CNT Clean Needle Technique Exam 2025–2026
Accurate Real Exam Questions and Verified
Correct Answers
What is the acceptable and safe storage time for needles kept in heat-sealed paper or
plastic pouches? - CORRECT ANSWER -6 months
Which of the following is the most reliable source to show that a sterilizer is working
correctly? - CORRECT ANSWER -biological indicators
What type of microorganism does regular soap clean? - CORRECT ANSWER -transient
Which pathogen is found on the skin and many surfaces, and is a cause for proper
cleaning procedures in a clinical setting? - CORRECT ANSWER -staphylococcus
What percentage of alcohol need we use to prep an acupuncture point? - CORRECT
ANSWER -70%
Spills that involve blood or body fluid on a smooth surface should be cleaned with what
ratio of a solution of bleach (sodium hypochlorite) and water? - CORRECT ANSWER -
1:100
Spills that involve blood or body fluid on a porous surface should be cleaned
with what ratio of solution of bleach (sodium hypochlorite) and water? - CORRECT
ANSWER -1:10
Which test will NOT help confirm a diagnosis of HIV?
a. ELISA (enzyme test - antibody)
b. western blot (antibodies)
c. IFA (antibodies)
d. ANA (anti-nuclear antibody) - CORRECT ANSWER -d. ANA (Lupus)
Which is NOT an opportunistic infection in an AIDS patient?
a. cytomegalovirus
b. pneumocystis carinii pneumonia
c. systemic lupus
d. Kaposi's sarcoma - CORRECT ANSWER -c. systemic lupus
One of your employees incurred a needlestick accident. What of the following is
required by OSHA? - CORRECT ANSWER -medical evaluation records must be
retained for the duration of the employment plus 30 years
If a patient is burned by moxa, what is the primary concern? - CORRECT ANSWER -
infection
,You are doing so well in your 5th year of practice, you decide to open a second office.
What do you need to do in order to display your license in your second location as well
as your current one? - CORRECT ANSWER -obtain a duplicate certificate
Which of the following is NOT a modality that is part of the practice of acupuncture?
a. oriental massage
b. magnets
c. dispensing of controlled substances
d. breathing techniques - CORRECT ANSWER -c. dispensing of controlled substances
What is true about guest acupuncturists from another state or country? - CORRECT
ANSWER -they may hold lectures and demonstrations for up to six months
If mild bleeding occurs after removal of a needle, what is proper to do? - CORRECT
ANSWER -apply direct pressure with a cotton ball for 30 seconds to one minute
Where must you post your license? - CORRECT ANSWER -in a conspicuous location in
your place of practice
True or false: HBV is easier to catch than HIV because it is over 100 times more
concentrated in an infected person's blood and it can exist on surfaces outside the
body. - CORRECT ANSWER -True
How often do you need to sterilize plum blossom needles? - CORRECT ANSWER -after
each patient
For a practitioner that works in an inner city clinic with AIDS and drug addicts, the CDC
recommends that they test themselves for TB how often? - CORRECT ANSWER -every
six months
How long can Hep B survive on surfaces at room temperature? - CORRECT ANSWER
-at least one week
Which type of hepatitis does the CDC recommend acupuncturists and other health care
professionals who are at risk for exposure get vaccinated for? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Hep B
How long is the latent period for Hep B? - CORRECT ANSWER -from 7 weeks up to 6
months
What type of container must you use for your contaminated needles? - CORRECT
ANSWER -one that has a proper sealing lid
When you are handwashing, what is acceptable?
a. using bar soap over liquid soap
,b. leaving on a wedding band
c. shaking the hands dry in the air
d. both b and c - CORRECT ANSWER -d. both b and c
When preparing a travel kit, which of the following is FALSE:
a. cotton balls must be clean
b. the hard-sided container must be washed in hot, soapy water
c. the waste bag and opened receptacle for contaminated needles should be placed
inside the clean field
d. if the practioner wishes to close the hole, a wet cotton ball should be used -
CORRECT ANSWER -c. the waste bag and opened receptacle for contaminated
needles should be placed inside the clean field
At what point can HBV immunity begin to diminish after receiving vaccination? -
CORRECT ANSWER -after 5 years
When do you need to use germicidal soap other than regular soap? - CORRECT
ANSWER -before treating a patient undergoing chemotherapy
True or false, cotton balls used for closing the acupuncture hole need to be
sterile. - CORRECT ANSWER -false
What type of record keeping is required by acupuncturists?
a. treatments given and progress made as a result of the treatments
b. notation of all referrals made to other doctors
c. information reported by the patient
d. lifestyle recommendations
e. all of the above - CORRECT ANSWER -e. all of the above
destroys all microbial life, including viruses - CORRECT ANSWER -sterilization
destroys pathogens on inanimate objects - CORRECT ANSWER -disinfection
includes antisepsis, disinfection, sterilization, and washing - CORRECT ANSWER -
clean technique
If a needle is broken, but you can see part of it sticking up from the skin, you should: -
CORRECT ANSWER -remove it with forceps
An unmarried couple comes into your office for treatment. You do a complete history on
each of them individually. You learn from the male patient that he is HIV positive. But he
tells you not to tell his girlfriend, because he wants to propose to her. What do you do? -
CORRECT ANSWER -nothing, you cannot release medical information about him
without his consent
Which of the following is NOT a contagious disease (接触伝染病) from a needle stick?
