ACC Cheat Sheet 2026

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1. In the TCM Eight Principles, which pairing describes the thermal or energetic nature of a disease? → Hot and Cold
2. The 'asking' portion of the Four Examinations most critically involves: → The Ten Questions (Shi Wen)
3. What is the primary function of the Heart (Xin) in TCM? → Governs blood and houses the mind (Shen)
4. Which Fu organ receives food and begins the digestive process by 'rotting and ripening' its contents? → Stomach
5. What is one common method used in acupuncture for pain relief? → Dry needling at trigger points
6. What is the primary goal of acupuncture in chiropractic care? → To relieve pain and promote healing
7. Which organ opens into the tongue, making speech problems or tongue color changes a diagnostic indicator? → Heart
8. Which TCM pattern presents with afternoon fever, night sweats, and malar flush? → Yin Deficiency with Empty Heat
9. A red tongue tip in TCM diagnosis typically indicates pathology in which organ? → Heart
10. What is the importance of disposing of acupuncture needles properly? → To prevent injury and contamination
11. For headache, eye pain, and irritability from Liver Yang Rising, which combination is most appropriate? → GV20 + GB20 + LR3 + KD3
12. For knee pain with swelling and heaviness (Damp-Bi), which local point combination is most appropriate? → BL40 + SP9 + ST35
13. A floating (Fu) pulse in TCM pulse diagnosis primarily indicates: → Exterior pattern or Qi deficiency in chronic cases
14. According to classical theory, He-Sea points are most effective for treating: → Disorders of the Fu (hollow) organs and counterflow Qi
15. The Heart forms an interior-exterior pair with which Fu organ? → Small Intestine
16. The Large Intestine forms an interior-exterior pair with which Zang organ? → Lung
17. How can acupuncture help with chronic pain in chiropractic care? → By promoting healing and reducing inflammation
18. Which of the following is correctly classified as an 'extraordinary organ' (Qi Heng Zhi Fu) in TCM? → Brain
19. What happens if the Qi is stagnant or blocked in the meridians? → It can cause pain, disease, and discomfort
20. Which of the following best describes the fundamental relationship between Qi and Blood in TCM? → Qi moves the Blood, and Blood nourishes the Qi.
21. In TCM, the Gallbladder stores and excretes which substance to aid in digestion? → Bile produced by the Liver
22. The principle of using contralateral or distal points for acute musculoskeletal pain is based on: → Balancing Qi flow across meridians using the channel system
23. What should be considered when selecting acupuncture points for treatment? → The symptoms and meridian involved
24. How does the flow of Qi affect health? → It can lead to physical and emotional imbalances
25. Which Zang organ governs the 'descending and dispersing of Qi' and controls the skin and body hair? → Lung
26. The internal pathway of the Lung channel of Hand-Taiyin is unique because it originates in which region of the body before ascending to the Lungs? → The Middle Jiao (Stomach region)
27. The Spleen forms an interior-exterior pair with which Fu organ? → Stomach
28. Which approach best describes 'Root and Branch' treatment in acupuncture? → Treating the underlying pattern and symptomatic relief simultaneously
29. How does acupuncture work in chiropractic treatments? → By promoting energy flow and reducing inflammation
30. How should acupuncture practitioners manage patient hygiene? → The patient should clean the area before treatment