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Acu Test Questions Flashcards

1
Q
  1. Which of the following points is a luo-connection point and confluent point?

A. ST 40
B. PC 6
C. HT 6
D. KI 6

A

PC 6

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  1. The best combination points for the food stagnation (retention) of stomachache is which of the following?

A. REN 8, REN 12, ST 36, SP 4
B. REN 6, REN 12, ST 25, ST 36, Inner-Neiting
C. REN 6, PC 6, GB 34, LV 3, SP 6
D. UB 20, UB 21, REN 6, REN 12, LV 3

A

REN 6, REN 12, ST 25, ST 36, Inner-Neiting

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  1. The five Shu (Transporting) points are located where?

A. In the cubital and popliteal crease
B. At the ends of the fingers and toes
C. Below the knee and elbow
D. Above the knee and elbow

A

Below the knee and elbow

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  1. ST 36, SP 6, UB 20, UB 21, LI 4, REN 12, ST 25, ST 37 are the representative points of which of the following?

A. General qi deficiency
B. Heart-spleen qi deficiency
C. Spleen-stomach deficiency
D. General yang deficiency

A

Spleen-stomach deficiency

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  1. Which of the following is the best point for nourishing the liver and tonifying the blood?

A. LV 3, UB 18, SP 10, SP 6, UB 17
B. LV 3, SP 8, UB 23, ST 44
C. LV 13, UB 20, KI 3, UB 23
D. LV 2, LV 3, REN 12, UB 21

A

LV 3, UB 18, SP 10, SP 6, UB 17

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6.	The Xi (cleft) points are used for which of the following?
A.     Yin Deficiency 
B.	Qi Deficiency
C.	Yang Deficiency
D.	Excess Condition
A

Excess Condition

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7
Q
  1. The He-Sea points are used for which of the following?

A. Zang organ syndrome
B. Fu organ syndrome
C. Acute pain syndrome
D. Acute bleeding syndrome

A

Fu organ syndrome

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  1. The Eight Influential points are used for which of the following?

A. Treating diseases linked with zang-fu organs and eight tissues
B. Treating diseases linked with zang organs
C. Treating diseases linked with fu organs
D. Treating diseases linked with yin and yang

A

Treating diseases linked with zang-fu organs and eight tissues

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  1. The Jing-Well points are mainly used for which of the following?

A. Relieving pain, heaviness in the body due to water retention
B. Treating the diseases caused by exogenous pathogen, cough and asthma
C. Treating the diseases of six fu organs, such as vomiting diarrhea, dizziness
D. Treating emergency and having the properties of opening the heart blockage to awaken coma

A

Treating emergency and having the properties of opening the heart blockage to awaken coma

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  1. The Shu-Stream points are mainly used for which of the following?

A. Relieving pain, heaviness in the body due to water retention
B. Treating the diseases caused by exogenous pathogen, cough, and asthma
C. Treating the diseases of six fu organs, such as vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness
D. Treating emergency and having the properties of opening the heart blockage to awaken coma

A

Relieving pain, heaviness in the body due to water retention

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  1. The Jing-River points are mainly used for which of the following?

A. Relieving pain, heaviness in the body due to water retention
B. Treating the diseases caused by exogenous pathogen, cough, and asthma
C. Treating the diseases of six fu organs, such as vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness
D. Treating emergency and having the properties of opening the heart blockage to awaken coma

A

Treating the diseases caused by exogenous pathogen, cough, and asthma

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  1. The He-Sea points are mainly used for which of the following?

A. Zang organ syndrome
B. The disease caused by exogenous pathogen, cough, and asthma
C. Fu organ syndrome, such as vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness
D. Emergency, such as coma

A

Fu organ syndrome, such as vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness

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  1. Which of the following is the exit and source point of the stomach channel?

A. ST 40
B. ST 42
C. SP 9
D. ST 4

A

ST 42

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14
Q
  1. How many Luo-Connecting points are there in the whole body?

A. 8
B. 10
C. 12
D. 15

A

15

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15
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  1. Which of the five Shu points in the Yin meridian is overlapped with the Yuan-Primary point?

A. Jing-Well
B. Ying-Spring
C. Shu-Stream
D. Jing-River

A

Shu-Stream

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16
Q
  1. The function of DU20 is to which of the following?

A. Pacify liver wind and the spirit, arrest hemorrhoids
B. Expel exterior wind and dampness, clear heat
C. Tonify liver yin and blood, descend the qi
D. Promote sweat and urination, eliminate dampness

A

Pacify liver wind and the spirit, arrest hemorrhoids

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17
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  1. They are located in the holes or crevices where Qi and blood in the channels converge as they circulate through the body. There are sixteen of these points. These points are referred to as which of the following?

A. Luo-Connection
B. Xi-Cleft
C. Front-Mu
D. Back-Shu

A

Xi-Cleft

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18
Q
  1. Where does the DU channel originate?

A. From the anus
B. From the tip of the coccyx and anus
C. From the inside of the lower abdomen
D. From the tongue

A

From the inside of the lower abdomen

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19
Q
  1. Where does the heart channel originate?

