CMA NHA Practice Exams 1, 2 & 3
1. Patient Syncope:
- Symptoms include dizziness, sweating, and flushed skin indicating syncope.
2. Positioning for Low Blood Pressure:
- Place the patient in the Trendelenburg position.
3. Patient Handling:
- For an irate patient regarding a bill, listen to concerns and try to resolve the issue.
4. Assisting in Post-Operative Care:
- Have sterile thumb dressing forceps ready for suture removal.
5. Vaginal Examination Position:
- The patient should be in the lithotomy position.
Documentation and Medical Procedures
1. Drug Distribution:
- The reversible transfer of a drug within the body is called distribution.
2. Changing Transdermal Patches:
- Document the date and time on each new patch applied.
3. Disinfecting Exam Rooms:
- An exam room should be disinfected after each patient encounter.
,4. Weighing Patients with Balance Issues:
- Position a walker over the scale for support.
5. Reporting Suspicion of Abuse:
- Notify the provider if abuse is suspected in a pediatric patient.
Medical Calculations and Legal Concepts
1. Calculating Body Mass Index (BMI):
- Use height and weight for calculations.
2. Tort Law Violation of Fraud:
- Deception to deprive someone of their rights.
3. Elective Surgery Charges:
- The patient is responsible for charges if given an advance beneficiary notice.
Safety and Compliance
1. Disposing of Sharps Containers:
- Document the proper removal in the facility log book.
2. Using CPT Codes:
- A modifier is used for multiple procedures on a patient.
3. Documenting Wound Culture Specimens:
- Indicate if the patient is or was on antibiotics.
Cleaning and Infection Control
, 1. Cleaning Blood Spills:
- Use a 1:10 solution of sodium hypochlorite (bleach).
2. Chain of Infection:
- A reservoir host is a critical component.
3. Patient Sweating During Stress Test:
- This is a normal reaction; continue with the test.
Nutritional Information and Testing Protocols
1. Iodine-Rich Foods:
- Shellfish is a rich source of iodine.
2. Distance for Vision Chart Examination:
- The patient should be 20 feet away from the chart.
Patient Vital Signs and Measurements
1. Apical Pulse Rate:
- A 10-week-old infant with a heart rate of 70 bpm is outside the normal range.
2. Antipyretic Medications:
- These medications lower body temperature.
3. Cleaning for Venipuncture:
- Clean the site in a circular motion from inside to out.
1. Patient Syncope:
- Symptoms include dizziness, sweating, and flushed skin indicating syncope.
2. Positioning for Low Blood Pressure:
- Place the patient in the Trendelenburg position.
3. Patient Handling:
- For an irate patient regarding a bill, listen to concerns and try to resolve the issue.
4. Assisting in Post-Operative Care:
- Have sterile thumb dressing forceps ready for suture removal.
5. Vaginal Examination Position:
- The patient should be in the lithotomy position.
Documentation and Medical Procedures
1. Drug Distribution:
- The reversible transfer of a drug within the body is called distribution.
2. Changing Transdermal Patches:
- Document the date and time on each new patch applied.
3. Disinfecting Exam Rooms:
- An exam room should be disinfected after each patient encounter.
,4. Weighing Patients with Balance Issues:
- Position a walker over the scale for support.
5. Reporting Suspicion of Abuse:
- Notify the provider if abuse is suspected in a pediatric patient.
Medical Calculations and Legal Concepts
1. Calculating Body Mass Index (BMI):
- Use height and weight for calculations.
2. Tort Law Violation of Fraud:
- Deception to deprive someone of their rights.
3. Elective Surgery Charges:
- The patient is responsible for charges if given an advance beneficiary notice.
Safety and Compliance
1. Disposing of Sharps Containers:
- Document the proper removal in the facility log book.
2. Using CPT Codes:
- A modifier is used for multiple procedures on a patient.
3. Documenting Wound Culture Specimens:
- Indicate if the patient is or was on antibiotics.
Cleaning and Infection Control
, 1. Cleaning Blood Spills:
- Use a 1:10 solution of sodium hypochlorite (bleach).
2. Chain of Infection:
- A reservoir host is a critical component.
3. Patient Sweating During Stress Test:
- This is a normal reaction; continue with the test.
Nutritional Information and Testing Protocols
1. Iodine-Rich Foods:
- Shellfish is a rich source of iodine.
2. Distance for Vision Chart Examination:
- The patient should be 20 feet away from the chart.
Patient Vital Signs and Measurements
1. Apical Pulse Rate:
- A 10-week-old infant with a heart rate of 70 bpm is outside the normal range.
2. Antipyretic Medications:
- These medications lower body temperature.
3. Cleaning for Venipuncture:
- Clean the site in a circular motion from inside to out.
