A-VI Techniques of Acupuncture, Moxa & Cupping

Question 1

1. Insertion of a needle by stretching the skin can be applied to ( ).
   A: puncture with a long needle
   B: puncture with a short needle
   C: puncture those points where the skin is loose
   D: puncture those

Answer 1

1. C

Question 2

2. Which of the following methods is suitable for puncturing with a short needle? ( )
   A: inserting the needle aided by the pressure of the finger of the pressing
   hand.
   B: inserting the needle with the help of the puncturing and pressing hands.
   C: inserting the needle with the fingers stretching the skin
   D: inserting the needle by pinching the skin
   E: none of the above

Answer 2

2. A

Question 3

3. Zanzhu (B 2) and Yintang (Extra) should be punctured ( ).
   A: with the fingers stretching the skin
   B: with the fingers pinching the skin
   C: with the help of the puncturing and pressing hands
   D: using heavy pressure by fingers of the pressing hand
   E: none of the above

Answer 3

3. B;

Question 4

4. All the following points should be punctured horizontally except ( ).
A: Touwei (S 8)
B: Zanzhu (B 2)
C: Zhongwan (Ren 12)
D: Yangbai (B 14)
E: Tanzhong (Ren 17)

Answer 4

4. C;

Question 5

5. All the following points should be punctured obliquely except ( ).
A: Lieque (L 7)
B: Jiuwei (Ren 15)
C: Shangxing (Du 23)
D: Touwei (S 8)
E: Feishu (B 13)

Answer 5

5. D;

Question 6

6. According to Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion the back "Shu" point located below the spinous process should be punctured ( ).
A: perpendicularly
B: obliquely
C: horizontally
D: subcutaneously
E: all of the above

Answer 6

6. B;

Question 7

7. Which of the following methods would you utilize to stimulate the points Jinjin (Extra) and Yuye (Extra)? ( )
A: puncturing perpendicularly
B: puncturing obliquely
C: puncturing horizontally
D: pricking to cause bleeding
E: moxibustion

Answer 7

7. D;

Question 8

8. Which of the following methods would you use to stimulate Shenque (Ren 8)? ( )
A: puncturing perpendicularly
B: puncturing obliquely
C: puncturing horizontally
D: pricking to cause bleeding
E: moxibustion

Answer 8

8. E;

Question 9

9. According to Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion all the following are reinforcing methods except ( ).
   A: lifting the needle gently and slowly
   B: inserting the needle gently
   C: keeping the hole closed_
   D: rotating the needle gently and slowly with small amplitude
   E: rotating the needle forward with the thumb

Answer 9

9. B;

Question 10

10. All the following are reducing methods except ( ).
    A: pointing the tip of the needle against the channel course
    B: lifting the needle forcefully and rapidly
    C: setting the mountain on fire
    D: thrusting the needle gently and slowly
    E: keeping the hole open

Answer 10

10. C;

Question 11

11. The function of moxibustion is ( ).
    A: to warm channels and expel cold
    B: to induce the smooth flow of Qi and blood
    C: to strengthen yang from collapse
    D: to prevent diseases and maintain health
    E: all of the above

Answer 11

11. E;

Question 12

12. Which of the following methods would you use first to treat a patient with excessive sweating, cold limbs and an undetectable pulse? ( )
A: moxibustion with ginger
B: moxibustion with garlic
C: moxibustion with salt
D: scarring moxibustion
E: none of the above

Answer 12

12. C;

Question 13

13. All the following points are often stimulated by pricking to cause bleeding except ( ).
A: ear apex
B: Weizhong (B 40)
C: Shixuan (Extra)
D: Hegu (LI 4)
E: Yintang (Extra)

Answer 13

13. D;

Question 14

14. Which of the following methods is appropriate for the point Ruzhong (S 17)? ( )
A: puncturing perpendicularly
B: puncturing subcutaneously
C: pricking to cause bleeding
D: moxibustion
E: none of the above

