AP Auricular Acupuncture & Ear Therapy

Question 1

Which physician is credited with developing the modern system of auricular acupuncture (auriculotherapy) in the 1950s?

Accepted Answer

Paul Nogier

Answer

George Soulie de Morant

Answer

Felix Mann

Answer

Nguyen Van Nghi

Question 2

In auricular acupuncture, the auricle is thought to represent the human body in what orientation?

Accepted Answer

Inverted fetal position

Answer

Upright standing position

Answer

Lateral recumbent position

Answer

Prone extended position

Question 3

The Shen Men auricular point is located in which specific anatomical region of the ear?

Accepted Answer

Triangular fossa

Answer

Earlobe

Answer

Cymba conchae

Answer

Helix root

Question 4

The National Acupuncture Detoxification Association (NADA) protocol uses five auricular points primarily for which condition?

Accepted Answer

Substance abuse and addiction treatment

Answer

Chronic pain management

Answer

Insomnia and anxiety

Answer

Hypertension control

Question 5

Which five auricular points comprise the NADA protocol?

Accepted Answer

Shen Men, Heart, Kidney, Liver, Lung

Answer

Shen Men, Kidney, Liver, Sympathetic, Zero

Answer

Zero, Shen Men, Sympathetic, Kidney, Liver

Answer

Lung, Spleen, Kidney, Heart, Pericardium

Question 6

The Sympathetic auricular point is primarily indicated for which type of condition?

Accepted Answer

Internal organ disorders regulated by the autonomic nervous system

Answer

External wind-cold invasions

Answer

Acute musculoskeletal injuries

Answer

Skin diseases

Question 7

In auricular acupuncture, which area of the concha primarily corresponds to the thoracic/chest organs?

Accepted Answer

Cavum conchae

Answer

Cymba conchae

Answer

Triangular fossa

Answer

Scaphoid fossa