CHP Wet Cupping Techniques & Procedures 2

Question 1

What is the recommended angle and depth for lancet incisions during hijama scarification?

Accepted Answer

Perpendicular, 1–2 mm deep

Answer

Incisions should be perpendicular to the skin and no deeper than 1–2 mm to avoid damaging underlying structures.

Question 2

During a wet cupping session, which sign indicates that sufficient blood and fluid have been extracted from a cup site?

Accepted Answer

Blood flow slows to a trickle and the cup fills to capacity

Answer

When blood flow slows significantly and the cup nears capacity, it signals adequate extraction at that site.

Question 3

How should the hijama practitioner reapply suction after the initial cup placement and incisions are made?

Accepted Answer

Apply fresh suction to the same cup after briefly lifting it

Answer

After incisions, suction is reapplied to the same cup to draw out blood through the incised skin.

Question 4

Which of the following conditions is a contraindication for performing wet cupping over a specific body region?

Accepted Answer

Presence of varicose veins at the intended site

Answer

Cupping directly over varicose veins can rupture them and cause serious vascular injury.

Question 5

What is the correct order of the three-phase wet cupping procedure?

Accepted Answer

Apply cup → Incise → Re-apply suction

Answer

The standard sequence is: apply cup to raise skin, make incisions, then reapply suction to draw out blood.

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