CNT WRITTEN EXAM COMPREHENSIVE SCRIPT
2026 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
GUARANTEED TO PASS
◉ T/F: It is important to know how to properly put on and take off
PPE. Answer: True
◉ T/F: Because needle removal includes exposure to blood
occassionally, all acupuncturists must wear gloves when removing
needles. Answer: False
◉ If hands are visibly soiled, use this method to clean them. Answer:
Wash hands with soap and water.
◉ T/F: You can remove and reinsert a needle from the skin as long
as the needle is reinserted in the same points. Answer: False
◉ T/F: CNT is only a recommendation for patient care. Answer:
False
◉ T/F: The patient's skin that has been prepared/cleaned prior to
needling is part of the clean field. Answer: True
,◉ T/F: A clean field can only be created using a paper towel.
Answer: False
◉ T/F: The best product for washing the skin prior to needle
insertion is chlorhexidine.. Answer: F
◉ T/F: In the case of shallow needling/intradermal needling, you
must always clean the skin prior to needle insertion.. Answer: False
◉ T/F: It is okay to use a guide tube for multiple points on the same
patient during one visit.. Answer: True
◉ T/F: It is best practice to place needles removed from the patient's
skin in a stainless steel disposal tray before putting all the used
needles in the sharp's container so you can ensure an accurate
needle count.. Answer: False
◉ T/F: Cups and gua sha tools should be washed and disinfected
before use and re-use.. Answer: True
◉ T/F: Petechiae after cupping is an adverse reaction.. Answer: False
◉ A contraindication for cupping is:. Answer: Cupping over major
arteries
, ◉ T/F: Gua sha should not be used within 48 hours prior to
chemotherapy.. Answer: True
◉ Gloves and eye protection are used for which procedure?. Answer:
Bleeding of acupoints.
◉ T/F: Adverse events associated with estim are remarkably similar
to those of regular acupuncture needling.. Answer: True
◉ T/F: Do not use estim with incapacitated 丧失能力的 people or
those who have knee replacement surgery.. Answer: False
◉ T/F: You can never use estim on scalp acupuncture points..
Answer: False
◉ T/F: It is appropriate to turn up the amperage of an estim
machine until there are significant muscle spasms at the insertion
points.. Answer: False
◉ T/F: Misuse of electroacupuncture is associated with avulsion
fractures.. Answer: True
2026 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
GUARANTEED TO PASS
◉ T/F: It is important to know how to properly put on and take off
PPE. Answer: True
◉ T/F: Because needle removal includes exposure to blood
occassionally, all acupuncturists must wear gloves when removing
needles. Answer: False
◉ If hands are visibly soiled, use this method to clean them. Answer:
Wash hands with soap and water.
◉ T/F: You can remove and reinsert a needle from the skin as long
as the needle is reinserted in the same points. Answer: False
◉ T/F: CNT is only a recommendation for patient care. Answer:
False
◉ T/F: The patient's skin that has been prepared/cleaned prior to
needling is part of the clean field. Answer: True
,◉ T/F: A clean field can only be created using a paper towel.
Answer: False
◉ T/F: The best product for washing the skin prior to needle
insertion is chlorhexidine.. Answer: F
◉ T/F: In the case of shallow needling/intradermal needling, you
must always clean the skin prior to needle insertion.. Answer: False
◉ T/F: It is okay to use a guide tube for multiple points on the same
patient during one visit.. Answer: True
◉ T/F: It is best practice to place needles removed from the patient's
skin in a stainless steel disposal tray before putting all the used
needles in the sharp's container so you can ensure an accurate
needle count.. Answer: False
◉ T/F: Cups and gua sha tools should be washed and disinfected
before use and re-use.. Answer: True
◉ T/F: Petechiae after cupping is an adverse reaction.. Answer: False
◉ A contraindication for cupping is:. Answer: Cupping over major
arteries
, ◉ T/F: Gua sha should not be used within 48 hours prior to
chemotherapy.. Answer: True
◉ Gloves and eye protection are used for which procedure?. Answer:
Bleeding of acupoints.
◉ T/F: Adverse events associated with estim are remarkably similar
to those of regular acupuncture needling.. Answer: True
◉ T/F: Do not use estim with incapacitated 丧失能力的 people or
those who have knee replacement surgery.. Answer: False
◉ T/F: You can never use estim on scalp acupuncture points..
Answer: False
◉ T/F: It is appropriate to turn up the amperage of an estim
machine until there are significant muscle spasms at the insertion
points.. Answer: False
◉ T/F: Misuse of electroacupuncture is associated with avulsion
fractures.. Answer: True