A. From the small intestine
B. From the spleen
C. From the lung
D. From the heart

A

From the heart

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20
Q
  1. Where does the Kidney Channel originate?

A. From the lateral side of ala nosi
B. From the ulnar side of the tip of the little finger
C. From the inferior aspect of the small toe
D. From the heart

A

From the inferior aspect of the small toe

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21
Q
  1. How many points are there in the Urinary Bladder?

A. 67
B. 45
C. 44
D. 28

A

67

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22
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  1. Which of the following points is an exit, Shu-Stream, and Confluent with Dai (Girdle) channel?

A. GB 34
B. GB 39
C. GB 41
D. GB 42

A

GB 41

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23
Q
  1. Which of the following points are contraindicated during pregnancy?

A. LI 11, LI 4, GB 21
B. KI 3, SP 6, LI 4
C. LV 3, GB 21, SP 6
D. SP 6, LI 4, GB 21

A

SP 6, LI 4, GB 21

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24
Q
  1. Which of the following is XI-Cleft point of the gall bladder?

A. GB 34
B. GB 36
C. GB 41
D. GB 43

A

GB 36

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25
Q
  1. Which of the following is an application of moxibustion?

A. Deficiency of Yin
B. High fever
C. Deficiency of Yang
D. Excess of Yang

A

Deficiency of Yang

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26
Q
  1. Which of the following points of the Ren channel is the intersection of liver, spleen, and kidney?

A. REN 3
B. REN 5
C. REN 6
D. REN 7

A

REN 3

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27
Q
  1. How to needle the urinary bladder points 11 through 21?

A. Horizontally
B. Perpendicularly
C. Obliquely
D. None of the above

A

Obliquely

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28
Q
  1. The urinary bladder points 22 through 35 are needled?

A. Horizontally
B. Perpendicularly
C. Obliquely
D. None of the above

A

Perpendicularly

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29
Q
  1. What hour is the stomach channel?

A. 9AM to 11AM
B. 7AM to 9AM
C. 1PM to 3PM
D. 5PM to 7PM

A

7AM to 9AM

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30
Q
  1. Which of the following points is the influential point of the tendon?

A. ST 34
B. GB 34
C. GB 39
D. ST 40

A

GB 34

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31
Q
  1. Which channel does it curve around the external genitalia, ascend the lower abdomen and curve around the stomach?

A. Kidney channel
B. Spleen channel
C. Stomach channel
D. Liver channel

A

Liver channel

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32
Q
  1. Which of the following points is the influential point of blood and controls the diaphragm?

A. GB 34
B. UB 11
C. SP 10
D. UB 17

A

UB 17

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33
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  1. Which of the following points has the function of dispelling damp-heat in a case of jaundice?

A. GB 24, UB 23, SP 9, ST 41
B. ST 36, ST 41, KI 3, LI 4
C. SP 9, GB 34, LV 3, ST 36
D. LI 4, ST 34, PC 3, GB 2

A

SP 9, GB 34, LV 3, ST 36

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34
Q
  1. Which of the points is the best one for treating disorders of the heart, chest, and stomach?

A. HT 7
B. SJ 5
C. ST 36
D. PC 6

A

PC 6

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35
Q
  1. Which of the following points is often combined with PC 6 to treat disorders of the heart, chest, and stomach?

A. SJ 5
B. KI 6
C. SP 4
D. LU 7

A

SP 4

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36
Q
  1. Which of the following points is a crossing point of small intestine channel, bladder channel, stomach channel, Yin heel vessel, and Yang heel vessel?

A. UB 1
B. GB 1
C. UB 2
D. GB 2

A

UB 1

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37
Q
  1. How many cun lateral to the Du channel is the urinary bladder on the head?

A. 3 cun
B. 2.5 cun
C. 2 cun
D. 1.5 cun

A

1.5 cun

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38
Q
  1. Which of the following points connects with the divergent channel of gallbladder?

A. PC 6
B. LV 5
C. SP 6
D. KI 10

A

LV 5

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39
Q
  1. Which of the following points is the Xi-Cleft point of the kidney?

A. KI 6
B. KI 7
C. KI 8
D. KI 5

A

KI 5

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40
Q
  1. Where does the lung channel originate?

A. In the lung
B. At LU 1
C. In the middle jiao
D. In the kidney

A

In the middle jiao

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41
Q
  1. Which of the following points is the most effective in reducing excessive Yang and dispelling heat?

A. DU 24
B. DU 14
C. DU 4
D. DU 3

A

DU 14

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42
Q
  1. Which of the needle techniques belongs to tonification?

A. Rotating the needle in clockwise direction after inserting
B. Electrical excitation of the needle
C. Inserting the needle superficially and tapping it lightly
D. Lifting the needle up slowly after insertion and arrival of qi, then quickly and strongly increasing the amplitude

A

Rotating the needle in clockwise direction after inserting

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43
Q
  1. Which of the needling techniques belongs to sedation?

