NHA EXAM UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS

NHA EXAM UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS

Question:
1. Primary code in CPT consists of how many digits?
Answer:
5

Question:
2. Correct order of draw
Answer:
Green, Lavender, Gray

Question:
3. CBC additive
Answer:
EDTA

Question:
4. Patients arrive at their convenience, first come, first served
Answer:
Open Hours Scheduling

Question:
5. If the test result shows hemoglobin at 7g/dL, what is the first thing you should do?
Answer:
Notify the provider

Question:
6. When performing the palpatory method for measuring blood pressure, how should the CMA inflate the
cuff
Answer:
30 mm above radial pulse cessation

Question:
7. How many pounds is 40kg
Answer:
88 (40x2.2=88)

Question:
8. When a patient is administering insulin injections, what shows their understanding of the procedure
Answer:
If they say to inject the insulin when it is at room temperature

, Question:
9. What is a CLIA-waived lab test
Answer:
HCG test

Question:
10. What results are affected when povidone iodine is used to clean site for dermal puncture
Answer:
potassium

Question:
11. What technique should an MA perform on a hemostat prior to autoclaving
Answer:
Sanitization

Question:
12. What is the proper way to bandage a wound
Answer:
Wrap from distal to proximal

Question:
13. What is the first step to take when drawing a forensic sample
Answer:
Have receiving lab sign chain of custody form

Question:
14. If a patient is crying, what should you do
Answer:
Allow patient to cry

Question:
15. On a 12 lead EKG, where is lead V4 placed
Answer:
5th intercostal space at midclav line

Question:
16. What position is best to perform a rectal exam
Answer:
Sims Position

Question:
17. What to do with an ammonia specimen
Answer:
Place specimen in ice-water slurry