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Clean Needle Technique and Safety Flashcards

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  1. Which hepatitis virus is MOST commonly transmitted via needlestick injuries in healthcare settings?

    Answer: Hepatitis B (HBV)

    Hepatitis B virus (HBV) has the highest transmission risk from needlestick injuries among bloodborne pathogens, with a transmission rate of up to 30% from an HBsAg-positive source.

  2. What should be documented in a practitioner's exposure control plan regarding needlestick injuries?

    Answer: All percutaneous exposures, route of exposure, patient information, and follow-up actions

    An exposure control plan must document all percutaneous exposures comprehensively, including the route, circumstances, source patient details, and follow-up testing and treatment.

  3. A practitioner is treating two patients back-to-back in the same room. What CNT requirement applies to the treatment surface between patients?

    Answer: Surfaces must be disinfected with an EPA-registered disinfectant between patients

    All patient contact surfaces must be disinfected with an EPA-registered disinfectant between patients to prevent cross-contamination, regardless of visible soiling.

  4. What is the recommended storage condition for sterile acupuncture needles to maintain their sterility?

    Answer: At room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct sunlight

    Sterile acupuncture needles should be stored at room temperature in a clean, dry environment away from moisture, extreme heat, and UV exposure to maintain package integrity.

  5. Which scenario represents a violation of clean needle technique during electroacupuncture?

    Answer: Discarding needles but reusing unclean leads on the next patient without disinfection

    Reusing electroacupuncture leads without proper disinfection between patients constitutes a CNT violation because the leads can carry blood or bodily fluids as a fomite.

  6. A new acupuncture needle is found to have a bent tip upon removal from its sterile package. What is the correct action?

    Answer: Discard the needle and use a new one from a different package

    A defective needle must be discarded, and a new needle from an uncompromised package should be selected, as a bent tip can cause tissue trauma and indicates a quality defect.

  7. Which standard is the primary reference for infection control practices used by acupuncture practitioners in the United States?

    Answer: CDC Standard Precautions and the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard

    CDC Standard Precautions combined with the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030) form the primary regulatory and clinical framework for infection control in US acupuncture practice.