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1. What is the correct description about the meridians and collaterals?

A. Meridians are thick and small

B. Meridians are the branches, thin and small.

C. Collaterals are thick and large.

D. Collaterals run transversely and superficially

2.Which meridian distributes on the anterior border of medial aspects of lower limbs above 8 cun？

A. the liver meridian of foot Jue-yin

B. the spleen meridian of foot Tai-yin

C. the heart meridian of hand Shao-yin

D. the kidney meridian of Foot Shao-yin

3. Where does the Bladder Meridian of Foot Tai-ming distribute on the limbs?

A. On the anterior border of lateral aspects of lower limbs

B. On the middle border of lateral aspects of upper limbs

C. On the posterior border of lateral aspects of lower limbs

D. On the middle border of lateral aspects of lower limbs

4. Which is the correct characteristic of distributions of the twelve meridians on the head？

A. the front of head is the meridian of Tai-ming.

B. the back of head is the meridian of Yang-ming.

C. the front of head is the meridian of Jue-yin.

D. the side of head is the meridian of Shao-yang.

5. The point level with Tianshu(ST25) is .

A. Liangmen (ST 21) B. Zhongwan (RN 12) C. Daheng (SP 15) D. Dahe (KI 12)

6. Where do the yang meridians of the hands meet the yang meridians of the foot?

A. Head B. Upper limbs. C. Chest and abdomen D. Lower limbs

7. Where does the lung meridian of hand tai-yin meet the liver meridian of the foot jue-yin?

A. Chest B. Face C. Head D. Abdomen

8. When a patient is standing erect with his hands hanging down at his sides, what point do the tips of the middle fingers touch?

A. Liangqiu (ST 34) B.Fengchi(GB20) C. Fengshi(GB31) D. Yanglingquan (GB 34)

9. All the following points should be punctured obliquely except

A. Lieque (L 7) B. Feishu (BL 13) C.Shenshu(BL23) D. Baihui (DU 20)

10. The point on the midline 3 cun below the umbilicus is

A. Mingmen(DU4) B. Yaoyangguan(DU3) C. Guanyuan(RN4) D. Zhongwan (RN12)

11. The meridians with distribution to or connected with the lung include

A. the meridian of Hand-Taiyang, the meridian of Foot-Shaoyang

B. the meridian of Hand-Taiyang, the meridian of Foot-Shaoyang,

C. the meridian of Hand-Taiyang, the meridian of Foot-Yangming

D. the meridian of Hand-Taiyin, the meridian of Foot-Jueyin

12. The Sanyinjiao point is indicated in.

A. Diseases of the circulatory system B. Weak or no pulse C. Facial pain D. Diseases of the urinary system

13. The Jiache point is indicated in.

A. Toothache B. Common cold C. Diseases of the reproductive system D. Diseases of the circulatory system

14. Which of the following meridians does not run superiorly towards the head and face?

A. Gall bladder meridian B. Stomach meridian C. DU meridian D. Spleen meridian

15. Which of the following points is located 2 cun above the lateral superior border of the patella?

A. Xuehai (SP 10) B. Zusanli (S 36) C. Liangqiu (S 34) D. Fengshi(G31)

16. The most effective point in reducing a high-grade fever would be.

A. Jianjing (G 21) B. Fengfu (Du 17) C. Dazhui(Du 14) D. Ququan(LV8)

17．The distance from the medial borders of the scapula to posterior midline is

A. 3 cun B. 8 cun C. 4 cun D. 5 cun

18．Where do the three yang meridians of the hand meet the three yin meridians of the hand?