A. Rotating the needle in clockwise direction after inserting
B. Lifting the needle slowly
C. Inserting the needle superficially and tapping it lightly
D. Rotating the needle with large movement, and rapidly

A

Rotating the needle with large movement, and rapidly

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44
Q
  1. Which of the following channels enter the gums of the lower teeth?

A. Gallbladder
B. Spleen
C. Large Intestine
D. Stomach

A

Large Intestine

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45
Q
  1. Which of the following points is effective for treating excessive dreaming?

A. UB 15, LV 3, HT 7
B. PC 6, ST 2, SI 1
C. LI 4, PC 4, LV 3
D. DU 2, REN 17, PC 6

A

UB 15, LV 3, HT 7

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46
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  1. Which of the following points is the best for treating abdominal distention?

A. PC 6, HT 3, SP 6, ST 41
B. ST 44, SP 3, ST 36, KI 10
C. ST 7, SP 3, HT 3, SP 6
D. ST 36, PC 6, REN 6, ST 25

A

ST 36, PC 6, REN 6, ST 25

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47
Q
  1. Which of the following points is the Xi-Cleft point of the small intestine channel?

A. ST 37
B. SI 6
C. ST 38
D. SI 4

A

SI 6

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48
Q
  1. Which of the following points is the influential point of the bone?

A. LU 9, UB 11
B. GB 34, GB 39
C. GB 39, UB 11
D. GB 39, REN 17

A

GB 39, UB 11

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49
Q
  1. Which of the following points is the best for treating the invasion of the stomach by liver qi?

A. LV 3
B. GB 41
C. LV 14
D. ST 40

A

LV 14

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50
Q
  1. Moxa placed on a slice of ginger is indicated for which of the following?

A. Deficiency of stomach and spleen, deficiency of Yang
B. Asthma due to deficiency of lung Yin
C. Vomiting due to stomach heat
D. Dizziness due to liver wind

A

Deficiency of stomach and spleen, deficiency of Yang

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51
Q
  1. What time is the hour of the lung channel?

A. 3AM to 5AM
B. 5AM to 7AM
C. 1PM to 3PM
D. 7PM to 9PM

A

3AM to 5AM

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52
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  1. Which of the following points is the Influential Point of the fu organs and Front-Mu points of the Stomach?

A. SP 6
B. REN 12
C. ST 36
D. DU 4

A

REN 12

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53
Q
  1. The Xi-Cleft point of the Yangwei channel is which of the following?

A. GB 35
B. GB 36
C. GB 37
D. GB 39

A

GB 35

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54
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  1. The Xi-Cleft point of Yinwei channel is which of the following?

A. SP 6
B. SP 9
C. KI 8
D. KI 9

A

KI 9

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55
Q
  1. The Xi-Cleft point of YingQiao channel is which of the following?

A. SJ 6
B. SJ 7
C. KI 8
D. KI 9

A

KI 8

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56
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  1. Which of the following points has an effective function of treating collapse with symptoms of cold limbs, undetectable pulse after severe abdominal pain, and vomiting?

A. ST 40 with direct moxa
B. DU 14 with moxa
C. LI 4 with salt insulation
D. REN 8 with salt insulation

A

REN 8 with salt insulation

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57
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  1. Where are the other six Front-Mu points on the following channels, besides the six Front-Mu points on the Ren channel?

A. SJ, KI, ST, and SP
B. ST, GB, LV, and LU
C. SP, LV, GB, and UB
D. KI, SP, LV, and LI

A

ST, GB, LV, and LU

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58
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  1. Which of the following points is the lower He-Sea point of the stomach, large intestine, and small intestine?

A. UB 40, UB 39, and GB 34
B. ST 36, ST 37, and ST 39
C. GB 34, SI 3, and UB 62
D. PC 6, LU 9, and REN 6

A

ST 36, ST 37, and ST 39

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59
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  1. How many cun is between the Luo-Connecting point and Xi-Cleft point of the liver channel?

A. 12 cun
B. 8 cun
C. 5 cun
D. 2 cun

A

2 cun

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60
Q
  1. Where does the Dai channel originate?

A. At GB 29
B. Below the hypochondrium level with the 2nd lumbar vertebra
C. At GB 26
D. At KI 6

A

Below the hypochondrium level with the 2nd lumbar vertebra

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61
Q
  1. Where does the divergent channel of the kidney and bladder originate?

A. At KI 4
B. At the connecting point of the bladder channel
C. In the popliteal fossa
D. At LV 3

A

At the connecting point of the bladder channel

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62
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  1. Which of the following is the exit point of the liver channel?

A. GB 36
B. GB 41
C. LV 3
D. LV 14

A

LV 14

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63
Q
  1. Which of the following is the order of the five elements as they appear in the three Yang channels of the hand?

A. Metal, water, wood, fire, and earth
B. Earth, fire, wood, metal, and water
C. Water, metal, earth, fire, and wood
D. Fire, water, metal, earth, and wood

A

Metal, water, wood, fire, and earth

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64
Q
  1. The Qi and blood of the 12 channels is regulated by which of the following?

A. Ren channel
B. Kidney channel
C. Chong channel
D. Du channel

A

Chong channel

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65
Q
  1. Which of the following channels is the sea of blood?

