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Clean Needle Technique (CNT) PREP Exam
Questions & Answers | Grade A | 100%
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Which is NOT an opportunistic infection in an AIDS patient?
a. cytomegalovirus
b. pneumocystis carinii pneumonia
c. systemic lupus
d. Kaposi's sarcoma - ANS c. systemic lupus
One of your employees incurred a needlestick accident. What of the following is
required by OSHA? - ANS medical evaluation records must be retained for the
duration of the employment plus 30 years
If a patient is burned by moxa, what is the primary concern? - ANS infection
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You are doing so well in your 5th year of practice, you decide to open a second
office. What do you need to do in order to display your license in your second
location as well as your current one? - ANS obtain a duplicate certificate
Which of the following is NOT a modality that is part of the practice of
acupuncture?
a. oriental massage
b. magnets
c. dispensing of controlled substances
d. breathing techniques - ANS c. dispensing of controlled substances
What is true about guest acupuncturists from another state or country? - ANS they
may hold lectures and demonstrations for up to six months
If mild bleeding occurs after removal of a needle, what is proper to do? - ANS
apply direct pressure with a cotton ball for 30 seconds to one minute
Where must you post your license? - ANS in a conspicuous location in your place
of practice
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True or false: HBV is easier to catch than HIV because it is over 100 times more
concentrated in an infected person's blood and it can exist on surfaces outside the
body. - ANS True
How often do you need to sterilize plum blossom needles? - ANS after each patient
For a practitioner that works in an inner city clinic with AIDS and drug addicts, the
CDC recommends that they test themselves for TB how often? - ANS every six
months
How long can Hep B survive on surfaces at room temperature? - ANS at least one
week
Which type of hepatitis does the CDC recommend acupuncturists and other health
care professionals who are at risk for exposure get vaccinated for? - ANS Hep B
How long is the latent period for Hep B? - ANS from 7 weeks up to 6 months
What type of container must you use for your contaminated needles? - ANS one
that has a proper sealing lid
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When you are handwashing, what is acceptable?
a. using bar soap over liquid soap
b. leaving on a wedding band
c. shaking the hands dry in the air
d. both b and c - ANS d. both b and c
When preparing a travel kit, which of the following is FALSE:
a. cotton balls must be clean
b. the hard-sided container must be washed in hot, soapy water
c. the waste bag and opened receptacle for contaminated needles should be placed
inside the clean field
d. if the practioner wishes to close the hole, a wet cotton ball should be used - ANS
c. the waste bag and opened receptacle for contaminated needles should be placed
inside the clean field
At what point can HBV immunity begin to diminish after receiving vaccination? -
ANS after 5 years
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Clean Needle
Clean Needle Technique (CNT) PREP Exam
Questions & Answers | Grade A | 100%
Correct (Latest )
Which is NOT an opportunistic infection in an AIDS patient?
a. cytomegalovirus
b. pneumocystis carinii pneumonia
c. systemic lupus
d. Kaposi's sarcoma - ANS c. systemic lupus
One of your employees incurred a needlestick accident. What of the following is
required by OSHA? - ANS medical evaluation records must be retained for the
duration of the employment plus 30 years
If a patient is burned by moxa, what is the primary concern? - ANS infection
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You are doing so well in your 5th year of practice, you decide to open a second
office. What do you need to do in order to display your license in your second
location as well as your current one? - ANS obtain a duplicate certificate
Which of the following is NOT a modality that is part of the practice of
acupuncture?
a. oriental massage
b. magnets
c. dispensing of controlled substances
d. breathing techniques - ANS c. dispensing of controlled substances
What is true about guest acupuncturists from another state or country? - ANS they
may hold lectures and demonstrations for up to six months
If mild bleeding occurs after removal of a needle, what is proper to do? - ANS
apply direct pressure with a cotton ball for 30 seconds to one minute
Where must you post your license? - ANS in a conspicuous location in your place
of practice
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True or false: HBV is easier to catch than HIV because it is over 100 times more
concentrated in an infected person's blood and it can exist on surfaces outside the
body. - ANS True
How often do you need to sterilize plum blossom needles? - ANS after each patient
For a practitioner that works in an inner city clinic with AIDS and drug addicts, the
CDC recommends that they test themselves for TB how often? - ANS every six
months
How long can Hep B survive on surfaces at room temperature? - ANS at least one
week
Which type of hepatitis does the CDC recommend acupuncturists and other health
care professionals who are at risk for exposure get vaccinated for? - ANS Hep B
How long is the latent period for Hep B? - ANS from 7 weeks up to 6 months
What type of container must you use for your contaminated needles? - ANS one
that has a proper sealing lid
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When you are handwashing, what is acceptable?
a. using bar soap over liquid soap
b. leaving on a wedding band
c. shaking the hands dry in the air
d. both b and c - ANS d. both b and c
When preparing a travel kit, which of the following is FALSE:
a. cotton balls must be clean
b. the hard-sided container must be washed in hot, soapy water
c. the waste bag and opened receptacle for contaminated needles should be placed
inside the clean field
d. if the practioner wishes to close the hole, a wet cotton ball should be used - ANS
c. the waste bag and opened receptacle for contaminated needles should be placed
inside the clean field
At what point can HBV immunity begin to diminish after receiving vaccination? -
ANS after 5 years
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