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Acupuncture Techniques and Safety Flashcards

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  1. Which needle insertion technique involves a slow, gradual advancement through tissue while rotating the needle?

    Answer: Screwing insertion

    Screwing (or rotating) insertion involves slowly advancing the needle with a twisting motion to navigate through tissue layers.

  2. A patient reports feeling a strong electric shock sensation radiating down the arm during needling of LI-11. What is the most appropriate immediate action?

    Answer: Remove the needle immediately and monitor for nerve damage

    An electric shock sensation indicates likely nerve contact; the needle should be removed immediately and the patient monitored for signs of nerve injury.

  3. What is the recommended maximum retained needle time for a standard acupuncture treatment session?

    Answer: 20–30 minutes

    Most clinical protocols recommend retaining needles for 20–30 minutes to achieve therapeutic effect without tissue irritation.

  4. When treating a patient with a pacemaker, which stimulation modality is absolutely contraindicated?

    Answer: Electroacupuncture

    Electroacupuncture is contraindicated in pacemaker patients because electrical current can interfere with pacemaker function and cause life-threatening arrhythmias.

  5. Which gauge acupuncture needle is most commonly used for general body acupuncture in adults?

    Answer: 30–32 gauge

    30–32 gauge needles are the most commonly used for general body acupuncture, balancing ease of insertion with adequate stimulation.

  6. The technique of 'lifting and thrusting' (ti cha) primarily aims to achieve which therapeutic effect?

    Answer: Tonify or disperse Qi depending on direction and speed

    Lifting and thrusting manipulates Qi — gentle, slow thrusting tonifies while forceful, rapid lifting disperses according to traditional needling theory.

  7. Which of the following is a sign of hematoma formation at an acupuncture needle site?

    Answer: Rapid localized swelling and discoloration

    Hematoma presents as rapid localized swelling and discoloration due to bleeding into subcutaneous tissue after needle removal.