Acupuncture Techniques III_Final Written
Exam Questions with Verified Correct Answers
If a patient had a history of sexual trauma along with sexual compulsions, which point
is most beneficial?
Aggressive / Amygdala
Which point is on the opposite side of the Temple Headache point on the Antitragus of
the ear; considered a hidden point?
Dizziness
T or F: Functional points are considered local treatment or the branch part rather than
the root treatment.
True
Which points located on the Helix of the ear?
Alertness
Which 2 points are most beneficial for boosting energy & emotional clarity?
Vitality & Alertness
What point is best for jet lag or being tired from lots of travel?
Pineal Gland
Which 2 points are most beneficial for someone who has been in the hot sun all day &
has sunburn pain?
Analgesia & Heat
Which functional point is considered hidden?
, Dizziness
What point is best for hyperactive unbalanced behavior that often accompanies
addictions / withdrawals; also used for bi-polar?
Mania
Which points are on the Tragus of the ear?
Appetite, Pineal Gland, Vitality, Adrenal
Which points are on the Lobe of the ear?
Aggressive / Amygdala, Joy, Memory, Metabolism
What is another point that can be used for manic behavior (besides Mania)?
Aggressive / Amygdala
What 2 points on the Scaphoid Fossa is indicated for the same issue with slightly
different symptoms?
Insomnia 1, Insomnia 2
Jiang Ya Gou is located on the groove of the upper 1/3 portion on the back of the ear is
indicated for what?
Hypertension / Reducing High Blood Pressure
Which auricular point is best for pregnancy?
None
T or F: The following points are located on the Superior Concha: LI, SI, KD, Thymus,
LIV, & SP.
False
Exam Questions with Verified Correct Answers
If a patient had a history of sexual trauma along with sexual compulsions, which point
is most beneficial?
Aggressive / Amygdala
Which point is on the opposite side of the Temple Headache point on the Antitragus of
the ear; considered a hidden point?
Dizziness
T or F: Functional points are considered local treatment or the branch part rather than
the root treatment.
True
Which points located on the Helix of the ear?
Alertness
Which 2 points are most beneficial for boosting energy & emotional clarity?
Vitality & Alertness
What point is best for jet lag or being tired from lots of travel?
Pineal Gland
Which 2 points are most beneficial for someone who has been in the hot sun all day &
has sunburn pain?
Analgesia & Heat
Which functional point is considered hidden?
, Dizziness
What point is best for hyperactive unbalanced behavior that often accompanies
addictions / withdrawals; also used for bi-polar?
Mania
Which points are on the Tragus of the ear?
Appetite, Pineal Gland, Vitality, Adrenal
Which points are on the Lobe of the ear?
Aggressive / Amygdala, Joy, Memory, Metabolism
What is another point that can be used for manic behavior (besides Mania)?
Aggressive / Amygdala
What 2 points on the Scaphoid Fossa is indicated for the same issue with slightly
different symptoms?
Insomnia 1, Insomnia 2
Jiang Ya Gou is located on the groove of the upper 1/3 portion on the back of the ear is
indicated for what?
Hypertension / Reducing High Blood Pressure
Which auricular point is best for pregnancy?
None
T or F: The following points are located on the Superior Concha: LI, SI, KD, Thymus,
LIV, & SP.
False
