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NHA PRACTICE EXAM Questions and
Correct Answers
Primary code in CPT consists of how many digits? Ans: — 5
Correct order of draw Ans: — Green, Lavender, Gray
CBC additive Ans: — EDTA
Patients arrive at their convenience, first come, first served Ans: —
Open Hours Scheduling
If the test result shows hemoglobin at 7g/dL, what is the first
thing you should do? Ans: — Notify the provider
When performing the palpatory method for measuring blood
pressure, how should the CMA inflate the cuff Ans: — 30 mm
above radial pulse cessation
How many pounds is 40kg Ans: — 88 (40x2.2=88)
When a patient is administering insulin injections, what shows
their understanding of the procedure Ans: — If they say to inject
the insulin when it is at room temperature
What is a CLIA-waived lab test Ans: — HCG test
What results are affected when povidone iodine is used to clean
site for dermal puncture Ans: — potassium
What technique should an MA perform on a hemostat prior to
autoclaving Ans: — Sanitization
What is the proper way to bandage a wound Ans: — Wrap from
distal to proximal
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What is the first step to take when drawing a forensic sample Ans:
— Have receiving lab sign chain of custody form
If a patient is crying, what should you do Ans: — Allow patient to
cry
On a 12 lead EKG, where is lead V4 placed Ans: — 5th intercostal
space at midclav line
What position is best to perform a rectal exam Ans: — Sims
Position
What to do with an ammonia specimen Ans: — Place specimen in
ice-water slurry
12 lead EKG, 4th precordial electrode (V4) Ans: — 5th intercostal
space, midclav line
route for slow release of medication into bloodstream Ans: —
transdermal
in an infant screening test, what do you draw first Ans: — O2
levels
How do you take enteric coated tablets Ans: — swallow whole with
a glass of water
most accurate method for taking temperature Ans: — rectal
what is the first step to verify safety of venipuncture supplies Ans:
— inspect integrity of needle's seal
5'7" to centimeters Ans: — 170cm
How do you pick the primary insurance policy Ans: — parent with
the earliest birth month
measuring trough levels for therapeutic medications Ans: — time
next dose is due
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NHA PRACTICE EXAM Questions and
Correct Answers
Primary code in CPT consists of how many digits? Ans: — 5
Correct order of draw Ans: — Green, Lavender, Gray
CBC additive Ans: — EDTA
Patients arrive at their convenience, first come, first served Ans: —
Open Hours Scheduling
If the test result shows hemoglobin at 7g/dL, what is the first
thing you should do? Ans: — Notify the provider
When performing the palpatory method for measuring blood
pressure, how should the CMA inflate the cuff Ans: — 30 mm
above radial pulse cessation
How many pounds is 40kg Ans: — 88 (40x2.2=88)
When a patient is administering insulin injections, what shows
their understanding of the procedure Ans: — If they say to inject
the insulin when it is at room temperature
What is a CLIA-waived lab test Ans: — HCG test
What results are affected when povidone iodine is used to clean
site for dermal puncture Ans: — potassium
What technique should an MA perform on a hemostat prior to
autoclaving Ans: — Sanitization
What is the proper way to bandage a wound Ans: — Wrap from
distal to proximal
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What is the first step to take when drawing a forensic sample Ans:
— Have receiving lab sign chain of custody form
If a patient is crying, what should you do Ans: — Allow patient to
cry
On a 12 lead EKG, where is lead V4 placed Ans: — 5th intercostal
space at midclav line
What position is best to perform a rectal exam Ans: — Sims
Position
What to do with an ammonia specimen Ans: — Place specimen in
ice-water slurry
12 lead EKG, 4th precordial electrode (V4) Ans: — 5th intercostal
space, midclav line
route for slow release of medication into bloodstream Ans: —
transdermal
in an infant screening test, what do you draw first Ans: — O2
levels
How do you take enteric coated tablets Ans: — swallow whole with
a glass of water
most accurate method for taking temperature Ans: — rectal
what is the first step to verify safety of venipuncture supplies Ans:
— inspect integrity of needle's seal
5'7" to centimeters Ans: — 170cm
How do you pick the primary insurance policy Ans: — parent with
the earliest birth month
measuring trough levels for therapeutic medications Ans: — time
next dose is due
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