CNT Exam with 100% Correct Answers
A Medication and supplement that can increase the tendency to bruise and bleed from
acupuncture needling - ANSWER-Coumadin/Vitamin E
Type of procedure acupuncture - ANSWER-A clean procedure
Antiseptic - ANSWER-Substance that prevents/arrests microorganism growth
Acupuncture points is over or next to a major blood vessel - ANSWER-ST42
Two body areas is bleeding more common from acupuncture needling - ANSWER-Ear
and Scalp
When preparing an acupuncture travel kit, NOT be placed in plastic include: -
ANSWER-Hemostat, alcohol and sanitizer
Pneumothorax as a result of an acupuncture treatment is an example of - ANSWER-
Iatrogenic pneumothorax
To reduce the chance of fainting strongly recommended: - ANSWER-- Have patient eat
1 - 2 hours before treatment.
- Limit needle manipulation in first treatment.
- Place first time patients on their back with knees up
The wrong way to handle a stuck needle - ANSWER-Use Tweezers to pull needle out.
To avoid forgetting removal of all needles, it is strongly recommended to: - ANSWER-
Count and write down the number of needles used and confirm after removal.
Clinical symptoms of pneumothorax caused by acupuncture treatment include: -
ANSWER-- Dry cough, dyspnea.
- Chest pain, sweating.
Pallor, cyanosis
Disinfectants - ANSWER-Chemicals that reduce the number of pathogens of inanimate
objects
The points over a major vessel: - ANSWER-ST13, SP11, LV12
A patient is treated with an intradermal needle. At home, the needle partially comes out.
The patient should: - ANSWER-Discard the needle in a small sharp container.
, According to the CNT manual, Du Mai points should E-Stim only be applied with special
care or for limited circumstances: - ANSWER-DU15 to DU25
Hepatitis A and Hepatitis E NEVER develop into chronic states - ANSWER-HCV is the
most common chronic blood bone viral infection in the US
HEV spread Fecal-oral transmission - ANSWER-The most common mode of HIV
transmission in a health care setting with Needle stick
HCV - ANSWER-- The course of HCV is similar to HBV but more prolonged.
- 15 - 25 % of those infected clear their infection without any problems.
- The incubation period is 14 - 180 days
The most common mode of HBV transmission in a health care setting: - ANSWER-HBV
contaminated needle stick
HBV can be spread: - ANSWER-- Through sharing razors.
- Through sharing toothbrushes.
- An infected mother giving birth
Testing for HIV is: - ANSWER-- Intravenous drug users; sex workers.
- Persons with multiple sex partners; homosexuals since 1978.
- Persons with STDs; any woman thinking of becoming pregnant.
A mode of transmission for HIV: - ANSWER-- Blood.
- Vaginal secretions.
- Semen
Hand-washing protocol: - ANSWER-- Before and after answering the phone.
- Before and after one eats
- Anytime you touch your face or hair.
- Wash hands before and after needling.
- Wash hands between patients.
In regard to HBV, HCV, and HIV, the rate risk from high to low of contraction in an
health care setting: - ANSWER-- 1st is HBV.
- 2nd is HCV.
- 3rd is HIV
The CDC strongly recommends that all health care workers be vaccinated for -
ANSWER-Hepatitis B
HIV types is the most virulent: - ANSWER-HIV1
A Medication and supplement that can increase the tendency to bruise and bleed from
acupuncture needling - ANSWER-Coumadin/Vitamin E
Type of procedure acupuncture - ANSWER-A clean procedure
Antiseptic - ANSWER-Substance that prevents/arrests microorganism growth
Acupuncture points is over or next to a major blood vessel - ANSWER-ST42
Two body areas is bleeding more common from acupuncture needling - ANSWER-Ear
and Scalp
When preparing an acupuncture travel kit, NOT be placed in plastic include: -
ANSWER-Hemostat, alcohol and sanitizer
Pneumothorax as a result of an acupuncture treatment is an example of - ANSWER-
Iatrogenic pneumothorax
To reduce the chance of fainting strongly recommended: - ANSWER-- Have patient eat
1 - 2 hours before treatment.
- Limit needle manipulation in first treatment.
- Place first time patients on their back with knees up
The wrong way to handle a stuck needle - ANSWER-Use Tweezers to pull needle out.
To avoid forgetting removal of all needles, it is strongly recommended to: - ANSWER-
Count and write down the number of needles used and confirm after removal.
Clinical symptoms of pneumothorax caused by acupuncture treatment include: -
ANSWER-- Dry cough, dyspnea.
- Chest pain, sweating.
Pallor, cyanosis
Disinfectants - ANSWER-Chemicals that reduce the number of pathogens of inanimate
objects
The points over a major vessel: - ANSWER-ST13, SP11, LV12
A patient is treated with an intradermal needle. At home, the needle partially comes out.
The patient should: - ANSWER-Discard the needle in a small sharp container.
, According to the CNT manual, Du Mai points should E-Stim only be applied with special
care or for limited circumstances: - ANSWER-DU15 to DU25
Hepatitis A and Hepatitis E NEVER develop into chronic states - ANSWER-HCV is the
most common chronic blood bone viral infection in the US
HEV spread Fecal-oral transmission - ANSWER-The most common mode of HIV
transmission in a health care setting with Needle stick
HCV - ANSWER-- The course of HCV is similar to HBV but more prolonged.
- 15 - 25 % of those infected clear their infection without any problems.
- The incubation period is 14 - 180 days
The most common mode of HBV transmission in a health care setting: - ANSWER-HBV
contaminated needle stick
HBV can be spread: - ANSWER-- Through sharing razors.
- Through sharing toothbrushes.
- An infected mother giving birth
Testing for HIV is: - ANSWER-- Intravenous drug users; sex workers.
- Persons with multiple sex partners; homosexuals since 1978.
- Persons with STDs; any woman thinking of becoming pregnant.
A mode of transmission for HIV: - ANSWER-- Blood.
- Vaginal secretions.
- Semen
Hand-washing protocol: - ANSWER-- Before and after answering the phone.
- Before and after one eats
- Anytime you touch your face or hair.
- Wash hands before and after needling.
- Wash hands between patients.
In regard to HBV, HCV, and HIV, the rate risk from high to low of contraction in an
health care setting: - ANSWER-- 1st is HBV.
- 2nd is HCV.
- 3rd is HIV
The CDC strongly recommends that all health care workers be vaccinated for -
ANSWER-Hepatitis B
HIV types is the most virulent: - ANSWER-HIV1
