CNT WRITTEN EXAM 2026 CERTIFICATION REVIEW SET PRACTICAL AND THEORY QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS

CNT WRITTEN EXAM 2026 CERTIFICATION
REVIEW SET PRACTICAL AND THEORY
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS

◉ Insertion site pain may occur because alcohol was not allowed to
dry before needle insertion.
True
False.
Answer: True


◉ The first step to respond to needle faintness is to:
a. remove the needles.
b. have the patient walk around.
c. give warm water.
d. strongly stimulate the points currently in use..
Answer: a. remove the needles.


◉ To reduce the risk of pneumothorax, needles inserted in points on
the upper back and chest should be:
a. inserted perpendicularly.
b. inserted up to the handle.
c. inserted obliquely.

,d. documented in your needle count..
Answer: c. inserted obliquely.


◉ Needles from mulitpacks can be used for more than one patient as
long as they are used within 30 minutes of opening the packaging.
True
False.
Answer: False


◉ Severe adverse events to acupuncture needling are very rare.
True
False.
Answer: True


◉ To treat burns from any form of moxibustion, the FIRST step is to
cool the burned area with water regardless of where the burn is
located.
True
False.
Answer: True


◉ The minimum distance from the skin a heat lamp should be
placed is twelve (12) inches.

, True
False.
Answer: True


◉ An important consideration when using moxa is to have sufficient
room ventilation.
True
False.
Answer: True


◉ Patients more likely to be at risk for moxa burns include those
with neuropathies due to excess conditions.
True
False.
Answer: False


◉ Important considerations in preventing burns from moxa include
staying attentive to the patient and preventing ash from falling onto
the patient's skin or clothing.
True
False.
Answer: True