NCCAOM Needling Precautions

Question 1

FREE NCCAOM Needling Precautions Questions and Answers

Accepted Answer

Oblique insertion

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Perpendicular insertion

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Horizontal insertion

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Shallow insertion

Question 2

Which of the following symptoms should prompt immediate cessation of needling at Shi Qi Zhui?

Accepted Answer

Tingling sensation in the lower limbs

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Mild discomfort

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Dull aching at the needling site

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Warm sensation around the needle

Question 3

Which of the following conditions is a contraindication for needling TH 5 (Waiguan) and TH 6 (Zhigou)?

Accepted Answer

Acute wrist injury

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Carpal tunnel syndrome

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Chronic headaches

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Upper limb neuralgia

Question 4

Which major organ lies beneath REN 14 (Juque) and should be considered during needling?

Accepted Answer

Stomach

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Liver

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Lungs

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Heart

Question 5

What is the general depth of needle insertion recommended for PC 3 (Quze)?

Accepted Answer

0.5-0.8 cun

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0.1-0.3 cun

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1.0-1.5 cun

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2.0-2.5 cun