CCMA Exam Prep (NHA) with 100% Verified Questions and Answers

CCMA Exam Prep (NHA) with 100% Verified Questions and Answers During an emergent crisis, DO NOT - CORRECT ANSWER alarm the patient 3 essentials when performing blood draws - CORRECT ANSWER 1. test requisition review 2. proper patient identification 3. site choice 2 essentials when performing EKG or other cardiac monitoring - CORRECT ANSWER 1. inform pt. of what is expected 2. observe for complications CLIA-waived tests - CORRECT ANSWER simple, performed with low risk of error When performing a CLIA-waived test, always... - CORRECT ANSWER 1. identify the patient 2. wear PPE 3. read all manufacturer directions and instructions BIG OSHA (needle) protocol - CORRECT ANSWER do NOT recap needles Sharps container - CORRECT ANSWER Puncture and leak proof and labeled with biohazard symbol for disposal of scalpels, needles and any other sharp object Biohazard bag - CORRECT ANSWER Leak proof bag for disposal of gloves, gauze and bandages Standard Precautions - CORRECT ANSWER ALL bodily fluids except sweat are to be considered infectious for all patients. Change gloves... - CORRECT ANSWER When handling contaminated surfaces and inbetween patients Before putting gloves on you should always - CORRECT ANSWER wash hands with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer Blood pressure measures the - CORRECT ANSWER pressure of blood against the walls of the artery and ventricles The artery and ventricles contract so that the ... - CORRECT ANSWER blood is pushed to the aorta and pulmonary artery Systole - CORRECT ANSWER heart contracts Diastole - CORRECT ANSWER heart relaxes FIRST thing you do when taking any pt. vitals - CORRECT ANSWER Tell patient what you're going to do If you have to manually obtain a BP, what should you palpate? - CORRECT ANSWER Brachial artery in antecubital region of arm