A. Chong channel
B. Ren channel
C. Du channel
D. Dai channel

A

Chong channel

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66
Q
  1. Which of the following channels is the sea of the Yang channel?

A. Chong channel
B. Ren channel
C. Du channel
D. Dai channel

A

Du channel

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67
Q
  1. Which of the following channels dominates the Yang activity and the Yin calmness, and control the movement of lower limbs and sleep?

A. Yinwei and Yangwei meridian
B. Yinqiao and Yangqiao meridian
C. Ren and Du meridian
D. Chong and Ren meridian

A

Yinqiao and Yangqiao meridian

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68
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  1. Which of the following channels dominates the exterior of the whole body?

A. Yinwei and Yangwei meridian
B. Yinqiao and Yangqiao meridian
C. Ren and Du meridian
D. Chong and Ren meridian

A

Yinwei and Yangwei meridian

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69
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  1. Which of the following methods is the correct needle insertion for REN 22?

A. Puncture perpendicularly 0.5-0.7 cun
B. Puncture perpendicularly
C. Moxa only, needling is not advisable on the point
D. First puncture perpendicularly 0.2 cun, then insert the needle tip downward along the posterior aspect of the sternum

A

First puncture perpendicularly 0.2 cun, then insert the needle tip downward along the posterior aspect of the sternum

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70
Q
  1. Which of the following indications is for SJ 6?

A. Edema
B. Constipation
C. Pain in the neck
D. Cough

A

Constipation

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71
Q
  1. Which of the following points may mostly result in pneumothorax if incorrect angle or depth of needle insertion?

A. Dingchuan
B. DU 14
C. GB 21
D. SI 11

A

GB 21

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72
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  1. What is the first thing you should do if a pneumothorax does occur?

A. Call for emergency
B. Transport the patient to the hospital
C. Withdraw the needle to avoid further tissue damage
D. Help the patient to lie calmly while carefully leaving the needle in place

A

Call for emergency

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73
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  1. The ashi points are which of the following?

A. Points at extraordinary channel
B. Points at 14 regular channels
C. Extraordinary points with definite locations and names
D. Tender or sensitive spots present in certain diseases

A

Tender or sensitive spots present in certain diseases

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74
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  1. Which of the following points can be used during pregnancy in the first three months?

A. SP 6
B. LI 4
C. UB 67
D. REN 12

A

REN 12

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75
Q
  1. Which of the following is the Luo-Connecting point of the Ren channel?

A. REN 1
B. DU 1
C. REN 6
D. REN 15

A

REN 15

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Q
  1. Which of the following methods is used for the points where the skin is loose?

A. Inserting the needle by pinching the skin
B. Inserting the needle with the fingers stretching the skin
C. Inserting the needle aided by the pressure of the finger of the pressing hand
D. Inserting the needle with the help of puncturing and pressing hands

A

Inserting the needle by pinching the skin

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77
Q
  1. Which of the following points is an empirical point to promote lactation?

A. LI 4
B. PC 6
C. SI 1
D. REN 6

A

SI 1

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78
Q
  1. Which of the following organs is closely related to the nipple?

A. Liver
B. Heart
C. Spleen
D. Stomach

A

Stomach

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79
Q
  1. What is the best indication of indirect moxibustion using garlic slices as a medium?

A. Lymphatic arthritis
B. Dysentery
C. Lumbago
D. Rheumatoid arthritis

A

Lymphatic arthritis

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80
Q
  1. What is the best indication of the influential point of the zang organs?

A. Painful joints
B. Muscular atrophy and weakness of the joints
C. Diarrhea, vomiting, acid regurgitation
D. Dryness of the skin

A

Diarrhea, vomiting, acid regurgitation

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81
Q
  1. How many cun is the proportional measurement from the anterior to the posterior hairline?

A. 6 cun
B. 8 cun
C. 10 cun
D. 12 cun

A

12 cun

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82
Q
  1. Which of the following is abundant with Qi and blood?

A. Taiyang channel
B. Shaoyang channel
C. Yangming channel
D. Jueyin channel

A

Yangming channel

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83
Q
  1. According to the five elements theory, the sedation point of the urinary bladder channel is which of the following?

A. Wood point
B. Fire point
C. Earth point
D. Metal point

A

Wood point

84
Q
  1. Which of the following points is the best for pain in the cheek, behind the ear, and the outer canthus of the eye?

A. ST 36, GB 1
B. SJ 5, GB 41
C. UB 60, SJ 3
D. ST 40, SP 4

A

SJ 5, GB 41

85
Q
  1. Where do the small intestine, urinary bladder, and Yangqiao meet?

A. SJ 12
B. DU 4
C. KI 1
D. UB 1

86
Q
  1. Which of the following is the indication of SP 8?

A. Cough
B. Muscle atrophy of the arm
C. Prolapse of zang organs
D. Irregular menstruation

A

Irregular menstruation

87
Q
  1. Which of the following is the best category of points to treat whole body heaviness?

A. He-Sea
B. Jing-River
C. Shu-Stream
D. Ying-Spring

A

Shu-Stream

88
Q
  1. A patient has upper abdominal pain. He feels hungry, thirsty, and has sore gums. His tongue is red with a dry yellow tongue coating. The best diagnosis is which of the following?

