NHA PRACTICE EXAM 2025
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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
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, 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
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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
FOR STUDY PURPOSES ONLY COPYRIGHT © 2025 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 1
, 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
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