NHA PRACTICE EXAM
Primary code in CPT consists of how many digits? - ANSWER-5
Correct order of draw - ANSWER-Green, Lavender, Gray
CBC additive - ANSWER-EDTA
Patients arrive at their convenience, first come, first served - ANSWER-Open Hours Scheduling
If the test result shows hemoglobin at 7g/dL, what is the first thing you should do? - ANSWER-Notify the
provider
When performing the palpatory method for measuring blood pressure, how should the CMA inflate the
cuff - ANSWER-30 mm above radial pulse cessation
How many pounds is 40kg - ANSWER-88 (40x2.2=88)
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
What is a CLIA-waived lab test - ANSWER-HCG test
What results are affected when povidone iodine is used to clean site for dermal puncture - ANSWER-
potassium
What technique should an MA perform on a hemostat prior to autoclaving - ANSWER-Sanitization
What is the proper way to bandage a wound - ANSWER-Wrap from distal to proximal
, What is the first step to take when drawing a forensic sample - ANSWER-Have receiving lab sign chain of
custody form
If a patient is crying, what should you do - ANSWER-Allow patient to cry
On a 12 lead EKG, where is lead V4 placed - ANSWER-5th intercostal space at midclav line
What position is best to perform a rectal exam - ANSWER-Sims Position
What to do with an ammonia specimen - ANSWER-Place specimen in ice-water slurry
12 lead EKG, 4th precordial electrode (V4) - ANSWER-5th intercostal space, midclav line
route for slow release of medication into bloodstream - ANSWER-transdermal
in an infant screening test, what do you draw first - ANSWER-O2 levels
How do you take enteric coated tablets - ANSWER-swallow whole with a glass of water
most accurate method for taking temperature - ANSWER-rectal
what is the first step to verify safety of venipuncture supplies - ANSWER-inspect integrity of needle's seal
5'7" to centimeters - ANSWER-170cm
How do you pick the primary insurance policy - ANSWER-parent with the earliest birth month
measuring trough levels for therapeutic medications - ANSWER-time next dose is due
Primary code in CPT consists of how many digits? - ANSWER-5
Correct order of draw - ANSWER-Green, Lavender, Gray
CBC additive - ANSWER-EDTA
Patients arrive at their convenience, first come, first served - ANSWER-Open Hours Scheduling
If the test result shows hemoglobin at 7g/dL, what is the first thing you should do? - ANSWER-Notify the
provider
When performing the palpatory method for measuring blood pressure, how should the CMA inflate the
cuff - ANSWER-30 mm above radial pulse cessation
How many pounds is 40kg - ANSWER-88 (40x2.2=88)
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
What is a CLIA-waived lab test - ANSWER-HCG test
What results are affected when povidone iodine is used to clean site for dermal puncture - ANSWER-
potassium
What technique should an MA perform on a hemostat prior to autoclaving - ANSWER-Sanitization
What is the proper way to bandage a wound - ANSWER-Wrap from distal to proximal
, What is the first step to take when drawing a forensic sample - ANSWER-Have receiving lab sign chain of
custody form
If a patient is crying, what should you do - ANSWER-Allow patient to cry
On a 12 lead EKG, where is lead V4 placed - ANSWER-5th intercostal space at midclav line
What position is best to perform a rectal exam - ANSWER-Sims Position
What to do with an ammonia specimen - ANSWER-Place specimen in ice-water slurry
12 lead EKG, 4th precordial electrode (V4) - ANSWER-5th intercostal space, midclav line
route for slow release of medication into bloodstream - ANSWER-transdermal
in an infant screening test, what do you draw first - ANSWER-O2 levels
How do you take enteric coated tablets - ANSWER-swallow whole with a glass of water
most accurate method for taking temperature - ANSWER-rectal
what is the first step to verify safety of venipuncture supplies - ANSWER-inspect integrity of needle's seal
5'7" to centimeters - ANSWER-170cm
How do you pick the primary insurance policy - ANSWER-parent with the earliest birth month
measuring trough levels for therapeutic medications - ANSWER-time next dose is due