A. Deficiency of the stomach yin
B. Damp-heat in the middle jiao
C. Excessive heat in the stomach
D. Deficiency of the spleen qi

A

Excessive heat in the stomach

89
Q
  1. A patient has abdominal pain due to excessive heat in the stomach. The best point is which of the following?

A. ST 4, LV 3, KI 6, ST 40
B. ST 36, ST 44, LV 13, REN 12
C. GB 41, REN 20, ST 6, SP 6
D. GB 20, GB 34, SP 9, ST 40

A

ST 36, ST 44, LV 13, REN 12

90
Q
  1. What is the best indication for cupping?

A. Edema
B. Rheumatism
C. Facial paralysis
D. Vomiting

A

Rheumatism

91
Q
  1. Where does the stomach channel start?

A. UB 1
B. ST 1
C. LI 20
D. SP 1

92
Q
  1. How many points belong to the respective categories: Jing-Well, Ying-Spring, Shu-Stream, Jing-River, He-Sea, and Yuan-Source?

A. 60 points
B. 64 points
C. 66 points
D. 72 points

93
Q
  1. An acupuncturist needles the patient, there is a needle broken with part of the needle protruding from the skin. The best method is to which of the following?

A. Apply pressure with the thumb and index finger against the skin surrounding the needle, and remove with tweezers
B. Remove all the needles except the broken needle and take the patient to the hospital
C. Call 911
D. Call Dr. Lee

94
Q
  1. Which of the following is an indication of UB 57?

A. Edema, diarrhea, cough, asthma
B. Cough, asthma, bleeding in the eye
C. Hemorrhoid, low back pain, and flaccidity of the lower extremities
D. Headache, dizziness, epistaxis

A

Hemorrhoid, low back pain, and flaccidity of the lower extremities

95
Q
  1. Which of the following is the best single point for general aching?

A. SP 21
B. SJ 3
C. GB 39
D. UB 3

96
Q
  1. Which of the following points make up the Dai channel?

A. LV 13, SP 21, ST 25
B. LV 14, GB 25, GB 27
C. GB 26, GB 27, GB 28
D. UB 23, GB 26, LV 14

A

GB 26, GB 27, GB 28

97
Q
  1. When DU 15 is needled, the patient is now vomiting and nauseous. This is a sign of which of the following?

A. Healing crisis and will stop soon
B. Central nervous system damage
C. Endocrine system reaction
D. Both the deficiency of qi and blood

A

Central nervous system damage

98
Q
  1. Which of the following is the Luo-Connecting point of the hand Taiyang?

A. SI 9
B. SI 7
C. SI 6
D. SI 5

99
Q
  1. Which of the following meridians runs along the posterior aspect of the shoulder?

A. Hand Yangming
B. Foot Yangming
C. Hand Shaoyin
D. Hand Taiyang

A

Hand Taiyang

100
Q
  1. Germs spreading is best controlled by which of the following?

A. Swabbing with alcohol
B. Washing the acupuncturist’s hands
C. Wearing a mask over your face
D. Washing clinic towels and acupuncturist own clothes

A

Washing the acupuncturist’s hands

101
Q
  1. Which of the following is the best point for lower back pain when the point is pricked and bled?

A. UB 60
B. UB 40
C. UB 25
D. UB 23

102
Q
  1. The Chong, Ren, and Du channel meet at which of the following?

A. DU 26
B. DU 24
C. REN 1
D. DU 1

103
Q
  1. If the wood is excess and the lung is deficient, what is the best point to balance?

A. LU 7, LI 4
B. LU 9, LV 2
C. LV 2, ST 36
D. KI 3, LU 2

A

LU 9, LV 2

104
Q
  1. Which of the following is often used for angina?

A. Du and Yangqiao channels
B. Ren and Yinqiao channels
C. Yangwei and Dai channels
D. Yinwei and Chong channels

A

Yinwei and Chong channels

105
Q
  1. Where do the divergent channels all direct?

A. Jing-Well points
B. Internal organs
C. All connect the yang channels in the head
D. Extra fu organs

A

Internal organs

106
Q
  1. Which of the following methods for rotating the method is reducing?

A. Small amplitude and high frequency
B. Large amplitude and high frequency
C. Large amplitude and low frequency
D. Small amplitude and low frequency

A

Small amplitude and low frequency

107
Q
  1. The Luo point of Du channel is which of the following?

A. DU 1
B. DU 4
C. DU 14
D. DU 26

108
Q
  1. How many cun is between the axillary fold and the cubital crease?

A. 8 cun
B. 9 cun
C. 10 cun
D. 12 cun

109
Q
  1. Which of the following channels is the best to treat acne?

A. Jueyin
B. Shaoyang
C. Yangming
D. Taiyin

110
Q
  1. Hand Shaoyin channel ends at what point near the eye?

A. SI 18
B. UB 1
C. ST 1
D. GB 1

111
Q
  1. A patient is having trouble breathing, his pulse is rapid and weak. Upon visual examination, his trachea is deviated to one side. The best method is which of the following?

