NHA Medical Assistant Exam Complete Solutions
1. HbA1c Test
HbA1c ️ should be performed on a patient presenting with polydipsia, polyuria, and polyphagia. ---
2. Trendelenburg Position
Trendelenburg position ️ should be used on a patient whose blood pressure drops very low. ---
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HbA1c ✔️ should be performed on a patient presenting with polydipsia, polyuria, and polyphagia.
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2. Trendelenburg Position
Trendelenburg position ✔️ should be used on a patient whose blood pressure drops very low.
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3. Atrioventricular (AV) Node
Atrioventricular (AV) Node ✔️ is stimulated after Sinoatrial (SA) Node in the conduction system.
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4. Sigmoidoscope
Sigmoidoscope ✔️ requires high level disinfectant.
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5. Poison Control
Poison Control ✔️ parent should be directed to call if a child has ingested a cleaning solution.
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,6. Sublingual Route
Sublingual ✔️ is the best route for a patient who has a prescription for nitroglycerin to treat angina.
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7. Apical Pulse
Apical Pulse ✔️ is the preferred method for determining heart rate in an infant.
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8. Lithotomy Position
Lithotomy Position ✔️ is for a patient that should be on their back with knees bent and feet in stirrups.
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9. PT/INR Prothrombin Time
PT/INR Prothrombin Time ✔️ should be drawn in a light blue tube first before gold and lavender.
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10. 21 Gauge Needle with Evacuation Tube
21 gauge needle with evacuation tube ✔️ should be used on healthy adults.
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11. Alopecia
Alopecia ✔️ is another term for baldness.
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12. Hematemesis
Hematemesis ✔️ term for vomiting blood (hemat=blood, emesis=vomiting).
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13. Intradermal Route
Intradermal Route ✔️ should be used when testing patients for allergens.
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14. Greeting a Patient
State your professional medical title ✔️ when greeting a patient you should always.
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15. Red Hazard Symbol
Red hazard ✔️ indicates the solution is flammable.
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16. Snellen E Chart
Snellen E chart ✔️ should be used for non-English speaking patients to check visual acuity.
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17. Rapid Streptococcus Test
, Rapid streptococcus test ✔️ should be obtained via the throat.
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18. MMR Vaccine Administration
MMR vaccine ✔️ is given to a child subcutaneously in the upper arm at a 45-degree angle.
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19. 12 Lead EKG Usage
Electrical activity ✔️ a 12 lead EKG is used to trace the heart's.
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20. Hypoglycemic Emergency Management
Offer the patient orange juice ✔️ when they are experiencing a hypoglycemic emergency.
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21. EKG Preparation for Diaphoretic Patient
Dry the patient's chest prior to applying the electrodes ✔️ when a patient is diaphoretic during an EKG.
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22. Blood Typing Responsibilities
Blood Typing ✔️ a laboratory duty that a medical assistant would perform is.
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