochondriac region. T = dark purple color P = deep and wiry. Points = CV 3, SP 10, LV 3, SP 6 and LI 4. No improvement in the distention. You feel a mass in the lower abd. Pressure worse w/pain. What point do you add?

a) KD 14
b) ST 25
c) CV 6

Answer 8

a) KD 14

Question 9

which group of workers has the greatest risk for HBV?

a) Restaurant
b) Office
c) Acupuncturists

Answer 9

c) Acupuncturists

Question 10

Pt has lower abd twisting pain which improves w/flatulence and bororygmous. Tx?

a) BL 21, BL 20, PC 6, LI 4
b) CV 6, GB 34, ST 27, ST 39, SP 6

Answer 10

b) CV 6, GB 34, ST 27, ST 39, SP 6

Question 11

what is the distance betw the jing river point of the foot yangming and the lower he sea point of the LI?

a) 9
b) 10

Answer 11

b) 10

Question 12

what is the distance betw the he sea and xi cleft points of the hand yang ming meridian?

a) 3
b) 7
c) 5

Answer 12

b) 7

Question 13

Which of the following jing river points does not have an indication for fever w/absence of sweating?

a) KD 7
b) TW 6
c) LU 8
d) BL 60

Answer 13

d) BL 60

Question 14

Which of the following needle techniques does not sedate?

a) Point needle against flow
b) Insert w/exhale and remove w/inhale

Answer 14

b) Insert w/exhale and remove w/inhale

Question 15

Which condition is moxa w/salt best used?

a) abd pain, vomiting, prolonged dysentery
b) asthma, chronic diarrhea, and indigestion

Answer 15

a) abd pain, vomiting, prolonged dysentery

Question 16

Sudden epigastric pain, vomiting and cold feelings. Tx?

a) CV 10, ST 21, ST 34, SP 10, BL 17
b) ST 21, SP 4, CV 13, ST 34

Answer 16

b) ST 21, SP 4, CV 13, ST 34

Question 17

which are the meeting points of the Dai and the GB?

a) GB 25, 26, 27
b) GB 26
c) GB 26, 27, 28

Answer 17

c) GB 26, 27, 28

Question 18

what is the distance betw the influential point of marrow and the xi cleft point of the foot shaoyang meridian?

a) 4
b) 3
c) 5

Answer 18

a) 4

Influential point of marrow = GB 39
Xi Cleft = GB 36

Question 19

what is the distance betw the yuan source and xi cleft points of the hand jueyin meridian?

a) 5 cun
b) 6 cun
c) 4 cun

Answer 19

b) 6 cun

Yuan Source = PC 7
Xi Cleft = PC 4

Question 20

Deep needling of KD 21, esp in thin patients will

a) puncture the LV on the right side and the SP on the left
b) puncture the LV on the right side and the peritoneum on the left

Answer 20

b) puncture the LV on the right side and the peritoneum on the left

Question 21

how many KD points are on the lower abd?

a) 12
b) 10
c) 8

Answer 21

a) 12

Question 22

what point is located in the depression on the supraorbital ridge at the lateral end of the eyebrow?

a) yu yao
b) TW 23
c) GB 1

Answer 22

b) TW 23

Question 23

Pt has bearing down sensation, prolapsed ST, feels weak. Tx?

a) CV 6, DU 20, ST 21
b) CV 6, DU 20, CV 12

Answer 23

a) CV 6, DU 20, ST 21

Question 24

He sea points have all of the following characteristics except

a) treat upper end of channels
b) treat counterflow of qi and diarrhea
c) treat diseases of the skin
d) treat diseases of the fu

Answer 24

a) treat upper end of channels

Question 25

what is the NADA protocol? a) shen men, LV, KD, autonomic, LU 1 b) LU 2, shen men, LV, KD autonomic

Answer 25

b) LU 2, shen men, LV, KD autonomic

Question 26

Which statement is true? a) LI 4 affects the lower teeth and ST 44 affects the upper teeth b) LI 4 affects the upper teeth and ST 44 affect the lower teeth

Answer 26

b) LI 4 affects the upper teeth and ST 44 affect the lower teeth

Question 27

For ST heat affecting the gums, which point has a stronger effect: a) LI 4 b) ST 44

Answer 27

b) ST 44 distal points on the leg are stronger

Question 28

Which distal point is best combined w/CV 22 when there is a sore throat d/t yin xu? a) LI 4 b) KD 6 c) LU 11

Answer 28

b) KD 6 KD 6 is the best choice bc it nourishes yin and benefits the throat

Question 29

which distal point is best combined w/BL 15 when there is an irregular heartbeat? a) HT 7 b) PC 3 c) PC 4 d) PC 5

Answer 29

c) PC 4 regulates heart rhythm

Question 30

substituting distal points of paired channels according to 6 divisions is more valid for? a) paired yang b) paired yin c) neither

Answer 30

a) paired yang

Question 31

Unilateral or crossover needling is generally used to: a) move qi and blood b) tonify qi and nourish blood c) tonify qi and move blood d) move qi and nourish blood

Answer 31

a) move qi and blood

Question 32

which points are on the same general level? a) cv 11, kd 18, st 22 b) cv 10, kd 17, st 24 c) cv 11, kd 17, st 23

Answer 32

a) cv 11, kd 18, st 22

Question 33

which of the following abd points are on the same level? a) cv 4, kd 14, st 28 b) cv 4, kd 13, st 28

Answer 33

b) cv 4, kd 13, st 28 3 cun below the navel

Question 34

Which 2 points are on the same level as CV 3?

Answer 34

KD 12 and ST 29

Question 35

which 2 points are on the same level as the 3rd intercostal and KD 24?

Answer 35

CV 18, ST 16

Question 36

Pt has aversion to cold, sneezing and a floating pulse. What is the tx? a) LU 9, ST 36, BL 13, CV 6, DU 12 b) LU 7, BL 12, DU 16

Answer 36

b) LU 7, BL 12, DU 16 Wind Cold Invading LU

Question 37

BL 32, BL 39, CV 3, SP 6 BL 23 treats? a) back pain b) urinary retention

Answer 37

b) urinary retention

Question 38

Pt has facial paralysis, dribbling saliva, and impaired speech. Which scalp area do you treat? a) Lower 2/5 of motor area line b) Second adn 3/5 of sensory area line

Answer 38

a) Lower 2/5 of motor area line

Question 39

Which condition is moxa w/salt best used? a) asthma, chronic diarrhea, indigestion b) abd pain, vomiting, prolonged dysentery

Answer 39

b) abd pain, vomiting, prolonged dysentery

Question 40

Pt is taking gingko biloba. Which is ok for him to take gingko with? a) acetaminophin b) nsaids

Answer 40

a) acetaminophin

Question 41

Vigorous manipulation of ST 5 may injure the a) facial artery and vein b) trigeminal nerve

Answer 41

b) trigeminal nerve

Question 42

Pt has Meniere's disease. She has nausea, vomiting and poor appetite. You choose GB 20, LV 3, TB 17, SI 19. What is missing? a) ST 36, CV 12 b) CV 12, ST 25, CV 6

Answer 42

a) ST 36, CV 12 Phlegm Damp

Question 43

What applies to SP 13? a) Yin Qiao Mai, Meeting point w/LV b) Yin Wei Mai, meeting pt w/LV

Answer 43

b) Yin Wei Mai, meeting pt w/LV