CNT Written Exam (Latest 2025/ 2026 Update) Questions & Answers| Grade A| 100% Correct (Verified Solutions) Severe adverse events to acupuncture needling are very rare. - ANSWER True Pneumothorax occurs at a rate of approximately 1 per 1,000 acupuncture visits in the US. - ANSWER False Insertion site pain may occur because alcohol was not allowed to dry before needle insertion. - ANSWER True Someone taking anticoagulant medications should never be needled because the risk of bleeding is too high. - ANSWER False
The first step to respond to needle faintness is to: - ANSWER
Remove the needles To reduce the risk of pneumothorax, needles inserted in points on the upper back and chest should be: - ANSWER Inserted obliquely 1 / 2
Washing your hands immediately before needle insertion is a critical step in clean needle technique. - ANSWER True CNT requires that new table paper and new table drapes/sheets (if used) are replaced for every patient visit. - ANSWER 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. - ANSWER False An important consideration when using moxa is to have sufficient room ventilation. - ANSWER 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. - ANSWER True Patients more likely to be at risk for moxa burns include those with neuropathies due to excess conditions. - ANSWER False 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. - ANSWER True The minimum distance from the skin a heat lamp should be placed is twelve (12) inches. - ANSWER True
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