ACUPUNCTURE PRACTICE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES
2026 Q&A | INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
1. Which of the following points is located on the Large
Intestine meridian?
A. ST36
B. LI4
C. SP6
D. GV20
Rationale: LI4 (Hegu) is located on the Large Intestine
meridian, commonly used for pain, headaches, and immune
support.
2. Which acupuncture point is most commonly used for
insomnia?
A. LI11
B. ST36
C. HT7
D. GB34
Rationale: HT7 (Shenmen) is located at the wrist crease on the
Heart meridian and is commonly used for calming the mind
and treating insomnia.
,3. Which technique involves inserting the needle slightly and
then gently moving it to stimulate the point without causing
soreness?
A. Strong reinforcing
B. Gentle manipulation
C. Thunder-fire needling
D. Electroacupuncture
Rationale: Gentle manipulation or shallow needling is used to
tonify without causing discomfort, especially in sensitive
patients.
4. Which of the following meridians is considered the "Sea of
Yang" in TCM?
A. Ren Mai
B. Liver
C. Kidney
D. Yang Qiao Mai
Rationale: Yang Qiao Mai is one of the Eight Extraordinary
Meridians and is referred to as the "Sea of Yang" due to its
regulation of Yang energy and muscles.
5. ST36 (Zusanli) is best indicated for which of the following?
A. Headaches
B. Anxiety
C. Digestive disorders
D. Eye diseases
,Rationale: ST36 strengthens the stomach and spleen, improves
digestion, and boosts immunity.
6. Which point is contraindicated in pregnancy?
A. SP6
B. LI4
C. GB20
D. CV12
Rationale: LI4 (Hegu) is known to induce labor and is
contraindicated in pregnancy, especially during early stages.
7. Which acupuncture technique is used to disperse excess
energy?
A. Tonification
B. Sedation
C. Moxibustion
D. Electroacupuncture
Rationale: Sedation techniques are used to reduce excess,
clear heat, or calm agitation in the body.
8. Which meridian runs along the lateral aspect of the arm,
starting at the tip of the index finger?
A. Heart
B. Lung
C. Large Intestine
D. Pericardium
, Rationale: The Large Intestine meridian begins at the tip of the
index finger and travels along the lateral arm.
9. Which of the following is a caution for acupuncture
needling?
A. Avoid using gloves
B. Only use steel needles
C. Avoid deep needling near the lungs
D. Needling should always cause bleeding
Rationale: Deep needling near the lungs carries a risk of
pneumothorax and must be performed with caution.
10. Which point is commonly used to treat nausea and
vomiting?
A. LI4
B. PC6
C. LV3
D. GB34
Rationale: PC6 (Neiguan) is on the Pericardium meridian and is
effective for nausea, vomiting, and motion sickness.
11. Which of the following is the Mother point on the Yin
meridian for tonification purposes?
A. LU9
B. LI11
C. ST36
D. SP3
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES
2026 Q&A | INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
1. Which of the following points is located on the Large
Intestine meridian?
A. ST36
B. LI4
C. SP6
D. GV20
Rationale: LI4 (Hegu) is located on the Large Intestine
meridian, commonly used for pain, headaches, and immune
support.
2. Which acupuncture point is most commonly used for
insomnia?
A. LI11
B. ST36
C. HT7
D. GB34
Rationale: HT7 (Shenmen) is located at the wrist crease on the
Heart meridian and is commonly used for calming the mind
and treating insomnia.
,3. Which technique involves inserting the needle slightly and
then gently moving it to stimulate the point without causing
soreness?
A. Strong reinforcing
B. Gentle manipulation
C. Thunder-fire needling
D. Electroacupuncture
Rationale: Gentle manipulation or shallow needling is used to
tonify without causing discomfort, especially in sensitive
patients.
4. Which of the following meridians is considered the "Sea of
Yang" in TCM?
A. Ren Mai
B. Liver
C. Kidney
D. Yang Qiao Mai
Rationale: Yang Qiao Mai is one of the Eight Extraordinary
Meridians and is referred to as the "Sea of Yang" due to its
regulation of Yang energy and muscles.
5. ST36 (Zusanli) is best indicated for which of the following?
A. Headaches
B. Anxiety
C. Digestive disorders
D. Eye diseases
,Rationale: ST36 strengthens the stomach and spleen, improves
digestion, and boosts immunity.
6. Which point is contraindicated in pregnancy?
A. SP6
B. LI4
C. GB20
D. CV12
Rationale: LI4 (Hegu) is known to induce labor and is
contraindicated in pregnancy, especially during early stages.
7. Which acupuncture technique is used to disperse excess
energy?
A. Tonification
B. Sedation
C. Moxibustion
D. Electroacupuncture
Rationale: Sedation techniques are used to reduce excess,
clear heat, or calm agitation in the body.
8. Which meridian runs along the lateral aspect of the arm,
starting at the tip of the index finger?
A. Heart
B. Lung
C. Large Intestine
D. Pericardium
, Rationale: The Large Intestine meridian begins at the tip of the
index finger and travels along the lateral arm.
9. Which of the following is a caution for acupuncture
needling?
A. Avoid using gloves
B. Only use steel needles
C. Avoid deep needling near the lungs
D. Needling should always cause bleeding
Rationale: Deep needling near the lungs carries a risk of
pneumothorax and must be performed with caution.
10. Which point is commonly used to treat nausea and
vomiting?
A. LI4
B. PC6
C. LV3
D. GB34
Rationale: PC6 (Neiguan) is on the Pericardium meridian and is
effective for nausea, vomiting, and motion sickness.
11. Which of the following is the Mother point on the Yin
meridian for tonification purposes?
A. LU9
B. LI11
C. ST36
D. SP3
