ACC Acupuncture Techniques & Methods 2

Question 1

Which needling technique involves inserting the needle at an oblique angle of approximately 45 degrees?

Accepted Answer

Oblique insertion

Answer

Oblique insertion is performed at approximately 45 degrees to the skin surface and is used at sites where deeper perpendicular needling is contraindicated.

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of the 'twisting and rotating' (捻转, niǎn zhuǎn) needle manipulation technique?

Accepted Answer

To obtain De Qi sensation

Answer

Twisting and rotating (niǎn zhuǎn) is a fundamental needle manipulation method used to elicit the De Qi sensation indicating the arrival of Qi.

Question 3

Which acupuncture technique uses a non-insertive instrument to stimulate acupoints, making it appropriate for needle-phobic patients?

Accepted Answer

Teishin (tei shin) technique

Answer

The teishin is a non-insertive tool from Japanese acupuncture used to stimulate acupoints without skin penetration, suitable for sensitive or needle-phobic patients.

Question 4

In the 'lifting and thrusting' (提插, tí chā) technique, which action is considered tonifying?

Accepted Answer

Heavy thrusting with gentle lifting

Answer

In tí chā tonification, the thrust is performed with greater force and slower speed while the lift is lighter and faster.

Question 5

What is the clinical indication for using 'surrounding needling' (围刺, wéi cì)?

Accepted Answer

Localized skin lesions or nodules

Answer

Surrounding needling (wéi cì) involves placing multiple needles around a localized lesion or nodule to concentrate treatment effect at that site.

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ACC Acupuncture Techniques & Methods 2