AP Emergency Procedures & Response 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Remove all needles and call 911 immediately

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

GB 21 (Jianjing)

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Begin CPR with 30 compressions to 2 rescue breaths

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Stuck needle (zhen zhi)

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

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AP Emergency Procedures & Response 2