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CMA NHA Practice Exams 1, 2 & 3 1. Patient Syncope: - Symptoms include dizziness, sweating, and flushed skin indicating syncope. 2. Positioning for Low Blood Pressure: - Place the patient in the Trendelenburg position. 3. Patient Handling: - For an irate patient regarding a bill, listen to co...

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CMA NHA Practice Exams 1, 2 & 3

1. Patient Syncope:

- Symptoms include dizziness, sweating, and flushed skin indicating syncope.



2. Positioning for Low Blood Pressure:

- Place the patient in the Trendelenburg position.



3. Patient Handling:

- For an irate patient regarding a bill, listen to concerns and try to resolve the issue.



4. Assisting in Post-Operative Care:

- Have sterile thumb dressing forceps ready for suture removal.



5. Vaginal Examination Position:

- The patient should be in the lithotomy position.



Documentation and Medical Procedures



1. Drug Distribution:

- The reversible transfer of a drug within the body is called distribution.



2. Changing Transdermal Patches:

- Document the date and time on each new patch applied.



3. Disinfecting Exam Rooms:

- An exam room should be disinfected after each patient encounter.

,4. Weighing Patients with Balance Issues:

- Position a walker over the scale for support.



5. Reporting Suspicion of Abuse:

- Notify the provider if abuse is suspected in a pediatric patient.



Medical Calculations and Legal Concepts



1. Calculating Body Mass Index (BMI):

- Use height and weight for calculations.



2. Tort Law Violation of Fraud:

- Deception to deprive someone of their rights.



3. Elective Surgery Charges:

- The patient is responsible for charges if given an advance beneficiary notice.



Safety and Compliance



1. Disposing of Sharps Containers:

- Document the proper removal in the facility log book.



2. Using CPT Codes:

- A modifier is used for multiple procedures on a patient.



3. Documenting Wound Culture Specimens:

- Indicate if the patient is or was on antibiotics.



Cleaning and Infection Control

, 1. Cleaning Blood Spills:

- Use a 1:10 solution of sodium hypochlorite (bleach).



2. Chain of Infection:

- A reservoir host is a critical component.



3. Patient Sweating During Stress Test:

- This is a normal reaction; continue with the test.



Nutritional Information and Testing Protocols



1. Iodine-Rich Foods:

- Shellfish is a rich source of iodine.



2. Distance for Vision Chart Examination:

- The patient should be 20 feet away from the chart.



Patient Vital Signs and Measurements



1. Apical Pulse Rate:

- A 10-week-old infant with a heart rate of 70 bpm is outside the normal range.



2. Antipyretic Medications:

- These medications lower body temperature.



3. Cleaning for Venipuncture:

- Clean the site in a circular motion from inside to out.

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