All C & Cs from quarter

Question 1

LU 1 and 2

Answer 1

Puncture obliquely 0.5-0.8 inch towards lateral aspect of chest. To avoid injuring the lung, never puncture obliquely towards the medial aspect.

Question 2

ST 12

Answer 2

Avoid puncturing the artery. (Transverse cervical a.) Deep puncture is not advisable. (Puncture perpendicularly 0.3-0.5 inch.)

Question 3

ST 17

Answer 3

Acupuncture and Moxibustion on this point are contraindicated. This point serves only as a landmark for locating points on the chest and abdomen.

Question 4

KD 21

Answer 4

To avoid injuring the liver, deep insertion is not advisable. (Puncture perpendicularly 0.3-0.7 inch.)

Question 5

KD 22

Answer 5

To avoid injuring the heart, deep insertion is not advisable. (Puncture obliquely 0.3-0.5 inch.)

Question 6

P 1

Answer 6

Deep puncture is not advisable. (Puncture obliquely 0.2-0.4 inch.)

Question 7

Ren-2 thru Ren-13

Answer 7

Great care should be taken to puncture the points from Ren-2 to Ren- 13 of this meridian in pregnant women.

Question 8

Ren 8

Answer 8

Puncture is prohibited.

Question 9

Ren 22

Answer 9

First puncture perpendicularly 0.2 inch, and then insert the needle tip downward along the posterior aspect of the sternum 0.5 – 1.0 inch.

Question 10

S-42

Answer 10

Avoid puncturing the artery. (Dorsal A. of the Foot aka Dorsalis Pedis A.)

Question 11

SP-6, UB 60

Answer 11

Acupuncture is contraindicated in pregnant women.

Question 12

SP-12

Answer 12

Avoid puncturing the artery. (Femoral A.)

Question 13

LIV 12

Answer 13

-femoral vein
CAM says moxibustion is applicable.
Per PETER DEADMAN, modern texts say Moxibustion is contraindicated due to femoral vessels and pubic hair.
DEADMAN has caution: care should be taken to avoid the femoral vein.

Question 14

Lungs are in thoracic area. To avoid pneumothorax:________ needling only from B-11 thru B-21; B-41 thru B-51; SI-14 & SI-15.

Answer 14

Oblique

Question 15

S-1

Answer 15

It is not advisable to manipulate the needle with large amplitude.

Question 16

S-2

Answer 16

It is not advisable to puncture deeply. (needle 0.2 – 0.3 in.)

Question 17

S-5

Answer 17

Avoid puncturing the artery. (facial a.)

Question 18

S-9

Answer 18

Avoid puncturing the common carotid artery.

Question 19

Ren-22

Answer 19

1st puncture perpendicularly 0.2 inch, and then insert the needle tip downward along the posterior aspect of the sternum 0.5 – 1.0 in.

Question 20

G-3

Answer 20

Deep puncture is not advisable.

Question 21

B-1

Answer 21

It is not advisable to twist or lift and thrust the needle vigorously. To avoid bleeding, press the site for a few seconds after withdrawal of the needle.(Ask patient to close eyes when pushing gently the eyeball to the lateral side.)

Question 22

SJ-22

Answer 22

Avoid puncturing the artery (Superficial Temporal A.)

Question 23

Du-15

Answer 23

Puncture perpendicularly 0.5 – 0.8 inch. Neither upward obliquely nor deep puncture is advisable. It is near the medullary bulb in the deep layer, and the depth and angle should be paid strict attention to.

Question 24

Du-16

Answer 24

Puncture perpendicularly 0.5 – 0.8 inch. Deep puncture is not advisable. Medullary bulb is in the deep layer, special attention should be paid in acupuncture.

Question 25

Du-22

Answer 25

This point is prohibited in infants with metopism.

Question 26

Du-23

Answer 26

This point is prohibited in infants with metopism.

Question 27

L-8

Answer 27

Avoid puncturing the radial artery.

Question 28

L-9

Answer 28

Avoid puncturing the radial artery.

Question 29

LI-4

Answer 29

Acupuncture and Moxibustion are contraindicated in pregnant women.

Question 30

LI-13

Answer 30

Avoid injuring the artery. (The radial collateral artery and vein.)

Question 31

H-1

Answer 31

Avoid puncturing the axillary artery.