ACC Acupuncture Techniques and Safety 2

Question 1

Which needle insertion technique involves a slow, gradual advancement through tissue while rotating the needle?

Accepted Answer

Screwing insertion

Answer

Rapid insertion

Answer

Tube insertion

Answer

Thrusting insertion

Question 2

A patient reports feeling a strong electric shock sensation radiating down the arm during needling of LI-11. What is the most appropriate immediate action?

Accepted Answer

Remove the needle immediately and monitor for nerve damage

Answer

Continue needling as this is normal De Qi

Answer

Increase needle depth to reach the intended tissue

Answer

Apply moxibustion over the site

Question 3

What is the recommended maximum retained needle time for a standard acupuncture treatment session?

Accepted Answer

20–30 minutes

Answer

5–10 minutes

Answer

15–20 minutes

Answer

45–60 minutes

Question 4

When treating a patient with a pacemaker, which stimulation modality is absolutely contraindicated?

Accepted Answer

Electroacupuncture

Answer

Manual needle stimulation

Answer

Infrared heat lamp

Answer

Moxibustion

Question 5

Which gauge acupuncture needle is most commonly used for general body acupuncture in adults?

Accepted Answer

30–32 gauge

Answer

34–36 gauge

Answer

26–28 gauge

Answer

22–24 gauge

Question 6

The technique of 'lifting and thrusting' (ti cha) primarily aims to achieve which therapeutic effect?

Accepted Answer

Tonify or disperse Qi depending on direction and speed

Answer

Reduce needle sensation

Answer

Prevent needle bending

Answer

Increase local blood flow only

Question 7

Which of the following is a sign of hematoma formation at an acupuncture needle site?

Accepted Answer

Rapid localized swelling and discoloration

Answer

Mild aching at the point

Answer

Warmth spreading along the meridian

Answer

Tingling in the distal extremity