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Acupuncture Techniques and Safety Flashcards

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  1. Scalp acupuncture zones are based primarily on the cortical representation described by which anatomical system?

    Answer: Penfield's homunculus map of the cerebral cortex

    Scalp acupuncture zones correspond to Penfield's homunculus, mapping motor and sensory cortical areas onto overlying scalp regions.

  2. During electroacupuncture, which frequency range is most associated with endorphin release and pain relief?

    Answer: 1–4 Hz (low frequency)

    Low-frequency electroacupuncture (1–4 Hz) preferentially stimulates beta-endorphin and enkephalin release, producing prolonged analgesia.

  3. A pregnant patient in her first trimester requests acupuncture for morning nausea. Which point is most commonly recommended but also carries a miscarriage risk if used incorrectly?

    Answer: SP-6 (Sanyinjiao)

    SP-6 is effective for nausea but is traditionally contraindicated in pregnancy (especially first trimester) due to its strong descending action on the uterus.

  4. Which needle angle is recommended when needling points along the spine to avoid accidental deep insertion toward the spinal cord?

    Answer: 45° oblique angled laterally away from midline

    Needling paravertebral points at a 45° oblique angle directed away from the midline reduces risk of entering the spinal canal.

  5. What is the term for the phenomenon where a needle becomes difficult to remove due to muscle fiber wrapping around the needle shaft?

    Answer: Stuck needle (needle retention)

    A stuck needle occurs when muscle fibers contract and wrap tightly around the shaft, making withdrawal difficult without causing pain or tissue damage.

  6. Which skin preparation step is required before acupuncture needle insertion according to Clean Needle Technique (CNT) standards?

    Answer: Alcohol swab (70% isopropyl) and allowing it to dry

    CNT standards require wiping the insertion site with 70% isopropyl alcohol and allowing it to fully dry before needle insertion to reduce infection risk.

  7. Acupuncture point SP-10 (Xuehai) is located and needled with caution near which anatomical structure?

    Answer: Femoral artery and saphenous nerve branches

    SP-10 lies on the medial thigh near the femoral artery and saphenous nerve branches, requiring careful depth control to avoid vascular injury.