Basics Flashcards

When using the 'proportional cun' measurement system, how many cun is the distance from the umbilicus to the pubic symphysis?

Answer: 5 cun

The distance from the umbilicus to the pubic symphysis is 5 cun in the proportional measurement system.

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

Answer: Inserting with the flow of the meridian, rotating slowly clockwise

Tonification techniques generally include inserting in the direction of meridian flow, gentle slow rotation, and retaining needles longer.

Which acupuncture point is known as the 'Master point of the back' and is located 1.5 cun lateral to T4?

Answer: BL 43 (Gaohuangshu)

BL 43 (Gaohuangshu), located 3 cun lateral to T4, is a major tonification point for chronic deficiency; BL 14 is 1.5 cun lateral to T4 (Jueyinshu).

ST 36 (Zusanli) is best described as located:

Answer: 3 cun below ST 35, one finger-breadth lateral to the tibial crest

ST 36 is located 3 cun below ST 35 (the lateral eye of the knee), one finger-breadth lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia.

According to Clean Needle Technique (CNT), which of the following is NOT an acceptable method for needle disposal?

Answer: Recapping and placing in a standard trash bin

Needles must never be placed in a standard trash bin; they must always be disposed of in an approved sharps container to prevent needlestick injuries.

The 'Ashi' point concept in acupuncture refers to:

Answer: Tender or reactive points found by palpation rather than fixed location

Ashi points are non-fixed, locally tender points identified by palpation, often used to treat pain directly at the site of the problem.

Which of the following is a contraindication for moxibustion?

Answer: Active Heat conditions with red tongue and rapid pulse

Moxibustion is warming therapy and is contraindicated in Heat conditions, as adding heat would worsen the excess Heat pattern.