NHA TESTS COMPILATION BUNDLE

What action should the technician instruct the patient to take if any electrodes become loose during at-home use of an ambulatory monitor? Correct Answer: Apply surgical tape to the electrodes to keep them in place Which leads record activity of the inferior wall of the left ventricle? Correct A...

HIPAA Correct Answer: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 PHI Correct Answer: Protected Heath Information PHI includes data such as Correct Answer: name, DOB, SSN, phone number, marital status, place of employment, and address An EKG technician releases informatio...

Mediastenum Correct Answer: space where heart is located, just behind the sterum The top of the heart location Correct Answer: second intercostal Base of the heart location Correct Answer: 5th intercostal and mid clavicular line on the left Endocardium Correct Answer: The innermost laye...

What is the heart's primary pacemaker? Correct Answer: SA Node What is a more medically correct term for the clotting of an artery? Correct Answer: Occlusion When the Atria depolarize (or contract), what is shown on the EKG tracing? Correct Answer: P Wave aVR picks up from the center of...

an ekg technician is providing instructions to a patient who is to wear a cardiac event monitor at home. which of the following statements by the patient indicates an understanding of the instructions? "if the batteries fall, i will replace them myself" which of the following artifacts can a...

Which of the following EKG machine functions should an EKG technician use to control and regulate the height of EKG waveforms on the tracing? a. Speed b. Output display c. Artifact filter d. Gain Correct Answer: d. Gain Which of the following methods should a EKG technician use when removing...

ST segment elevation is associated with myocardial injury during a stress test the patient begins to feel fatigue and the ekg shows v-tach the first thing you should do is notify the physician if the QRS is too tall to fit on the ekg paper, change the gain control to 1/2 if the pat...

Which of the following is NOT a "hard copy"? A. A record printed on paper B. A faxed copy of a document C. An unprinted file saved to a computer D. A typewritten report received in the mail Correct Answer: C. An unprinted file saved to a computer What does Arbitration mean? A. Both p...

Which of the following letter styles is most efficient? a. block b. standard c. modified block intended d. simplified - a. Block A patient who has Medicare and has a physical examination 10 months ago calls to schedule another physical within the week. Which of the following actions is appropriate f...

An office manager asks an MAA to mail a letter to a patient who is being dismissed from the practice. Which of the following methods should the MAA use to mail the letter? Certified mail, first-class mail, priority, or standard? Correct Answer: Certified Mail A MAA should verify a patient's CPT...

An office manager asks an MAA to mail a letter to a patient who is being dismissed from the practice. Which of the following methods should the MAA use to mail the letter? Certified mail, first-class mail, priority, or standard? - Certified Mail A MAA should verify a patient's CPT code for which of...

Which of the following is an OSHA regulation that must be reviewed yearly to ensure compliance? Correct Answer: Bloodborne pathogens standard A medical administrative assistant is scheduling a patient for a procedure. Which of the following actions should the assistant take first? Correct Answer...

Which of the following EKG machine functions should an EKG technician use to control and regulate the height of EKG waveforms on the tracing? a. Speed b. Output display c. Artifact filter d. Gain Correct Answer: d. Gain Which of the following methods should a EKG technician use when removing...

CELL STRUCTURES IS THE SOURCE OF ENERGY FOR A CELL? Correct Answer: MITOCHONDIRA A MA IS TESTING A PATIENT'S VISUAL ACUITY USING A SNELLEN CHART. WHICH ACTIONS SHOULD MA TAKE? Correct Answer: MAKE SURE THE PATIENT DOES NOT LEAN FOWARD DURING THE TEST. DURING A ROUTINE VENIPUNCTURE. THE PATI...

CC Correct Answer: Chief Complaint Segment Correct Answer: Line between two wave forms P-wave Correct Answer: Atrial Depolarization How many 1mm boxes are in a 6 second Rythm strip? Correct Answer: 30 one millimeter boxes The SA node represents which waveform on the ekg? Correct Answ...

Chief complaint CC Correct Answer: The reason a patient called for help. Also, the patient's response to questions such as "What's wrong?" or "What happened?" History of present illness HPI Correct Answer: Explains the chief complaint. A chronological description of the development of the...

When measuring a infant from head to heel. What exam position should you place the infant in? Correct Answer: Supine position What type of patient would you report to the provider if they had a low apical pulse? Correct Answer: Infants 6 weeks who has a heart of 80/min What statement do you ...

CELL STRUCTURES IS THE SOURCE OF ENERGY FOR A CELL? Correct Answer: MITOCHONDIRA A MA IS TESTING A PATIENT'S VISUAL ACUITY USING A SNELLEN CHART. WHICH ACTIONS SHOULD MA TAKE? Correct Answer: MAKE SURE THE PATIENT DOES NOT LEAN FOWARD DURING THE TEST. DURING A ROUTINE VENIPUNCTURE. THE PATI...

