23 Questions
What is the correct way to position your fingers for pulse palpation?
Place your middle finger on the styloid process of the radius, and your index and ring fingers on either side
What is the purpose of arching your fingers during pulse palpation?
To feel subtle changes in the pulse with the tips of your fingers
What is the name of the 1st position in pulse palpation?
Cun
What is the correct order of palpation at each level?
Superficial, middle, deep
Why is it important to compare the pulses of both hands?
To identify pulses that stand out as being different
What is the purpose of palpating multiple pulses at the same level?
To identify patterns and abnormalities in the pulse
What is a characteristic of an athlete's pulse?
Slower
What is the pulse rate for a rapid and forceful pulse?
140-180 bpm
What is the characteristic of a hollow or onion stalk pulse?
Loss of blood or impairment of yin
What is the pulse characteristic of a frail individual?
Only palpable at the deep level
What is the seasonal element associated with a sinking pulse?
Water
What is the type of pulse associated with pathogens in the interior and severe pain?
Hidden
What type of pulse is associated with a deficiency syndrome or damp accumulation?
Soggy / Soft
Which type of pulse is characterized by a round shape and feels short, slippery, rapid, and forceful?
Moving / Spinning bean
What type of pulse is associated with excess heat and is characterized by waves that come on strong and powerful then fade away like a tidal wave?
Flooding / Tidal
What type of pulse is associated with liver and GB disease, pain, malaria, or phlegm and damp retention?
Wiry
What is the main difference between a wiry pulse and a thready pulse?
The presence of a distinct edge when rolling over it
Which type of pulse is characterized by a feeling of being long and gentle, indicating a normal pulse?
Long
What is the main characteristic of a Scattered pulse?
It is scattered and uneven, indicating Qi exhaustion
Which type of pulse is associated with Cold Syndrome and Pain?
Tight / Tense
What is the main characteristic of a Confined / Fixed pulse?
It feels long, taut and forceful, indicating Cold accumulation
Which type of pulse is associated with Excess Heat syndrome and a morbid long pulse?
Long
What is the main characteristic of a Hurried / Abrupt pulse?
It is rapid with irregularly missed beats, indicating Excess Heat
Test your understanding of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) with this quiz on Pulse Charting and Tongue Diagnosis, covering topics such as pulse palpation, point selection, and case studies. Author Neemez Kassam guides you through the key concepts and techniques in this field.
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