Clean Needle Technique Exam 2026–2027
Exam Questions and Verified Correct
Answers
What is the risk for practitioners who work with patients with HIV? -
CORRECT ANSWER Secondary infections like Hep, Herpes virus and Staph
Initial infection is usually followed within 2-4 weeks by a febrile diagnosis
thats like mono or the flu. This stage is pretty quick and most people just blow
it off . This describes what diagnosis? A. AIDS
B. HIV
C. HBV ( HEP B)
D. Hep C - CORRECT ANSWER B. HIV.
these people stay healthy for long time then they get sick with HIV
This diagnosis spreads by skin to skin contact and is easily spread from one
person to another including in medical environments. What is this diagnosis?
- CORRECT ANSWER MRSA Methicillin.- Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
When a patient is first infected with HIV, how long does it take for it to
become AIDS?
A. 50-150 days
B. 15-60 days
C. 8-10 years
,D. 20-90 days - CORRECT ANSWER C . 8-10 years aftern initial infection
What is the single most important thing to do if you suspect MRSA? -
CORRECT ANSWER Hand wash. Because MRSA is spread by skin to skin
contact
How long should you wash your hands? - CORRECT ANSWER 10 seconds
under running water. It is Best to use LIquid Soap
When washing hands is it ok to touch the handle of the sink as long as you
do it fast? - CORRECT ANSWER No, Use the elbow or have someone else do it
for you . or turn it on and off with a paper towel
What are 4 choices to use if you do not have soap to wash with? - CORRECT
ANSWER Wipe with Alcohol,
Alcohol based hand
rub, antiseptic
towel, germicidal
scrub
If you have touched your face or helped a patient pull off their socks , but
have washed your hands, can you needle a point? - CORRECT ANSWER No,
you have to wash again either with antimicrobial soap or use the alcohol
based hand cleanser.
,What is the biggest risk for a patient and acupuncturist? - CORRECT ANSWER
Contaminated needles
If a patient has active TB what piece of equipment must you use? - CORRECT
ANSWER Wear a mask!
what is the purpose of CNT? - CORRECT ANSWER reduce the risk of spreading
infection from patient to patient, from patient to ourselves, or from
ourselves to patient.
Reason for CNT - CORRECT ANSWER Reduce risk of accidents.
Help maintain public safety.
Help meet medical, legal and ethical requirements of healthcare workers
Sterilizatation - CORRECT ANSWER the process of destroying ALL microbial
life (including viruses) via sterilants (chemicals) or sterilizing methods.
Disinfection - CORRECT ANSWER the process that REDUCES the number of
microbes on inanimate objects (無生物). Disinfected objects are considered
"clean"
Antiseptic - CORRECT ANSWER Chemicals used to reduce microbes on living
tissue. They are used on patients and practitioners.
, Disinfectants - CORRECT ANSWER Chemicals used to reduce microbes on
inanimate objects. They are used on tools and equipment.
Clean Field - CORRECT ANSWER Section of a work surface, including the skin
of and surrounding the targeted acupoint, that has been prepared to
manage acupuncture equipment in a way to protect the sterility of acu
needles.
Contraindications of needling - CORRECT ANSWER Excessively elevated blood
pressure because of the risk of stroke.
Intoxicated or chemically mind-altered state of you or your patient whether
from illicit or prescription meds, alcohol or mental function.
Patient refusal.
Wound at specific site of insertion (infection, bruise, rashes, etc.)
Precautions of needling - CORRECT ANSWER Pregnant women.
Be aware if your patient is on blood thinners.
History of syncope/fainting.
Know if your patient has compromised the ability to sense pain, temp,
pressure, etc.
Know anomolies and general health history of your patient.
Time considerations
Exam Questions and Verified Correct
Answers
What is the risk for practitioners who work with patients with HIV? -
CORRECT ANSWER Secondary infections like Hep, Herpes virus and Staph
Initial infection is usually followed within 2-4 weeks by a febrile diagnosis
thats like mono or the flu. This stage is pretty quick and most people just blow
it off . This describes what diagnosis? A. AIDS
B. HIV
C. HBV ( HEP B)
D. Hep C - CORRECT ANSWER B. HIV.
these people stay healthy for long time then they get sick with HIV
This diagnosis spreads by skin to skin contact and is easily spread from one
person to another including in medical environments. What is this diagnosis?
- CORRECT ANSWER MRSA Methicillin.- Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
When a patient is first infected with HIV, how long does it take for it to
become AIDS?
A. 50-150 days
B. 15-60 days
C. 8-10 years
,D. 20-90 days - CORRECT ANSWER C . 8-10 years aftern initial infection
What is the single most important thing to do if you suspect MRSA? -
CORRECT ANSWER Hand wash. Because MRSA is spread by skin to skin
contact
How long should you wash your hands? - CORRECT ANSWER 10 seconds
under running water. It is Best to use LIquid Soap
When washing hands is it ok to touch the handle of the sink as long as you
do it fast? - CORRECT ANSWER No, Use the elbow or have someone else do it
for you . or turn it on and off with a paper towel
What are 4 choices to use if you do not have soap to wash with? - CORRECT
ANSWER Wipe with Alcohol,
Alcohol based hand
rub, antiseptic
towel, germicidal
scrub
If you have touched your face or helped a patient pull off their socks , but
have washed your hands, can you needle a point? - CORRECT ANSWER No,
you have to wash again either with antimicrobial soap or use the alcohol
based hand cleanser.
,What is the biggest risk for a patient and acupuncturist? - CORRECT ANSWER
Contaminated needles
If a patient has active TB what piece of equipment must you use? - CORRECT
ANSWER Wear a mask!
what is the purpose of CNT? - CORRECT ANSWER reduce the risk of spreading
infection from patient to patient, from patient to ourselves, or from
ourselves to patient.
Reason for CNT - CORRECT ANSWER Reduce risk of accidents.
Help maintain public safety.
Help meet medical, legal and ethical requirements of healthcare workers
Sterilizatation - CORRECT ANSWER the process of destroying ALL microbial
life (including viruses) via sterilants (chemicals) or sterilizing methods.
Disinfection - CORRECT ANSWER the process that REDUCES the number of
microbes on inanimate objects (無生物). Disinfected objects are considered
"clean"
Antiseptic - CORRECT ANSWER Chemicals used to reduce microbes on living
tissue. They are used on patients and practitioners.
, Disinfectants - CORRECT ANSWER Chemicals used to reduce microbes on
inanimate objects. They are used on tools and equipment.
Clean Field - CORRECT ANSWER Section of a work surface, including the skin
of and surrounding the targeted acupoint, that has been prepared to
manage acupuncture equipment in a way to protect the sterility of acu
needles.
Contraindications of needling - CORRECT ANSWER Excessively elevated blood
pressure because of the risk of stroke.
Intoxicated or chemically mind-altered state of you or your patient whether
from illicit or prescription meds, alcohol or mental function.
Patient refusal.
Wound at specific site of insertion (infection, bruise, rashes, etc.)
Precautions of needling - CORRECT ANSWER Pregnant women.
Be aware if your patient is on blood thinners.
History of syncope/fainting.
Know if your patient has compromised the ability to sense pain, temp,
pressure, etc.
Know anomolies and general health history of your patient.
Time considerations
