HB Kim Acupuncture- Acupuncture Techniques Questions With Complete Solutions

When to use shallow insertion correct answer: acute condition heat itching pain relieved by pressure weak pulse summer time superficial level disease like skin, muscle, meridian, Qi Yang part of body delicate patient When to use deep insertion correct answer: chronic condition cold pain pain aggravated by pressure excess pulse winter deep level- tendons, bones, internal organs, blood yin part of body strong patient Pressing technique correct answer: slightly press skin along the course of the meridian pressing purpose correct answer: when needling sensation is delayed plucking technique correct answer: pluck the handle of the needle lightly, causing it to tremble plucking purpose correct answer: for retard Qi sensation due to qi def Scraping technique correct answer: scrape the handle with the nail of the index or middle finger scraping purpose correct answer: used to spread the needling sensation shaking technique correct answer: shaking of the needle can strengthen the needle sensation shaking purpose correct answer: used as an auxillary method for reduction flying technique correct answer: twirl the needle and separate the thumb and index finger from it flying purpose correct answer: needling sensation is strengthened trembling technique correct answer: quick lift thrust movement in small amplitude to cause vibration trembling purpose correct answer: activate flow of qi and blood De Qi- Arrival correct answer: arrival of Qi must be achieved Quick- good effects in treatment Slow- retarded effects in treatment retaining- needles are retained 15-20 min after de qi is achieved Signs of De Qi correct answer: soreness, numbness, heaviness, distention around point movement up and down the channel a fish biting the hook and pulling down Factors influencing De Qi correct answer: inaccurate point location improper depth imperfect manipulation weak constitution and dull sensation lifting and thrusting to tonify correct answer: thrust heavily and rapidly Lift gently and slowly Lifting and thrusting to sedate correct answer: lift heavily and rapidly thurst gently and slowly Twirling and rotating to tonify correct answer: rotate clockwise forcefully and rapidly