Acronyms
The Points
Name Dropping
Terms to Know
Risk Management
100
5NP
What is the 5 Needle Protocol?
100
When needling this point, the angle of insertion is upwards at 45 degree angle, lined up with Shen Men
What is the kidney point?
100
In the South Bronx in 1970, these two social activist groups took over Lincoln Hospital to protest poor medical care, discrimination, and lack of services, including addiction treatment.
Who are the Young Lords and the Black Panthers?
100
Fear of needles
What is Belonephobia?
100
A set of precautions designed to prevent transmission of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B virus (HBV) and other blood borne pathogens when providing first aid or health care.
What are Universal Precautions?
200
POCA
What is the People's Organization of Community Acupuncture?
200
What 5NP point calms the body by inviting balance of the autonomic nervous system; has a strong analgesic effect upon internal organs; and dilates blood vessels.
What is the Sympathetic Point? Autonomic Point is also acceptable answer.
200
This individual was a central figure in the development and spread of acupuncture for addiction treatment. He was a psychiatrist who was involved in the People’s Drug Program, became the director of Lincoln Detox, co-founded NADA, and dedicated his life and work to championing the training of lay people in 5NP for addiction recovery.
Who is Dr. Michael Smith?
200
This type of acupuncture needle is solid, not hollow, and is most commonly used in traditional acupuncture treatments to stimulate points without injecting any substance.
What is filiform needle?
200
The recognized standard of care of the acupuncture profession in regards to blood born pathogens and needle stick prevention. 5NP Practitioners follow this standard of technique before, during and after every treatment.
What is the Clean Needle Technique for Acupuncturists?
300
NADA
What is National Acupuncture Detoxification Association?
300
Name this highlighted anatomical region of the ear
What is the Triangular Fossa?
300
This individual was a revolutionary acupuncturist, human rights organizer and former political prisoner of war. He passed away July 7, 2023.
Who is Mutulu Shakur?
300
Considered phases of a cyclical movement (ex. dark and light, activity and rest), and varying states of matter (ex. expansion and contraction or rising and descending).
What is Yin and Yang?
300
A written plan required by OSHA that clearly outlines how to minimize risk of accidental needle sticks and exposure to blood borne pathogens and what to do in the event of such an exposure.
What is an Exposure Control Plan?
400
OSHA
What is the Occupational Safety and Health Administration?
400
This Point can be found by following the helix root to the concha ridge to the wall of the anti-helix.
What is the liver point?
400
While preparing a patient with an opium addiction for surgery, this neurosurgeon discovered that acupuncture could alleviate withdrawal symptoms, paving the way for its use in addiction treatment worldwide.
Who is Dr. H. L. Wen?
400
In this condition the yin is depleted and the organs are working so hard, building up heat with no rest - showing up as possible fever, rash, flushing of the face, feeling tired and wired, hot flashes, insomnia, constipation, thirst, no tongue coating and more.
What is empty fire?
400
Because 5NP is considered an invasive procedure (ie the needles break the skin barrier) clients must sign and receive this prior to receiving a treatment
What is informed consent?
500
ACEs
What is Adverse Childhood Experiences
500
The lung point lives in this anatomical region of the ear
What is the cavum concha?
500
In the 1950s, this French physician noticed a strange scar on his patients' ears from cauterization treatments for sciatica pain. His research led to the discovery of the ear as a 'micro-system,' mapping the entire body onto the outer ear
Who is Dr. Paul Nogier
500
The only cranial nerve that leaves the cranium. It innervates the ears along with the heart and lungs and digestive tract. It is part of the parasympathetic nervous system which slows down the heart rate, controls blood pressure and regulates breathing.
What is the vagus nerve?
500
All 5NP Practitioners agree to abide by this important guiding document that governs how a 5NP practitioner conducts themselves
What is Ethics Pledge?