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CNT WRITTEN EXAM WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS 2026-8
NEWEST UPDATE BEST QUALITY VERIFED EXAM STUDY GUIDE
One in three (3) people are carriers of what pathogen on
their skin? Staph aureus
Strep epidermidis
Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Norovirus -- ANSWER--Staph aureus
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.
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d. documented in your needle count. -- ANSWER--c. inserted
obliquely.
Herpes viruses can live on common surfaces for
up to: 24 hours
2 hours
2 days
24 days -- ANSWER--24 hours
A contraindication for cupping is:
Over active acupuncture
points Over major arteries
A history of bleeding disorders
Active cancer therapies -- ANSWER--Over major arteries
To prevent spread of gastrointestinal pathogens, it is
best to: Use gloves during acupuncture needle
removal
Wash your hands with soap and water
Avoid treating patients with diarrhea or constipation
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Apply iodine to acupuncture points that are on the perineum --
ANSWER-- Wash your hands with soap and water
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Washing your hands immediately before needle insertion is a critical
step in clean needle technique.
True
False -- ANSWER--True
Someone taking anticoagulant medications should never be needled
because the risk of bleeding is too high.
True
False -- ANSWER--False
Pneumothorax occurs at a rate of approximately 1 per 1,000
acupuncture visits in the US.
True
False -- ANSWER--False
CNT requires that new table paper and new table drapes/sheets (if
used) are replaced for every patient visit.
True
False -- ANSWER--True
Insertion site pain may occur because alcohol was not allowed to dry
CNT WRITTEN EXAM WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS 2026-8
NEWEST UPDATE BEST QUALITY VERIFED EXAM STUDY GUIDE
One in three (3) people are carriers of what pathogen on
their skin? Staph aureus
Strep epidermidis
Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Norovirus -- ANSWER--Staph aureus
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.
,2
d. documented in your needle count. -- ANSWER--c. inserted
obliquely.
Herpes viruses can live on common surfaces for
up to: 24 hours
2 hours
2 days
24 days -- ANSWER--24 hours
A contraindication for cupping is:
Over active acupuncture
points Over major arteries
A history of bleeding disorders
Active cancer therapies -- ANSWER--Over major arteries
To prevent spread of gastrointestinal pathogens, it is
best to: Use gloves during acupuncture needle
removal
Wash your hands with soap and water
Avoid treating patients with diarrhea or constipation
,3
Apply iodine to acupuncture points that are on the perineum --
ANSWER-- Wash your hands with soap and water
, 4
Washing your hands immediately before needle insertion is a critical
step in clean needle technique.
True
False -- ANSWER--True
Someone taking anticoagulant medications should never be needled
because the risk of bleeding is too high.
True
False -- ANSWER--False
Pneumothorax occurs at a rate of approximately 1 per 1,000
acupuncture visits in the US.
True
False -- ANSWER--False
CNT requires that new table paper and new table drapes/sheets (if
used) are replaced for every patient visit.
True
False -- ANSWER--True
Insertion site pain may occur because alcohol was not allowed to dry
