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CNT WRITTEN EXAM – 2024 UPDATED QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS!!
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CNT WRITTEN EXAM – 2024 UPDATED QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS!!Severe adverse events to acupuncture needling are very rare. Answer - True
Pneumothorax occurs at a rate of approximately 1 per 1,000 acupuncture visits in the US. Answer - False
Insertion site pain may occur because alcohol was not allowed to dry before needle insertion. Answer - True
Someone taking anticoagulant medications should never be needled because the risk of bleeding is too high. Answer - False
The first step to respond to needle faintness is to: Answer - Remove the needles
To reduce the risk of pneumothorax, needles inserted in points on the upper back and chest should be: Answer - Inserted obliquely
Washing your hands immediately before needle insertion is a critical step in clean needle technique. Answer - True
CNT requires that new table paper and new table drapes/sheets (if used) are replaced for every patient visit. Answer - True
Needles from mulitpacks can be used for more than one patient as long as they are used within 30 minutes of opening the packaging. Answer - False
An important consideration when using moxa is to have sufficient room ventilation. Answer - 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. Answer
- True
Patients more likely to be at risk for moxa burns include those with neuropathies due to excess conditions. Answer - 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. Answer - True
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
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