ATA, point selection A

Question 1

For the Setting the Mountain on Fire needle technique, how many times is the needle lifted slowly and thrusted quickly at each of the 3 levels?

a) 3
b) 6
c) 9

Answer 1

c) 9

Question 2

What is the distance betw the xi cleft and luo of the foot shao yin meridian?

a) 1 cun
b) .5 cun
c) 3 cun

Answer 2

b) .5 cun

KD 5 - xi cleft
KD 4 - luo

Question 3

what is the distance betw the jing river and the shu stream points of the foot shao yin meridian?

a) 3.5
b) 2
c) 3

Answer 3

b) 2

KD 7 - jing river
KD 3 - shu stream

Question 4

The dispersing method of bloodletting is done by inducing superficial bleeding in a wide area of the skin. It is primarily used for:

a) skin diseases such as neurodermatitis
b) gastrointestinal inflammation

Answer 4

a) skin diseases such as neurodermatitis

Question 5

The LU channel connects w/all of the following organs except:

a) LU
b) ST
c) SP
d) LI

Answer 5

c) SP

Question 6

What is the distance betw the he sea and the xi cleft points of the foot jueyin?

a) 7
b) 6

Answer 6

b) 6

LV 8 = he sea
LV 6 = Xi Cleft

Question 7

Needling SP 12 in which direction will injure the femoral nerve?

a) deep lateral direction
b) deep medial direction

Answer 7

a) deep lateral direction

deep medial insertion may injure the femoral artery

Question 8

What KD point is on the 3rd intercostal space?

Answer 8

KD 24

Question 9

For the Penetrating Heaven Coolness needle technique how many x is the needle lifted quickly and thrust slowly at each of the 3 levels?

a) 9
b) 3
c) 12
d) 6

Answer 9

d) 6

Question 10

The best point prescription for shoulder pain d/t perifocal inflammation is:

a) LI 4, LI 11, LI 15, TW 14, extra point jian nei ling
b) LI 4, LI 11, LI 15

Answer 10

a) LI 4, LI 11, LI 15, TW 14, extra point jian nei ling

Question 11

What is the definition of antiseptic?

a) products that reduce the density of microbes on the skin
b) chemicals that reduce the number of pathogens on inanimate objects

Answer 11

a) products that reduce the density of microbes on the skin

Question 12

Which point should you be careful to avoid the cephalic vein?

a) LU 10
b) LU 7
c) LU 9

Answer 12

b) LU 7

Question 13

Which point xforms phlegm and settles and calms the spirit?

a) PC 7
b) PC 5
c) HT 5

Answer 13

b) PC 5

Question 14

The SP ear point is located

a) superior to LV at lateral and superior aspect of the cavum conchae
b) inferior to LV at lateral and superior aspect of the cavum conchae

Answer 14

b) inferior to LV at lateral and superior aspect of the cavum conchae

Question 15

which of the following ear points treat fever, hypertension, inflammation, and painful d/o

a) ear apex
b) endocrine

Answer 15

a) ear apex

Question 16

DU 14, LI 11, SP 6, HT 7, SP 10 is a prescription for

a) insomnia
b) eczema

Answer 16

b) eczema

Question 17

St. John’s Wort should not be taken w/?

a) beta blockers
b) MAO inhibitors

Answer 17

b) MAO inhibitors

Question 18

Mom w/insufficient lactation, breast distention, painful breasts. Point tx = CV 17, ST 18, SI 1. What do you add?

a) LV 3, GB 20
b) BL 18
c) GB 40, ST 36

Answer 18

b) BL 18

Stagnant LV qi

Question 19

In treating chronic hemiplegia, which modern practice is used?

a) first reduce points on healthy side, reinforce points on affected side
b) first reduce points on affected side, then reinforce points on the healthy side

Answer 19

a) first reduce points on healthy side, reinforce points on affected side

Question 20

In electro, pulses which alternate w/quick and slow periods are preferable for treating?

a) Pain
b) Paralysis and numbness

Answer 20

b) Paralysis and numbness

Question 21

At which point does the Yang Qiao Mai and the Yang Wei Mai meet?

a) ST 8
b) GB 20

Answer 21

b) GB 20

Question 22

What point is located on the ankle level w/the prominence of the lateral malleolus, in the depression betw the tendons of the extensor hallucis longus and extensor digitorum longus?

a) GB 40
b) ST 41

Answer 22

b) ST 41

Question 23

What point is 1.5 cun inferior to the depression palpated betw the prominence of the lat mal and the achilles tendon?

a) BL 61
b) BL 62

Answer 23

a) BL 61

Question 24

What point is located distal and inferior to the medial malleolus in a depression at the junction of a straight line betw the inferior and anterior borders of the medial malleolus?

a) SP 5
b) KD 5

Answer 24

a) SP 5

Question 25

what point is located anterior to the prominence of the medial malleolus in the depression on the medial side of the tendon m. tibialis anterior?

a) SP 5
b) LV 4

Answer 25

b) LV 4

Question 26

which distal point would you add to ST 18 and LV 14 to treat breast diseases?

a) SI 3
b) GB 41

Answer 26

b) GB 41

Question 27

A 72 yo woman is bedridden. She complains of constipation having a BM every 3-5 days. She has to strain when she has one. She has low energy, sweats easily after exertion, has shortness of breath, and weak legs and arms.She has a pale complexion w/pale lips. T = pale w/thin coating P = deep, thin, weak Tx?

a) BL 20, BL 21, ST 36, ST 37, TB 6, ST 39
b) BL 25, TW 6, BL 23, CV 4, DU 4

Answer 27

a) BL 20, BL 21, ST 36, ST 37, TB 6, ST 39

DX = Xu Qi and BLood