CCMA (NHA) Exam Prep With 100% Correct Answers 2023

CCMA (NHA) Exam Prep With 100% Correct Answers 2023 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 contractsQUIZGUIDER82 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 AnswerBrachial artery in antecubital region of arm When taking BP, which arm should you use? - Correct Answer-Generally the right unless the left has stronger pulse Heart rate gives physician information about the heart's... - Correct Answer-rhythm, volume and vessel elasticity How long should you count to get a pt.'s HR? - Correct Answer-30 sec. (multiply by 2) or 1 minute *IF there are irregularities, count for 1 minute T/F: You should tell the pt. when you are measuring their respirations. - Correct AnswerFalse, do NOT tell the pt. as this may cause them to change their breathing patterns. How long should you observe a pt.'s respirations for? - Correct Answer-30 sec. (multiply by 2) or 1 minute Most common site for a temperature reading - Correct Answer-oral Question to ask pts. before taking their oral temp: - Correct Answer-"Have you eaten anything, had anything to drink, smoked, or exercised within 30 minutes of coming to the doctor today?" What position do you put patients in to obtain a rectal temperature? - Correct AnswerSims or lateral recumbent position: pt. lies on left side, left hip and leg straight, right hip and knee bent For an aural/tympanic temperature, how should you manipulate the ear in a pt. over the age of 3? - Correct Answer-Pull up and back For an aural/tympanic temperature, how should you manipulate the ear in a pt. under the age of 3? - Correct Answer-Pull down and back Where is the temporal artery temperature readings taken? - Correct Answer-On the forehead Where is the axillary temperature reading taken? - Correct Answer-Armpit