, a. AIDS
b. Hep B
c. hemophilia (血友病)
d. all of the above - CORRECT ANSWER -c. hemophilia
Which of the following is NOT recommended to use for immunocompromised patients?
a. iodophor followed by alcohol swab
b. betadyne followed by alcohol swab
c. benzylconium chloride
d. 99% isopropyl alcohol - CORRECT ANSWER -d. 99% isopropyl alcohol
Which is NOT something you should do in the case of a stuck needle?
a. massage or tap the skin around the point
b. give another puncture nearby
c. elevate the area
d. turn it slightly in the opposite direction - CORRECT ANSWER -c. elevate the area
Sodium hypochlorite is: - CORRECT ANSWER -household bleach
What are the differences between antiseptics and disinfectants? - CORRECT ANSWER
-Antiseptics reduce density of microbes.
Disinfectants are chemicals Used only on inanimate objects. Ex: Bleach
Describe Hand Washing ( 8 ) - CORRECT ANSWER -1.Must have equipment like paper
towels, soap and running H2o
2.Roll sleeves up, no jewelry, no watch
3.wet soap and hands
4. Rub Soap
5.Wash between fingers, around and under fingernails , up to wrist
6. run H2o over hands to clean
7.Lower hands so H20 and soap drain off 8. Use paper towel or elbow to turn off h20
DO NOT USE SAME TOWEL TO DRY YOUR HANDS
8. Can dry with another paper towel or shake hands dry
Resident vs transient infectious agents are: - CORRECT ANSWER -Resident: lodge
deeper in skin ex: staph.
Transient: picked up from one patient and may be carried to another patient.
When it comes to patients we need to treat all patients as if and by doing what action ? -
CORRECT ANSWER -The necessity of hand washing between patients and the use of
universal precautions reflects the importance of treating ALL patients as if they were
carriers of Hep or HIV.
When should you discard needles that have never been used? - CORRECT ANSWER -
When packages are bent, have a broken seal or show they have moisture damage.
Accurate Real Exam Questions and Verified
Correct Answers
What is the acceptable and safe storage time for needles kept in heat-sealed paper or
plastic pouches? - CORRECT ANSWER -6 months
Which of the following is the most reliable source to show that a sterilizer is working
correctly? - CORRECT ANSWER -biological indicators
What type of microorganism does regular soap clean? - CORRECT ANSWER -transient
Which pathogen is found on the skin and many surfaces, and is a cause for proper
cleaning procedures in a clinical setting? - CORRECT ANSWER -staphylococcus
What percentage of alcohol need we use to prep an acupuncture point? - CORRECT
ANSWER -70%
Spills that involve blood or body fluid on a smooth surface should be cleaned with what
ratio of a solution of bleach (sodium hypochlorite) and water? - CORRECT ANSWER -
1:100
Spills that involve blood or body fluid on a porous surface should be cleaned
with what ratio of solution of bleach (sodium hypochlorite) and water? - CORRECT
ANSWER -1:10
Which test will NOT help confirm a diagnosis of HIV?
a. ELISA (enzyme test - antibody)
b. western blot (antibodies)
c. IFA (antibodies)
d. ANA (anti-nuclear antibody) - CORRECT ANSWER -d. ANA (Lupus)
Which is NOT an opportunistic infection in an AIDS patient?
a. cytomegalovirus
b. pneumocystis carinii pneumonia
c. systemic lupus
d. Kaposi's sarcoma - CORRECT ANSWER -c. systemic lupus
One of your employees incurred a needlestick accident. What of the following is
required by OSHA? - CORRECT ANSWER -medical evaluation records must be
retained for the duration of the employment plus 30 years
If a patient is burned by moxa, what is the primary concern? - CORRECT ANSWER -
infection
,You are doing so well in your 5th year of practice, you decide to open a second office.
