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CNT Clean Needle Technique – EXAM A
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Instructions: Choose the single best answer for each question.
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1. The primary purpose of the Clean Needle Technique (CNT) is to:
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A) Prevent the spread of bloodborne pathogens to the practitioner.
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B) Prevent the transmission of infectious diseases between patients and practitioners.
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C) Ensure the needle is inserted painlessly.
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D) Sterilize the needles before use.
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2. According to CNT guidelines, where should all needle insertions and treatments take p
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A) In a room with carpeted flooring.
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B) In a designated clean treatment area that is separate from dirty utility areas.
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C) In any room that has a sink.
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D) In a room with windows that open for ventilation.
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3. Which of the following is considered the single most important procedure for prevent
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ing the spread of infection?
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A) Wearing gloves during all procedures.
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B) Cleaning the treatment table with alcohol.
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C) Hand hygiene (washing hands).
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D) Using pre-sterilized, disposable needles.
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4. When should a practitioner perform hand hygiene?
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A) Only before treating the first patient of the day.
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B) Immediately before and after contact with each patient.
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C) Only if hands are visibly soiled.
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D) Immediately after removing gloves, but not before.
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5. What type of soap should be used for routine handwashing in the treatment room?
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A) Bar soap.
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B) Liquid soap from a refillable container.
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C) Antimicrobial or non-antimicrobial liquid soap from a disposable dispenser.
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D) Hand sanitizer only.
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,6. Which substance is the minimum recommended disinfectant for cleaning treatment ta
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bles and countertops?
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A) Isopropyl alcohol 70%.
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B) Hydrogen peroxide 3%.
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C) An EPA-registered hospital-grade disinfectant.
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D) Soap and water.
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7. How should multi-
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use items (e.g., treatment tables, pillows) be handled between patients?
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A) They do not need to be cleaned unless visibly soiled.
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B) They should be wiped down with a clean paper towel.
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C) They must be cleaned and disinfected with an approved disinfectant.
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D) They should be covered with a clean sheet only.
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8. According to CNT guidelines, what is the proper way to open a sterile needle package
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A) Tear it open quickly with your bare hands.
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B) Open it by peeling the packaging apart from the top, ensuring the needle is not touched.
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C) Open it by pulling the side tabs outward to expose the needle, ensuring the needle is not to
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uched.
D) Shake the needle out of the package onto the table.
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9. Which of the following is an acceptable method to open an alcohol pad?
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A) Tear it open with your mouth.
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B) Open it by peeling the paper wrapper apart without touching the pad.
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C) Touch the pad if you have just washed your hands.
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D) Remove it from the wrapper using the patient's hand.
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10. What is the "Sterile Field" in the context of CNT?
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A) The entire treatment room.
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B) The area of the patient's skin surrounding the insertion point.
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C) The counter where the needle package is opened.
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D) The area where the practitioner keeps their personal items.
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11. After opening a needle and before insertion, if the practitioner accidentally touches t
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he shaft of the needle, they should:
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A) Clean the needle with an alcohol swab.
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B) Discard the needle and open a new sterile one.
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C) Use the needle as long as the tip is not touched.
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D) Sterilize the needle with heat.
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12. What should a practitioner do with a needle that touches a non-
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sterile surface (e.g., the table, a drape, or the patient's clothing)?
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A) Clean it with an alcohol swab.
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,B) Wipe it with a sterile gauze.
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C) Discard it immediately.
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D) Use it but note it on the patient's chart.
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13. The skin at the insertion site must be cleaned with what substance?
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A) 70% isopropyl alcohol or another approved antiseptic.
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B) 50% isopropyl alcohol.
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C) Soap and water.
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D) Hydrogen peroxide.
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14. When swabbing the skin with alcohol for needle insertion, the practitioner should:
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A) Swab in a circular motion from the outside in.
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B) Swab back and forth vigorously.
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C) Swab in a circular motion from the inside out.
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D) Use a back-and-forth motion.
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15. Prior to needle insertion, after swabbing with alcohol, the practitioner must:
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A) Wait 2-3 seconds for the alcohol to dry.
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B) Insert the needle immediately while the skin is wet.
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C) Blow on the skin to dry it.
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D) Fan the skin with their hand.
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16. Which of the following is the correct method for withdrawing a needle after treatme
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A) Remove the needle quickly and recap it with your bare hands.
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B) Remove the needle slowly and place it in a red sharps container without recapping.
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C) Remove the needle, clean it with alcohol, and place it in the trash.
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D) Remove the needle and leave it on the patient's chart for counting.
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17. If a used needle must be recapped (e.g., for disposal in a special situation), what is t
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he safe method?
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A) Use the two-handed scoop technique.
