CNT Clean Technique Actual Exam Newest Complete
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Antiseptic - ans -Products designed to reduce the density of microbial life on living
tissue, particularly on the skin of the patient or practitioner
Aseptic techniques - ans -Techniques for preventing infection during invasive
procedures (surgical operations, dressing wounds, etc)
Is acupuncture an aseptic procedure? - ans -No, because it is not performed in a
manner that preserves the sterility of of the acupuncturist's hands, or the skin of
the patient.
Is acupuncture a clean or sterile procedure? - ans -Clean, although needles must
be kept in a sterile condition for CNT.
Clean field - ans -The area that has been prepared to contain the equipment
necessary for acupuncture in such a way as to protect the sterility of the needles.
Clean field includes - ans -clean surface on which equipment will be placed,
patient's skin around prepared acupuncture points & anything that touches the
skin
Clean technique - ans -use of techniques that reduce risk of infection by reducing
# of pathogens -->reducing the chances for contact between the pathogens and
patient & personnel
Contamination - ans -introduction of contaminating viruses, bacteria, ect. into or
onto previously clean or sterile objects, rendering them unclean or non-sterile
Disinfectants - ans -chemicals used in disinfection
should only be used on inanimate objects
Disinfection - ans -Use of chemicals and procedures designed to destroy or reduce
the # of pathogens on inanimate objects
, Sterilization - ans -Use of procedures that destroy ALL microbial life, including
viruses. This is a rigid, uncompromising term.
in acupuncture sterilization is required for - ans -ALL instruments that pierce the
skin and insertion tubes
CNT basic principle #1 - ans -Always wash hands between patients
Always wash hands before and after needling
CNT basic principle #2 - ans -Always use sterile single-use needles and other
instruments (such as 7-star hammers and lancets) that may break the skin
CNT basic principle #3 - ans -Always establish a clean field before performing
acupuncture
CNT basic principle #4 - ans -Always immediately isolate used needles and other
sharps
Will alcohol-based hand disinfectants be effective if practitioner's hands are
soiled? - ans -No, will not be effective
Greatest risk of blood-borne pathogen transmission - ans -needlestick injuries
Greatest source of risk to the practitioner and patient - ans -contaminated
needles
CDC recommends washing hands - ans -1. When hands are visibly dirty or
contaminated
2. If hands are not visibly soiled
3. Before contact with patients
4. After contact with patient's intact skin
5. After contact with fluids or patient's dressing
6. After removing gloves
7. Before and after eating
Questions And Correct Detailed Answers| Already Graded
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Antiseptic - ans -Products designed to reduce the density of microbial life on living
tissue, particularly on the skin of the patient or practitioner
Aseptic techniques - ans -Techniques for preventing infection during invasive
procedures (surgical operations, dressing wounds, etc)
Is acupuncture an aseptic procedure? - ans -No, because it is not performed in a
manner that preserves the sterility of of the acupuncturist's hands, or the skin of
the patient.
Is acupuncture a clean or sterile procedure? - ans -Clean, although needles must
be kept in a sterile condition for CNT.
Clean field - ans -The area that has been prepared to contain the equipment
necessary for acupuncture in such a way as to protect the sterility of the needles.
Clean field includes - ans -clean surface on which equipment will be placed,
patient's skin around prepared acupuncture points & anything that touches the
skin
Clean technique - ans -use of techniques that reduce risk of infection by reducing
# of pathogens -->reducing the chances for contact between the pathogens and
patient & personnel
Contamination - ans -introduction of contaminating viruses, bacteria, ect. into or
onto previously clean or sterile objects, rendering them unclean or non-sterile
Disinfectants - ans -chemicals used in disinfection
should only be used on inanimate objects
Disinfection - ans -Use of chemicals and procedures designed to destroy or reduce
the # of pathogens on inanimate objects
, Sterilization - ans -Use of procedures that destroy ALL microbial life, including
viruses. This is a rigid, uncompromising term.
in acupuncture sterilization is required for - ans -ALL instruments that pierce the
skin and insertion tubes
CNT basic principle #1 - ans -Always wash hands between patients
Always wash hands before and after needling
CNT basic principle #2 - ans -Always use sterile single-use needles and other
instruments (such as 7-star hammers and lancets) that may break the skin
CNT basic principle #3 - ans -Always establish a clean field before performing
acupuncture
CNT basic principle #4 - ans -Always immediately isolate used needles and other
sharps
Will alcohol-based hand disinfectants be effective if practitioner's hands are
soiled? - ans -No, will not be effective
Greatest risk of blood-borne pathogen transmission - ans -needlestick injuries
Greatest source of risk to the practitioner and patient - ans -contaminated
needles
CDC recommends washing hands - ans -1. When hands are visibly dirty or
contaminated
2. If hands are not visibly soiled
3. Before contact with patients
4. After contact with patient's intact skin
5. After contact with fluids or patient's dressing
6. After removing gloves
7. Before and after eating
