NHA CCMA 2022 EXAM(Graded A+ actual test)

NHA CCMA 2022 EXAM (Graded A+ actual test)

2022 NHA CCMA Exam

Route of injection for Tuberculin/PPD screenings Correct AnswerIntradermal

A provider has ordered a CBC, liver panel, and pro time for a pediatric patient. Which

color micro-container should be filled 1st when performing a capillary collection? Correct

AnswerLavender

Liver dysfunction primarily affects which pharmacokinetic process? Correct

AnswerMetabolism

Winged infusion sets should be used to collect from which type of veins? Correct

AnswerSmall veins

You are obtaining a set of blood cultures from an adult patient. How many mL per bottle

should you collect? Correct Answer8-10 mL

A male patient is sitting with his arms crossed tightly against his chest and leaning back

in his chair. He is likely feeling: Correct AnswerAngry

When a male provider is performing a gynecologic exam on a patient the CMA should

Correct AnswerStay with the patient and provide reassurance

In a problem-oriented medical record, the pages are organized according to which of

the methods of organization? Correct AnswerChronological

When caring for a patient with tuberculosis, which transmission route should you take

precautions against? Correct AnswerAirborne

A provider has ordered these diagnostic tests for a patient: gallbladder series, chest xray, abdominal CT, and lower GI studies. Which test should be scheduled 1st? Correct

AnswerChest x-ray

When preparing to do an EKG on a patient who has known dextrocardia, which of the

following EKG leads require placement modification? Correct AnswerPrecordial

Which temperature-taking method poses a risk of exposure to blood borne pathogens?

Correct AnswerRectal

You open the door of a patient's room without introducing yourself or asking for

permission to enter. This is considered: Correct AnswerInvasion of privacy

You are discussing the purpose of an opiate med with a patient who has a new scrip as

part of a palliative care plan. You should identify the purpose of the medication as:

Correct Answerpain treatment

What is the first step of a suture removal procedure? Correct AnswerLift the knot toward

the wound

Appropriate response to a conscious adult patient experiencing a hypoglycemic

emergency: Correct AnswerOffer the patient orange juice

Which injection route should be utilized for insulin? Correct Answersubcutaneous

A patient is angry + confused about a large bill. The CMA should Correct AnswerListen

to the patient and try to resolve the problem

You are cleaning a jagged, contaminated wound. What action should you take? Correct

AnswerIrrigate the wound with sterile normal saline

A patient's partner comes into the office demanding to know what the patient was seen

for and why he was charge for the visit. How do you handle this situation when no

Authorization to Release Health Information is on file? Correct AnswerAdvise them that

privacy regulations prevent releasing patient information regardless of his relationship to

the patient

What is wave scheduling? Correct AnswerScheduling 3 patients to arrive at the same

time for each hour of the day and each patient is seen in the order that they arrive

Giving patients adequate information concerning methods, risk, and consequences prior

to a procedure is called Correct AnswerInformed consent

A provider has asked for a pulse ox reading on a patient. How can you obtain this

reading? Correct AnswerClip the probe to the patient's earlobe

A patient reporting intimate partner abuse should be assisted by the CMA in what way?

Correct Answerprovide a list of relevant community organizations

What type of apical pulse range outside of expected reference range should be reported

to the provider? Correct AnswerA 6 week old infant who has a heart rate of 80/min

What should you do to prep a blood specimen for transport to an outside laboratory?

Correct AnswerEnclose the requisition in the outer pocket of the transport bag

Pathogenic identification = Correct AnswerOutside of CMA scope