A medical assistant is educating an older patient on wound care. Which of the following should the assistant do to ensure patient understanding? Correct Answer: Have the patient repeat information Which of the following techniques should a medical assistant use when bandaging a wound? Correct An...

Where do cardiac electrical impulses originate in the heart? Correct Answer: Sinoatrial node According to the regulation of controlled substances, which of the following is true of a Schedule 1 drug? Correct Answer: have no accepted medical use A medical assistant is collecting a health hist...

Chief Complaint Correct Answer: the reason why the patient came to see the physician. History of Present Illness Correct Answer: explanation of the CC to determine the onset of the illness. Past,family,and social history Correct Answer: summary of personal and family health problems as well...

A patient asks a medical assistant to explain the difference between a liniment and a medicated lotion. Which of the following responses should the assistant make? Correct Answer: liniments contain a higher portion of oil than medicated lotions A medical assistant is speaking with a patient who ...

A medical assistant is preparing a patient who has congestive heart failure (CHF) for an examination by the provider. Which of the following manifestations should the assistant expect? Correct Answer: Shortness of breath (SOB) Expected manifestations of CHF include shortness of breath, fatigue...

When performing phlebotomy the CCMA should instruct the patient to? Correct Answer: make a fist It is within the CCMA'S scope of practice in the laboratory to? Correct Answer: POL testing The surgical fixation of a segment of intestine to the abdominal wall is referred to as? Correct Answer...

Where do cardiac electrical impulses originate in the heart? Correct Answer: sinoatrial node According to the regulation of controlled substances, which of the following is true of a schedule 1 drug Correct Answer: Have no accepted medical use A medical assistant is collecting a health histo...

What is the proper position for a patient who is receive a rectal temperature measurement? Correct Answer: Sims' A patient has been diagnosed with COPD. Upon observation, her skin shows signs of being cyanotic and is cold to the touch. Which of the following vial signs would be expected to be o...

Sodium hypochlorite solution Correct Answer: most common solutions used to disinfect surfaces PPE (personal protective equipment) Correct Answer: a barrier between a person and pathogens; includes gloves, gowns, masks, goggles, and face shields Active listening Correct Answer: allows the MA...

What is within the scope of practice for a CCMA ? Correct Answer: 1. Educating patients on how to take their medication 2. Health promotion of the patient. 3. Performing an EKG. 4. Taking patients vitals. 5. Performing urinalysis. 6. Performing a throat culture. 7. Patient education. What ...

Route of injection for Tuberculin/PPD screenings Correct Answer: Intradermal A provider has ordered a CBC, liver panel, and pro time for a pediatric patient. Which color micro-container should be filled 1st when performing a capillary collection? Correct Answer: Lavender Liver dysfunction pr...

1. According to OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens standard, which of the following items is an employer required to provide employees standards? Correct Answer: Non-Latex Gloves 1. patient is scheduled for a 6-month follow-up for diabetes mellitus. Which of the following information should the medica...

A MA is reviewing lab requisitions. For which of the following patient conditions should the MA perform a capillary collection rather than a venipuncture Correct Answer: Previous thromboses A MA is measuring the circumference of an infant's head. Which of the following actions should the assist...

A patient asks a medical assistant to explain the difference between a liniment and a medicated lotion. Which of the following responses should be assistant make? Correct Answer: "Liniments contain a higher portion of oil then medicated lotions." A medical assistant is measuring a patient's o...

Type of room to be used for EKG Correct Answer: quiet room without electrical equipment Information needed from pt. for EKG Correct Answer: medical history, name, gender, age, medications list (date and time of EKG) What are the 7 things you should inform the pt. of before an EKG? Correct An...

5 mL's of medication is equal to Correct Answer: 1 teaspoon According to OSHA guidelines, how should a lab specimen be sent to the lab Correct Answer: In an approved bag that is labeled with a red biohazard symbol Actions to be taken when a patient reports intimate partner abuse Correct Ans...

A medical assistant is obtaining a blood pressure reading from an adult patient. For which of the following readings should the assistant contact the provider? A. 100/60 B. 98/68 C. 104/45 D. 122/60 Correct Answer: C. 104/45 Which of the following resources should a medical assistant use t...

OSHA Correct Answer: Establishes regulations and guidelines to direct phlebotomists to work at the highest level of safety possible when handling bio hazards and chemicals. The blood borne pathogens standard (OSHA) Correct Answer: - addresses use of PPE - availability to the Hep B immunizatio...

a medical assistant has completed a blood collection. which of the following actions should the assistant take to ensure proper specimen processing? Correct Answer: verify that the requisition form has been completed a medical assistant is performing phlebotomy on an 80-year-old patient who has ...

Things to explain to pt. before drawing pt.'s blood: Correct Answer: 1. how long the procedure will take 2. level of pain (typically bee sting) 3. what they can expect to experience after blood draw 4. leave bandage on for 15 minutes and no heavy lifting for 1 hour afterwards Requisition for...

