CNT Written Exam Latest Update 2025-2026 65
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A contraindication for cupping is: - CORRECT ANSWER: Cupping over major arteries
A....infection is an infection that is acquired in a healthcare setting. - CORRECT
ANSWER: Nosocomial
Gloves and eye protection are used for which procedure? - CORRECT ANSWER:
Bleeding of acupoints.
Herpes viruses can live on common surfaces for up to: - CORRECT ANSWER: 24 hours
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? - CORRECT
ANSWER: A face shield
If hands are visibly soiled, use this method to clean them. - CORRECT ANSWER: Wash
hands with soap and water.
Large outbreaks of this infection have been reported in clusters associated with
acupuncture clinics: - CORRECT ANSWER: Mycobacterium other than tuberculosis
One in three people are carriers of what pathogen on their skin? - CORRECT ANSWER:
Staph aureus
Seroconversion to positive to this pathogen after a needlestick from a known carrier of
the disease is less than 1%. - CORRECT ANSWER: HIV
, T/F: A clean field can only be created using a paper towel - CORRECT ANSWER: False
T/F: Adverse events associated with estim are remarkably similar to those of regular
acupuncture needling. - CORRECT ANSWER: True
T/F: An important consideration when using moxa is to have sufficient room ventilation. -
CORRECT 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. -
CORRECT ANSWER: False
T/F: Because needle removal includes exposure to blood occassionally, all
acupuncturists must wear gloves when removing needles. - CORRECT ANSWER:
False
T/F: Best practices need to be modified as new evidence in safety becomes available -
CORRECT ANSWER: True
T/F: CNT is only a recommendation for patient care. - CORRECT ANSWER: False
T/F: CNT requires that new table paper and new table drapes/sheets (if used) are
replaced for every patient visit. - CORRECT ANSWER: True
T/F: Cups and gua sha tools should be washed and disinfected before use and re-use. -
CORRECT ANSWER: True
T/F: Do not use estim with incapacitated people or those who have knee replacement
surgery. - CORRECT ANSWER: False
Questions and 100% Verified Correct Answers
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A contraindication for cupping is: - CORRECT ANSWER: Cupping over major arteries
A....infection is an infection that is acquired in a healthcare setting. - CORRECT
ANSWER: Nosocomial
Gloves and eye protection are used for which procedure? - CORRECT ANSWER:
Bleeding of acupoints.
Herpes viruses can live on common surfaces for up to: - CORRECT ANSWER: 24 hours
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? - CORRECT
ANSWER: A face shield
If hands are visibly soiled, use this method to clean them. - CORRECT ANSWER: Wash
hands with soap and water.
Large outbreaks of this infection have been reported in clusters associated with
acupuncture clinics: - CORRECT ANSWER: Mycobacterium other than tuberculosis
One in three people are carriers of what pathogen on their skin? - CORRECT ANSWER:
Staph aureus
Seroconversion to positive to this pathogen after a needlestick from a known carrier of
the disease is less than 1%. - CORRECT ANSWER: HIV
, T/F: A clean field can only be created using a paper towel - CORRECT ANSWER: False
T/F: Adverse events associated with estim are remarkably similar to those of regular
acupuncture needling. - CORRECT ANSWER: True
T/F: An important consideration when using moxa is to have sufficient room ventilation. -
CORRECT 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. -
CORRECT ANSWER: False
T/F: Because needle removal includes exposure to blood occassionally, all
acupuncturists must wear gloves when removing needles. - CORRECT ANSWER:
False
T/F: Best practices need to be modified as new evidence in safety becomes available -
CORRECT ANSWER: True
T/F: CNT is only a recommendation for patient care. - CORRECT ANSWER: False
T/F: CNT requires that new table paper and new table drapes/sheets (if used) are
replaced for every patient visit. - CORRECT ANSWER: True
T/F: Cups and gua sha tools should be washed and disinfected before use and re-use. -
CORRECT ANSWER: True
T/F: Do not use estim with incapacitated people or those who have knee replacement
surgery. - CORRECT ANSWER: False
