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CNT MANUAL TEST EXAM PREP 2026 ALL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS ALREADY A GRADED |NEW AND
REVISED
What does MOT stand for? - ANSWER- Mycobacteria Other Than
Tuberculosis
Where are MOT organisms commonly found? - ANSWER- Wet soil,
rivers, streams, marshland, and estuaries
What is the MOST likely source of MOT transmission in clinic? -
ANSWER- Poor sterilization or contaminated linens
What is the MOST important prevention strategy for MOT? -
ANSWER- Strict CNT procedures and linen replacement
What symptoms are associated with MOT? - ANSWER- Local skin or
soft tissue infection
How long can MOT survive in the environment? - ANSWER- Long
periods in wet or dry environments
What mnemonic helps remember MOT? - ANSWER- Marsh Organisms
Thrive
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What are the two main types of HSV? - ANSWER- HSV-1 and HSV-2
HSV-1 is most commonly associated with what? - ANSWER- Oral
lesions and cold sores
HSV-2 is most commonly associated with what? - ANSWER- Genital
lesions
Can HSV-1 and HSV-2 occur in both oral and genital regions? -
ANSWER- Yes
How is HSV transmitted? - ANSWER- Direct contact, saliva, mucosal
contact, and active lesions
What are HSV prodromal symptoms? - ANSWER- Itching, tingling, and
localized pain
During which HSV stage is the patient contagious before lesions appear?
- ANSWER- Prodromal stage
What are HSV outbreak symptoms? - ANSWER- Recurrent blisters and
lesions
CNT MANUAL TEST EXAM PREP 2026 ALL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS ALREADY A GRADED |NEW AND
REVISED
What does MOT stand for? - ANSWER- Mycobacteria Other Than
Tuberculosis
Where are MOT organisms commonly found? - ANSWER- Wet soil,
rivers, streams, marshland, and estuaries
What is the MOST likely source of MOT transmission in clinic? -
ANSWER- Poor sterilization or contaminated linens
What is the MOST important prevention strategy for MOT? -
ANSWER- Strict CNT procedures and linen replacement
What symptoms are associated with MOT? - ANSWER- Local skin or
soft tissue infection
How long can MOT survive in the environment? - ANSWER- Long
periods in wet or dry environments
What mnemonic helps remember MOT? - ANSWER- Marsh Organisms
Thrive
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What are the two main types of HSV? - ANSWER- HSV-1 and HSV-2
HSV-1 is most commonly associated with what? - ANSWER- Oral
lesions and cold sores
HSV-2 is most commonly associated with what? - ANSWER- Genital
lesions
Can HSV-1 and HSV-2 occur in both oral and genital regions? -
ANSWER- Yes
How is HSV transmitted? - ANSWER- Direct contact, saliva, mucosal
contact, and active lesions
What are HSV prodromal symptoms? - ANSWER- Itching, tingling, and
localized pain
During which HSV stage is the patient contagious before lesions appear?
- ANSWER- Prodromal stage
What are HSV outbreak symptoms? - ANSWER- Recurrent blisters and
lesions
