NHA PRACTICE EXAM STUDY
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
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