CVA Cheat Sheet 2026

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1. What privacy protection applies to infection prevention records? → HIPAA and applicable state laws protect all patient health information
2. In TCM, the 'Eight Principles' are used to categorize disease patterns. Which pair correctly represents one of the four opposing principles? → Interior and Exterior
3. In TCM, which organ is considered the 'Root of Post-Heaven Qi' and is responsible for transforming food into nutrients? → Spleen
4. What is the standard of care for quality improvement in clinical practice? → Evidence-based practice aligned with current clinical guidelines
5. What ethical consideration must a veterinary acupuncturist keep in mind when handling needles? → Sterilizing and properly disposing of needles
6. Which system is responsible for fighting infections and protecting the body? → Immune system
7. In the TCM Ko (controlling) cycle, which element controls (restrains) Earth? → Wood
8. What is the most common method used to treat pain in veterinary patients? → Pain management with NSAIDs
9. Which Chinese herbal category is CONTRAINDICATED in pregnant veterinary patients? → Blood-activating and stasis-resolving herbs
10. Which structure transports oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body? → Aorta
11. Which part of the circulatory system is responsible for nutrient and gas exchange? → Capillaries
12. Which system regulates the animal's internal balance and response to stress? → Endocrine system
13. What is the primary therapeutic indication for the acupuncture point Pericardium 6 (PC6, Nei Guan) in veterinary patients? → Nausea, vomiting, and cardiovascular disorders
14. Which TCM diagnosis method involves observing the tongue body color, coating, and moisture to assess internal organ health? → Tongue diagnosis
15. What is an example of a professional standard in veterinary practice? → Recording accurate medical information
16. What quality improvement method applies to treatment protocols? → Continuous quality improvement using data-driven Plan-Do-Study-Act cycles
17. What interdisciplinary collaboration principle applies to documentation standards? → Coordinated team-based care improves outcomes and reduces errors
18. How should patient consent be obtained for ethics and confidentiality procedures? → Informed consent including risks, benefits, alternatives, and right to refuse
19. What is a key component of ensuring patient safety during procedures? → Monitoring vital signs
20. The 'De Qi' sensation experienced during acupuncture needling is primarily associated with stimulation of which nerve fiber types? → A-delta (Group III) and C (Group IV) sensory fibers in muscle
21. What quality improvement method applies to ethics and confidentiality? → Continuous quality improvement using data-driven Plan-Do-Study-Act cycles
22. What is the main ethical consideration when performing acupuncture on animals? → To ensure the animal’s well-being and safety
23. Which of the following correctly describes the direction of Qi flow in the Bladder meridian (BL)? → Flows from head to foot on the dorsal/lateral body and limb
24. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), which concept describes the vital energy that flows through meridians in the body? → Qi
25. What interdisciplinary collaboration principle applies to patient assessment? → Coordinated team-based care improves outcomes and reduces errors
26. Which TCM pathogen is considered 'the chief of the hundred diseases' and is characterized by its ability to combine with other pathogens? → Wind
27. In veterinary integrative practice, the formula 'Liu Wei Di Huang Wan' is indicated primarily for which pattern? → Kidney Yin deficiency
28. What quality improvement method applies to documentation standards? → Continuous quality improvement using data-driven Plan-Do-Study-Act cycles
29. What is the standard of care for treatment protocols in clinical practice? → Evidence-based practice aligned with current clinical guidelines
30. Acupuncture's net effect on the autonomic nervous system in chronic pain states typically results in: → Increased parasympathetic tone and normalization of sympathetic hyperactivity