What do you need to do in order to display your license in your second location as well
as your current one? - CORRECT ANSWER -obtain a duplicate certificate
Which of the following is NOT a modality that is part of the practice of acupuncture?
a. oriental massage
b. magnets
c. dispensing of controlled substances
d. breathing techniques - CORRECT ANSWER -c. dispensing of controlled substances
What is true about guest acupuncturists from another state or country? - CORRECT
ANSWER -they may hold lectures and demonstrations for up to six months
If mild bleeding occurs after removal of a needle, what is proper to do? - CORRECT
ANSWER -apply direct pressure with a cotton ball for 30 seconds to one minute
Where must you post your license? - CORRECT ANSWER -in a conspicuous location in
your place of practice
True or false: HBV is easier to catch than HIV because it is over 100 times more
concentrated in an infected person's blood and it can exist on surfaces outside the
body. - CORRECT ANSWER -True
How often do you need to sterilize plum blossom needles? - CORRECT ANSWER -after
each patient
For a practitioner that works in an inner city clinic with AIDS and drug addicts, the CDC
recommends that they test themselves for TB how often? - CORRECT ANSWER -every
six months
How long can Hep B survive on surfaces at room temperature? - CORRECT ANSWER
-at least one week
Which type of hepatitis does the CDC recommend acupuncturists and other health care
professionals who are at risk for exposure get vaccinated for? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Hep B
How long is the latent period for Hep B? - CORRECT ANSWER -from 7 weeks up to 6
months
What type of container must you use for your contaminated needles? - CORRECT
ANSWER -one that has a proper sealing lid
When you are handwashing, what is acceptable?
a. using bar soap over liquid soap
,b. leaving on a wedding band
c. shaking the hands dry in the air
d. both b and c - CORRECT ANSWER -d. both b and c
When preparing a travel kit, which of the following is FALSE:
a. cotton balls must be clean
b. the hard-sided container must be washed in hot, soapy water
c. the waste bag and opened receptacle for contaminated needles should be placed
inside the clean field
d. if the practioner wishes to close the hole, a wet cotton ball should be used -
CORRECT ANSWER -c. the waste bag and opened receptacle for contaminated
needles should be placed inside the clean field
At what point can HBV immunity begin to diminish after receiving vaccination? -
CORRECT ANSWER -after 5 years
When do you need to use germicidal soap other than regular soap? - CORRECT
ANSWER -before treating a patient undergoing chemotherapy
True or false, cotton balls used for closing the acupuncture hole need to be
sterile. - CORRECT ANSWER -false
What type of record keeping is required by acupuncturists?
a. treatments given and progress made as a result of the treatments
b. notation of all referrals made to other doctors
c. information reported by the patient
d. lifestyle recommendations
e. all of the above - CORRECT ANSWER -e. all of the above
destroys all microbial life, including viruses - CORRECT ANSWER -sterilization
destroys pathogens on inanimate objects - CORRECT ANSWER -disinfection
includes antisepsis, disinfection, sterilization, and washing - CORRECT ANSWER -
clean technique
If a needle is broken, but you can see part of it sticking up from the skin, you should: -
CORRECT ANSWER -remove it with forceps
An unmarried couple comes into your office for treatment. You do a complete history on
each of them individually. You learn from the male patient that he is HIV positive. But he
tells you not to tell his girlfriend, because he wants to propose to her. What do you do? -
CORRECT ANSWER -nothing, you cannot release medical information about him
without his consent
Which of the following is NOT a contagious disease (接触伝染病) from a needle stick?
, a. AIDS
b. Hep B
c. hemophilia (血友病)
d. all of the above - CORRECT ANSWER -c. hemophilia
Which of the following is NOT recommended to use for immunocompromised patients?
a. iodophor followed by alcohol swab
b. betadyne followed by alcohol swab
c. benzylconium chloride
d. 99% isopropyl alcohol - CORRECT ANSWER -d. 99% isopropyl alcohol
Which is NOT something you should do in the case of a stuck needle?
a. massage or tap the skin around the point
b. give another puncture nearby
c. elevate the area
d. turn it slightly in the opposite direction - CORRECT ANSWER -c. elevate the area
Sodium hypochlorite is: - CORRECT ANSWER -household bleach
What are the differences between antiseptics and disinfectants? - CORRECT ANSWER
-Antiseptics reduce density of microbes.
Disinfectants are chemicals Used only on inanimate objects. Ex: Bleach
Describe Hand Washing ( 8 ) - CORRECT ANSWER -1.Must have equipment like paper
towels, soap and running H2o
2.Roll sleeves up, no jewelry, no watch
3.wet soap and hands
4. Rub Soap
5.Wash between fingers, around and under fingernails , up to wrist
6. run H2o over hands to clean
7.Lower hands so H20 and soap drain off 8. Use paper towel or elbow to turn off h20
DO NOT USE SAME TOWEL TO DRY YOUR HANDS
8. Can dry with another paper towel or shake hands dry
Resident vs transient infectious agents are: - CORRECT ANSWER -Resident: lodge
deeper in skin ex: staph.
Transient: picked up from one patient and may be carried to another patient.
When it comes to patients we need to treat all patients as if and by doing what action ? -
CORRECT ANSWER -The necessity of hand washing between patients and the use of
universal precautions reflects the importance of treating ALL patients as if they were
carriers of Hep or HIV.
When should you discard needles that have never been used? - CORRECT ANSWER -
When packages are bent, have a broken seal or show they have moisture damage.
