Patient Assessment & Evaluation Flashcards
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A patient presents with a pale, lusterless complexion and fatigue. Which pattern does this most likely indicate?
Answer: Blood Deficiency
A pale, lusterless complexion combined with fatigue is a classic sign of Blood Deficiency in TCM.
When auscultating a patient's voice, a weak and low voice most likely indicates:
Answer: Qi or Yang Deficiency
A weak, low voice reflects insufficient Qi or Yang to power vocalization, indicating deficiency patterns.
Which tongue body color is associated with Cold patterns?
Answer: Pale
A pale tongue body indicates Cold or Deficiency patterns due to reduced blood circulation to the tongue.
A patient reports pain that is fixed, stabbing, and worse at night. This presentation suggests:
Answer: Blood Stasis
Fixed, stabbing pain that worsens at night is the hallmark of Blood Stasis in TCM diagnosis.
In the five-phase system, which organ pair is associated with the Water element?
Answer: Kidney and Urinary Bladder
The Kidney and Urinary Bladder are the Zang-Fu organs associated with the Water element.
A greasy, thick tongue coating most commonly indicates:
Answer: Phlegm or Damp accumulation
A greasy, thick coating is a primary indicator of Phlegm or Dampness accumulating in the body.
When assessing the Cun position of the right wrist pulse, which organ is primarily reflected?
Answer: Lung
In TCM pulse diagnosis, the right Cun (distal) position reflects the Lung organ.