CCMA Exam Prep (NHA) Questions and
Answers Rated A
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 patie
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CCMA Exam Prep (NHA) Questions and
Answers Rated A
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
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