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 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 1 / 3
To reduce the risk of pneumothorax, needles inserted in points on the upper back and chest should be - ANSWER inserted Obliquely Washing hands immediately before needle insertion is a critical step in clean needle technique - ANSWER True CNT require that new table paper and new table drapes/sheets if used are replaced for every patient visit - ANSWER True Needles from multipack can be used for more than one patient as long as they used within 30 minutes of opening the packaging - ANSWER False An important consideration when using moxa is to have sufficient room ventilation
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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 2 / 3
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 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
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