NHA PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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
What to do with an ammonia specimen - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Place specimen in ice-water slurry
12 lead EKG, 4th precordial electrode (V4) - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅5th intercostal space, midclav line
route for slow release of medication into bloodstream - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅transdermal
in an infant screening test, what do you draw first - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅O2 levels
How do you take enteric coated tablets - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅swallow whole with a glass of water
most accurate method for taking temperature - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅rectal
what is the first step to verify safety of venipuncture supplies - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅inspect integrity
of needle's seal
5'7" to centimeters - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅170cm
How do you pick the primary insurance policy - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅parent with the earliest birth
month
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
What to do with an ammonia specimen - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Place specimen in ice-water slurry
12 lead EKG, 4th precordial electrode (V4) - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅5th intercostal space, midclav line
route for slow release of medication into bloodstream - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅transdermal
in an infant screening test, what do you draw first - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅O2 levels
How do you take enteric coated tablets - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅swallow whole with a glass of water
most accurate method for taking temperature - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅rectal
what is the first step to verify safety of venipuncture supplies - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅inspect integrity
of needle's seal
5'7" to centimeters - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅170cm
How do you pick the primary insurance policy - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅parent with the earliest birth
month
