NHA CCMA Practice Test Questions and Answers

NHA CCMA Practice Test Questions and Answers For a 12-lead EKG, which of the following is the correct placement for the fourth precordial electrode (V4)? - ANSWERAt the fifth intercostal space, left midclavicular line Which of the following needle sizes is the most appropriate for a subcutaneous injection? - ANSWER25 gauge A CCMA is monitoring an infant patient for microcephaly. Which of the following describes the anthropometric measurement that the CCMA should perform? - ANSWERHead Circumference The recieving laboratory is required to sign a _____________ _____ ________________ form when drawing a forensic sample? - ANSWERchain of custody A CCMA is caring for a patient who has a body mass index (BMI) of 23. This patient should be categorized as which of the following? - ANSWERNormal Weight In which of the following positions should a CCMA place a patient for a rectal exam? - ANSWERSims A CCMA is preparing sterilization for hemostats before an invasive procedure. Which of the following techniques should the CCMA use? - ANSWERAutoclave Which parenteral medication routes should a CCMA administer for a slow release of medication into the blood stream? - ANSWERTransdermal A CCMA is educating an older adult patient on wound care. What should the CCMA do to ensure patient understanding? - ANSWERHave the patient repeat information A patient's body temperature will be at its lowest at what times? - ANSWER4:00 AM What should a CCMA do first when blood is splashed in her eye? - ANSWERFlush with tepid water A CCMA is caring for a patient who is 5' 7" tall. What is the patient's height in centimeters? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number.) - ANSWER170 cm What should a CCMA perform on a hemostat prior to autoclaving? - ANSWERSanitization What is appropriate for cleansing around the urinary meatus in a clean- catch urine collection? - ANSWERBenzalkonium chloride While performing a pulse oximetry reading on a patient, what factor should the CCMA recognize as contributing to an erroneous result? - ANSWERPatient's movement A patient presents to an office for treatment. After reading the consent form, she has second thoughts. Who is responsible for counseling the patient? - ANSWERProvid