CNT Written Exam (Latest 2025/ 2026 Update) Questions & Answers| Grade A| 100% Correct (Verified Solutions) what is the purpose of CNT? - ANSWER reduce risk of spreading infection from patient to patient, from patient to ourselves, or from ourselves to patient.Reason for CNT - ANSWER Reduce risk of accidents Help maintain public safety Help meet medical, legal and ethical requirements of healthcare workers Sterilizatation - ANSWER the process of destroying ALL microbial life (including viruses) via sterilants (chemicals) or sterilizing methods.Disinfection - ANSWER the process that REDUCES the number of microbes on *inanimate* objects. Disinfected objects are considered "clean" Antiseptic - ANSWER Chemicals used to reduce microbes on *living tissue*. They are used on patients and practitioners.Disinfectants - ANSWER Chemicals used to reduce microbes on inanimate objects. They are used on tools and equipment. 1 / 2
Aseptic Techniques - ANSWER used to prevent infection during invasive procedures, such as for surgery, or other invasive procedures or dressing wounds.Clean techniques - ANSWER used by acupuncturists during our needle insertion activities.Clean Field - ANSWER Section of a work surface, including the skin of and surrounding the targeted acupoint, that has been prepared to manage acupuncture equipment in a way to protect the sterility of acu needles.Contraindications of needling - ANSWER Excessively elevated blood pressure because of the risk of stroke Contraindications of needling - ANSWER Intoxicated or chemically mind-altered state of you or your patient whether from illicit or prescription meds, alcohol or mental function.Contraindications of needling - ANSWER Patient refusal Contraindications of needling - ANSWER Wound at specific site of insertion (infection, bruise, rashes, etc.)
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