CNT Written Exam - 2026 | FREQUENTLY MOST TESTED
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS/GET IT 100%
ACCURATE!!
Severe adverse events to acupuncture needling are very rare. -
(ANSWERS)True
Pneumothorax occurs at a rate of approximately 1 per 1,000 acupuncture
visits in the US. - (ANSWERS)False
Insertion site pain may occur because alcohol was not allowed to dry before
needle insertion. - (ANSWERS)True
Someone taking anticoagulant medications should never be needled because
the risk of bleeding is too high. - (ANSWERS)False
The first step to respond to needle faintness is to: - (ANSWERS)Remove
the needles
To reduce the risk of pneumothorax, needles inserted in points on the upper
back and chest should be: - (ANSWERS)Inserted obliquely
Washing your hands immediately before needle insertion is a critical step in
clean needle technique. - (ANSWERS)True
,CNT Written Exam - 2026 | FREQUENTLY MOST TESTED
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS/GET IT 100%
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CNT requires that new table paper and new table drapes/sheets (if used) are
replaced for every patient visit. - (ANSWERS)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. -
(ANSWERS)False
An important consideration when using moxa is to have sufficient room
ventilation. - (ANSWERS)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. - (ANSWERS)True
Patients more likely to be at risk for moxa burns include those with
neuropathies due to excess conditions. - (ANSWERS)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. -
, CNT Written Exam - 2026 | FREQUENTLY MOST TESTED
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS/GET IT 100%
ACCURATE!!
(ANSWERS)True
The minimum distance from the skin a heat lamp should be placed is twelve
(12) inches. - (ANSWERS)True
Adverse events associated with estim are remarkably similar to those of
regular acupuncture needling. - (ANSWERS)True
Do not use estim with incapacitated people or those who have had knee
replacement surgery. - (ANSWERS)False
You can never use estim on scalp acupuncture points. - (ANSWERS)False
It is appropriate to turn up the amperage of an estim machine until there are
significant muscle spasms at the insertion points. - (ANSWERS)False
Misuse of electroacupuncture has been associated with avulsion fractures. -
(ANSWERS)True
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS/GET IT 100%
ACCURATE!!
Severe adverse events to acupuncture needling are very rare. -
(ANSWERS)True
Pneumothorax occurs at a rate of approximately 1 per 1,000 acupuncture
visits in the US. - (ANSWERS)False
Insertion site pain may occur because alcohol was not allowed to dry before
needle insertion. - (ANSWERS)True
Someone taking anticoagulant medications should never be needled because
the risk of bleeding is too high. - (ANSWERS)False
The first step to respond to needle faintness is to: - (ANSWERS)Remove
the needles
To reduce the risk of pneumothorax, needles inserted in points on the upper
back and chest should be: - (ANSWERS)Inserted obliquely
Washing your hands immediately before needle insertion is a critical step in
clean needle technique. - (ANSWERS)True
,CNT Written Exam - 2026 | FREQUENTLY MOST TESTED
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS/GET IT 100%
ACCURATE!!
CNT requires that new table paper and new table drapes/sheets (if used) are
replaced for every patient visit. - (ANSWERS)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. -
(ANSWERS)False
An important consideration when using moxa is to have sufficient room
ventilation. - (ANSWERS)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. - (ANSWERS)True
Patients more likely to be at risk for moxa burns include those with
neuropathies due to excess conditions. - (ANSWERS)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. -
, CNT Written Exam - 2026 | FREQUENTLY MOST TESTED
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS/GET IT 100%
ACCURATE!!
(ANSWERS)True
The minimum distance from the skin a heat lamp should be placed is twelve
(12) inches. - (ANSWERS)True
Adverse events associated with estim are remarkably similar to those of
regular acupuncture needling. - (ANSWERS)True
Do not use estim with incapacitated people or those who have had knee
replacement surgery. - (ANSWERS)False
You can never use estim on scalp acupuncture points. - (ANSWERS)False
It is appropriate to turn up the amperage of an estim machine until there are
significant muscle spasms at the insertion points. - (ANSWERS)False
Misuse of electroacupuncture has been associated with avulsion fractures. -
(ANSWERS)True
