CCMA Exam Prep (NHA) UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT ANSWERS
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CCMA
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CCMA
CCMA Exam Prep (NHA) UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
ANSWERS
During an emergent crisis, DO NOT - CORRECT ANSWER- alarm the patient
3 essentials when performing blood draws - CORRECT ANSWER- 1. test requisition
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2. proper patient identification
3. site choice
2 essentials ...
CCMA Exam Prep (NHA) UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
ANSWERS
During an emergent crisis, DO NOT - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- alarm the patient
3 essentials when performing blood draws - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- 1. test requisition
review
2. proper patient identification
3. site choice
2 essentials when performing EKG or other cardiac monitoring - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
1. inform pt. of what is expected
2. observe for complications
CLIA-waived tests - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- simple, performed with low risk of error
When performing a CLIA-waived test, always... - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- 1. identify the
patient
2. wear PPE
3. read all manufacturer directions and instructions
BIG OSHA (needle) protocol - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- do NOT recap needles
Sharps container - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Puncture and leak proof and labeled with
biohazard symbol for disposal of scalpels, needles and any other sharp object
Biohazard bag - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Leak proof bag for disposal of gloves, gauze and
bandages
,Standard Precautions - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- ALL bodily fluids except sweat are to be
considered infectious for all patients.
Change gloves... - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- When handling contaminated surfaces and in-
between patients
Before putting gloves on you should always - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- wash hands with
soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer
Blood pressure measures the - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- pressure of blood against the walls
of the artery and ventricles
The artery and ventricles contract so that the ... - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- blood is pushed
to the aorta and pulmonary artery
Systole - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- heart contracts
Diastole - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- heart relaxes
FIRST thing you do when taking any pt. vitals - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Tell patient what
you're going to do
If you have to manually obtain a BP, what should you palpate? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
Brachial artery in antecubital region of arm
When taking BP, which arm should you use? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Generally the right
unless the left has stronger pulse
Heart rate gives physician information about the heart's... - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
rhythm, volume and vessel elasticity
How long should you count to get a pt.'s HR? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- 30 sec. (multiply
by 2) or 1 minute
, *IF there are irregularities, count for 1 minute
T/F: You should tell the pt. when you are measuring their respirations. - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- False, do NOT tell the pt. as this may cause them to change their breathing
patterns.
How long should you observe a pt.'s respirations for? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- 30 sec.
(multiply by 2) or 1 minute
Most common site for a temperature reading - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- oral
Question to ask pts. before taking their oral temp: - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- "Have you
eaten anything, had anything to drink, smoked, or exercised within 30 minutes of coming to
the doctor today?"
What position do you put patients in to obtain a rectal temperature? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- Sims or lateral recumbent position: pt. lies on left side, left hip and leg
straight, right hip and knee bent
For an aural/tympanic temperature, how should you manipulate the ear in a pt. over the age of
3? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Pull up and back
For an aural/tympanic temperature, how should you manipulate the ear in a pt. under the age
of 3? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Pull down and back
Where is the temporal artery temperature readings taken? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- On
the forehead
Where is the axillary temperature reading taken? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Armpit
Anthropometric measurements include... - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- height and weight
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