A. head B. face C. hands D. limbs

19．The direction of qi and blood flowing in the twelve regular meridians is

A. three yin meridians of hand run from the hands to the chest

B. three yang meridians of hand run from the hands to the head

C. three yin meridians of hand run from the head to the hand

D. three yang meridians of foot run from the abdomen and chest to the feet.

20. Which of the following meridians originates in the reproductive organs?

A. Heart meridian B. Belt vessel C. Liver meridian D. Governor vessel

21. Guanyuan point is indicated in

A. Tinnitus. B. Weak C. Biliary ascariasis D. Diseases of the eyes

22. Which point can treat not only the gynecological disease but also disorders of digestive system?

A. Yánglíngquán (GB 34) B. Zusanli (ST 36) C. Hegu(LI4) D. Fengchi(GB20)

23. For the facial paralysis, which point group is the primary treatment group?

A. Sibai(ST 2)，Jiache(ST6)，Dicang(ST 4), Hegu(LI 4)，Taichong(LR3)

B. Sibai(ST 2)，Jiache(ST6)，Dicang(ST 4), Hegu(LI 4)，Quchi(LI 11)

C. Sibai(ST 2)，Jiache(ST6)，Dicang(ST 4), Hegu(LI 4)，Taiyang (HN4)

D. Sibai(ST 2)，Jiache(ST6)，Dicang(ST 4), Hegu(LI 4)，Zusanli(ST 36)

24. A patient got stomachache, a sensation of fullness and distending pain, belching with fetid odor, acid regurgitation, vomiting or pain relieved by passing gas, hesitated bowel movement, a thick and greasy tongue coating and a slippery pulse , what is the pattern?

A Pathogenic-cold invasion of the stomach B. Food retention C. Attack on the stomach by the liver-qi D. Stomach-yin deficiency

25. Which is not the feeling of arrival of qi ?

A. Soreness around the point. B. Numbness, distension, heaviness around the point. C. Pain around the point. D. The operator will feel tightness around the needle.

26. Which is the correct location of Kǒngzuì (LU 6) ?

A. In the forearm，5 cun below the transverse crease of the elbow

B. In the forearm，8 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist

C. In the forearm，6 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist

D. In the forearm，7 cun below the transverse crease of the elbow

27. Which is the correct location of Chǐzé (LU 5) ?

A. With the elbow slightly bent，on the transverse crease of the elbow, in the ulnar depression of the tendon of the biceps muscle

B. With the elbow slightly bent，on the transverse crease of the elbow, in the radial depression of the tendon of the biceps muscle

C. With the wrist slightly bent，on the transverse crease of the wrist, in the radial depression of the tendon

D. When the elbow is flexed, the point is in the depression at the lateral end of the transverse cubital crease, midway between Quchi (LI 11) and the lateral epicondyle of the humerus

28. Which is the correct location of Hegu(LI4)?

A. Between the 2nd and 3rd metacarpal bones, approximately in the middle of the 3rd metacarpal bone on the radial side

B. Between the 1st and 2nd metacarpal bones, approximately in the middle of the 2nd metacarpal bone on the radial side

C. Between the 1st and 2nd metacarpal bones, approximately in the middle of the 2nd metacarpal bone on the ulnar side

D. Between the 1st and 2nd metacarpal bones, approximately in the middle of the 1st metacarpal bone on the radial side

29. The needling method of Fengchi (GB 20) is

A. Puncture deeply upward B. Puncture deeply inward C. Puncture transversely toward Fengfu (GV 16) or the opposite Fengchi (GB 20); D. Puncture with the needle tip pointed toward the eyes for 1.0～1.5 cun

30. The needling method of Huántiào (GB 30) is

A. Puncture perpendicularly 1.0～1.5 cun. B. Puncture perpendicularly 2.0～3.0 cun. C. Puncture obliquely 1.0～2.0 cun. D. Puncture transversely 2.0～3.0 cun.

31. Which is the correct location of Ganshu (BL23)?

A. 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the 9th thoracic vertebra

B. 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the 11th thoracic vertebra

C. 3.0 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the 2nd lumbar vertebra

D 3.0 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the 4 th lumbar vertebra

32. Which is the correct location of Jianyu (LI 15)?

A. At the shoulder, in the depression anterior and inferior to the acromion in the middle of the upper portion of m. deltoid when the arm is abducted

B. At the shoulder, in the depression posterior and inferior to the acromion when the arm is abducted

C. On the shoulder, above the posterior end of the axillary fold and in the depression below the lower border of the scapular spine

D. At the shoulder, in the prominence anterior and inferior to the acromion in the middle of the upper portion of m. deltoid when the arm is abducted

