CNT CLEAN NEEDLE TECHNIQUE
EXAM 2 QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS
YEAR
1. Which of the following is the most common bloodborne pathogen transmission risk in a
clinical acupuncture setting?
A. Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
B. Hepatitis A Virus (HAV)
C. Hepatitis B Virus (HBV)
D. Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: HBV is highly infectious and can survive on environmental
surfaces for at least 7 days, making it a primary concern in clinical settings compared to
HIV.
2. According to OSHA, how often must an Exposure Control Plan (ECP) be updated?
A. Annually
B. Every 2 years
C. Every 6 months
,D. Only when a needle stick occurs
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: OSHA requires that the Exposure Control Plan be reviewed and
updated at least annually to reflect changes in technology and procedures.
3. What is the minimum concentration of alcohol required for skin preparation before
needling?
A. 100% isopropyl alcohol
B. 90% isopropyl alcohol
C. 50% ethyl alcohol
D. 60% to 70% isopropyl alcohol
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: 70% isopropyl alcohol is the standard concentration for skin
antisepsis; higher concentrations evaporate too quickly to be effective.
4. In the event of a needle stick injury, what is the immediate first step the practitioner
should take?
A. Wash the area thoroughly with soap and water
B. Squeeze the wound to induce bleeding
C. Apply a 1:10 bleach solution to the wound
D. Immediately call the CDC
, Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: The immediate first aid for a needlestick is to wash the site with
soap and water. Squeezing the wound is not recommended.
5. Which of the following describes ‘Critical Items’ according to the Spaulding Classification
system?
A. Items that touch only intact skin
B. Items that enter sterile tissue or the vascular system
C. Items that touch mucous membranes
D. Items used for surface disinfection
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Critical items, such as acupuncture needles, enter sterile tissue
and must be sterilized or be single-use sterile.
6. Which type of Hepatitis is primarily transmitted through the fecal-oral route?
A. Hepatitis B
B. Hepatitis C
C. Hepatitis D
D. Hepatitis A
Answer: D
EXAM 2 QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS
YEAR
1. Which of the following is the most common bloodborne pathogen transmission risk in a
clinical acupuncture setting?
A. Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
B. Hepatitis A Virus (HAV)
C. Hepatitis B Virus (HBV)
D. Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: HBV is highly infectious and can survive on environmental
surfaces for at least 7 days, making it a primary concern in clinical settings compared to
HIV.
2. According to OSHA, how often must an Exposure Control Plan (ECP) be updated?
A. Annually
B. Every 2 years
C. Every 6 months
,D. Only when a needle stick occurs
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: OSHA requires that the Exposure Control Plan be reviewed and
updated at least annually to reflect changes in technology and procedures.
3. What is the minimum concentration of alcohol required for skin preparation before
needling?
A. 100% isopropyl alcohol
B. 90% isopropyl alcohol
C. 50% ethyl alcohol
D. 60% to 70% isopropyl alcohol
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: 70% isopropyl alcohol is the standard concentration for skin
antisepsis; higher concentrations evaporate too quickly to be effective.
4. In the event of a needle stick injury, what is the immediate first step the practitioner
should take?
A. Wash the area thoroughly with soap and water
B. Squeeze the wound to induce bleeding
C. Apply a 1:10 bleach solution to the wound
D. Immediately call the CDC
, Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: The immediate first aid for a needlestick is to wash the site with
soap and water. Squeezing the wound is not recommended.
5. Which of the following describes ‘Critical Items’ according to the Spaulding Classification
system?
A. Items that touch only intact skin
B. Items that enter sterile tissue or the vascular system
C. Items that touch mucous membranes
D. Items used for surface disinfection
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Critical items, such as acupuncture needles, enter sterile tissue
and must be sterilized or be single-use sterile.
6. Which type of Hepatitis is primarily transmitted through the fecal-oral route?
A. Hepatitis B
B. Hepatitis C
C. Hepatitis D
D. Hepatitis A
Answer: D
