Acupuncture Licensing Practice Exam 100 Q&A 2026/2027 — Verified Answers & Rationales PDF

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1. Which of the following meridians is associated with the lung organ sy
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stem?
A. Kidney
B. Heart
C. Lung
D. Liver
Rationale: The Lung meridian is responsible for respiration and governs Qi an
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d circulation of fluids in the body.
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2. What is the source point of the Kidney meridian?
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A. KI 1 f




B. KI 3 f




C. KI 7 f

,D. KI 10 f




Rationale: KI 3 is the Yuan- f f f f f




Source point of the Kidney meridian, commonly used to tonify Kidney Qi and Yi
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n.

3. Which acupuncture point is commonly used to relieve nausea and vo
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miting?
A. LI 4
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B. PC 6 f




C. ST 36 f




D. SP 6 f




Rationale: PC 6 (Neiguan) is the point for nausea, vomiting, and motion sicknes
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s due to its connection with the pericardium meridian.
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4. Which of the following best describes the function of the Spleen in TC
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A. Controls the heart blood f f f




B. Governs transformation and transportation of nutrients
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C. Stores the Shen f f




D. Opens into the eyes f f f




Rationale: The Spleen in TCM is responsible for transforming food into Qi and
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blood and transporting nutrients throughout the body.
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5. Which point is contraindicated in pregnancy?
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A. BL 60 f




B. LI 4
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C. ST 36 f

,D. SP 6
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Rationale: LI 4 is contraindicated in pregnancy because it can induce labor.
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6. Which organ is associated with the emotion of anger in TCM?
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A. Heart
B. Liver
C. Spleen
D. Lung
Rationale: The Liver is associated with the smooth flow of Qi and emotion of a
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nger; stagnation often leads to irritability.
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7. Which of the following points is located on the back, 1.5 cun lateral to the
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lower border of the spinous process of L2?
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A. BL 23
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B. BL 25
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C. BL 22
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D. BL 21
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Rationale: BL 22 is located 1.5 cun lateral to L1 (sometimes L2 depending on ref
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erence), associated with the Sanjiao Shu point.
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8. What is the main indication for the acupuncture point ST 36?
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A. Headache
B. Eye disorders
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D. Sciatica

, Rationale: ST 36 (Zusanli) is the primary point for digestive issues, tonifying Qi a
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nd blood, and general wellness.
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9. Which of the following points is a Luo-Connecting point?
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A. ST 36 f




B. SP 4 f




C. LI 4 f




D. BL 60 f




Rationale: SP 4 is the Luo- f f f f f




Connecting point of the Spleen meridian, used to treat disorders along its path
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way and paired meridian disorders.
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10. Which point is the Front-Mu of the Heart?
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A. HT 5 f




B. CV 14 f




C. PC 6 f




D. BL 15 f




Rationale: CV 14 is the Front-Mu point of the Heart, used to treat heart-
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related disorders.
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11. What is the main function of the Gallbladder in TCM?
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A. Controls blood f




B. Stores and excretes bile, makes decisions
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D. Controls the tongue f f




Rationale: Gallbladder stores and excretes bile and is associated with de
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