CNT Clean Technique Exam Newest Complete Questions And Correct Detailed
Answer
Someone taking anticoagulant medications should never be needled because the
risk of bleeding is too high.
False
Insertion site pain may occur because alcohol was not allowed to dry before
needle insertion.
True
CNT requires that new table paper and new table drapes/sheets (if used) are
replaced for every patient visit.
True
Pneumothorax occurs at a rate of approximately 1 per 1,000 acupuncture visits in
the US.
False 1:100,000
The first step to respond to needle faintness is to:
remove the needles.
Severe adverse events to acupuncture needling are very rare.
True
Needles from mulitpacks can be used for more than one patient as long as they
are used within 30 minutes of opening the packaging.
1
, False
To reduce the risk of pneumothorax, needles inserted in points on the upper back
and chest should be:
inserted obliquely.
Washing your hands immediately before needle insertion is a critical step in clean
needle technique
True
The minimum distance from the skin a heat lamp should be placed is twelve (12)
inches.
True
An important consideration when using moxa is to have sufficient room
ventilation.
True
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.
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.
True
Patients more likely to be at risk for moxa burns include those with neuropathies
due to excess conditions.
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Answer
Someone taking anticoagulant medications should never be needled because the
risk of bleeding is too high.
False
Insertion site pain may occur because alcohol was not allowed to dry before
needle insertion.
True
CNT requires that new table paper and new table drapes/sheets (if used) are
replaced for every patient visit.
True
Pneumothorax occurs at a rate of approximately 1 per 1,000 acupuncture visits in
the US.
False 1:100,000
The first step to respond to needle faintness is to:
remove the needles.
Severe adverse events to acupuncture needling are very rare.
True
Needles from mulitpacks can be used for more than one patient as long as they
are used within 30 minutes of opening the packaging.
1
, False
To reduce the risk of pneumothorax, needles inserted in points on the upper back
and chest should be:
inserted obliquely.
Washing your hands immediately before needle insertion is a critical step in clean
needle technique
True
The minimum distance from the skin a heat lamp should be placed is twelve (12)
inches.
True
An important consideration when using moxa is to have sufficient room
ventilation.
True
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.
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.
True
Patients more likely to be at risk for moxa burns include those with neuropathies
due to excess conditions.
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