Answer 14

14. E;

Question 15

15. Which of the following methods is appropriate for the point Rugen (S 18)? ( )
A: puncturing obliquely 0.3-0.5 inch
B: puncturing perpendicularly 0.5-1 inch
C: pricking to cause bleeding
D: all of the above
E: none of the above

Answer 15

15. A;

Question 16

16. According to Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion Jianjing (G 21) should be punctured ( ).
A: 0.3-0.5 inch perpendicularly
B: 0.5-0.8 inch horizontally
C: 0.8-1.5 inches perpendicularly
D: 0.8-0.9 inch obliquely
E: 0.9-1 inch obliquely

Answer 16

16. A;

Question 17

17. Needles should be sterilized in an autoclave at 1.5 atmospheric pressure and 125°C for ( ).
A: 10 minutes
B: 15 minutes
C: 20 minutes
D: 25 minutes
E: 30 minutes

Answer 17

17. E;

Question 18

18. All of the following diseases may be treated by cupping except ( ).
A: pain of the shoulders
B: pain of the lower back and leg
C: stomach-ache, vomiting and diarrhea
D: cough and asthma
E: spontaneous bleeding

Answer 18

18. E;

Question 19

19. According to Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion the point Yamen (Du 15) should be punctured ( ).
A: 0.3-0.5 inch upward obliquely
B: 0.5-0.8 inch perpendicularly
C: 0.5-0.8 inch upward obliquely
D: 0.8-1 inch perpendicularly
E: 0.8-1 inch upward obliquely

Answer 19

19. B;

Question 20

20. Grain-like intradermal needle should not be imbedded into the point ( ).
A: Xinshu (UB 15)
B: Shenmen (H 7)
C: Ruzhong (S 17)
D: Zusanli (St 36)
E: Dazhui (Du 14)

Answer 20

20. C;

Question 21

21. In treating disorders on the trunk, from which area of the auricle should points be selected? ( )
A: cymba conchae
B: helix crus
C: antihelix
D: lobule
E: cavum conchae

Answer 21

21. C;

Question 22

22. An inappropriate auricular point for treating diarrhea is ( ).
A: the large intestine point
B: the small intestine point
C: the sympathetic point
D: the spleen point
E: the heart point

Answer 22

22. C;

Question 23

23. In which of the following circumstances should you not utilize a three-edged needle? ( )
    A: sudden loss of consciousness caused by high-grade fever
    B: apoplexy
    C: sunstroke
    D: swelling and pain of eyes
    E: palpitation and insomnia

Answer 23

23. E.

Question 24

24. This method is indicated in vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhoea and pain of a cold nature.

Answer 24

Moxibustion with ginger

Question 25

25. The indications are scrofula, tuberculosis and the early stage of skin ulcers with boils.

Answer 25

Moxibustion with garlic

Question 26

26. This method is often indicated in febrile diseases of the yin type - vomiting and diarrhoea, prostration syndrome arising from apoplexy, etc.. It has the function of restoring the yang, or resuscitation in the case of collapse. But it
    must be used continuously, and many cones applied, until the pulse is restored, the four extremities become warm, and the symptoms partly disappear.

Answer 26

Moxibustion with salt

Question 27

This method is suitable for treating impotence, ejaculation praecox caused by decline of the mingmen fire or “fire of the gate of life”, and persistent skin ulcers.

Answer 27

Moxibustion with monkshood cake

Question 28

Moxibustion method is appropriate in acute cases.

Answer 28

Sparrow-pecking moxibustion

Question 29

moxibustion is often used in treating chronic disease,

Answer 29

Mild-warm moxibustion

Question 30

The above-mentioned methods are used for most ordinary cases

Answer 30

Mild-warm moxibustion

Sparrow-pecking moxibustion

Question 31

Moxibustion: It is effective in treating painful joints (Bi syndrome) caused by feng, cold or damp, intractable numbness, motor impairment, hemiplegia, etc.

