CNT Written Exam Test Questions And Answers Verified 100% Correct

CNT Written Exam Test Questions And Answers Verified 100% Correct The minimum distance from the skin a heat lamp should be placed is twelve (12) inches. - ANSWER -True Adverse events associated with estim are remarkably similar to those of regular acupuncture needling. - ANSWER -True Do not use estim with incapacitated people or those who have had knee replacement surgery. - ANSWER -False You can never use estim on scalp acupuncture points. - ANSWER -False It is appropriate to turn up the amperage of an estim machine until there are significant muscle spasms at the insertion points. - ANSWER -False Misuse of electroacupuncture has been associated with avulsion fractures. - ANSWER -True The Hepatitis B virus can remain viable (can still cause infection) on countertops and other clinic surfaces for how long? - ANSWER -up to 7 days (hep b) Acute Hepatitis C symptoms include: a. dark urine. b. shoulder pain. c. dark colored stools. d. extreme thirst. - ANSWER -a. Dark urine Which of the following health care associated infectious agents remains viable on surfaces the longest? - ANSWER -Mycobacterium abscessus (MOT). One strategy that can help prevent cross infections of Staph and Strep in the acupuncture office includes: - ANSWER -avoiding acupuncture and related procedures in areas of draining wounds or pimple-like lesions. In terms of patient-to-patient cross infections, casual contact between patients or between patients and the practitioner such as hugging and contact with clothing etc. are: a. of no concern. b. should be avoided completely. c. more critical than the immediate isolation of sharps. d. frequent causes of such infections. - ANSWER -a. of no concern. Cups and gua sha tools should be washed and disinfected before use and re-use. - ANSWER -True Petechiae after cupping is an adverse reaction. - ANSWER -False A contraindication for cupping is: - ANSWER -Over major arteries Gua sha should not be used within 48 hours prior to chemotherapy. - ANSWER True Gloves and eye protection are used for which of the following procedures? - ANSWER -Bleeding The five (5) steps of Clean Needle Technique are: - ANSWER -Wash hands, set up a clean field, only use single-use disposable needles, immediately isolate used sharps, follow standard precautions. If hands are visibly soiled: - ANSWER -Wash with soap and water. You can remove and reinsert a needle from the skin as long as the needle is reinserted in the same point. - ANSWER -False Clean needle technique is only a recommendation for patient care. - ANSWER False The patient's skin that has been prepared/cleaned prior to needling is a part of the clean field. - ANSWER -True A clean field can only be created using a clean paper towel. - ANSWER -False The best product for washing the skin prior to needle insertion is chlorhexidine. - ANSWER -False In the case of shallow/intradermal needling, you must always clean the skin prior to needle insertion. - ANSWER -False It is OK to use a guide tube for multiple points on the same patient during one visit. - ANSWER -True It is best practice to place needles removed from the patient's skin in a stainless steel disposal tray before putting all the used needles in the sharps container so you can ensure an accurate needle count. - ANSWER -False The most extensively used PPE in the acupuncturist's office is: - ANSWER Closed toed shoes Gloves must be used when there is any broken skin on the acupuncturist's hands. - ANSWER -True If assisting a dentist with oral pain control during a dental procedure, an acupuncturist would need to use gloves, a procedure mask, and what other PPE? - ANSWER -Face shield It is important to know how to properly put on and take off PPE. - ANSWER True Because needle removal includes exposure to blood occasionally, all acupuncturists must wear gloves when removing needles. - ANSWER -False The steps of Clean Needle Technique that MUST be followed in all acupuncture settings are: 1) wash hands 2) use single-use needles 3) set up a clean field for each patient visit 4) immediately isolate used sharps and 5): - ANSWER -5. Follow standard procedures In all acupuncture locations, a clean field, needles, and guide tubes can be used for: - ANSWER -One patient only In some settings, infection control requirements may be different than what is described in the CNT Manual. - ANSWER -True Because NADA protocol only involves ear needles, NADA practitioners can skip handwashing or setting up a clean field for each patient when that is not convenient. - ANSWER -False