POTENTIALS

Question 1

Bruising, bleeding, and needle site pain are all considered (word) events.

Answer 1

Adverse events

Question 2

According to White’s review in 2004, the risk of a serious adverse event with acupuncture is estimated to be:
A) 0.05 per 10,000 treatments
B) 5 per 10,000 treatments
C) 1 per 10,000 treatments
D) none of the above

Answer 2

A) 0.05 per 10,000 treatments

Question 3

Potential sources of infectious diseases in an acupuncture practice setting include:
A) waiting room furniture
B) dust on the shelf
C) dirty contaminated equipment
D) trash in the outdoor dumpster

Answer 3

A, B, & C

Not D

Question 4

Asymptomatic patients with active Hepatitis B are as infectious as those who are symptomatic. Approximately what percentage of adults with active Hepatitis B infections are asymptomatic?
A) 10%
B) 30%
C) 75%
D) Never

Answer 4

B) 30%

Question 5

Which type of chronic liver disease is the most frequent indication for liver transplants among adults in the US?
A) Alcoholic fatty liver disease
B) Hepatitis C
C) Hepatitis B
D) Hepatitis A

Answer 5

B) Hepatitis C