NHA CCMA Certification Exam Review
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
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