Midterm C & Cs

Question 1

(per Deadman, contraindicated in pregnancy; generally considered C/I in pregnancy) (per Deadman, perpendicular insertion, esp. in thin patients, carries risk of pneumothorax)

Answer 1

GB 21

Question 2

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 2

Oblique

Question 3

S-1

Answer 3

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

Question 4

S-2

Answer 4

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

Question 5

S-5

Answer 5

Avoid puncturing the artery. (facial a.)

Question 6

S-9

Answer 6

Avoid puncturing the common carotid artery.

Question 7

Ren-22

Answer 7

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 8

G-3

Answer 8

Deep puncture is not advisable.

Question 9

B-1

Answer 9

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 10

SJ-22

Answer 10

Avoid puncturing the artery (Superficial Temporal A.)

Question 11

Du-15

Answer 11

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 12

Du-16

Answer 12

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 13

Du-22

Answer 13

This point is prohibited in infants with metopism.

Question 14

Du-23

Answer 14

This point is prohibited in infants with metopism.

Question 15

L-8

Answer 15

Avoid puncturing the radial artery.

Question 16

L-9

Answer 16

Avoid puncturing the radial artery.

Question 17

LI-4

Answer 17

Acupuncture and Moxibustion are contraindicated in pregnant women.

Question 18

LI-13

Answer 18

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

Question 19

H-1

Answer 19

Avoid puncturing the axillary artery.