A. Maintain an open airway and call 911
B. Needle DU 26
C. Push the trachea back
D. Give hot tea and sugar

A

Maintain an open airway and call 911

112
Q
  1. Which of the following points is the three arm Yang point

A. GB 22
B. ST 3
C. SJ 8
D. SP 6

113
Q
  1. Which is the best point to stop coughing with bleeding heat in the lung?

A. LI 11
B. UB 60
C. KI 6
D. LU 6

114
Q
  1. Where do the lung divergent channel and large intestine divergent channel meet?

A. LI 18
B. LI 10
C. LI 11
D. KI 6

115
Q
  1. Which of the following point combinations is the best for stiff neck and shoulders?

A. PC 6, SP 4
B. GB 41, SJ 5
C. SI 3, UB 62
D. KI 6, LU 7

A

SI 3, UB 62

116
Q
  1. Which of the following Yuan-Source and Luo-Connecting point combination is the best for deficiency of spleen yang?

A. ST 38, SP 3
B. SP 4, ST 42
C. SP 3, ST 40
D. SP 3, ST 41

A

SP 3, ST 40

117
Q
  1. Which of the points is used for the uterine problem and is located 3 cun from midlines and 4 cun below the umbilicus?

A. Zhongji
B. Zigongxue
C. Yaotongxue
D. Bafeng

118
Q
  1. Which of the following points has minute collaterals distributed all over the body and it is very good for the joint problem?

A. DU 20
B. UB 40
C. SP 21
D. GB 39

119
Q
  1. Which of the following channels is associated with the “feeling of sitting in water”?

A. SP 1
B. SP 21
C. LV 3
D. LU 1

120
Q
  1. Which of the following points is often used to treat menorrhagia (abnormally heavy bleeding at menstruation)?

A. SP 1
B. SP 21
C. LV 3
D. LU 1

121
Q
  1. Which of the following points may be needed after three months of pregnancy?

A. LI 6
B. SP 6
C. REN 3
D. LI 4

122
Q
  1. Which of the points is best to treat the dry and itchy skin?

A. ST 40
B. ST 36
C. LI 4
D. LI 11

123
Q
  1. Which of the points is the crossing point of the Yinqiao and Yangqiao channels?

A. SP 6
B. ST 2
C. UB 1
D. SI 21

124
Q
  1. Which of the following points is the best for carpal tunnel syndrome?

A. SJ 5
B. SI 4
C. LI 4
D. PC 6

125
Q
  1. Which of the following channels is the best for the patient who is very indecisive?

A. Heart channel
B. Liver channel
C. Gallbladder channel
D. Stomach channel

A

Gallbladder channel

126
Q
  1. Which of the following points is best for phlegm?

A. SP 6
B. SP 10
C. ST 40
D. GB 34

127
Q
  1. Which of the following points is the mother point of the lung channel?

A. PC 7
B. LU 9
C. LU 6
D. LU 8

128
Q
  1. Which of the following points is the He-Sea point of the urinary bladder channel?

A. UB 39
B. UB 40
C. UB 62
D. UB 64

129
Q
  1. Which channel is the Dai channel related to?

A. Yinqiao channel
B. Yangqiao channel
C. Liver channel
D. Gallbladder channel

A

Gallbladder channel

130
Q
  1. Which extra channel does KI 11 to KI 21 correspond to?

A. Chong channel
B. Ren channel
C. Yinwei channel
D. Yangqiao channel

A

Chong channel

131
Q
  1. Where do the divergent channels go to meet with regular channels?

A. The head
B. The back
C. The hand
D. The chest

132
Q
  1. Which of the following points is the tendon influential point?

A. SP 10
B. GB 34
C. ST 36
D. UB 17

133
Q
  1. Which point is the lower He-Sea point of the small intestine?

A. ST 36
B. ST 37
C. ST 38
D. ST 39

134
Q
  1. Which of the following points is the three channels of kidney, liver, and spleen cross at the point?

A. SP 6
B. ST 36
C. GB 39
D. REN 6

135
Q
  1. What are the indications of SP 10?

A. Prolapse of the stomach, diarrhea, and abdominal pain
B. Dysmenorrhea, irregular menses, and eczema
C. Dysuria, cough, and enuresis
D. Leg pain, knee pain, and diarrhea

A

Dysmenorrhea, irregular menses, and eczema

136
Q
  1. Which of the following points is the best for the treatment of the chest pain, neck pain, and shoulder pain?

A. LI 4
B. GB 41
C. SI 3
D. LI 15

137
Q
  1. What does the LI 11 belong in five element theory?

A. Wood
B. Fire
C. Earth
D. Water

138
Q
  1. Which of the following points are window of sky points?

A. ST 9, LI 18, UB 10, SJ 16, LU 1
B. ST 9, LI 18, UB 10, SJ 16, LU 3, PC 1
C. ST 9, LI 18, UB 10, SJ 17, LU 3, REN 21
D. ST 9, LI 18, UB 10, SJ 17, LU 3, DU 15

