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The minimum distance from the skin a heat lamp should be placed is twelve (12)
inches. - ANSWER -True
Adverse events associated with estim are remarkably similar to those of regular
acupuncture needling. - ANSWER -True
Do not use estim with incapacitated people or those who have had knee
replacement surgery. - ANSWER -False
You can never use estim on scalp acupuncture points. - ANSWER -False
It is appropriate to turn up the amperage of an estim machine until there are
significant muscle spasms at the insertion points. - ANSWER -False
Misuse of electroacupuncture has been associated with avulsion fractures. -
ANSWER -True
The Hepatitis B virus can remain viable (can still cause infection) on countertops
and other clinic surfaces for how long? - ANSWER -up to 7 days (hep b)
Acute Hepatitis C symptoms include:
a. dark urine.
b. shoulder pain.
c. dark colored stools.
d. extreme thirst. - ANSWER -a. Dark urine
Which of the following health care associated infectious agents remains viable on
surfaces the longest? - ANSWER -Mycobacterium abscessus (MOT).
One strategy that can help prevent cross infections of Staph and Strep in the
acupuncture office includes: - ANSWER -avoiding acupuncture and related
procedures in areas of draining wounds or pimple-like lesions.
In terms of patient-to-patient cross infections, casual contact between patients or
between patients and the practitioner such as hugging and contact with clothing
etc. are:
, a. of no concern.
b. should be avoided completely.
c. more critical than the immediate isolation of sharps.
d. frequent causes of such infections. - ANSWER -a. of no concern.
Cups and gua sha tools should be washed and disinfected before use and re-use. -
ANSWER -True
Petechiae after cupping is an adverse reaction. - ANSWER -False
A contraindication for cupping is: - ANSWER -Over major arteries
Gua sha should not be used within 48 hours prior to chemotherapy. - ANSWER -
True
Gloves and eye protection are used for which of the following procedures? -
ANSWER -Bleeding
The five (5) steps of Clean Needle Technique are: - ANSWER -Wash hands, set
up a clean field, only use single-use disposable needles, immediately isolate used
sharps, follow standard precautions.
If hands are visibly soiled: - ANSWER -Wash with soap and water.
You can remove and reinsert a needle from the skin as long as the needle is
reinserted in the same point. - ANSWER -False
Clean needle technique is only a recommendation for patient care. - ANSWER -
False
The patient's skin that has been prepared/cleaned prior to needling is a part of the
clean field. - ANSWER -True
A clean field can only be created using a clean paper towel. - ANSWER -False
The best product for washing the skin prior to needle insertion is chlorhexidine. -
ANSWER -False
In the case of shallow/intradermal needling, you must always clean the skin prior
to needle insertion. - ANSWER -False