CNT EXAM /CCAOM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

Severe adverse events to acupuncture needling are very rare correct answer: True Pneumothorax occurs at a rate of approximately 1 per 1000 acupuncture visits in the US correct answer: False Insertion site pain may occur because alcohol was not allowed to dry before needle insertion correct answer: True Someone taking anticoagulant medications should never be needled because the risk of bleeding is too high correct answer: False The first step to respond to needle faintness is to correct answer: remove the needles To reduce the risk of pneumothorax, needles inserted in points on the upper back and chest should be correct answer: inserted Obliquely Washing hands immediately before needle insertion is a critical step in clean needle technique correct answer: True CNT require that new table paper and new table drapes/sheets if used are replaced for every patient visit correct 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 correct answer: False An important consideration when using moxa is to have sufficient room ventilation correct 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. correct answer: True Patients more likely to be at risk for moxa burns include those with neuropathies due to excess conditions. correct 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 correct answer: True The minimum distance from the skin a heat lamp should be placed is twelve (12) inches correct answer: True Adverse events associated with estim are remarkably similar to those of regular acupuncture needling. correct answer: True Do not use estim with incapacitated people or those who have had knee replacement surgery. correct answer: False You can never use estim on scalp acupuncture points. correct answer: False It is appropriate to turn up the amperage of an estim machine until there are significant muscle spasms at the insertion points. correct answer: False Misuse of electroacupuncture has been associated with avulsion fractures correct answer: True Cups and gua sha tools shoul