NHA CCMA SmarterMA Questions and
Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 |
Correct & Verified
How should an MA package a urine sample for laboratory transport?
✔✔Place in a biohazard bag with separate paperwork pouch.
What is the correct angle for a subcutaneous injection?
✔✔45 degrees.
What should the MA do if a patient begins to hyperventilate?
✔✔Coach slow breathing and remain calm.
What is the best position for a patient experiencing shortness of breath?
✔✔High Fowler’s position.
What is the correct step before performing ear irrigation?
✔✔Verify the patient has no perforated eardrum.
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,What must an MA document after administering a vaccine?
✔✔Lot number, manufacturer, site, and route.
What is the correct action if a patient faints during a blood draw?
✔✔Lay the patient flat, elevate legs, loosen tight clothing, and monitor breathing.
Which document must a patient sign before receiving a vaccine?
✔✔An informed consent form.
What is the recommended needle length for an adult deltoid intramuscular injection?
✔✔1 inch.
What should an MA do first when a patient expresses suicidal thoughts?
✔✔Notify the provider immediately.
What is the proper step when preparing a PFT (pulmonary function test)?
✔✔Instruct the patient to sit upright and take a deep breath before forced exhalation.
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, How long must a tourniquet stay on during venipuncture to avoid hemoconcentration?
✔✔No longer than 1 minute.
What is the required action when a sterile field becomes wet?
✔✔Discard it and prepare a new sterile field.
What is the appropriate site for an intradermal allergy test?
✔✔The anterior forearm.
Why should the first morning urine be used for pregnancy tests?
✔✔It is the most concentrated sample.
What is the first step when performing CPR on an adult?
✔✔Check for responsiveness and breathing.
What must an MA verify before administering medication?
✔✔The patient’s identity using two identifiers.
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Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 |
Correct & Verified
How should an MA package a urine sample for laboratory transport?
✔✔Place in a biohazard bag with separate paperwork pouch.
What is the correct angle for a subcutaneous injection?
✔✔45 degrees.
What should the MA do if a patient begins to hyperventilate?
✔✔Coach slow breathing and remain calm.
What is the best position for a patient experiencing shortness of breath?
✔✔High Fowler’s position.
What is the correct step before performing ear irrigation?
✔✔Verify the patient has no perforated eardrum.
1
,What must an MA document after administering a vaccine?
✔✔Lot number, manufacturer, site, and route.
What is the correct action if a patient faints during a blood draw?
✔✔Lay the patient flat, elevate legs, loosen tight clothing, and monitor breathing.
Which document must a patient sign before receiving a vaccine?
✔✔An informed consent form.
What is the recommended needle length for an adult deltoid intramuscular injection?
✔✔1 inch.
What should an MA do first when a patient expresses suicidal thoughts?
✔✔Notify the provider immediately.
What is the proper step when preparing a PFT (pulmonary function test)?
✔✔Instruct the patient to sit upright and take a deep breath before forced exhalation.
2
, How long must a tourniquet stay on during venipuncture to avoid hemoconcentration?
✔✔No longer than 1 minute.
What is the required action when a sterile field becomes wet?
✔✔Discard it and prepare a new sterile field.
What is the appropriate site for an intradermal allergy test?
✔✔The anterior forearm.
Why should the first morning urine be used for pregnancy tests?
✔✔It is the most concentrated sample.
What is the first step when performing CPR on an adult?
✔✔Check for responsiveness and breathing.
What must an MA verify before administering medication?
✔✔The patient’s identity using two identifiers.
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