A term used to describe a blood sample in which the red blood cells have ruptured is: Correct Answer: Hemolyzed Which of the following Vacutainer tubes is routinely used for hematology testing? Correct Answer: Lavender No anticoagulants are found in which tube? Correct Answer: Plain Red ...

A phlebotomy technician is preparing to collect a sputum specimen from a patient. Which of the following instructions should the technician plan to give the patient? Correct Answer: Breathe deeply and then cough up a specimen into the container. To prevent hospital acquired infections, a PT shou...

A phlebotomy technician is obtaining a blood specimen from a patient. The technician notices swelling and a large hematoma forming at the puncture site. Which of the following actions should the technician take? Correct Answer: Remove tourniquet and needle A phlebotomist is preparing to collect ...

First piece of PPE that should be removed Correct Answer: GLOVES Which of the following should be collected first when taking a dermal sample? Correct Answer: Lavender Top How long after a patient has taken an oral medication should blood be drawn for peak level of the medication? Correct An...

Grey Tube Correct Answer: Alcohol/Glucose Sodium Fluoride and Potassium Oxalate Hemolysis Correct Answer: Rupture or destruction of red blood cells K+ Correct Answer: Potassium Na Correct Answer: Sodium Nosocomial Infection Correct Answer: An infection that is acquired in a hospita...

A CPCT should recognize that which of the following scenarios requires an aseptic dressing change? -changing the surgical wound dressing of a patient 1 day post-op -changing a patient's triple lumen catheter dressing -changing the dressing of a patient who has a deep wound drain -changing the dress...

Which of the following abnormalities is associated with large U waves on the EKG Correct Answer: A decreased potassium level cause U waves to become visible on the EKKG A patient care technician is assigned to perform hourly, point-of-care testing for a patient who has diabetes mellitus. Which o...

What can be used to clean inanimate objects? Correct Answer: Disinfectants What should you do when transferring a patient from a bed to a wheelchair? Correct Answer: Move patient to side of bed Where is urine Intake and Output documented? Correct Answer: Flow sheet Which is a noninvasive...

Which of the following statements made by the CPCT about taking a patients blood pressure demonstrates the need for further teaching? Correct Answer: A. "I will apply the cuff to the upper arm." **B. "I will use the arm with the dialysis shunt." C. "I will locate the brachial artery with my ...

1. The lavender-topped tube contains: a. No additive b. SPS c. Na+ citrate d. EDTA Correct Answer: d. EDTA 1. The additive in a gray-topped tube is: a. K+ oxalate b. Na+ citrate c. EDTA d. None of the above Correct Answer: a. K+ oxalate 1. Which of the needle has the largest gauge? ...

a patient care technician is manually transferring a patient who has right sided weakness from the bed to the wheelchair. which of the following methods should the technician use to promote proper body mechanics? Correct Answer: grasp the back of the transfer belt and have the patient stand using s...

Which of the following is the body system through which a microorganism enters if it enters the blood supply? a. Respiratory b. Gastrointestinal c. Integumentary d. Vascular Correct Answer: Vascular What legally determines how test results are communicated? a. Local law b. HIPAA c. St...

The symbol "O" in the Current Procedural Terminology reference is used to indicate what? correct answer: Reinstated or recycled code In the anesthesia section of the CPT manual, what are considered qualifying circumstances? correct answer: Add-on codes As of April 1, 2014 what is the maxim...

Which of the following is the maximum amount of pseudoephedrine that can be sold to a patient in a calendar month? correct answer: 9g Which of the following laws requires medication manufacturers to place a label stating "Caution: Federal law prohibits dispensing without a prescription" on med...

the physical plant correct answers all designed, constructed, equipped, and maintained to protect health and safety of residents, personnel, public Life Safety Code (LSC) correct answers Entire construction plan and materials meet LSC standards|||CMS requires unless have waiver or exception...

chart of accounts correct answers A list of name and numbers of all the accounts used in a business; they are typically accounts for various subcategories of each of the following: assets, liabilities, owner's equity, revenues, and expenses cash flow statement correct answers -This contain...

The ___ has the ultimate legal responsibility for the OPERATION of a nursing facility. correct answers Governing Body Per OBRA 1987, air temp is measured where in a building..? correct answers Just above the floor Per OBRA 1987, a resident has the right to review all their records within...

% of body weight loss correct answers usual weight - current/actual weight / usual weight x 100% = % 3 months of significant loss and severe loss correct answers significant loss : 7.5% severe loss: > 7.5% 1 month significant loss and severe loss correct answers significant loss : ...

Gerontologists Categories - How is Young-Old Defined? correct answers 65 to 74 years old Gerontologists Categories - How is Old-Old Defined? correct answers 75 to 84 years old Gerontologists Categories - How is Oldest-Old Defined? correct answers Over 85 + years old The morning mea...

Shutting down dangerous machines and keeping them turned off until maintenance of service work is completed is an OSHA standard known as. ut/tagout electrical procedures uarding equipment ol of hazardous energy correct answers Lockout/tagout A nursing facility has opted to decentralize ...