NHA PRACTICE EXAM | QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
Primary code in CPT consists of how many digits? Correct Ans - 5
Correct order of draw Correct Ans - Green, Lavender, Gray
CBC additive Correct Ans - EDTA
Patients arrive at their convenience, first come, first served Correct Ans - Open
Hours Scheduling
If the test result shows hemoglobin at 7g/dL, what is the first thing you should do?
Correct Ans - Notify the provider
When performing the palpatory method for measuring blood pressure, how should the
CMA inflate the cuff Correct Ans - 30 mm above radial pulse cessation
How many pounds is 40kg Correct Ans - 88 (40x2.2=88)
When a patient is administering insulin injections, what shows their understanding of the
procedure Correct Ans - If they say to inject the insulin when it is at room
temperature
What is a CLIA-waived lab test Correct Ans - HCG test
What results are affected when povidone iodine is used to clean site for dermal puncture
Correct Ans - potassium
What technique should an MA perform on a hemostat prior to autoclaving Correct Ans
- Sanitization
What is the proper way to bandage a wound Correct Ans - Wrap from distal to
proximal
What is the first step to take when drawing a forensic sample Correct Ans - Have
receiving lab sign chain of custody form
If a patient is crying, what should you do Correct Ans - Allow patient to cry
On a 12 lead EKG, where is lead V4 placed Correct Ans - 5th intercostal space at
midclav line
What position is best to perform a rectal exam Correct Ans - Sims Position
Primary code in CPT consists of how many digits? Correct Ans - 5
Correct order of draw Correct Ans - Green, Lavender, Gray
CBC additive Correct Ans - EDTA
Patients arrive at their convenience, first come, first served Correct Ans - Open
Hours Scheduling
If the test result shows hemoglobin at 7g/dL, what is the first thing you should do?
Correct Ans - Notify the provider
When performing the palpatory method for measuring blood pressure, how should the
CMA inflate the cuff Correct Ans - 30 mm above radial pulse cessation
How many pounds is 40kg Correct Ans - 88 (40x2.2=88)
When a patient is administering insulin injections, what shows their understanding of the
procedure Correct Ans - If they say to inject the insulin when it is at room
temperature
What is a CLIA-waived lab test Correct Ans - HCG test
What results are affected when povidone iodine is used to clean site for dermal puncture
Correct Ans - potassium
What technique should an MA perform on a hemostat prior to autoclaving Correct Ans
- Sanitization
What is the proper way to bandage a wound Correct Ans - Wrap from distal to
proximal
What is the first step to take when drawing a forensic sample Correct Ans - Have
receiving lab sign chain of custody form
If a patient is crying, what should you do Correct Ans - Allow patient to cry
On a 12 lead EKG, where is lead V4 placed Correct Ans - 5th intercostal space at
midclav line
What position is best to perform a rectal exam Correct Ans - Sims Position
