NHA Small Practice Test Guide

NHA PRACTICE EXAM 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 why do you invert anticoagulant tubes to prevent clotting if you see a hematoma developing at site of venous blood draw release tourniquet and stop draw what is an abnormal lab result for potassium 3mEg/L what do modifiers indicate alteration in service performed first step in scheduling a patient for outpatient procedure obtain oral or written order from provider what do category III codes do assign a temporary code ventricular depolarization R wave heart attack, lab tests elevated Troponin what should the patient record in the holter monitor diary running 1/2 72kg to lbs 158.4lbs (72x2.2=158.4) when taking blood pressure, when do you start reading the diastolic pressure when sound disappears when instructing a patient on holter monitors, what indicates the need for further instruction if the lead comes loose, I will reattach them myself (it should be reattached by medical staff) what is required to schedule outpatient procedures after receiving providers orders pt's demographic info prehypertensive 130/86mmHg (prehypertension is classified as above 120/80 Impaired conduction through AV node prolonged PR interval What gauge needle is required to give a subQ injection 25 gauge What is a BMI of 23 considered Normal weight (18.5 to 24.9) what is inflammation of lining of the heart endocarditis when should you check the code on the glucose things before the patient is tested what are the leads that make up Einthoven's Triangle Leads I, II and III a 7 year olds heart rate is lower than a newborns When cleansing the urinary meatus for a clean catch specimen, what is used Benzalkonium Chloride what do you measure in Infant patient to microcephaly head circumference how do you clean the EKG cables Disinfect for the visual acuity test, how far should the patient hold the card 15 inches one of the tests that chain of custody guidelines apply to paternity testing what size needle for subQ on obese patients 1/2 to 5/8 inch 23 to 25 gauge 2/2