Incubation Period for Hepatitis A - ANSWER 14 to 28 days
_____ is spread through contact with contaminated blood and body fluids. Infected
individuals and those caring for them, sharing living space, or participating in high risk
behaviors (unprotected sex with multiple partners and drug use) should follow careful
infection prevention procedures. - ANSWER Hepatitis B Virus (HBV)
The incubation period for HBV is 45 to 160 days.
Hepatitis A (acute) infection by - ANSWER Direct contact or by fecal-contaminated food
or water
15 to 50 days, with an average incubation period of 28 days.
Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) - ANSWER Liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus that is
transmitted by blood, semen, or another body fluid from an infected person
(Acupuncturists most at risk for)
_____ infection results in the abrupt onset of symptoms. Symptoms include abdominal
discomfort, loss of appetite, fatigue, nausea, dark urine, and jaundice. Symptoms usually last
less than 2 months - ANSWER Hepatitis A (HAV)
HAV can live outside the body for months, depending on the environmental conditions.
Vaccine for Hepatitis B? - ANSWER 3 doses; available in combination; 95% effective
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,HBV can survive outside the body ______ and still be capable of causing infection -
ANSWER at least 7 days
Keep acupuncture clean
What two Hepatitis viruses are transmitted fecal-orally? - ANSWER Hepatitis A and E
The CDC strongly recommends that all healthcare workers be vaccinated for the hepatitis
_____ virus - ANSWER hepatitis B virus (HBV)
B virus that is transmitted by blood, semen, or another body fluid from an infected person
(Acupuncturists most at risk for)
What virus can cause lifelong infection, cirrhosis of the liver, liver cancer, liver failure, and
death. - ANSWER Hepatitis B (HBV)
The incubation period of Hepatitis A HAV is _____ - ANSWER 15 to 50 days, with an
average incubation period of 28 days.
_______ virus, formerly called infectious hepatitis or short-incubation hepatitis, is a common
infection in conditions of poor sanitation and overcrowding. Although transmission is mainly
through fecal contaminated food and water, contaminated blood on hands can pose a
potential hazard in acupuncture practice - ANSWER Hepatitis A (HAV)
15 to 50 days, with an average incubation period of 28 days.
Vessel Caution for Lung 9 - ANSWER Radial Artery
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, Vessel Caution for Heart 7 - ANSWER Ulnar Artery
Vessel Caution for Stomach 9 - ANSWER Carotid Artery
Vessel Caution for Stomach 12 - ANSWER Supra-clavicular Artery and Vein
Vessel Caution for Stomach 13 - ANSWER Subclavian Artery
Vessel Caution for Stomach 42 - ANSWER Dorsalis Pedis Artery
Vessel Caution for Spleen 11 - ANSWER Femoral Artery
Vessel Caution for Heart 1 - ANSWER Axillary Artery
Vessel Caution for Liver 12 - ANSWER Femoral Artery and Vein
Vessel Caution for Bladder 40 - ANSWER Popliteal Artery
Using the example of Ren12, what is the safe depth of needling for a thin patient? -
ANSWER In puncturing the point Ren 12, a strong sensation may be obtained when a
depth of 0.5 inch is reached in a thin patient.
Needling depths are obviously less for children
Why is it Important to Apply Pressure to Points After Removing Needles? - ANSWER To
Avoid Superficial Bleeding or Hematoma
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_____ is spread through contact with contaminated blood and body fluids. Infected
individuals and those caring for them, sharing living space, or participating in high risk
behaviors (unprotected sex with multiple partners and drug use) should follow careful
infection prevention procedures. - ANSWER Hepatitis B Virus (HBV)
The incubation period for HBV is 45 to 160 days.
Hepatitis A (acute) infection by - ANSWER Direct contact or by fecal-contaminated food
or water
15 to 50 days, with an average incubation period of 28 days.
Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) - ANSWER Liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus that is
transmitted by blood, semen, or another body fluid from an infected person
(Acupuncturists most at risk for)
_____ infection results in the abrupt onset of symptoms. Symptoms include abdominal
discomfort, loss of appetite, fatigue, nausea, dark urine, and jaundice. Symptoms usually last
less than 2 months - ANSWER Hepatitis A (HAV)
HAV can live outside the body for months, depending on the environmental conditions.
Vaccine for Hepatitis B? - ANSWER 3 doses; available in combination; 95% effective
1
,HBV can survive outside the body ______ and still be capable of causing infection -
ANSWER at least 7 days
Keep acupuncture clean
What two Hepatitis viruses are transmitted fecal-orally? - ANSWER Hepatitis A and E
The CDC strongly recommends that all healthcare workers be vaccinated for the hepatitis
_____ virus - ANSWER hepatitis B virus (HBV)
B virus that is transmitted by blood, semen, or another body fluid from an infected person
(Acupuncturists most at risk for)
What virus can cause lifelong infection, cirrhosis of the liver, liver cancer, liver failure, and
death. - ANSWER Hepatitis B (HBV)
The incubation period of Hepatitis A HAV is _____ - ANSWER 15 to 50 days, with an
average incubation period of 28 days.
_______ virus, formerly called infectious hepatitis or short-incubation hepatitis, is a common
infection in conditions of poor sanitation and overcrowding. Although transmission is mainly
through fecal contaminated food and water, contaminated blood on hands can pose a
potential hazard in acupuncture practice - ANSWER Hepatitis A (HAV)
15 to 50 days, with an average incubation period of 28 days.
Vessel Caution for Lung 9 - ANSWER Radial Artery
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, Vessel Caution for Heart 7 - ANSWER Ulnar Artery
Vessel Caution for Stomach 9 - ANSWER Carotid Artery
Vessel Caution for Stomach 12 - ANSWER Supra-clavicular Artery and Vein
Vessel Caution for Stomach 13 - ANSWER Subclavian Artery
Vessel Caution for Stomach 42 - ANSWER Dorsalis Pedis Artery
Vessel Caution for Spleen 11 - ANSWER Femoral Artery
Vessel Caution for Heart 1 - ANSWER Axillary Artery
Vessel Caution for Liver 12 - ANSWER Femoral Artery and Vein
Vessel Caution for Bladder 40 - ANSWER Popliteal Artery
Using the example of Ren12, what is the safe depth of needling for a thin patient? -
ANSWER In puncturing the point Ren 12, a strong sensation may be obtained when a
depth of 0.5 inch is reached in a thin patient.
Needling depths are obviously less for children
Why is it Important to Apply Pressure to Points After Removing Needles? - ANSWER To
Avoid Superficial Bleeding or Hematoma
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