NAECB Treatment Protocols 4

Question 1

A client with Yin Deficiency presents with night sweats, afternoon fever, and a red tongue with no coat. Which acupuncture points best address this?

Accepted Answer

KD 3, KD 7, and HT 6

Answer

KD 3 nourishes Kidney Yin, KD 7 controls sweating, and HT 6 (Xi-Cleft of Heart) clears deficiency heat and stops night sweats.

Question 2

Which needle technique is used to tonify a deficient condition according to classical acupuncture theory?

Accepted Answer

Insert with the flow of the channel, use gentle stimulation, and retain the needle with the hole closed upon withdrawal

Answer

Tonification technique includes needling with the channel flow, gentle stimulation, longer retention, and closing the needle hole upon withdrawal to retain Qi.

Question 3

Which acupoint is known as the 'master point' for the chest and treats conditions such as palpitations, chest pain, and anxiety?

Accepted Answer

CV 17

Answer

CV 17 (Shan Zhong) is the Mu-Front point of the Pericardium and the meeting point of Qi, making it the master point for chest conditions.

Question 4

A practitioner is treating Bell's palsy (peripheral facial paralysis). Which points are considered local and adjacent for this condition?

Accepted Answer

ST 4, ST 6, ST 7, BL 2, GB 14, and LI 20

Answer

ST 4, ST 6, ST 7, BL 2, GB 14, and LI 20 are all local and adjacent points on the face used to restore Qi and Blood flow in facial paralysis.

Question 5

In treating Heat patterns, which needle manipulation technique is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Reduction by rotating counterclockwise or lifting quickly and thrusting slowly

Answer

Reducing technique disperses excess Heat; counterclockwise rotation or quick lifting and slow thrusting are classic reduction methods.

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NAECB Treatment Protocols 4