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ACUPUNCTURE TCM TESTS ACUPUNCTURE What is the meeting point for Qi? A.  REN-12 (zhong wan) B.  LU-9 (tai yuan) C.  LR-13 (zhang men) D.  REN-17 (tan zhong) Source: it is also the mu point for the Pericardium, a sea of qi point, meeting point of the Conception vessel with the Spleen, Kidney, Small Intestine, and Sanjiao channels - Deadman, 2nd Edition, page 517 Where does the Spleen sinew channel converge? A. Genitals B. Knees C. Uterus D. heart Source: the Spleen sinew channel has the symptom of twisting genital pain that can go to the navel; the Spleen sinew channel begins at the big toe (SP-1 yin bai), ascends on the anterior leg (SP-5 shan qiu, SP-9 yin ling quan) goes to the genitals, to the navel and then internally to bind with the ribs, spreads inward to the chest, and then binds to the spine - A Manual of Acupuncture, Deadman, 2nd Edition, page 180, 181 The "host-guest" points refer to A. Jing Well and Ying Spring points B. Back shu and Front mu points C. Yuan Source and Luo Connecting points D. Xi cleft and He sea points Source: in this theory, the yuan-source point of the primary affected channel is combined with the luo-connecting point of its interior-exterior coupled channel - Deadman, 2nd Edition, page 41 Which of the following points is most frequently used to treat uterine bleeding? A. Extra point shi qi zhui B. BL-67 C. Sp-21 D. Sp-1 Source: the action of SP-1 in stopping bleeding is not just for Spleen Deficiency but also where heat enters the blood level giving rise to reckless bleeding; this bleeding may manifest in the upper or lower part of the body - Deadman, 2nd Edition, page 182
Which of the following points treats hernia? A. BL-67 B. LV-1 C. SP-21 D. SP-1 Source: CAM, 3rd Edition, page 213 When needling DU-14 (da zhui) how far is the spinal canal from the skin surface? A. Between 2.0-3.0 cun B. Between 0.5-1.0 cun C. Between 1.25-1.75 cun D. Between 2.5-3.5 cun Source: the depth depends on the body build - Deadman, 2nd Edition, page 545 All of the following meridians meet at REN-24 (cheng jiang) EXCEPT A. Kidney B. Stomach C. Du mai D. Large Intestine Source: Deadman, 2nd Edition, page 55 Which types of cups do Japanese practitioners prefer to use? A. Glass cups B. Vacuum pumped cups C. Bamboo cups D. Ceramic cups   Source: in Japan, the most often used type of cup is the manual or electric vacuum pumped cups; the reason for this is that this type of cupping allows the practitioner to control the amount of suction or dosage, allowing the practitioner to control the amount of stimulation applied; in Japanese treatments, the amount of pressure that is given to the patient via cupping is important as Japanese treatments may apply multiple techniques in the same treatment; regular cups do not allow for this type of simulation control - Japanese Acupuncture, 1998, Birch and Ida, page 185   If an alcohol swab is used on the skin prior to needle insertion one should A. Needle immediately to maximize the cleaned skin B. Wait 15 seconds C. Allow the alcohol to dry before needling D. Wipe the area with dry gauze Source: if the point is needled prior to the alcohol on the skin evaporating, the patient can experience burning pain from the presence of the alcohol - Clean Needle Technique, 7th Edition, page 6
Which scalp area is located on the front of the scalp, and begins at the hairline directly above the pupil of the eyes, parallel with the midline of the head, is 2 cm in length and extends posteriorly? A. Reproduction area B. Stomach area C. Thoracic area D. Speech #2 area Source: this area treats discomfort in the upper abdomen - Acupuncture: A Comprehensive Text, Bensky, 1981, page 500 Which primary meridian is connected to the root of the tongue and spreads underneath its surface? A. Liver B. Heart C. Kidney D. Spleen   Source: a branch from the primary Spleen meridian ascends through the diaphragm, runs alongside the esophagus and spreads over the lower surface of the tongue; both the Kidney primary channel and Heart Luo have a connection to the tongue but only the Spleen primary spreads across the lower surface of the tongue; a branch of the primary Kidney meridian emerges from the Kidney, ascends through the Liver and diaphragm, enters the Lung and ascends to the throat to terminate at the root of the tongue; the Heart Luo-Connecting meridian connects to the root of the tongue - Deadman, 2nd Edition, page 178, 332 and 210   Before using the cupping method, it is critical to screen patients for a history of A.   