33. What kind of disease may wind stroke of TCM be seen in western medicine？

A. Cerebral infarction B. Myoatrophy C. Rheumatic arthritis D. Dizziness

34. Which point should be selected in heat pattern of Bi syndrome？

A. Fengfu (GV 16) B. Quchi (LI 11) C. Hegu(LI4) D. Sanyinjiao(SP6)

35. How much cun is it from the upper border of symphysis to the center of the umbilicus?

A. 12 cun B. 8 cun C. 5 cun D. 9 cun

36. How much cun is it between the two medial border of the scapulas?

A. 6 cun B. 3 cun C. 4 cun D. 12cun

37. What kind of waveform should be selected for pain problem?

A. Dense wave. B. Sparse-dense wave C. Intermittent wave D. Sparse wave

38. When a patient got vomiting, which point should be considered?

A. Fenglong B. Tinggong C. Ganshu D. Weishu

39. Which is the correct location of Zusanli？

A. 6 cun below Dubi(ST 35), one finger width lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia

B. 3 cun above Dubi(ST 35), one finger width lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia

C. 3 cun below Dubi(ST 35), one finger width lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia

D. 3 cun below Dubi(ST 35), two finger width medial to the anterior crest of the tibia

40. Which point is the best one to treat no sweating?

A. Kongzui B. Liangqiu C. Dubi D. Hegu

41. Which point is forbidden for pregnant women by needling？

A. Liangqiu B.Sanyinjiao C. Zusanli D. Chize

42. Which point is best one for treating cough with bleeding？

A. Shuigou B. Hegu C. Yingxiang D. Kongzui

43. When patient gets common cold, which point first will be considered?

A.Dazhui B. Neiguan C. Xuehai D. Yanglingquan

44. Which is the correct location of Jianliao (SJ14)?

A. At the shoulder, in the depression anterior and inferior to the acromion in the middle of the upper portion of m. deltoid when the arm is abducted

B. At the shoulder, in the depression posterior and inferior to the acromion when the arm is abducted

C. On the shoulder, above the posterior end of the axillary fold and in the depression below the lower border of the scapular spine

D. At the shoulder, in the prominence anterior and inferior to the acromion in the middle of the upper portion of m. deltoid when the arm is abducted

45. When a patient had dizziness, sleep disorder, pale complexion, which point should be considered?

A. Xuehai B. Weizhong C. Tianzong D. Fenglong

46. Which point is not always used to treat not only gynecological diseases but also urinary diseases?

A. Guanyuan B. Ciliao C. Sanyinjiao D. Zhongwan

47. Which is the correct location of Fenglong？

A. 8 cun above the external malleolus，one finger widths lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia

B. 6 cun above the external malleolus，two finger widths lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia

C. 8 cun above the medial malleolus，two finger widths lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia

D. 8 cun below Dubi，two finger widths lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia

48. Which is the correct location of Mingmen？

A. On the posterior midline, in the depression below the spinous process of the 4th lumbar vertebra

B. Level with the lower border of the spinous process of the 4th lumbar vertebrae, 1.5 cun lateral to the posterior midline

C. On the posterior midline, in the depression below the spinous process of the 2nd lumbar vertebra

D. Level with the lower border of the spinous process of the 3rd lumbar vertebrae, 1.5 cun lateral to the posterior midline

49. What kind of waveform is used to treat Bi syndrome？

A. Dense wave B. Sparse-dense wave C. Intermittent wave D. Sparse wave

50. Which is the correct location of Baihui？

A. 5 cun directly above the midpoint of the posterior hairline

B. 6 cun directly above the midpoint of the posterior hairline

C. 7 cun directly above the midpoint of the posterior hairline

D. 8 cun directly above the midpoint of the posterior hairline

51. Which is the correct needling method of Xinshu?

A. Puncture transversely 1～2 cun B. Puncture obliquely 0.5～0.8 cun C. Puncture perpendicularly 0.5～0.8 cun D. Puncture perpendicularly 0.8～1.2 cun

