NCCAOM TCM Diagnostic Principles 2

Question 1

Which tongue color indicates Blood stagnation in TCM diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Purple or bluish-purple

Answer

A purple or bluish-purple tongue indicates Blood stagnation (Blood stasis) due to impaired circulation.

Question 2

In TCM pulse diagnosis, a 'slippery' (Hua) pulse is most commonly associated with which condition?

Accepted Answer

Phlegm or pregnancy

Answer

A slippery pulse feels like pearls rolling on a plate and is classically associated with Phlegm, Dampness, or pregnancy.

Question 3

A patient presents with a red face, loud voice, and full rapid pulse. Which Eight Principle pattern does this best represent?

Accepted Answer

Heat, Excess, Interior

Answer

Red face, loud voice, and full rapid pulse are all signs of Interior Heat Excess (Shi Heat).

Question 4

Which five-element sense organ is associated with the Kidney system in TCM?

Accepted Answer

Ears

Answer

The Kidneys open to the ears; hearing problems often relate to Kidney Jing or Kidney Qi deficiency in TCM.

Question 5

In TCM, the term 'Ben' (root) and 'Biao' (branch) refer to:

Accepted Answer

Underlying cause and manifestation of disease

Answer

Ben is the root cause of disease and Biao is the symptomatic manifestation; treatment strategy addresses which is more urgent.

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