Von Willebrand's disease B.   endometrial ablation C.   apraxia D.   Cushing's syndrome   Source: Von Willebrand's disease is an inherited disorder typified by a tendency to bleed, caused by an abnormality of a plasma coagulation factor; when cupping is considered as a treatment modality, bleeding disorders such as Von Willebrand's disease and hemophilia should be screened for; dry cupping should be used with caution with bleeding disorders, patients on blood thinning drugs or supplements while wet cupping should be avoided in the aforementioned conditions; extensive risk of bruising is a risk factor in patients with bleeding disorders, especially if the cups are held too long or the vacuum is too strong; endometrial ablation is the surgical destruction of the lining tissues of the uterus; apraxia is a neurological disorder where there is an inability to carry out skilled movements and gestures, despite having the desire and ability to perform them; Cushing's syndrome is an endocrine disorder caused by excess levels of cortisol; there are no known contraindications for these disorders - Clean Needle Technique, 7th Edition, page 39  
Which needle direction will puncture the lung when needling HE-1 (jiquan)? A. Lateral insertion B. Superior insertion C. Medial insertion D. Inferior insertion   Source: - A Manual of Acupuncture, Deadman, 2nd Edition, page 212   The Small Intestine luo-connecting channel starts at SI-7 (zhi zheng) and terminates at the A. Chest B. Shoulder C. Ear D. Scapula   Source: the Small Intestine luo-connecting channel separates from the primary channel at SI-7 (zhi zheng) and connects with the Heart primary channel; the Small Intestine luo-connecting channel ends at the shoulder at LI-15 (jian yu); both the Small Intestine primary and sinew channels travel to the posterior aspect of the shoulder while the Small Intestine connects with LI- 15 (jian yu); SI-7 (zhi zheng) is an effective point in the treatment of the medial condyle of the elbow (golfer elbow); as the Small Intestine luo-connecting connects to the Heart primary channel, it can be used to treat emotional disorders (mania, depression, fear, sadness, anxiety); some texts (Golden Mirror of Medicine) recommend the use of SI-7 (zhi zheng) to treat depression and the seven emotions being knotted - A Manual of Acupuncture, Deadman, 2nd Edition, page 228, 230, 238; The Channels of Acupuncture, Maciocia, 2006, page 226   What is the location of the water point of the foot shao-yang meridian?' A. Between the 3rd and 4th toes proximal to the margin of the web B. Between the 4th and 5th toes proximal to the margin of the web C. Between the 4th and 5th toes distal to the margin of the web D. Between the 4th and 5th metatarsal bones on the medial side of the tendon of m. extensor digiti minimi of the foot   Source: GB-43 - A Manual of Acupuncture, Deadman, 2nd Edition, page 462   Which point Activates the channel and alleviates pain; Clears heat and reduces swelling; and Clears damp-heat and treats jaundice? A.   SI-4 (wangu) B.   SJ-3 (zhongzhu) C.   SI-5 (yanggu) D.   SI-3 (houxi)   Source: yuan-source point; SI-4 (wangu) is mainly used to treat pain, contraction, stiffness along the entire Small Intestine channel; SI-4 (wangu) can treat swelling and clear heat at the end of the channel (neck, cheek, submandibular region, ear); SI-4 (wangu) can be used in the treatment of tinnitus due to any etiology; empirically, SI-4 (wangu) treats both yin or yang jaundice - A Manual of Acupuncture, Deadman, 2nd Edition, page 235