CNT Written Exam New update
2025/2026 Questions with Verified
Answers
Severe adverse events to acupuncture needling are very rare.
True
Pneumothorax occurs at a rate of approximately 1 per 1,000 acupuncture visits in
the US.
False
Insertion site pain may occur because alcohol was not allowed to dry before
needle insertion.
True
Someone taking anticoagulant medications should never be needled because the
risk of bleeding is too high.
False
,The first step to respond to needle faintness is to:
Remove the needles
To reduce the risk of pneumothorax, needles inserted in points on the upper back
and chest should be:
Inserted obliquely
Washing your hands immediately before needle insertion is a critical step in clean
needle technique.
True
CNT requires that new table paper and new table drapes/sheets (if used) are
replaced for every patient visit.
True
Needles from multipacks can be used for more than one patient as long as they
are used within 30 minutes of opening the packaging.
False
, An important consideration when using moxa is to have sufficient room
ventilation.
True
Important considerations in preventing burns from moxa include staying attentive
to the patient and preventing ash from falling onto the patient's skin or clothing.
True
Patients more likely to be at risk for moxa burns include those with neuropathies
due to excess conditions.
False
To treat burns from any form of moxibustion, the FIRST step is to cool the burned
area with water regardless of where the burn is located.
True
The minimum distance from the skin a heat lamp should be placed is twelve (12)
inches.
True
2025/2026 Questions with Verified
Answers
Severe adverse events to acupuncture needling are very rare.
True
Pneumothorax occurs at a rate of approximately 1 per 1,000 acupuncture visits in
the US.
False
Insertion site pain may occur because alcohol was not allowed to dry before
needle insertion.
True
Someone taking anticoagulant medications should never be needled because the
risk of bleeding is too high.
False
,The first step to respond to needle faintness is to:
Remove the needles
To reduce the risk of pneumothorax, needles inserted in points on the upper back
and chest should be:
Inserted obliquely
Washing your hands immediately before needle insertion is a critical step in clean
needle technique.
True
CNT requires that new table paper and new table drapes/sheets (if used) are
replaced for every patient visit.
True
Needles from multipacks can be used for more than one patient as long as they
are used within 30 minutes of opening the packaging.
False
, An important consideration when using moxa is to have sufficient room
ventilation.
True
Important considerations in preventing burns from moxa include staying attentive
to the patient and preventing ash from falling onto the patient's skin or clothing.
True
Patients more likely to be at risk for moxa burns include those with neuropathies
due to excess conditions.
False
To treat burns from any form of moxibustion, the FIRST step is to cool the burned
area with water regardless of where the burn is located.
True
The minimum distance from the skin a heat lamp should be placed is twelve (12)
inches.
True