A

ST 9, LI 18, UB 10, SJ 16, LU 3, PC 1

139
Q
  1. Which of the following channels passes through ST 4?

A. Large intestine and Yangqiao
B. Yangqiao and Yangwei
C. Stomach and gallbladder
D. Stomach and small intestine

A

Large intestine and Yangqiao

140
Q
  1. What is the correct method to needle REN 15?

A. With arms lifting skin, obliquely downward 0.4-0.6 inches
B. With arms lifting skin, obliquely upward 0.4-0.6
C. Puncture obliquely downward 0.4-0.6 inches
D. Obliquely upward 0.4-0.6

A

Puncture obliquely downward 0.4-0.6 inches

141
Q
  1. Which of the following needle methods are reducing?

A. Rotate needle slowly and with small amplitude
B. Needle tip pointing against the meridian course
C. Heavy pressing of the needle to a deep region
D. Quickly close hole after withdrawal of needle

A

Needle tip pointing against the meridian course

142
Q
  1. Which of the following channels supplies the area of the neck, zygomatic region, and the interior ear?

A. Hand Taiyang channel
B. Foot Taiyang channel
C. Foot Taiyang channel
D. Hang Shaoyang channel

A

Hang Shaoyang channel

143
Q
  1. Which of the following is the Xi-Cleft point of the Yinqiao channel?

A. KI 5
B. KI 8
C. KI 9
D. SP 6

144
Q
  1. What points are contraindicated for moxa?

A. ST 9 and UB 1
B. ST 4 and ST 17
C. DU 20 and ST 7
D. ST 1 and SJ 17

A

ST 9 and UB 1

145
Q
  1. How many Huatuojiaji points are there?

A. 14
B. 24
C. 34
D. 44

146
Q
  1. Where does the foot Yangming channel enter at foot Yangming 12 and rejoin the superficial pathway of its own meridian?

A. Foot Yangming 21
B. Foot Yangming 26
C. Foot Yangming 30
D. Foot Yangming 34

A

Foot Yangming 30

147
Q
  1. Which of the following is the best point combination to treat excess sweating?

A. KI 6 and HT 6
B. HT 7 and SJ 6
C. KI 7 and LI 4
D. LI 4 and LU 5

A

KI 7 and LI 4

148
Q
  1. Which of the following is the influential point for the Zang organ?

A. LI 3
B. UB 17
C. REN 12
D. LV 13

149
Q
  1. Which of the following points is the best for the treatment of lung yin deficiency?

A. UB 13, REN 12, LU 5, ST 36, ST 40
B. LU 7, LI 4, UB 13
C. UB 13, LU 1, LU 7, KI 6, KI 3
D. LV 2, REN 12, BL 11

A

UB 13, LU 1, LU 7, KI 6, KI 3

150
Q
  1. Which of the following points is the best for Gan-Ji (malnutrition and maldevelopment)?

A. Lan Wei Xue
B. Si Feng
C. Yin Tang
D. Si Shen Chong

151
Q

Combining the 4 Gates LV-3 and LI-4 can?

A
  • Promote Qi circulation
  • Mood disorders – Stress, depression, anxiety, sleep disorder
  • Pain problems – general, local, any kind of pain, fibromyalgia
152
Q

List all of the Command Points?

A 
LI-4 face/mouth
LU-7neck/head
UB-40 back
ST-36 ST/abdomen
SP-6 lower abdomen
PC-6 chest
153
Q

These are cautioned acupuncture points: LI-4, SP-6, GB-21, UB-60, UB-67, located on the abd. and lower back and may cause?

A

May cause miscarriages

154
Q

Which points would you use to rescue miscarriage?

A

Use DU-20, DU-26, DU-27 and KI-3 to rescue miscarriage

155
Q

Your patient comes with a fever which points would you use?

A

DU-14, LI-11, LI-4

156
Q

These points are great to rescue a patient from a coma?

A

DU-26, ShiXuan, JingWell, 5 Center Pts.

157
Q

For “Profuse Sweating” use these points?

A

Reduce LI-4, Tonify KI-7

Induce Sweating:
Tonify LI-4, Reduce KI-7

158
Q

For Nausea and Vomiting use these points?

A

ST-36, PC-6

159
Q

For Itchy Skin use these points?

A

LI-4, LI-11, SP-6, SP-10, ST-36, GB-31

160
Q

For Insomnia you can use these points?

A

KI-3, SP-6, HT-7, PC-6, Anmian

161
Q

List the best points for Convulsion?

A

LI-4, LV-3, GB-34

162
Q

For Epistaxis use these points?

A

DU-23, LI-4

163
Q

For Diarrhea use these points?

A

ST-36, ST-25, SP-4

164
Q

For Constipation use these points?

A

SJ-6, KI-6, ST-25

165
Q

For Abdominal Distention use these points?

A

REN-6, ST-36, ST-25

166
Q

For Hypochondriac Pain use these points?

A

SJ-6, GB-34

167
Q

For Night Sweating use these points?

