NHA MEDICAL ASSISTANT EXAM DUE 15TH SEPTEMBER 2024

NHA MEDICAL ASSISTANT EXAM DUE 15TH SEPTEMBER 2024 HbA1c - CORRECT ANSWER-should be performed on a patient presenting with polydipsia, polyuria, and polyphagia Trendelburg position - CORRECT ANSWER-what position should be used on a patient whos blood pressure drops very low Atrioventricular (AV) Node - CORRECT ANSWER-is stimulated after Sinoatrial (SA) Node in the conduction system Sigmoidoscope - CORRECT ANSWER-requires high level disinfectant Poison Control - CORRECT ANSWER-parent should be directed to call if a child has ingested a cleaning solution Sublingual - CORRECT ANSWER-the best route for a patient who has a prescription for nitroglycerin to treat angina Apical Pulse - CORRECT ANSWER-is the preferred method for determining heart rate in an infant Lithotomy Position - CORRECT ANSWER-is for a patient that should be on their back with knees bent and feet in stirrups PT/INR Protrombin Time - CORRECT ANSWER-should be drawn in a light blue tube first before gold and lavender 21 gauge needle with evacuation tube - CORRECT ANSWER-should be used on healthy adults Alopecia - CORRECT ANSWER-is another term for baldness Hematemesis - CORRECT ANSWER-term for vomiting blood (hemat=blood,emisis=vomiting) Intradermal Route - CORRECT ANSWER-should be used when testing patients for allergens State your professional medical title - CORRECT ANSWER-when greeting a patient you should always red hazard - CORRECT ANSWER-indicates the soulution is flamable Snellen E chart - CORRECT ANSWER-should be used for non English speaking patients to check visual acuity rapid streptococcus test - CORRECT ANSWER-should be obtained via the throat MMR vaccine - CORRECT ANSWER-is given to a child subcutaneously in the upper arm at a 45 degree angle Electrical activity - CORRECT ANSWER-a 12 lead EKG is used to trace the hearts offer the patient orange juice - CORRECT ANSWER-when they are experiencing a hypoglycemic emergency dry the patients chest prior to applying the electrodes - CORRECT ANSWER-when a patient is diaphoretic during an EKG Blood Typing - CORRECT ANSWER-a laboratory duty that a medical assistant would perform is 24-hr Urine Specimen - CORRECT ANSWER-should be refrigerated A consent form - CORRECT ANSWER-will explain risks and procedures An Emetic - CORRECT ANSWER-causes vomiting release the tourniquet and stop the draw - CORRECT ANSWER-when performing a venous draw and a hematoma develops quickly wash the exposed area - CORRECT ANSWER-when exposed to a needle stick immediately Cholelithiasis - CORRECT ANSWER-a clinical diagnosis for gallstones Bradycardia - CORRECT ANSWER-a slow heart rate of 60 beats or less Decontaminate all exposed surfaces - CORRECT ANSWER-if blood drops onto a surface or floor letting patient review a copy of the medical practices financial policies or procedures - CORRECT ANSWER-one method to inform new patients of office policies is by 100 compressions should be given per minute - CORRECT ANSWER-when administering cpr record the lot number and expiration date of the strips - CORRECT ANSWER-when performing a quality control check of chemical reagent strips a HbA1C is ordered - CORRECT ANSWER-obtain a blood sample when OSHA and Bloodborne Pathogen training - CORRECT ANSWER-provided at no cost to employees ESR test - CORRECT ANSWER-What test is the distance the patients erythrocytes have settled over a period of time Urine contamination - CORRECT ANSWER-A possible compromise to a stool sample from home would be Sims Position - CORRECT ANSWER-correct position for a sigmoidoscopy Amniocentesis - CORRECT ANSWER-a surgical procedure that removes fluid to evaluate a fetus is an provide a list of community organizations to help - CORRECT ANSWER-when a patient reports abuse you should lay the instruments gently on the sterile field - CORRECT ANSWER-during a sterile procedure during chain of custody - CORRECT ANSWER-the specimen must have a fully intact seal EDTA tube - CORRECT ANSWER-hemoglobin A1C should be collected in an Supine Position - CORRECT ANSWER-measurments of a childs head should be taken in the Q wave - CORRECT ANSWER-the first negative deflection seen on an EKG after the P wave is the Ideopathic - CORRECT ANSWER-indicates disease of an unknown origin ordering office supplies - CORRECT ANSWER-include the items number on the order form when Ischemia - CORRECT ANSWER-the restriction of the flow of oxygen-rich blood to a body part is Surgical Aseptic technique - CORRECT ANSWER-decreasing the risk of transferring pathogens by direct or indirect contact is the proper Clustering - CORRECT ANSWER-seeing patients on the same days and times is called insurance forms - CORRECT ANSWER-obtain all information needed to complete the CMS-1500 forms when preparing to submit call the facility to schedule the admission - CORRECT ANSWER-when scheduling an inpatient admission first urinalysis - CORRECT ANSWER-confirm the date, time, and source as well as inspect the physical properties of the specimen during a anytime - CORRECT ANSWER-a patient may refuse treatment at Peak Flow Meter - CORRECT ANSWER-used to evaluate pulmonary function The mid-clavicular line and 5th intercostal space - CORRECT ANSWER-Proper lead placement for lead v5 regular basis - CORRECT ANSWER-while managing clinical supplies update the supply list on a CLIA-waived test - CORRECT ANSWER-Fecal Occult Blood (FOB) test is a Menarche - CORRECT ANSWER-the first occurrence of mesturation drug test - CORRECT ANSWER-measure and record the temperature during a random sodium heparin - CORRECT ANSWER-a cardiac and lipid panel is drawn in a tube containing Sinoatrial (SA) node - CORRECT ANSWER-electrical conduction begins in the Dysuria with hematuria - CORRECT ANSWER-painful bloody urination is a problem oriented medical record (POMR) - CORRECT ANSWER-organized chronologically EKG - CORRECT ANSWER-a patient needs to be in the supine position for an the patient should fast for 12 hours - CORRECT ANSWER-Before LDL and HDL testing Pre OP and Post OP instructions - CORRECT ANSWER-a medical assistant should inform the patient of all emergency contact information - CORRECT ANSWER-Prior to a surgical procedure the medical assistant should obtain the Cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) - CORRECT ANSWER-produced in the brain Chemstrip - CORRECT ANSWER-test a urinalysis with a nosocomial - CORRECT ANSWER-an infection contracted in the hospital is said to be microbiology - CORRECT ANSWER-a throat culture is processed in Call the provider to verify orders - CORRECT ANSWER-when the dosage is not noted on the order you should 1 tsp - CORRECT ANSWER-5ml is equal to 22g straight needle - CORRECT ANSWER-what needle should be used during an adult IM injection 25ml - CORRECT ANSWER-do not exceed_________amount of urine when sending to an outside lab Serum ETOH - CORRECT ANSWER-what requires a chain of custody Cardioeagly - CORRECT ANSWER-An enlarged heart is also referred to as a person with Parkinsons Disease - CORRECT ANSWER-who may present somatic tremors in an EKG Implied consent for treatment - CORRECT ANSWER-An unconscious person admitted to the ER has given an dysrhythmias - CORRECT ANSWER-stop a stress test if a patient has complained of 0.1ml - CORRECT ANSWER-when giving a PPD injection how much should you administer the wave forms are amplified - CORRECT ANSWER-during an EKG use of electrodes will ensure on ice - CORRECT ANSWER-transport an ABG specimen