Answer 31

The Great Monad’s herbal moxa stick

Question 32

The method and clinical indications are almost the same as those of the Great Monad’s stick. In the Great Compendium of Acupuncture and Moxibustion it says it is used “to check the pain caused by injury to the muscles or bones, or pain of a cold damp nature, or else in those who are afraid of being needled”.

Answer 32

The thunder-fire moxa stick

Question 33

This is also known as “The Fire of January 13th”, a time in the depth of the winter according to the Chinese lunar calendar. It is performed by soaking a rush in oil, then igniting the rush and placing it directly over the point. It can expel exterior syndromes caused by the feng, promote qi circulation and resolve tan, clear feng and stop convulsions. Indications are tetanus neonatomm and stomach-ache, abdominal pain, and acute diseases such as gastroenteritis,
etc.

Answer 33

BURNING RUSH MOXIBUSTION

Question 34

Moxibustion with a warming needle is a method of combining acupuncture with moxibustion, and is used in conditions where both retention of the needle and moxibustion are needed.

Answer 34

MOXIBUSTION WITH A WARMING NEEDLE

Question 35

Its function is to regulate qi and blood, and warm the middle-jiao to dispel cold. It can be used in all cases in which moxibustion is indicated, especially with children, women and those who are afraid of direct moxibustion.

Answer 35

MOXIBUSTION WITH A MOXA-BOX

Question 36

With a strong stimulation, it can form blisters so as to treat painful joints (Bi syndrome), facial paralysis, or, together with other medications, asthma.

Answer 36

MUSTARD SEED MOXIBUSTION

Question 37

37. Indications
•Spleen and Stomach Deficiency
•Diarrhea
•Cold Abdominal Pain
•Deficient Cold conditions
•Pain or Aching in the Joints
Choose which moxa medium?
A: moxibustion with ginger
B: moxibustion with garlic
C: moxibustion with salt
D: scarring moxibustion
E: none of the above

Answer 37

37. A (Ginger)

Question 38

38. Indications
•Pulmonary Tuberculosis
•Abdominal Masses
•Non-Ulcerated Carbuncles
choose a moxa medium.
A: moxibustion with ginger
B: moxibustion with garlic
C: moxibustion with salt
D: scarring moxibustion
E: none of the above

Answer 38

38. B (Garlic)

Question 39

39. Indications
•Acute Abdominal Pain with Vomiting and/or Diarrhea
•Umbilical Pain
• Hernia Pain 
•Chronic or Prolonged Dysentery
•Yang Collapse: Profuse Sweating , Cold Limbs, and a Minute Pulse 
choose a moxa medium?
A: moxibustion with ginger
B: moxibustion with garlic
C: moxibustion with salt
D: scarring moxibustion
E: none of the above

Answer 39

39. C (salt)

Question 40

40. Indications
•Non-Healing Ulcers
•Yin Abscesses and Carbuncles that will not discharge 
choose a moxa medium
A: moxibustion with ginger
B: moxibustion with garlic
C: moxibustion with salt
D: scarring moxibustion
E: none of the above

Answer 40

40. E (Fu Zi, Aconite)

Question 41

41. Indications
•Pain from Cold type Arthritis
•Stiffness and Numbness 
choose a moxa medium?
A: moxibustion with ginger
B: moxibustion with garlic
C: moxibustion with salt
D: scarring moxibustion
E: none of the above

Answer 41

41. E. (Pepper)

Question 42

42. Indications
•Asthma
•Developmental Disorders
•General Weakness of the Body
•Chronic Gastrointestinal Disorders
A. Blistering Method (Scarring Method) 
B. Non-Blistering/Non-Scarring Direct Method

Answer 42

42. A

Question 43

43. Indications
•Deficient Cold That is Mild in Nature
*Blood Deficiency 
•Dizziness
•Warts
A. Blistering Method (Scarring Method) 
B. Non-Blistering/Non-Scarring Direct Method

Answer 43

43. B