NHA PRACTICE EXAM
Primary code in CPT consists of how many digits? - correct answer 5
Correct order of draw - correct answer Green, Lavender, Gray
CBC additive - correct answer EDTA
Patients arrive at their convenience, first come, first served - correct answer Open
Hours Scheduling
If the test result shows hemoglobin at 7g/dL, what is the first thing you should do? -
correct answer Notify the provider
When performing the palpatory method for measuring blood pressure, how should the
CMA inflate the cuff - correct answer 30 mm above radial pulse cessation
How many pounds is 40kg - correct answer 88 (40x2.2=88)
When a patient is administering insulin injections, what shows their understanding of the
procedure - correct answer If they say to inject the insulin when it is at room
temperature
What is a CLIA-waived lab test - correct answer HCG test
What results are affected when povidone iodine is used to clean site for dermal
puncture - correct answer potassium
What technique should an MA perform on a hemostat prior to autoclaving - correct
answer Sanitization
What is the proper way to bandage a wound - correct answer Wrap from distal to
proximal
What is the first step to take when drawing a forensic sample - correct answer Have
receiving lab sign chain of custody form
If a patient is crying, what should you do - correct answer Allow patient to cry
On a 12 lead EKG, where is lead V4 placed - correct answer 5th intercostal space at
midclav line
What position is best to perform a rectal exam - correct answer Sims Position
Primary code in CPT consists of how many digits? - correct answer 5
Correct order of draw - correct answer Green, Lavender, Gray
CBC additive - correct answer EDTA
Patients arrive at their convenience, first come, first served - correct answer Open
Hours Scheduling
If the test result shows hemoglobin at 7g/dL, what is the first thing you should do? -
correct answer Notify the provider
When performing the palpatory method for measuring blood pressure, how should the
CMA inflate the cuff - correct answer 30 mm above radial pulse cessation
How many pounds is 40kg - correct answer 88 (40x2.2=88)
When a patient is administering insulin injections, what shows their understanding of the
procedure - correct answer If they say to inject the insulin when it is at room
temperature
What is a CLIA-waived lab test - correct answer HCG test
What results are affected when povidone iodine is used to clean site for dermal
puncture - correct answer potassium
What technique should an MA perform on a hemostat prior to autoclaving - correct
answer Sanitization
What is the proper way to bandage a wound - correct answer Wrap from distal to
proximal
What is the first step to take when drawing a forensic sample - correct answer Have
receiving lab sign chain of custody form
If a patient is crying, what should you do - correct answer Allow patient to cry
On a 12 lead EKG, where is lead V4 placed - correct answer 5th intercostal space at
midclav line
What position is best to perform a rectal exam - correct answer Sims Position
