Holistic Medicine Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture 2

Question 1

How many primary meridians are recognized in traditional acupuncture?

Accepted Answer

12

Answer

8

Answer

14

Answer

20

Question 2

'De Qi' in acupuncture refers to:

Accepted Answer

The sensation of heaviness, tingling, or aching felt during needle stimulation

Answer

The sterile technique required for needle insertion

Answer

The process of removing needles after treatment

Answer

The diagnostic assessment performed before treatment

Question 3

Moxibustion in TCM involves:

Accepted Answer

Burning dried mugwort (Artemisia) near or on acupuncture points

Answer

Applying pressure to acupuncture points with the fingers

Answer

Using electrical stimulation on acupuncture needles

Answer

Applying herbal compresses soaked in medicinal decoctions

Question 4

The acupuncture point LI-4 (Hegu) is most commonly used for:

Accepted Answer

Managing pain, headaches, and supporting immune function

Answer

Treating kidney deficiency and low back pain exclusively

Answer

Addressing digestive disorders exclusively

Answer

Regulating the menstrual cycle only

Question 5

Cupping therapy in TCM primarily works by:

Accepted Answer

Creating suction on the skin to improve circulation and release fascial tension

Answer

Inserting small needles into superficial tissue layers

Answer

Applying electrical currents to stimulate nerve pathways

Answer

Using ultrasound waves to break up scar tissue

Question 6

In TCM Five Element theory, the Water element is associated with which organ pair?

Accepted Answer

Kidney and Urinary Bladder

Answer

Lung and Large Intestine

Answer

Heart and Small Intestine

Answer

Liver and Gallbladder

Question 7

Electroacupuncture differs from traditional acupuncture primarily in that it:

Accepted Answer

Applies electrical stimulation through needles placed at acupuncture points

Answer

Uses laser light instead of metal needles

Answer

Does not require precise point location

Answer

Can only be used on the extremities