ATA, point selection A Flashcards
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
c) 9
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
b) .5 cun
KD 5 - xi cleft
KD 4 - luo
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
b) 2
KD 7 - jing river
KD 3 - shu stream
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
a) skin diseases such as neurodermatitis
The LU channel connects w/all of the following organs except:
a) LU
b) ST
c) SP
d) LI
c) SP
What is the distance betw the he sea and the xi cleft points of the foot jueyin?
a) 7
b) 6
b) 6
LV 8 = he sea
LV 6 = Xi Cleft
Needling SP 12 in which direction will injure the femoral nerve?
a) deep lateral direction
b) deep medial direction
a) deep lateral direction
deep medial insertion may injure the femoral artery
What KD point is on the 3rd intercostal space?
KD 24
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
d) 6
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
a) LI 4, LI 11, LI 15, TW 14, extra point jian nei ling
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
a) products that reduce the density of microbes on the skin
Which point should you be careful to avoid the cephalic vein?
a) LU 10
b) LU 7
c) LU 9
b) LU 7
Which point xforms phlegm and settles and calms the spirit?
a) PC 7
b) PC 5
c) HT 5
b) PC 5
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
b) inferior to LV at lateral and superior aspect of the cavum conchae
which of the following ear points treat fever, hypertension, inflammation, and painful d/o
a) ear apex
b) endocrine
a) ear apex
DU 14, LI 11, SP 6, HT 7, SP 10 is a prescription for
a) insomnia
b) eczema
b) eczema
St. John’s Wort should not be taken w/?
a) beta blockers
b) MAO inhibitors
b) MAO inhibitors
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
b) BL 18
Stagnant LV qi
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
a) first reduce points on healthy side, reinforce points on affected side
In electro, pulses which alternate w/quick and slow periods are preferable for treating?
a) Pain
b) Paralysis and numbness
b) Paralysis and numbness
At which point does the Yang Qiao Mai and the Yang Wei Mai meet?
a) ST 8
b) GB 20
b) GB 20
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
b) ST 41
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
a) BL 61
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
a) SP 5
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
b) LV 4
which distal point would you add to ST 18 and LV 14 to treat breast diseases?
a) SI 3
b) GB 41
b) GB 41
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
a) BL 20, BL 21, ST 36, ST 37, TB 6, ST 39
DX = Xu Qi and BLood
