CLEAN NEEDLE TECHNIQUE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2026/2027
Severe adverse events to acupuncture needling are very rare - ANSWERSTrue
Pneumothorax occurs at a rate of approximately 1/1000 acupuncture visits in the U.S. -
ANSWERSFalse
Insertion site pain may occur because alcohol was not allowed to dry before needle
insertion - ANSWERSTrue
Someone taking anticoagulant medications should never be needled because the risk of
bleeding is too high - ANSWERSFalse
The first step to respond to needle faintness is to - ANSWERSremove the needles
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 -
ANSWERSTrue
Patients more likely to be at risk for moxa burns include those with neuropathies due to
excess conditions - ANSWERSFalse
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 - ANSWERSTrue
The minimum distance from the skin a heat lamp should be placed is twelve inches -
ANSWERSTrue
To reduce the risk of pneumothorax, needles inserted in points on the upper back and
chest should be - ANSWERSinserted obliquely
Washing your hands immediately before needle insertion is a critical step in clean
needle technique - ANSWERSTrue
CNT requires that new table paper and new table drapes are replaced for every patient
visit - ANSWERSTrue
Needles from multipacks can be used for more than one patient as long as they are
used within 30 minutes of opening the packaging - ANSWERSFalse
, An important consideration when using moxa is to have sufficient room ventilation -
ANSWERSTrue
Adverse events associated with estim are remarkably similar to those of regular
acupuncture needling - ANSWERSTrue
Do not use estim with incapacitated people or those who have had knee replacement
surgery - ANSWERSFalse
You can never use estim on scalp acupuncture points - ANSWERSFalse
It is appropriate to turn up the amperage of an estim machine until there are significant
muscle spasms at the insertion points - ANSWERSFalse
Misuse of electroacupuncture has been associated with avulsion fractures -
ANSWERSTrue
Cups and gua sha tools should be washed and disinfected before use and re-use -
ANSWERSTrue
Petechiae after cupping is an adverse reaction - ANSWERSFalse
A contraindication for cupping is - ANSWERSover major arteries
Gua sha should not be used within 48 hours prior to chemotherapy - ANSWERSTrue
Gloves and eye protection are used for which of the following procedures? -
ANSWERSBleeding
The five steps of Clean Needle Technique are - ANSWERSwash hands, set up a clean
field, only use single-use disposable needles, immediately isolate used sharps, follow
standard precautions
If hands are visibly soiled - ANSWERSwash with soap and water
You can remove and reinsert a needle from the skin as long as the needle is reinserted
in the same point - ANSWERSFalse
Clean needle technique is only a recommendation for patient care - ANSWERSFalse
The patient's skin that has been prepared/cleaned prior to needling is part of the clean
field - ANSWERSTrue
A clean field can only be created using a clean paper towel - ANSWERSFalse
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2026/2027
Severe adverse events to acupuncture needling are very rare - ANSWERSTrue
Pneumothorax occurs at a rate of approximately 1/1000 acupuncture visits in the U.S. -
ANSWERSFalse
Insertion site pain may occur because alcohol was not allowed to dry before needle
insertion - ANSWERSTrue
Someone taking anticoagulant medications should never be needled because the risk of
bleeding is too high - ANSWERSFalse
The first step to respond to needle faintness is to - ANSWERSremove the needles
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 -
ANSWERSTrue
Patients more likely to be at risk for moxa burns include those with neuropathies due to
excess conditions - ANSWERSFalse
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 - ANSWERSTrue
The minimum distance from the skin a heat lamp should be placed is twelve inches -
ANSWERSTrue
To reduce the risk of pneumothorax, needles inserted in points on the upper back and
chest should be - ANSWERSinserted obliquely
Washing your hands immediately before needle insertion is a critical step in clean
needle technique - ANSWERSTrue
CNT requires that new table paper and new table drapes are replaced for every patient
visit - ANSWERSTrue
Needles from multipacks can be used for more than one patient as long as they are
used within 30 minutes of opening the packaging - ANSWERSFalse
, An important consideration when using moxa is to have sufficient room ventilation -
ANSWERSTrue
Adverse events associated with estim are remarkably similar to those of regular
acupuncture needling - ANSWERSTrue
Do not use estim with incapacitated people or those who have had knee replacement
surgery - ANSWERSFalse
You can never use estim on scalp acupuncture points - ANSWERSFalse
It is appropriate to turn up the amperage of an estim machine until there are significant
muscle spasms at the insertion points - ANSWERSFalse
Misuse of electroacupuncture has been associated with avulsion fractures -
ANSWERSTrue
Cups and gua sha tools should be washed and disinfected before use and re-use -
ANSWERSTrue
Petechiae after cupping is an adverse reaction - ANSWERSFalse
A contraindication for cupping is - ANSWERSover major arteries
Gua sha should not be used within 48 hours prior to chemotherapy - ANSWERSTrue
Gloves and eye protection are used for which of the following procedures? -
ANSWERSBleeding
The five steps of Clean Needle Technique are - ANSWERSwash hands, set up a clean
field, only use single-use disposable needles, immediately isolate used sharps, follow
standard precautions
If hands are visibly soiled - ANSWERSwash with soap and water
You can remove and reinsert a needle from the skin as long as the needle is reinserted
in the same point - ANSWERSFalse
Clean needle technique is only a recommendation for patient care - ANSWERSFalse
The patient's skin that has been prepared/cleaned prior to needling is part of the clean
field - ANSWERSTrue
A clean field can only be created using a clean paper towel - ANSWERSFalse
