CNT WRITTEN ACTUAL EXAM PREP 2026 ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS ALREADY A GRADED WITH EXPERT FEEDBACK |NEW AND REVISED | CURRENTLY TESTING

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CNT WRITTEN ACTUAL EXAM PREP 2026 ALL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS ALREADY A GRADED WITH EXPERT
FEEDBACK |NEW AND REVISED | CURRENTLY
TESTING

What are the five steps of Clean Needle Technique (CNT)? - ANSWER-
1. Wash hands. 2. Use single use needles 3. Set up a clean field for each
patient. 4. Immediately isolate used sharps. 5. Follow Standard
Precautions.


In all acupuncture locations, a clean field, needles, and guide tubes can
be used for one patient only. T/F - ANSWER- True


T/F: In some settings, infection control requirements may be different
than what is described in the CNT manual. - ANSWER- True


T/F: Because NADA protocol involves only ear needles, NADA
practitioners can skip handwashing or setting up a clean field for each
patient when that is not convenient. - ANSWER- False


T/F: In a group acupuncture setting, it is OK to put used needles in a
reusable container in a central location, and then after the group of
patients leave, the used needles can be placed into the sharps container. -
ANSWER- False

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The most extensively used PPE in the acupuncturist's office is: -
ANSWER- Closed toe shoes


T/F: Gloves must be used when there is any broken skin on the
acupuncturist's hands. - ANSWER- True


If assisting a dentist with oral pain control during a dental procedure, an
acupuncturist would need to use gloves, a procedure mask, and what
other PPE? - ANSWER- A face shield


T/F: It is important to know how to properly put on and take off PPE. -
ANSWER- True


T/F: Because needle removal includes exposure to blood occassionally,
all acupuncturists must wear gloves when removing needles. -
ANSWER- False


If hands are visibly soiled, use this method to clean them. - ANSWER-
Wash hands with soap and water.


T/F: You can remove and reinsert a needle from the skin as long as the
needle is reinserted in the same points. - ANSWER- False


T/F: CNT is only a recommendation for patient care. - ANSWER- False

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T/F: The patient's skin that has been prepared/cleaned prior to needling
is part of the clean field. - ANSWER- True


T/F: A clean field can only be created using a paper towel - ANSWER-
False


T/F: The best product for washing the skin prior to needle insertion is
chlorhexidine. - ANSWER- F


T/F: In the case of shallow needling/intradermal needling, you must
always clean the skin prior to needle insertion. - ANSWER- False


T/F: It is okay to use a guide tube for multiple points on the same patient
during one visit. - ANSWER- True


T/F: It is best practice to place needles removed from the patient's skin
in a stainless steel disposal tray before putting all the used needles in the
sharp's container so you can ensure an accurate needle count. -
ANSWER- False


T/F: Cups and gua sha tools should be washed and disinfected before
use and re-use. - ANSWER- True


T/F: Petechiae after cupping is an adverse reaction. - ANSWER- False

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A contraindication for cupping is: - ANSWER- Cupping over major
arteries


T/F: Gua sha should not be used within 48 hours prior to chemotherapy.
- ANSWER- True




T/F: You should avoid being in direct patient care when you are acutely
ill and until you are fever free for at least 24 hours without the use of
NSAIDS - ANSWER- True


T/F: Gloves protect the practitioner against needlestick accidents -
ANSWER- False


T/F: The first step in cleaning and disinfecting cups and gua sha tools is
to rinse with a strong disinfecting solution then wash with soap and
water. - ANSWER- False


T/F: High level disinfectants are used to disinfect only reusable medical
equipment - ANSWER- True


T/F: It is recommended that clinicians have an annual physical exam -
ANSWER- True