ACC ACC Diagnosis and Pattern Differentiation Questions and Answers 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In TCM pulse diagnosis, which pulse quality is most associated with a Cold condition?
- Slow (Chi) (Correct answer)
- Rapid (Shu)
- Wiry (Xian)
- Slippery (Hua)
Correct answer: Slow (Chi)
A slow pulse with fewer than 4 beats per breath indicates Cold in TCM diagnosis.
Question 2: A red tongue tip in TCM diagnosis typically indicates pathology in which organ?
- Liver
- Kidney
- Heart (Correct answer)
- Spleen
Correct answer: Heart
A red tongue tip reflects Heat in the Heart organ system according to TCM tongue mapping.
Question 3: Which TCM pattern is characterized by fatigue, pale complexion, and scanty menstruation?
- Qi Stagnation
- Blood Deficiency (Correct answer)
- Yin Deficiency
- Yang Excess
Correct answer: Blood Deficiency
Blood Deficiency presents with pale complexion, fatigue, and reduced menstrual flow due to insufficient nourishment.
Question 4: In the Eight Principles (Ba Gang), which pair describes the location or depth of disease?
- Hot and Cold
- Excess and Deficiency
- Interior and Exterior (Correct answer)
- Yin and Yang
Correct answer: Interior and Exterior
Interior and Exterior within the Eight Principles describe the depth or anatomical location of a pathological condition.
Question 5: A wiry (Xian) pulse is most commonly associated with which TCM organ pattern?
- Spleen Qi Deficiency
- Liver Qi Stagnation (Correct answer)
- Kidney Yang Deficiency
- Heart Blood Deficiency
Correct answer: Liver Qi Stagnation
The wiry pulse, taut like a bowstring, is the classic pulse finding in Liver Qi Stagnation or Liver-related disorders.
Question 6: Which tongue coating color most strongly indicates Cold-Damp in TCM tongue diagnosis?
- Yellow and thin
- Red with no coating
- White and thick (Correct answer)
- Gray or black
Correct answer: White and thick
A white, thick tongue coating indicates Cold-Damp or food stagnation in TCM tongue diagnosis.
ACC ACC Diagnosis and Pattern Differentiation Questions and Answers 1
In TCM pulse diagnosis, which pulse quality is most associated with a Cold condition?