NCCAOM Foundation Prep
Questions & Valid Correct Answers
Which meridian is connected to the root of the tongue and spreads underneath its surface?
a. Kidney
b. Heart
c. Spleen
d. Liver - correct answer ✔✔c. Spleen
Small, movable breast lumps with distinct edges that change their size with the menstrual cycle
usually indicate
a. Phlegm stagnation
b. Qi stagnation
c. Phlegm n Qi Stagnation
d. Blood stagnation - correct answer ✔✔c. Phlegm n Qi Stagnation
If on palpating the lower abdomen it feels soft and flabby this can indicate
a. Original Qi Deficiency
B. Spleen Qi Deficiency
C. Qi Stagnation
D. Blood stagnation - correct answer ✔✔a. Original Qi Deficiency
Both Tai Chi n Qigong have been shown to increase
a. bone demineralization
b. leukopenia
,c. bone density
d. hyperkalemia - correct answer ✔✔c. bone density
A pregnant patient is on the 3rd trimester of pregnancy. She has had severe headaches for the
past two days. What should she do?
a. go to her doctor for an immediate examination
b. to drink extra water during the day
c. to take an ibuprofen and relax
d. to take a nap more often - correct answer ✔✔a. go to her doctor for an immediate
examination
A normal 3-month old infant will be
A. able to roll over onto its stomach
B. capable of raising the head and shoulders
C. able to sit with support
D. able to hold a spoon when feeding itself - correct answer ✔✔B. capable of raising the head
and shoulders
The general application for ying-spring points includes all of the following EXCEPT
A. treat diseases with voice changes
B. treat heat in the body
C. treat diseases of the yang channels
D. treat diseases of the zang - correct answer ✔✔A. treat diseases with voice changes
The shu-stream points of the yin channels are effective in treating zang disorders because
,A. that is where qi pours
B. that is where divergent channels originate
C. they are also yuan-source points
D. they are also 5-element points - correct answer ✔✔C. they are also yuan-source points
Which extra point is located at the apex of the ear when the ear is folded?
A. yu yao
B. er jian
C. jia cheng jiang
D. bai lao - correct answer ✔✔B. er jian
If the area just below the xiphoid process feels full and is painful on pressure, it is often caused
by
A. Hunger
B. Lack of sleep
, C. Full-Cold
D. Bottled up emotions - correct answer ✔✔D. Bottled up emotions
Which moxa technique treats Tuberculosis?
A. moxibustion with garlic
B. moxibustion with ginger
C. moxibustion with salt
D. moxibustion with monkshood - correct answer ✔✔A. moxibustion with garlic
The Six Extraordinary organs include all BUT
A. Genitals
B. Uterus
C. Gall Bladder
D. Brain - correct answer ✔✔A. Genitals
The statement from the Simple Questions, "the lungs are like a Minister from whom policies are
issued," is in reference to the Lungs assistance of which organ
Questions & Valid Correct Answers
Which meridian is connected to the root of the tongue and spreads underneath its surface?
a. Kidney
b. Heart
c. Spleen
d. Liver - correct answer ✔✔c. Spleen
Small, movable breast lumps with distinct edges that change their size with the menstrual cycle
usually indicate
a. Phlegm stagnation
b. Qi stagnation
c. Phlegm n Qi Stagnation
d. Blood stagnation - correct answer ✔✔c. Phlegm n Qi Stagnation
If on palpating the lower abdomen it feels soft and flabby this can indicate
a. Original Qi Deficiency
B. Spleen Qi Deficiency
C. Qi Stagnation
D. Blood stagnation - correct answer ✔✔a. Original Qi Deficiency
Both Tai Chi n Qigong have been shown to increase
a. bone demineralization
b. leukopenia
,c. bone density
d. hyperkalemia - correct answer ✔✔c. bone density
A pregnant patient is on the 3rd trimester of pregnancy. She has had severe headaches for the
past two days. What should she do?
a. go to her doctor for an immediate examination
b. to drink extra water during the day
c. to take an ibuprofen and relax
d. to take a nap more often - correct answer ✔✔a. go to her doctor for an immediate
examination
A normal 3-month old infant will be
A. able to roll over onto its stomach
B. capable of raising the head and shoulders
C. able to sit with support
D. able to hold a spoon when feeding itself - correct answer ✔✔B. capable of raising the head
and shoulders
The general application for ying-spring points includes all of the following EXCEPT
A. treat diseases with voice changes
B. treat heat in the body
C. treat diseases of the yang channels
D. treat diseases of the zang - correct answer ✔✔A. treat diseases with voice changes
The shu-stream points of the yin channels are effective in treating zang disorders because
,A. that is where qi pours
B. that is where divergent channels originate
C. they are also yuan-source points
D. they are also 5-element points - correct answer ✔✔C. they are also yuan-source points
Which extra point is located at the apex of the ear when the ear is folded?
A. yu yao
B. er jian
C. jia cheng jiang
D. bai lao - correct answer ✔✔B. er jian
If the area just below the xiphoid process feels full and is painful on pressure, it is often caused
by
A. Hunger
B. Lack of sleep
, C. Full-Cold
D. Bottled up emotions - correct answer ✔✔D. Bottled up emotions
Which moxa technique treats Tuberculosis?
A. moxibustion with garlic
B. moxibustion with ginger
C. moxibustion with salt
D. moxibustion with monkshood - correct answer ✔✔A. moxibustion with garlic
The Six Extraordinary organs include all BUT
A. Genitals
B. Uterus
C. Gall Bladder
D. Brain - correct answer ✔✔A. Genitals
The statement from the Simple Questions, "the lungs are like a Minister from whom policies are
issued," is in reference to the Lungs assistance of which organ
