CNT CLEAN NEEDLE TECHNIQUE
EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST
UPDATE THIS YEAR
1. According to the latest CCAHM guidelines, what is the minimum duration recommended
for scrubbing hands with soap and water during hand hygiene?
A. 10 to 20 seconds
B. 5 to 10 seconds
C. 30 to 40 seconds
D. At least 60 seconds
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: The CCAHM Clean Needle Technique manual specifies that
hands should be lathered and scrubbed for at least 10 to 20 seconds to effectively remove
transient microorganisms.
2. How long can the Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) remain viable and infectious on environmental
surfaces at room temperature?
A. Up to 4 hours
B. At least 7 days
,C. Exactly 24 hours
D. Up to 1 month
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: HBV is highly resilient and can remain infectious on
environmental surfaces for at least one week, even in dried blood.
3. In the event of an accidental needle stick injury, what is the immediate first step an
acupuncturist should take?
A. Apply a 10% bleach solution to the wound
B. Wash the area thoroughly with soap and water
C. Report the incident to the state board
D. Immediately squeeze the wound to induce bleeding
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: The first step in any exposure incident is to wash the affected
area with soap and water. Squeezing the wound is not recommended as it may cause
further tissue damage.
4. Which of the following is the required concentration of Isopropyl alcohol for skin
preparation before acupuncture?
A. 50%
B. 100%
, C. 91%
D. 70%
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: 70% Isopropyl alcohol is the standard antiseptic used for skin
preparation because it effectively penetrates the cell walls of bacteria; higher
concentrations evaporate too quickly.
5. A sharps container should be replaced or sealed when it reaches which capacity?
A. Three-quarters full
B. Two-thirds full
C. Half full
D. Completely full
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: To prevent overfilling and accidental needle sticks, sharps
containers must be closed and replaced when they are 3/4 (75%) full.
6. Which virus is considered the most common bloodborne pathogen in the United States and
has the highest risk of chronic infection after exposure?
A. HIV
B. HBV
C. HDV
EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST
UPDATE THIS YEAR
1. According to the latest CCAHM guidelines, what is the minimum duration recommended
for scrubbing hands with soap and water during hand hygiene?
A. 10 to 20 seconds
B. 5 to 10 seconds
C. 30 to 40 seconds
D. At least 60 seconds
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: The CCAHM Clean Needle Technique manual specifies that
hands should be lathered and scrubbed for at least 10 to 20 seconds to effectively remove
transient microorganisms.
2. How long can the Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) remain viable and infectious on environmental
surfaces at room temperature?
A. Up to 4 hours
B. At least 7 days
,C. Exactly 24 hours
D. Up to 1 month
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: HBV is highly resilient and can remain infectious on
environmental surfaces for at least one week, even in dried blood.
3. In the event of an accidental needle stick injury, what is the immediate first step an
acupuncturist should take?
A. Apply a 10% bleach solution to the wound
B. Wash the area thoroughly with soap and water
C. Report the incident to the state board
D. Immediately squeeze the wound to induce bleeding
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: The first step in any exposure incident is to wash the affected
area with soap and water. Squeezing the wound is not recommended as it may cause
further tissue damage.
4. Which of the following is the required concentration of Isopropyl alcohol for skin
preparation before acupuncture?
A. 50%
B. 100%
, C. 91%
D. 70%
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: 70% Isopropyl alcohol is the standard antiseptic used for skin
preparation because it effectively penetrates the cell walls of bacteria; higher
concentrations evaporate too quickly.
5. A sharps container should be replaced or sealed when it reaches which capacity?
A. Three-quarters full
B. Two-thirds full
C. Half full
D. Completely full
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: To prevent overfilling and accidental needle sticks, sharps
containers must be closed and replaced when they are 3/4 (75%) full.
6. Which virus is considered the most common bloodborne pathogen in the United States and
has the highest risk of chronic infection after exposure?
A. HIV
B. HBV
C. HDV