A

SI-3, HT-6, LI-4, KI-7

168
Q

For Cardiac Pain (HT Attack) use these points?

A

PC-6, PC-4

169
Q

For Suffocated Chest use these points?

A

REN-17, PC-6

170
Q

Your patient comes in with Cough and Asthma use these points?

A

REN-22, DingChuan, LU-7, LU-6, DU-20

171
Q

A 42-year-old patient comes in with Clenched Jaws use these points?

A

ST-7, ST-6, LI-4

172
Q

For a patient with Forehead/YangMing Headache what local, adjacent and distal points would you use?

A

Local points:
GB14

Adjacent points:
DU20

Distal points:
LI-4, ST-44

173
Q

You patient complains of Temple/ShaoYang headache what local, adjacent and distal points would you use?

A

Local points:
Taiyang, GB8

Adjacent points:
GB20

Distal points:
SJ-5, GB-41

174
Q

For the Nape/TaiYang issues what local, adjacent and distal points would you use?

A

Local points:
UB10

Adjacent points:
DU14

Distal points:
SI-3, UB-60, LU-7, UB-62

175
Q

You patient is experiencing Eye issues what local, adjacent and distal points would you use?

A

Local points:
UB1

Adjacent points:
GB16

Distal points:
SI-6, LV-3, GB-37

176
Q

For Nose issues what local, adjacent and distal points would you use?

A

Local points:
LI20

Adjacent points:
DU23

Distal points:
LU-7, ST-45, LI-4

177
Q

Your patient is experiencing Mouth and Cheek; what local, adjacent, and distal points would you use?

A

Local points:
ST4, 6

Adjacent points:
SI18

Distal points:
LI-4, ST-41

178
Q

For Ear issues what local, adjacent and distal points would you use?

A

Local points:
GB-2, SJ-17

Adjacent points:
GB-20

Distal points:
SJ-3, GB-43, SJ-5

179
Q

For Throat issues what local, adjacent and distal points would you use?

A

Local points:
REN-23, SJ-17

Adjacent points:
UB10

Distal points:
LU-10, KI-6,LI-4, LU-11, GB-20

180
Q

For Chest issues what local, adjacent and distal points would you use?

A

Local points:
REN17

Adjacent points:
LU1

Distal points:
PC6, ST40

181
Q

Your patient’s chief complaint is Costal/ShaoYang issues what local, adjacent and distal points would you use?

A

Local points:
LR14

Adjacent points:
LR13

Distal points:
SJ-6, GB-34, GB-41

182
Q

For Upper Abdomen issues what local, adjacent and distal points would you use?

A

Local points:
RN12

Adjacent points:
ST21

Distal points:
PC-6, ST-36

183
Q

For Lower Abdomen issues what local, adjacent and distal points would you use?

A

Local points:
RN4

Adjacent points:
ST25

Distal points:
SP-6, LV-8

184
Q

For Rectum(Hemorrhoid) issues what local, adjacent and distal points would you use?

A

Local points:
DU1

Adjacent points:
UB30

Distal points:
UB-57, Erbai

185
Q

For JueYin Vtx Headache what local, adjacent and distal points would you use?

A

Distal points:
LV-3

186
Q

For Lumbar Region issues what local, adjacent and distal points would you use?

A

Local points:
UB23, UB25

Adjacent points:
UB32

Distal points:
UB-40, SI-3, UB-62

187
Q

The distance between ST8 of the one one side to ST8 of the other side is?

188
Q

Distance between center of the eyebrows and the center of the ideal anterior hairline is?

189
Q

Distance between middle of the ideal anterior hardline and the middle of the ideal posterior hairline is?

190
Q

Distance between middle of ideal posterior hairline and the inferior border of the spinous process of C7 (DU14) is?

191
Q

Distance between the mastoid processes is?

192
Q

Distance between the nipples (ST17) is?

193
Q

Distance between middle of fossa suprasternalis (REN22) and xiphisternal joint (REN16) is?

194
Q

Distance between xiphisternal joint (REN16) and umbulicus (REN8) is?

195
Q

Distance between umbilicus (REN8) and superior border of pubic symphysis is?

196
Q

Distance between medial axillary line from center of axilla to the inferior free end of the 11th rib (LR13) is?

197
Q

Distance in neutral position between the medial edge of the scapula to the line of the spinous process is?

198
Q

Distance between inferior border of Th1 to the tip of coccyx is?

199
Q

Distance between superior end of anterior axillary crease and cubital crease with straightened arm is?

200
Q

Distance between cubital crease and inferior wrist crease is?

201
Q

Distance between superior border of pubic symphysis and superior tip of patella is?

202
Q

Distance between the lateral prominence of the greater trochanter and popliteal crease is?

203
Q

Distance between popliteal crease and lateral malleous is?

204
Q

Distance between medial tibiacondylus and medial mallows is?

205
Q

Distance between gluteal fold (UB36) and popliteal crease (UB40) is?

206
Q

What is the empirical distal point for eye issues?

207
Q

If you patient has eye issues which points would you use?

A

GB37, ST1, UB1, YuYao

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