ACC Clean Needle Technique and Safety 3

Question 1

Which personal protective equipment (PPE) is most commonly recommended during acupuncture in patients with known bloodborne infections?

Accepted Answer

Gloves and eye protection as a minimum

Answer

Standard precautions for bloodborne pathogen exposure include wearing gloves and eye protection to minimize risk of contact with blood or bodily fluids.

Question 2

What is the rationale for allowing the alcohol swab to dry completely before needle insertion?

Accepted Answer

Wet alcohol can be carried into tissue and cause irritation or interfere with antisepsis

Answer

Inserting a needle into skin that is still wet with alcohol can carry the alcohol into subcutaneous tissues, causing irritation and reducing the effectiveness of the antiseptic.

Question 3

A patient reports being immunocompromised due to chemotherapy. Which additional precaution is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Use strict aseptic technique and monitor insertion sites closely for infection

Answer

Immunocompromised patients are at higher risk for infection, so heightened aseptic technique and careful post-treatment monitoring are essential rather than abandoning treatment.

Question 4

What is a 'guide tube' used for in acupuncture, and what CNT consideration does it introduce?

Accepted Answer

It assists with insertion depth; must be discarded with the needle after use

Answer

The guide tube assists with smooth, controlled needle insertion and is considered a single-use item that must be discarded along with the needle after each patient use.

Question 5

During treatment, a practitioner sustains a needlestick injury from a used needle. What is the FIRST immediate action?

Accepted Answer

Wash the wound thoroughly with soap and water

Answer

The immediate first response to a needlestick injury is to wash the wound thoroughly with soap and running water to reduce the risk of pathogen transmission.

(ACC) Acupuncture Certification for Chiropractors Practice Test

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ACC Clean Needle Technique and Safety 3