ACC TCM Foundational Theories Questions and Answers

Question 1

A patient presents with a persistent dry cough, a pale complexion, and a weak voice.
They also report spontaneous daytime sweating that worsens with minimal exertion.
According to Zang-Fu theory, which organ's Qi is most likely deficient and failing in its function?

Accepted Answer

Lung

Answer

Spleen

Answer

Kidney

Answer

Liver

Question 2

According to the Five Element theory, the Liver (Wood) is the 'mother' of the Heart (Fire). If a patient has a long-standing Liver Qi stagnation that fails to nourish the Heart, what subsequent emotional imbalance is most likely to develop?

Accepted Answer

Joylessness or anxiety

Answer

Grief

Answer

Worry

Answer

Fear

Question 3

Which of the following best describes the fundamental relationship between Qi and Blood in TCM?

Accepted Answer

Qi moves the Blood, and Blood nourishes the Qi.

Answer

Qi and Blood are independent substances with separate functions.

Answer

Blood is a denser form of Qi, and Qi is derived from Blood.

Answer

Qi is responsible for cooling the body, while Blood is responsible for warming.

Question 4

A patient complains of migratory joint pain that moves from one joint to another, along with an aversion to wind and a slight fever. In TCM etiology, which of the Six Exogenous Pathogenic Factors is most indicated as the primary cause of this 'Wandering Bi' syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Wind

Answer

Cold

Answer

Dampness

Answer

Heat

Question 5

In the theory of Yin and Yang, a condition characterized by a high fever, red face, a loud voice, and a rapid, forceful pulse would be diagnosed as a pattern of:

Accepted Answer

Yang Excess

Answer

Yin Excess

Answer

Yang Deficiency

Answer

Yin Deficiency

Question 6

Which Zang organ is considered the basis of Post-Heaven Qi, responsible for transforming and transporting the essence from food and drink (Gu Qi) to nourish the entire body?

Accepted Answer

Spleen

Answer

Liver

Answer

Kidney

Answer

Heart

A patient presents with a persistent dry cough, a pale complexion, and a weak voice.They also report spontaneous daytime sweating that worsens with minimal exertion.According to Zang-Fu theory, which organ's Qi is most likely deficient and failing in its function?

A patient presents with a persistent dry cough, a pale complexion, and a weak voice.
They also report spontaneous daytime sweating that worsens with minimal exertion.
According to Zang-Fu theory, which organ's Qi is most likely deficient and failing in its function?