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B) Hold the cap in your non-
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dominant hand and guide the needle into it with your dominant hand.
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C) Use a mechanical device or the one-
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handed "scoop" method, never guiding the cap with your fingers.
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D) Recap it carefully with your fingers to ensure it is secure.
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18. What type of container must be used for the disposal of used needles?
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A) A heavy-duty cardboard box.
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B) A rigid, leak-proof, puncture-resistant container labeled "Sharps" (or biohazard symbol).
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C) A plastic biohazard bag.
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D) A metal trash can with a lid.
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, 19. When should the sharps container be closed and replaced?
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A) When it is completely full to the brim.
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B) When it is 3/4 full or when the fill line is reached.
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C) When it is 1/2 full.
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D) At the end of each day.
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20. If a needle stick injury occurs to the practitioner, the FIRST step is to:
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A) Complete the incident report.
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B) Wash the wound with soap and water (and/or use an antiseptic).
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C) Report to the supervisor.
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D) Squeeze the wound to encourage bleeding.
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21. How should blood-contaminated supplies (e.g., gauze, cotton balls) be disposed of?
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A) In the regular trash.
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B) In a red biohazard bag or container.
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C) Flushed down the sink.
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D) Left on the treatment table for the next patient.
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22. According to CNT, which of the following is a violation regarding reusable equipmen
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A) Using a glass cup for cupping that is washed with soap and water between patients.
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B) Using a metal lancet that is sterilized in an autoclave.
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C) Using a glass cup for cupping that is wiped with alcohol only between patients.
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D) Using a reusable guide tube that is washed with detergent and then disinfected.
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23. In the event of a blood spill on the treatment table, what should be used to disinfect
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the area?
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A) 70% alcohol.
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B) Soap and water.
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C) An EPA-registered disinfectant with a tuberculocidal claim (e.g., 1:10 bleach solution).
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D) A dry paper towel.
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24. What is the primary reason for not wearing jewelry (e.g., rings, watches) during treat
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ment?
A) It is a distraction to the patient.
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B) It can harbor bacteria and make proper hand hygiene less effective.
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C) It can scratch the patient.
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D) It is against CNT policy.
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25. When should disposable gloves be changed?
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A) Between patients and when they become torn or heavily soiled.
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B) Once a day.
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C) Only when treating a patient with a known infectious disease.
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D) Between needle insertions on the same patient.
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CNT Clean Needle Technique – EXAM A
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Instructions: Choose the single best answer for each question.
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1. The primary purpose of the Clean Needle Technique (CNT) is to:
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A) Prevent the spread of bloodborne pathogens to the practitioner.
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B) Prevent the transmission of infectious diseases between patients and practitioners.
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C) Ensure the needle is inserted painlessly.
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D) Sterilize the needles before use.
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2. According to CNT guidelines, where should all needle insertions and treatments take p
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lace?
A) In a room with carpeted flooring.
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B) In a designated clean treatment area that is separate from dirty utility areas.
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C) In any room that has a sink.
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D) In a room with windows that open for ventilation.
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3. Which of the following is considered the single most important procedure for prevent
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ing the spread of infection?
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A) Wearing gloves during all procedures.
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B) Cleaning the treatment table with alcohol.
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C) Hand hygiene (washing hands).
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D) Using pre-sterilized, disposable needles.
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4. When should a practitioner perform hand hygiene?
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A) Only before treating the first patient of the day.
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B) Immediately before and after contact with each patient.
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C) Only if hands are visibly soiled.
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D) Immediately after removing gloves, but not before.
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5. What type of soap should be used for routine handwashing in the treatment room?
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A) Bar soap.
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B) Liquid soap from a refillable container.
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C) Antimicrobial or non-antimicrobial liquid soap from a disposable dispenser.
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D) Hand sanitizer only.
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,6. Which substance is the minimum recommended disinfectant for cleaning treatment ta
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bles and countertops?
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A) Isopropyl alcohol 70%.
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B) Hydrogen peroxide 3%.
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C) An EPA-registered hospital-grade disinfectant.
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D) Soap and water.
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7. How should multi-
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use items (e.g., treatment tables, pillows) be handled between patients?
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A) They do not need to be cleaned unless visibly soiled.
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B) They should be wiped down with a clean paper towel.
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C) They must be cleaned and disinfected with an approved disinfectant.
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D) They should be covered with a clean sheet only.
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8. According to CNT guidelines, what is the proper way to open a sterile needle package
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A) Tear it open quickly with your bare hands.
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B) Open it by peeling the packaging apart from the top, ensuring the needle is not touched.
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C) Open it by pulling the side tabs outward to expose the needle, ensuring the needle is not to
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uched.
D) Shake the needle out of the package onto the table.
