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  1. A patient suddenly develops hives, facial swelling, and difficulty breathing shortly after needle insertion. What is the correct immediate action?

    Answer: Remove all needles and call 911 immediately

    These are signs of anaphylaxis, a life-threatening emergency requiring immediate needle removal and activation of emergency medical services.

  2. Which acupuncture point, if needled too deeply in a thin patient, poses the greatest risk of causing a pneumothorax?

    Answer: GB 21 (Jianjing)

    GB 21 overlies the apex of the lung and must be needled shallowly at a posterior oblique angle to avoid pneumothorax.

  3. During a treatment a patient becomes unresponsive and pulseless. What is the correct sequence after calling 911?

    Answer: Begin CPR with 30 compressions to 2 rescue breaths

    The chain of survival requires immediate high-quality CPR (30:2 compression-to-ventilation ratio) while awaiting AED and EMS.

  4. A patient reports a needle feeling 'stuck' and you cannot withdraw it. This condition is known as:

    Answer: Stuck needle (zhen zhi)

    A stuck needle (zhen zhi) occurs when surrounding tissue contracts around the needle, preventing withdrawal; relaxation techniques or gentle rotation usually resolves it.

  5. When managing a patient with a broken needle, what is the first priority?

    Answer: Keep the patient calm and immobile to prevent the fragment from migrating

    Keeping the patient still prevents muscle movement that could drive the fragment deeper; medical referral for imaging and possible surgical retrieval follows.

  6. A patient on warfarin develops a large expanding hematoma at a needle site. Which initial management step is most appropriate?

    Answer: Apply firm direct pressure and cold compress

    Direct pressure controls bleeding while cold compress causes vasoconstriction; anticoagulated patients require extra monitoring and possibly medical evaluation.

  7. Which acupuncture point is considered the primary first-aid point for resuscitation from fainting or loss of consciousness?

    Answer: GV 26 (Renzhong)

    GV 26 (Renzhong), located in the philtrum, is the classical first-aid point for restoring consciousness through strong stimulation.