CHP Post-Treatment Care & Documentation 2

Question 1

How long should a patient typically wait before bathing or showering after wet hijama treatment?

Accepted Answer

At least 24 hours

Answer

Patients should wait at least 24 hours before bathing to allow incision sites to begin healing and to reduce infection risk.

Question 2

Which topical agent is traditionally applied to hijama sites immediately after treatment to promote healing and prevent infection?

Accepted Answer

Black seed (Nigella sativa) oil

Answer

Black seed oil (Nigella sativa) is the traditionally recommended topical agent after hijama due to its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties.

Question 3

A patient notices blood soaking through the bandage 3 hours after wet hijama. What is the FIRST appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Apply direct pressure and assess for continued bleeding

Answer

Direct pressure is the first-line intervention for post-procedure bleeding before escalating care.

Question 4

Which finding at a hijama incision site during follow-up indicates a possible infection requiring medical referral?

Accepted Answer

Purulent (pus) discharge with surrounding erythema and warmth

Answer

Purulent discharge with erythema and warmth are classic signs of wound infection requiring physician evaluation.

Question 5

When educating a patient on bandage removal after wet hijama, what instruction is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Remove bandages after 24 hours or when instructed, keeping sites clean and dry until then

Answer

Bandages should generally be kept in place for about 24 hours to protect incision sites during the initial healing phase.

(CHP) Certified Hijama Practitioner Practice Test

(CHP) Certified Hijama Practitioner Practice Test

CHP Post-Treatment Care & Documentation 2