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NHA Practice Exam Part 1
This deck covers key questions and answers from the NHA Practice Exam Part 1, focusing on medical procedures, measurements, and protocols.
Primary code in CPT consists of how many digits?
5
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Term
Definition
Primary code in CPT consists of how many digits?
5
Correct order of draw
Green, Lavender, Gray
CBC additive
EDTA
Patients arrive at their convenience, first come, first served
Open Hours Scheduling
If the test result shows hemoglobin at 7g/dL, what is the first thing you should do?
Notify the provider
When performing the palpatory method for measuring blood pressure, how should the CMA inflate the cuff
30 mm above radial pulse cessation
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
Primary code in CPT consists of how many digits? | 5 |
Correct order of draw | Green, Lavender, Gray |
CBC additive | EDTA |
Patients arrive at their convenience, first come, first served | Open Hours Scheduling |
If the test result shows hemoglobin at 7g/dL, what is the first thing you should do? | Notify the provider |
When performing the palpatory method for measuring blood pressure, how should the CMA inflate the cuff | 30 mm above radial pulse cessation |
How many pounds is 40kg | 88 (40x2.2=88) |
When a patient is administering insulin injections, what shows their understanding of the procedure | If they say to inject the insulin when it is at room temperature |
What is a CLIA-waived lab test | HCG test |
What results are affected when povidone iodine is used to clean site for dermal puncture | potassium |
What technique should an MA perform on a hemostat prior to autoclaving | Sanitization |
What is the proper way to bandage a wound | Wrap from distal to proximal |
What is the first step to take when drawing a forensic sample | Have receiving lab sign chain of custody form |
If a patient is crying, what should you do | Allow patient to cry |
On a 12 lead EKG, where is lead V4 placed | 5th intercostal space at midclav line |
What position is best to perform a rectal exam | Sims Position |
What to do with an ammonia specimen | Place specimen in ice-water slurry |
12 lead EKG, 4th precordial electrode (V4) | 5th intercostal space, midclav line |
route for slow release of medication into bloodstream | transdermal |
in an infant screening test, what do you draw first | O2 levels |
How do you take enteric coated tablets | swallow whole with a glass of water |
most accurate method for taking temperature | rectal |
what is the first step to verify safety of venipuncture supplies | inspect integrity of needle's seal |
5'7" to centimeters | 170cm |
How do you pick the primary insurance policy | parent with the earliest birth month |
measuring trough levels for therapeutic medications | time next dose is due |
CCMA notices a clergy member with a patient when they need to draw blood, what do you do | return after drawing other patients |
Patient loses consciousness, EKG ventricular fibrillation, what do you do | call for help and begin CPR |
1 tablespoon of medication equals how many mililiters | 15mL |
Sterilization for hemostats | autoclave |