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 1000 acupuncture visits in 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 - ANSWER Remove needles To reduce risk of pneumothorax, needles inserted in points on upper back and chest should be: - ANSWER Inserted obliquely 1 / 3
Washing your hands immediately before needle insertion is a critical step in clean needle technique. - ANSWER True CNT requires new table paper and new table drapes/sheets to be replaced for every new patient visit - ANSWER True Needles from multipacks 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 moxa, the FIRST step is to cool the burn 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 12 inches. - ANSWER True 2 / 3
Adverse events associated with estim are remarkably similar to those of regular acupuncture needling - ANSWER True Do not use estim with incapacitated people or those who have had knee replacement surgery. - ANSWER False You can never use estim on scalp acupuncture points. - ANSWER False It is appropriate to turn up the amperage of an estim machine until there are significant muscle spasms at the insertion points. - ANSWER False Misuse of electroacupuncture has been associated with avulsion fractures. - ANSWER True Cups and gua sha tools should be washed and disinfected before use and re-use. - ANSWER True Petechiae after cupping is an adverse reaction. - ANSWER False A contraindication for cupping is
- cancer patients
- over major arteries
- bleeding disorders
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