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Clean Needle Technique (CNT) Exam | 95 Questions with Answers | Hepatitis, PPE, Moxa Safety & Infection Control | 2025/2026

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This document is a structured and comprehensive collection of 95 exam-style questions and verified answers tailored to the Clean Needle Technique (CNT) Written Exam for the 2025/2026 academic year. It is designed for students enrolled in acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), and integrative health programs who require CNT certification as part of their clinical competency and licensing pathway. It aligns with national standards set by the Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (CCAOM) and supports curricula in TCM universities, professional acupuncture schools, and alternative medicine institutions. Topics in this guide span critical safety and infection control principles, including: Bloodborne pathogens (HIV, HBV, HCV, MOT) Hepatitis transmission, symptoms, and surface viability Moxibustion safety and burn care Electroacupuncture precautions and estim use Clean field setup, PPE use, and hand hygiene Sharps disposal, standard precautions, and OSHA regulations Consent, recordkeeping, HIPAA, and exposure plans Realistic true/false and multiple-choice formats reinforce key learning points such as the risk of cross-infection, appropriate responses to fainting or burns, the importance of glove usage, and contraindications to treatment. Additionally, students will gain practical knowledge on proper sterilization, disinfection procedures, and the standard of care expectations across clinical settings. This document is particularly helpful for: Acupuncture students preparing for the CNT or NCCAOM exams TCM program participants studying infection control and patient safety Health professionals reviewing OSHA-compliant clinical practices Educators developing exam prep or classroom safety modules All content is up-to-date, thoroughly explained, and directly reflects the standards of practice expected in professional acupuncture and Oriental medicine clinics. Keywords: CNT exam, infection control, hepatitis, HIV, bloodborne pathogens, PPE, moxibustion, electroacupuncture, clean field, standard precautions, OSHA compliance, sharps disposal, needle safety, gua sha, cupping, hand hygiene, biohazard waste, MOT, acupuncture safety, HIPAA, informed consent

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A _______ infection is an infection that is acquired in a health care setting.

Idiopathic

Pathogenic

Nosocomial


Autogenous - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Nosocomical


T/F: the Hep B vax is required to be offered to all healthcare workers by

their employer - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔True


Which bloodborne pathogen is most easily passed through sharing a

razor?

HCV

,HBV

HAV


HIV - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔HBV


What is the most common bloodborne pathogen in the US?

HCV

HBV

HIV


HDV - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Hepatitis C


Seroconversion to positive to this pathogen after a needlestick from a

known carrier of the disease is less than 1%:

HCV

HBV

HIV


HDV - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔HIV


T/F: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection can only happen

through unprotected sex with same sex partners. - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔False

, Large outbreaks of this infection have been reported in clusters associated

with acupuncture clinics:

Staph aureus

Herpes simplex I

Influenza

Mycobacterium other than tuberculosis (MOT) - 🧠ANSWER

✔✔Mycobacterium other than tuberculosis (MOT)


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

Apply iodine to acupuncture points that are on the perineum - 🧠ANSWER

✔✔Wash your hands with soap and water


Standard Precautions require that you treat patients as if all patients carry

infections and are immunocompromised.

True


False - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔True

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