CNT EXAM /CCAOM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS

CNT EXAM /CCAOM Severe adverse events to acupuncture needling are very rare - Answer-True Pneumothorax occurs at a rate of approximately 1 per 1000 acupuncture visits in the US - Answer-False Insertion site pain may occur because alcohol was not allowed to dry before needle insertion - Answer-True Someone taking anticoagulant medications should never be needled because the risk of bleeding is too high - Answer-False The first step to respond to needle faintness is to - Answer-remove the needles To reduce the risk of pneumothorax, needles inserted in points on the upper back and chest should be - Answer-inserted Obliquely Washing hands immediately before needle insertion is a critical step in clean needle technique - Answer-True CNT require that new table paper and new table drapes/sheets if used are replaced for every patient visit - Answer-True Needles from multipack can be used for more than one patient as long as they used within 30 minutes of opening the packaging - Answer-False An important consideration when using moxa is to have sufficient room ventilation - Answer-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. - Answer-True Patients more likely to be at risk for moxa burns include those with neuropathies due to excess conditions. - Answer-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 - Answer-True The minimum distance from the skin a heat lamp should be placed is twelve (12) inches - Answer-True