CHP Equipment & Tools for Hijama Practice 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Before use on a new patient, reusable hijama cups must be:
- Rinsed with cold water only
- Autoclaved or chemically sterilized (Correct answer)
- Wiped with a dry cloth
- Soaked in saline solution for 5 minutes
Correct answer: Autoclaved or chemically sterilized
Reusable cups must be autoclaved or properly chemically sterilized between patients to eliminate bloodborne pathogens and prevent cross-contamination.
Question 2: Which disinfectant solution is commonly recommended for cleaning hijama cups and blood-contact surfaces?
- 0.5% sodium hypochlorite (bleach) solution (Correct answer)
- Plain soap and water
- 35% hydrogen peroxide
- Normal saline solution
Correct answer: 0.5% sodium hypochlorite (bleach) solution
A 0.5% sodium hypochlorite solution is EPA-approved and effective against bloodborne pathogens including HIV and hepatitis B and C viruses.
Question 3: What personal protective equipment (PPE) must a hijama practitioner wear during wet cupping procedures?
- Face mask only
- Gloves only
- Gloves, mask, and eye protection (Correct answer)
- Apron and hat only
Correct answer: Gloves, mask, and eye protection
During wet cupping, practitioners must apply Standard Precautions and wear gloves, a mask, and eye protection to guard against all routes of blood exposure.
Question 4: How should hijama cups with cracks or chips be handled?
- Sanded smooth and reused
- Patched with medical adhesive and reused
- Immediately discarded (Correct answer)
- Reserved for dry cupping only
Correct answer: Immediately discarded
Cracked or chipped cups must be immediately discarded because they cannot be properly sterilized and may harbor pathogens or cause patient injury.
Question 5: When checking a hand pump prior to a session, the practitioner should verify:
- The pump makes a clicking sound when used
- The pump creates and maintains adequate suction (Correct answer)
- The pump is constructed of metal
- The pump is connected to an electrical outlet
Correct answer: The pump creates and maintains adequate suction
The practitioner must confirm the hand pump creates and holds adequate suction to ensure consistent therapeutic negative pressure throughout treatment.
Question 6: What is the recommended storage condition for sterile single-use lancets?
- In a refrigerator at 4°C
- In original sealed packaging in a clean, dry area (Correct answer)
- In an open tray on the treatment table
- Soaked in alcohol solution
Correct answer: In original sealed packaging in a clean, dry area
Sterile lancets must remain in their original sealed packaging stored in a clean, dry area to preserve sterility until the moment of use.
Question 7: Which of the following is a clear sign that a hijama cup's one-way valve is compromised?
- The cup appears slightly yellow with age
- Suction is lost immediately after the pump is disconnected (Correct answer)
- The cup makes a sound during initial placement
- The cup has a slightly rough outer rim
Correct answer: Suction is lost immediately after the pump is disconnected
Immediate loss of suction after disconnecting the pump indicates a faulty one-way valve that cannot maintain negative pressure, requiring the cup to be replaced.
CHP Equipment & Tools for Hijama Practice 2
Before use on a new patient, reusable hijama cups must be: