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NCCAOM EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERSWhich point is located in the cubital crease in the depression immediately next to the
biceps brachii muscle on the ulnar side? - Answers-PC 3
This point is located on the dorsum of the hand, in the depression just proximal to the
second and third metacarpophalangeal joint? - Answers-Luozhen
This point is located on the dorsum of the hand, two points located between the second
and third and the fourth and fifth metacarpal bones, in the depression lying immediately
distal to the basis of the metacarpals? - Answers-Yaotongxue
Which of the following patient positions would be the best to prevent the possibility of
fainting in a new patient? - Answers-Seated with the knees slightly flexed
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required when using which of the following
modalities? - Answers-Guasha, Plum Blossom, Intradermal, Cupping?
What must be done to avoid broken needles when performing acupuncture? - Answers-
Inspect needles before use and only use single use sterilized needles
Approximately what percentage of people infected with Hepatitis B are asymptomatic? -
Answers-30%
Approximately what percentage of people who have recovered from the symptomatic
stage of HBV for 3+ months after symptoms have subsided? - Answers-70%
Which points are contraindicated during pregnancy? - Answers-LI4, ST 12, SP6, UB60,
UB67, GB21, GB41, CV1, CV5, CV9, CV10
Needling which point that is on top of the median nerve can induce significant electric
stimulation? - Answers-PC 6
What is the distance between the Xi-Cleft point of the Yang Motility vessel and the Lou-
Connecting point of the Bladder channel? - Answers-4 cun
A patient presents with an umbilical hernia that will be surgically repaired in two weeks.
He is experiencing pain and discomfort. Which of the following moxa techniques of the
hernia would be most appropriate? - Answers-Indirect moxa with salt
A patient presents with impotence as well as pre-mature ejaculation. Which of the
following moxa techniques of the hernia would be most appropriate? - Answers-Indirect
moxa with Fuzi
A patient presents who has turberculosis as well as suffered from scrofula in the past.
He is experiencing a chronic cough with blood containing mucus, as well as fever, night
, sweats, and weight loss. Which of the following moxa techniques of the hernia would be
most appropriate? - Answers-Indirect moxa with garlic
A patient presents with abdominal pain, diarrhea as well as some painful joints. He is
experiencing pain and discomfort. Which of the following moxa techniques of the hernia
would be most appropriate? - Answers-Indirect moxa with ginger
What is the best position to treat a patient with trochanteric bursitis? - Answers-Lateral
recumbent
During a moxabustion treatment, the patient is burned on their lower extremity. What is
the first thing to do? - Answers-Wash with cool running water
Which point is located at the origin of the deltoid muscle posterior and inferior to the
lateral end of the acromion? - Answers-SJ 14
Which point is located in the depression which lies anterior and inferior to the acromion,
at the origin of the deltoid muscle? - Answers-LI 15
A patient presents with a severe sore throat. Which of the following groups of points
would be the most beneficial to treat this condition? - Answers-K6, LU10, LU11
Which point should be needled with caution to avoid puncturing an artery while treating
a patient with low back pain? - Answers-UB 40
What percentage of patients infected with Hepatitis C progress to chronic Hepatitis? -
Answers-75%
Approximately 75% of patients infected with which type of Hepatitis progress to chronic
Hepatitis? - Answers-Hepatitis C
Which point is located 3 cun lateral to the midline, level with CV 3? - Answers-
Zigongxue
Which region of the ear would be treated in a patient with a tear of their anterior cruciate
ligament? - Answers-Superior antihelix
Which region of the ear would be treated in a patient with sciatic nerve pain? - Answers-
Inferior antihelix
Can PC6 be used during pregnancy? - Answers-yes
Which point is commonly used for acute lumbar sprain? - Answers-Yaotongxue
Which point is commonly used for acute neck pain? - Answers-Luozhen
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