AP Pulse Diagnosis & Assessment 3

Question 1

When assessing the pulse of a Kapha-dominant patient, which finger position detects the Kapha sub-pulse at the radial site?

Accepted Answer

Ring finger

Answer

The ring finger (anamika), positioned farthest from the wrist crease, assesses the Kapha pulse.

Question 2

In nadi pariksha, the depth of pressure applied to feel the 'suksma' (subtle) pulse is described as:

Accepted Answer

Light superficial touch

Answer

The suksma or subtle pulse is assessed with very light, superficial finger pressure to detect the finest constitutional qualities.

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT one of the eight classical parameters (ashta sthana pariksha) that include pulse examination?

Accepted Answer

Agni (digestive fire)

Answer

The eight examination sites include nadi, mutra, mala, jihva, shabda, sparsha, drik, and akriti — agni assessment is separate.

Question 4

A pulse that is 'arrhythmic with occasional pauses' is documented in Ayurveda as indicating serious pathology of which organ system?

Accepted Answer

Heart (hridaya)

Answer

Irregular pauses in the pulse rhythm (vishama nadi) are classical indicators of hridaya (cardiac) pathology in Ayurvedic assessment.

Question 5

During nadi pariksha, assessing the pulse on which wrist is preferred for male patients according to classical tradition?

Accepted Answer

Right wrist

Answer

Classical Ayurvedic tradition recommends assessing the right wrist for male patients and the left wrist for female patients.

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