52. Which one is not correct description about moxibustion？

A. Moxibustion with moxa cone consists of direct moxibustion and indirect one.

B. Avoid using moxibustion on the abdomen and lumbosacral area of pregnant wonmen

C. Avoid using moxibustion with the pattern of excess heat or fever due to yin deficiency

D. Avoid moxibustion through the heart

53. Which one is the right description about inserting the needle with one hand?

A. It is fit for short needles B. It is fit for long needles C. It is fit for fat areas with wrinkles D. Do it slowly.

54. All the following organs are linked with the kidney meridian except.

A. the spleen B. the kidney C. the bladder D. the lung

55. On the arm, the Kongzui point belongs to

A. the lung meridian B. the heart meridian C. the large intestine meridian D. the small intestine meridian

56. All the following points belongs to stomach meridian except

A. Fenglong B. Hegu C. Liangqiu D.Tiannshu

57. The three yin meridians of the hand are commonly indicated in

A. mental illness B. disorders of the heart C. disorders of the stomach D. disorders of the chest

58. The pathway of the Hand-Taiyang meridian does not pass through

A. the forearms B. the upper arms C. the middle finger D. the elbow

59. The most effective point in reducing chest pain would be.

A. Neiguan B. Yinlingquan C. Zusanli D.Weizhong

60. Which of the following meridians has points that are frequently employed to treat insomnia?

A. the lung meridian B. the large intestine meridian C. the bladder meridian D. the heart meridian

61. The distance between the nipple and midline is

A. 3 cun B. 4 cun C. 6 cun D. 9 cun

62. The point of the heart meridian on the wrist is

A. Taiyuan B. Daling C. Shenmen D.Neiguan

63. The Palm branch of the Pericardium meridian emerges from

A. Shaofu B.Laogong C. Zhongzhu D. Hegu

64. The Zhaohai point is indicated in

A. sore throat B. weak or no pulse C.stomachache D. facial pain

65. The meridian connects the tongue is

A. the Hand-Taiyin meridian B. the Foot-Yangming meridian C. the Foot-Shaoyin meridian D. the Hand-Taiyang meridian

66. All the following points are located to the elbow or knee joint except.

A. Chize B. Weizhong C. Dubi D. Taixi

67. All the points belong to the gallbladder meridian except

A.Fengchi B. Yifeng C. Yanglingquan D. Yangbai

68. The meridian entering the ear is.

A the Hand-Yangming meridian B the Foot-Yangming meridian C the Foot-Taiyang meridian D the Hand-Shaoyang meridian

69. The point with the function of strengthening the lung is

A. Neiguan B. Taixi C. Feishu D. Guanyuan

70. Which of the following meridian would you use first to treat stiff nape?

A. kidney B. spleen C. small intestine D. stomach

71. The foot-Taiyang meridian terminates at

A. the medial side of the big toe B. the lateral side of the big toe C. the lateral side of the middle toe D. the medial side of the middle toe

72. Which of the following points is located 3 cun above the midpoint of the anklebone?

A. Xuehai B. Zhaohai C. Fuliu D. Sanyinjiao

73. Which of the following points can be used to treat disorders of menstruation?

A. Hegu B. Weizhong C. Neiguan D. Houxi

74. Which of the following meridians does not run through the face?

A. Pericardium meridian B. Stomach meridian C. Large intestine meridian D. Small intestine meridian

75. Which is the correct location of Xinshu?

A. On the back，level with the lower border of the spinous process of the 3rd thoracic vertebra，3 cun lateral to the posterior midline

B. On the back，level with the lower border of the spinous process of the 5th thoracic vertebra，1.5 cun lateral to the posterior midline

C. On the back，level with the lower border of the spinous process of the 4th thoracic vertebra，1.5 cun lateral to the posterior midline

D. On the back，level with the lower border of the spinous process of the 3rd thoracic vertebra，1.5 cun lateral to the posterior midline

76. A patient suffered from dull pain, soreness and weakness of the low back, lingering unhealed, local cold, recurrent attacks, cramping sensation of the lower abdomen, pale complexion, cold extremities and fear of cold, pale tongue, deep and thread pulse, what is the pattern? A. Kidney yin deficiency B. Kidney yang deficiency C. Damp-heat lumbago D. Cold-damp lumbago

77. Which description is not correct?

A. Lumbago due to an abnormality of the lumbar joints can respond well to acupuncture therapy

B. Lower back pain due to tearing of the lumbar tendon will respond well to needling therapy

C. Acupuncture treatment for lumbago due to kidney diseases and disorders of the pelvic organs, the primary diseases should be treated first D. Acupuncture therapy is not suitable for backache caused by spinal tuberculosis and tunlors.

78. In modern medicine, Bi syndrome may be seen in

A. Rheumatic fever B. Stroke C. Paralysis D. Myoatrophy

79. How many should the meridian points be according to internal classic?

A. 365. B.366. C.361. D.360

80. Which is not the local and adjacent therapeutic property?

A. Weishu is used to treat disorders of stomach

B. Dichang is used to treat facial paralysis

C. Mingmen is used to treat lumbago

D. Hegu is used to treat disorders of vomiting