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9. Which of the following is an acceptable method to open an alcohol pad?
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A) Tear it open with your mouth.
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B) Open it by peeling the paper wrapper apart without touching the pad.
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C) Touch the pad if you have just washed your hands.
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D) Remove it from the wrapper using the patient's hand.
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10. What is the "Sterile Field" in the context of CNT?
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A) The entire treatment room.
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B) The area of the patient's skin surrounding the insertion point.
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C) The counter where the needle package is opened.
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D) The area where the practitioner keeps their personal items.
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11. After opening a needle and before insertion, if the practitioner accidentally touches t
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he shaft of the needle, they should:
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A) Clean the needle with an alcohol swab.
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B) Discard the needle and open a new sterile one.
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C) Use the needle as long as the tip is not touched.
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D) Sterilize the needle with heat.
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12. What should a practitioner do with a needle that touches a non-
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sterile surface (e.g., the table, a drape, or the patient's clothing)?
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A) Clean it with an alcohol swab.
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,B) Wipe it with a sterile gauze.
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C) Discard it immediately.
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D) Use it but note it on the patient's chart.
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13. The skin at the insertion site must be cleaned with what substance?
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A) 70% isopropyl alcohol or another approved antiseptic.
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B) 50% isopropyl alcohol.
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C) Soap and water.
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D) Hydrogen peroxide.
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14. When swabbing the skin with alcohol for needle insertion, the practitioner should:
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A) Swab in a circular motion from the outside in.
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B) Swab back and forth vigorously.
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C) Swab in a circular motion from the inside out.
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D) Use a back-and-forth motion.
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15. Prior to needle insertion, after swabbing with alcohol, the practitioner must:
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A) Wait 2-3 seconds for the alcohol to dry.
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B) Insert the needle immediately while the skin is wet.
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C) Blow on the skin to dry it.
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D) Fan the skin with their hand.
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16. Which of the following is the correct method for withdrawing a needle after treatme
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A) Remove the needle quickly and recap it with your bare hands.
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B) Remove the needle slowly and place it in a red sharps container without recapping.
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C) Remove the needle, clean it with alcohol, and place it in the trash.
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D) Remove the needle and leave it on the patient's chart for counting.
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17. If a used needle must be recapped (e.g., for disposal in a special situation), what is t
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he safe method?
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A) Use the two-handed scoop technique.
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B) Hold the cap in your non-
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dominant hand and guide the needle into it with your dominant hand.
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C) Use a mechanical device or the one-
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handed "scoop" method, never guiding the cap with your fingers.
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D) Recap it carefully with your fingers to ensure it is secure.
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18. What type of container must be used for the disposal of used needles?
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A) A heavy-duty cardboard box.
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B) A rigid, leak-proof, puncture-resistant container labeled "Sharps" (or biohazard symbol).
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C) A plastic biohazard bag.
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D) A metal trash can with a lid.
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, 19. When should the sharps container be closed and replaced?
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A) When it is completely full to the brim.
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B) When it is 3/4 full or when the fill line is reached.
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C) When it is 1/2 full.
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D) At the end of each day.
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20. If a needle stick injury occurs to the practitioner, the FIRST step is to:
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A) Complete the incident report.
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B) Wash the wound with soap and water (and/or use an antiseptic).
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C) Report to the supervisor.
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D) Squeeze the wound to encourage bleeding.
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21. How should blood-contaminated supplies (e.g., gauze, cotton balls) be disposed of?
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A) In the regular trash.
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B) In a red biohazard bag or container.
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C) Flushed down the sink.
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D) Left on the treatment table for the next patient.
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22. According to CNT, which of the following is a violation regarding reusable equipmen
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t?
A) Using a glass cup for cupping that is washed with soap and water between patients.
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B) Using a metal lancet that is sterilized in an autoclave.
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C) Using a glass cup for cupping that is wiped with alcohol only between patients.
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D) Using a reusable guide tube that is washed with detergent and then disinfected.
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23. In the event of a blood spill on the treatment table, what should be used to disinfect
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the area?
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A) 70% alcohol.
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B) Soap and water.
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C) An EPA-registered disinfectant with a tuberculocidal claim (e.g., 1:10 bleach solution).
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D) A dry paper towel.
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24. What is the primary reason for not wearing jewelry (e.g., rings, watches) during treat
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ment?
A) It is a distraction to the patient.
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B) It can harbor bacteria and make proper hand hygiene less effective.
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C) It can scratch the patient.
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D) It is against CNT policy.
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25. When should disposable gloves be changed?
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A) Between patients and when they become torn or heavily soiled.
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B) Once a day.
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C) Only when treating a patient with a known infectious disease.
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D) Between needle insertions on the same patient.
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