A Patient Is Asking for "Cupping" to Be Done to Help

question 6

Multiple Choice

A patient is asking for "cupping" to be done to help treat a cough.In the Asian heritage,what is cupping?

• A)Massaging an acupuncture site with a cup to treat neurological conditions
• B)Placing a glass with a vacuum in on the patient's back to draw blood and lymph to the surface
• C)Bleeding in a special cup in order to decrease heat from the body
• D)Using moxibustion to treat conditions related to heat

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Definitions:

Muscle

Tissues in the body that contract to produce movement, consisting of skeletal, smooth, and cardiac types.

Epithelial Tissue

A type of tissue that lines the outer surfaces of organs and blood vessels, as well as the inner surfaces of cavities in many internal organs.

Nerve

Bundle of long axons outside the central nervous system.

Collagenous Fibers

Strong, flexible protein fibers found in connective tissue that provide support and structure to various body parts.