Point Combinations Quiz 1
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This is the first quiz for Point Combinations. It is on the major point classes: how are point classes different from one another, and how they can be combined (on a single channel) for specific effects.
- 1.Which of the following DOES NOT characterize a Jing Well point?
- A.
The flow at this point is relatively shallow and slow.
- B.
Jing Well points are used for "fullness below the heart."
- C.
In some cases, Jing Well points can be used to tonify deficiencies.
- D.
Jing Well points are resuscitation points.
- E.
Jing Well points are always bled for effect.
- 2.Which of the following is the best possible application of SI 1?
- A.
Breech birth (with moxa).
- B.
Insufficient lactation due to emotional excess.
- C.
Spotting between periods.
- D.
Sore throat.
- E.
High fever.
- 3.Which of the following is NOT an application for Kidney 1?
- A.
Asthma due to Kidney Deficiency.
- B.
Pitting edema, especially on the sole of the foot.
- C.
(Kidney) Yin Deficiency Heat (low-grade fevers, night sweats)
- D.
Kidneys Failing to Grasp Qi.
- 4.Which Jing Well points are most well known for treating a sore throat? (You may choose more than one).
- A.
LI 1
- B.
Sp 1
- C.
Lu 11
- 5.Check all the SIMILARITIES between Jing Well points and Ying Spring points.
- A.
Both are used exclusively for EXCESS HEAT conditions.
- B.
Both have a rapid, deep energy flow.
- C.
On the Stomach channel, both Jing Well and Ying Spring points clear Excess Yangming Heat.
- D.
Both have a flow that is shallow and slow RELATIVE to the other Shu Transport Points.
- 6.Which of the following are true of Ying Spring points? (Check all that apply).
- A.
For "fullness below the heart."
- B.
For "diseases that cause a change in complexion."
- C.
For clearing Heat due to deficiency.
- D.
For fostering Yin-blood.
- E.
For resuscitation.
- 7.Which of the following does Spleen 2 treat?
- A.
Heat/Dryness in the Lower Jiao due to Yin Deficiency.
- B.
Fluid Deficiency combined with an exterior condition; patient unable to sweat.
- C.
Strong heat in Yangming channel and/or organ; Yin damaged.
- D.
Deficiency of Lung Yin leading to sore throat.
- E.
Liver Blood deficiency leading to heat.
- 8.Check all the statements that are true of Shu Stream Points. (More than one is possible)
- A.
Augments Qi and Warms Yang.
- B.
Movement of Qi at Shu Stream points is "pouring."
- C.
(On Yang Channels) Source Qi enters the channel in force here.
- D.
Transforms Dampness and Phlegm.
- 9.Which of the following is the KEY DIFFERENCE between Ying Spring and Shu Stream Points?
- A.
One is used for Yin Deficiency Heat, while the other is used for Yang Deficiency Cold.
- B.
One is a Yuan Source point, while the other is not.
- C.
One is usually bled, while the other is needled (retained).
- D.
One always treats fevers, while the other does not treat fevers at all.
- 10.Which of the following is the best description of the application of Spleen 3?
- A.
Brings warmth to Shaoyang channel; for lateral low back/hip stiffness due to cold stasis.
- B.
Tonifies Lung Qi/Yang, especially with dampness/phlegm.
- C.
Heaviness throughout the body due to Dampness and Phlegm.
- D.
Treats chronic deficiency/cold type low back pain by strengthening Kidney Yang Qi.
- E.
Warms Taiyang Channel (for low back pain due to cold stasis).
- 11.Which of the following POINT COMBINATIONS of Shu Stream points would be best to address Low back pain due to Kidney Yang Qi Deficiency?
- A.
SJ 3, GB 41
- B.
Lung 9, Spleen 3
- C.
Kidney 3, SI 3
- D.
UB 65, Kidney 3
- E.
Kidney 3, Liver 3
- 12.Which of the following POINT COMBINATIONS of Shu Stream points would be best to address Lung Qi/Yang Deficiency with Dampness/Phlegm?
- A.
Kidney 3, Lung 9
- B.
Lung 9, LI 3
- C.
Spleen 3, Lung 9
- D.
Lung 9, Stomach 43
- E.
SI 3, UB 65
- 13.Which of the following are true for Jing River Points? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)
- A.
Main usage of Jing River Points is to provide MOVEMENT of qi.
- B.
Commonly used (or at least described as such) for cases of wheezing, coughing, heat, cold (external pathogenic invasion).
- C.
The Qi here is "moving," i.e. has a strong, constant flow.
- D.
Jing River points are used to drain excesses and eliminate stagnation in the channel.
- 14.Which of the following Jing River points "benefits Kidney Yin by moving channel and organ qi"? It also can address edema/sweating issues, through its ability to "Restore Flow."
- A.
Pericardium 5
- B.
Kidney 7
- C.
UB 60
- D.
SJ 3
- E.
SI 5
- 15.Which of the following Jing River points "strongly clears excess from UB channel by moving downwards; especially the head"?
- A.
Liver 4
- B.
UB 60
- C.
SJ 6
- D.
SI 5
- E.
Spleen 5
- 16.Which of the following Jing River points "shakes out the sinews of the Shaoyang channel for pain due to stasis" and is well-known for its ability to treat constipation?
- A.
SJ 6
- B.
Pericardium 5
- C.
UB 60
- D.
Liver 4
- E.
Spleen 5
- 17.Which of the following are true of He Sea points? CHECK ALL THAT APPLY (more than one answer is possible)
- A.
Treats counterflow Qi.
- B.
Flow of Qi is full, wide, and deep and ENTERS at sea points.
- C.
Always has a deep, tonifying effect on the organ level.
- D.
Can be used for urinary or bowel problems.
- E.
Can be used for high blood pressure or skin problems.
- 18.Which of the following is the best application for Liver 8?
- A.
Improves circulation to low back by stimulating proper movement of qi and blood through Taiyang.
- B.
Used for difficult urination due to Damp Heat; also thought of as a Yin tonifying point.
- C.
Creates harmonized Qi movement throughout body; Lung commands body's Qi.
- D.
Fever, generalized Heat.
- E.
Benefits Qi and Blood of whole body by optimizing movement of Yang aspect of digestion.
- 19.Which of the following He Sea points "benefits muscles and sinews by harmonizing movement of pivot; clears heat and qi stagnation?"
- A.
Liver 8
- B.
Stomach 36
- C.
UB 40
- D.
GB 34
- E.
LI 11
- 20.Which of the following He Sea points "regulates transformation of Dampness and transports nutritive Qi."
- A.
Stomach 36
- B.
Lung 5
- C.
Spleen 9
- D.
Liver 8
- E.
GB 34
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