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CNT test 150 Questions & Answers
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AE (adverse effects) of acupuncture ......ANSWER........site
bleeding, superficial hematoma, needle site pain
less frequently: fainting, tiredness, aggravation, broken needle
rare but serious (SAEs): pneumothorax, injury to organs, traumatic
tissue injury
Critical and recommended procedures to reduce risks and AE of
acupuncture ......ANSWER........1. be aware of vascular anatomy
2. mild pressure after needle removal
3. identify points that lie over or next to major vessels
4. palpate vessels, muscles, bones, ec. before preparing site for
insertion
5. apply caution with those who take blood thinners
6. allow alcohol to dry before needling
7. place first-time patient in supine position with knees slightly
elevated for 1st acupuncture treatment
8. inform patients they should eat 1-2 hours before treatment
9. limit needle manipulation during 1st treatment until the
patient's response to acupuncture has been established
10. identify recommended depth of insertion for points and
utilize proper stimulation techniques
11. obtain medical history regarding lung function, disease, and
history of smoking
12. Assess physique of patient (if thinner, don't go deep)
13. 10-20mm is safe needling for the lung area
14. needle at oblique angle on thoracic body
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15. do not cup over needles on the thorax in the area of the
lungs
16. limit vertical manipulation over abdomen
17. CNT! including hand washing
18. wear gloves to protect broken skin of practitioner
19. do not needle into skin lesions
20. immediately isolate used sharps into sharps container
21. inspect needles for defects in manufacturing before use
22. never insert needle to the handle and use only single-use
needles
AE (adverse effects) of moxa ......ANSWER........bruising, burns,
cellulitis, allergies
Critical and recommended procedures to reduce risks and AE of
moxa ......ANSWER........1. protect skin from falling ashes
2. caution in diabetics and those with neural injury who cannot
feel pain as well
3. take care of any burns immediately with cool water and
sterile gauze
4. remain in room at all times
5. do not use on face, hairline, or sensitive areas
6. monitor skin temperature
7. refer to western doctor if needed
8. have proper ventilation in room (air filter unit recommended)
AE (adverse effects) of cupping ......ANSWER........burns (fire
cupping), skin reactions including fluid blisters,
hyperpigmentation, petechia, and ecchymosis, pneumothorax
(needle cups), nodules, scarring, anemia and enlarged heart
(excessive wet cupping), infections
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Critical and recommended procedures to reduce risks and AE of
cupping ......ANSWER........1. take careful patient history
(diabetes, neuropathies, etc.)
2. do not place burning material at the rim of the cup (deepest
part only)
3. remove burning material before applying cup to patient's skin
4. Use PPEs (gloves, eyewear)
5. apply cups to clean skin only
6. CNT, hand washing, clean field
7. do not cup over lesions, rashes, skin breaks
8. remove cup slowly so blood or OPIM does not splash
9. clean and sterilize cups
10. Screen patients for keloid scarring or a history of psoriasis,
as well as hemophilia and von willebrand's disease
AE (adverse effects) of heat lamps ......ANSWER........burns,
infections, fire
Critical and recommended procedures to reduce risks and AE of
heat lamps ......ANSWER........1. monitor carefully and check for
defects of lamp before use
2. do not use on infants, children, incapacitated persons, or
sleeping or unconscious persons
3. do not use over sensitive skin or persons having poor blood
circulation
AE (adverse effects) of electro acupuncture
......ANSWER........There are no common adverse effects
associated with EA.
cardiac effects and electrical injury are uncommon AEs
CNT test 150 Questions & Answers
(Latest )
AE (adverse effects) of acupuncture ......ANSWER........site
bleeding, superficial hematoma, needle site pain
less frequently: fainting, tiredness, aggravation, broken needle
rare but serious (SAEs): pneumothorax, injury to organs, traumatic
tissue injury
Critical and recommended procedures to reduce risks and AE of
acupuncture ......ANSWER........1. be aware of vascular anatomy
2. mild pressure after needle removal
3. identify points that lie over or next to major vessels
4. palpate vessels, muscles, bones, ec. before preparing site for
insertion
5. apply caution with those who take blood thinners
6. allow alcohol to dry before needling
7. place first-time patient in supine position with knees slightly
elevated for 1st acupuncture treatment
8. inform patients they should eat 1-2 hours before treatment
9. limit needle manipulation during 1st treatment until the
patient's response to acupuncture has been established
10. identify recommended depth of insertion for points and
utilize proper stimulation techniques
11. obtain medical history regarding lung function, disease, and
history of smoking
12. Assess physique of patient (if thinner, don't go deep)
13. 10-20mm is safe needling for the lung area
14. needle at oblique angle on thoracic body
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15. do not cup over needles on the thorax in the area of the
lungs
16. limit vertical manipulation over abdomen
17. CNT! including hand washing
18. wear gloves to protect broken skin of practitioner
19. do not needle into skin lesions
20. immediately isolate used sharps into sharps container
21. inspect needles for defects in manufacturing before use
22. never insert needle to the handle and use only single-use
needles
AE (adverse effects) of moxa ......ANSWER........bruising, burns,
cellulitis, allergies
Critical and recommended procedures to reduce risks and AE of
moxa ......ANSWER........1. protect skin from falling ashes
2. caution in diabetics and those with neural injury who cannot
feel pain as well
3. take care of any burns immediately with cool water and
sterile gauze
4. remain in room at all times
5. do not use on face, hairline, or sensitive areas
6. monitor skin temperature
7. refer to western doctor if needed
8. have proper ventilation in room (air filter unit recommended)
AE (adverse effects) of cupping ......ANSWER........burns (fire
cupping), skin reactions including fluid blisters,
hyperpigmentation, petechia, and ecchymosis, pneumothorax
(needle cups), nodules, scarring, anemia and enlarged heart
(excessive wet cupping), infections
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Critical and recommended procedures to reduce risks and AE of
cupping ......ANSWER........1. take careful patient history
(diabetes, neuropathies, etc.)
2. do not place burning material at the rim of the cup (deepest
part only)
3. remove burning material before applying cup to patient's skin
4. Use PPEs (gloves, eyewear)
5. apply cups to clean skin only
6. CNT, hand washing, clean field
7. do not cup over lesions, rashes, skin breaks
8. remove cup slowly so blood or OPIM does not splash
9. clean and sterilize cups
10. Screen patients for keloid scarring or a history of psoriasis,
as well as hemophilia and von willebrand's disease
AE (adverse effects) of heat lamps ......ANSWER........burns,
infections, fire
Critical and recommended procedures to reduce risks and AE of
heat lamps ......ANSWER........1. monitor carefully and check for
defects of lamp before use
2. do not use on infants, children, incapacitated persons, or
sleeping or unconscious persons
3. do not use over sensitive skin or persons having poor blood
circulation
AE (adverse effects) of electro acupuncture
......ANSWER........There are no common adverse effects
associated with EA.
cardiac effects and electrical injury are uncommon AEs
