Deep transverse friction applied correctly will have which effect?
A. Inhibit circulation
B. Create controlled inflammation
C, provide broad-based application
D. Replace broadening contractions - ANSWER b. Create controlled inflammation
An active trigger point that is left untreated for 6 months often will...
A. Become an as shi point
B. Become hot to the touch
C. Exhibit fibrotic changes
D. Elicit only referred pain - ANSWER c. Exhibit fibrotic changes
Which approach describes how trigger points should be treated?
A. Direct pressure methods and squeeze methods should be used first
B. Positional release with lengthening is the first application method
C. Connective tissue stretching needs to accompany muscle energy application
D. Lengthening of the tissue is effective only with a local tissue stretch - ANSWER b. Posi-
tional release with lengthening is the first application method
A client is complaining of difficulty hitting a golf ball and describes that his sense of timing is
off. This could be a result of a disruption in what type of reflex?
A. Conditioned
B. Tendon
C. Stretch
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, D. Withdrawal - ANSWER a. Conditioned
In shiatsu, a diminished Qi energy glow is called....
A. Tao
B. Kyo
C. Jitsu
D. As shi - ANSWER b. Kyo
Which of the following meridians is yin?
A. Gallbladder
B. Stomach
C. Lung
D. Large intestine - ANSWER c. Lung
Which of the following meridians is most medial?
A. Central
B. Spleen
C. Liver
D. Large intestine - ANSWER a. Central
Which is a correct way to sedate a hyperactive acupuncture point?
A. Tap it
B. Vibrate it
C. Use sustained pressure
D. Stimulate the meridian - ANSWER c. Use sustained pressure
In clockwise movement on the five-element wheel, which element is adjacent to the fire ele-
ment?
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A. Inhibit circulation
B. Create controlled inflammation
C, provide broad-based application
D. Replace broadening contractions - ANSWER b. Create controlled inflammation
An active trigger point that is left untreated for 6 months often will...
A. Become an as shi point
B. Become hot to the touch
C. Exhibit fibrotic changes
D. Elicit only referred pain - ANSWER c. Exhibit fibrotic changes
Which approach describes how trigger points should be treated?
A. Direct pressure methods and squeeze methods should be used first
B. Positional release with lengthening is the first application method
C. Connective tissue stretching needs to accompany muscle energy application
D. Lengthening of the tissue is effective only with a local tissue stretch - ANSWER b. Posi-
tional release with lengthening is the first application method
A client is complaining of difficulty hitting a golf ball and describes that his sense of timing is
off. This could be a result of a disruption in what type of reflex?
A. Conditioned
B. Tendon
C. Stretch
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, D. Withdrawal - ANSWER a. Conditioned
In shiatsu, a diminished Qi energy glow is called....
A. Tao
B. Kyo
C. Jitsu
D. As shi - ANSWER b. Kyo
Which of the following meridians is yin?
A. Gallbladder
B. Stomach
C. Lung
D. Large intestine - ANSWER c. Lung
Which of the following meridians is most medial?
A. Central
B. Spleen
C. Liver
D. Large intestine - ANSWER a. Central
Which is a correct way to sedate a hyperactive acupuncture point?
A. Tap it
B. Vibrate it
C. Use sustained pressure
D. Stimulate the meridian - ANSWER c. Use sustained pressure
In clockwise movement on the five-element wheel, which element is adjacent to the fire ele-
ment?
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