NHA PRACTICE EXAM
Medical Assisting and Laboratory Procedures
1. Primary Code in CPT
- Digits in primary code: 5 digits.
2. Correct Order of Blood Draw
- Order: Green, Lavender, Gray.
3. CBC Additive
- Additive used: EDTA (Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid).
4. Scheduling Patients
- Type of scheduling: Open Hours Scheduling (first come, first served).
5. Action on Low Hemoglobin Results
- First action to take if hemoglobin is 7 g/dL: Notify the provider.
6. Inflating Cuff Using Palpatory Method
- Cuff inflation: Inflate 30 mmHg above radial pulse cessation.
7. Weight Conversion for 40 kg
- Weight in pounds: 88 lbs (40 kg x 2.2 = 88).
8. Understanding Insulin Injection Procedure
- Demonstrating understanding: Inject insulin when it is at room temperature.
9. CLIA-Waived Lab Test
, - Example of a CLIA-waived test: HCG test (home pregnancy test).
10. Effect of Povidone Iodine on Test Results
- Results affected: Potassium levels.
11. Technique for Hemostat Before Autoclaving
- Action to perform: Sanitization.
12. Proper Bandaging Technique
- How to bandage a wound: Wrap from distal to proximal.
13. First Step for Forensic Sample Collection
- Action to take: Have the receiving lab sign the chain of custody form.
14. Caring for a Crying Patient
- What to do: Allow the patient to cry.
15. Lead V4 Placement on a 12-Lead EKG
- Placement: 5th intercostal space at the midclavicular line.
16. Position for Rectal Exam
- Best position: Sims position.
17. Handling Ammonia Specimen
- What to do: Place specimen in ice-water slurry.
18. Location for 4th Precordial Electrode (V4)
- Location: 5th intercostal space, midclavicular line (repeated for clarity).
Medical Assisting and Laboratory Procedures
1. Primary Code in CPT
- Digits in primary code: 5 digits.
2. Correct Order of Blood Draw
- Order: Green, Lavender, Gray.
3. CBC Additive
- Additive used: EDTA (Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid).
4. Scheduling Patients
- Type of scheduling: Open Hours Scheduling (first come, first served).
5. Action on Low Hemoglobin Results
- First action to take if hemoglobin is 7 g/dL: Notify the provider.
6. Inflating Cuff Using Palpatory Method
- Cuff inflation: Inflate 30 mmHg above radial pulse cessation.
7. Weight Conversion for 40 kg
- Weight in pounds: 88 lbs (40 kg x 2.2 = 88).
8. Understanding Insulin Injection Procedure
- Demonstrating understanding: Inject insulin when it is at room temperature.
9. CLIA-Waived Lab Test
, - Example of a CLIA-waived test: HCG test (home pregnancy test).
10. Effect of Povidone Iodine on Test Results
- Results affected: Potassium levels.
11. Technique for Hemostat Before Autoclaving
- Action to perform: Sanitization.
12. Proper Bandaging Technique
- How to bandage a wound: Wrap from distal to proximal.
13. First Step for Forensic Sample Collection
- Action to take: Have the receiving lab sign the chain of custody form.
14. Caring for a Crying Patient
- What to do: Allow the patient to cry.
15. Lead V4 Placement on a 12-Lead EKG
- Placement: 5th intercostal space at the midclavicular line.
16. Position for Rectal Exam
- Best position: Sims position.
17. Handling Ammonia Specimen
- What to do: Place specimen in ice-water slurry.
18. Location for 4th Precordial Electrode (V4)
- Location: 5th intercostal space, midclavicular line (repeated for clarity).
