CNT Written Exam (Latest 2025/ 2026 Update) Questions & Answers| Grade A| 100% Correct (Verified Solutions) What is the acceptable and safe storage time for needles kept in heat-sealed paper or plastic pouches? - ANSWER 6 months Which of the following is the most reliable source to show that a sterilizer is working correctly? - ANSWER biological indicators What type of microorganism does regular soap clean? - ANSWER transient Which pathogen is found on the skin and many surfaces, and is a cause for proper cleaning procedures in a clinical setting? - ANSWER staphylococcus What percentage of alcohol need we use to prep an acupuncture point? -
ANSWER 70%
Spills that involve blood or body fluid on a smooth surface should be cleaned with what ratio of a solution of bleach (sodium hypochlorite) and water? - ANSWER
1:100 1 / 4
Spills that involve blood or body fluid on a porous surface should be cleaned with what ratio of solution of bleach (sodium hypochlorite) and water? -
ANSWER 1:10
Which test will NOT help confirm a diagnosis of HIV?
- ELISA (enzyme test - antibody)
- western blot (antibodies)
- IFA (antibodies)
- ANA (anti-nuclear antibody) - ANSWER d. ANA (Lupus)
- cytomegalovirus
- pneumocystis carinii pneumonia
- systemic lupus
- Kaposi's sarcoma - ANSWER c. systemic lupus
Which is NOT an opportunistic infection in an AIDS patient?
One of your employees incurred a needlestick accident. What of the following is required by OSHA? - ANSWER medical evaluation records must be retained for the duration of the employment plus 30 years If a patient is burned by moxa, what is the primary concern? - ANSWER infection You are doing so well in your 5th year of practice, you decide to open a second office. What do you need to do in order to display your license in your second location as well as your current one? - ANSWER obtain a duplicate certificate 2 / 4
Which of the following is NOT a modality that is part of the practice of acupuncture?
- oriental massage
- magnets
- dispensing of controlled substances
- breathing techniques - ANSWER c. dispensing of controlled
substances What is true about guest acupuncturists from another state or country? - ANSWER they may hold lectures and demonstrations for up to six months If mild bleeding occurs after removal of a needle, what is proper to do? - ANSWER apply direct pressure with a cotton ball for 30 seconds to one minute Where must you post your license? - ANSWER in a conspicuous location in your place of practice True or false: HBV is easier to catch than HIV because it is over 100 times more concentrated in an infected person's blood and it can exist on surfaces outside the body. - ANSWER True How often do you need to sterilize plum blossom needles? - ANSWER after each patient 3 / 4
For a practitioner that works in an inner city clinic with AIDS and drug addicts, the CDC recommends that they test themselves for TB how often? - ANSWER every six months How long can Hep B survive on surfaces at room temperature? - ANSWER at least one week Which type of hepatitis does the CDC recommend acupuncturists and other health care professionals who are at risk for exposure get vaccinated for? - ANSWER Hep B How long is the latent period for Hep B? - ANSWER from 7 weeks up to 6 months What type of container must you use for your contaminated needles? - ANSWER one that has a proper sealing lid When you are handwashing, what is acceptable?
- using bar soap over liquid soap
- leaving on a wedding band
- shaking the hands dry in the air
- both b and c - ANSWER d. both b and c
When preparing a travel kit, which of the following is FALSE:
- cotton balls must be clean
- the hard-sided container must be washed in hot, soapy water
- the waste bag and opened receptacle for contaminated needles should be placed
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inside the clean field