NHA CCMA Practice Exam (100 questions)

What is the normal range for adult pulse?

60-100 bpm

What position is used for rectal exam

Sims position

Bradycardia

slow heart rate

What PPE is required for contact precautions

Gloves and gown

A pulse oximeter measures

oxygen saturation

What is the first step in taking blood pressure

Sanitize hands

The normal respiratory rate for adults is

12-20

Cyanosis indictiates

Poor oxygenation

The radial pulse is located

wrist

What is considered a fever

100.4 F or higher

Which needle gauge is smallest

30

IM injections are given at what angle

90

Subcutaneous injections are given at

45

Which site is used for injections in infants

Vastus lateralis

A normal adult blood pressure is:

120/80

What does "PRN" mean

As needed

Medical term for high blood pressure

hypertension(HTN)

Which specimen requires sterile techinque

Wound culture

Hematology studies

Blood

What color tube is used for CBC?

Lavendar

Apical pulse is taken at

Chest

Tachypnea

fast breathing

A sharps container is used for

Needles

What is the first step in wound care?

Asses wound

Which vitamin helps blood clot?

Vitamin K

The five rights include all expect

Right insurance

Oral medications are taken

By mouth

A side effect I'd

Intended action

Which route is fastest

IV

Insulin is given

Subcutaneous

What does BID mean?

twice daily

Controlled substances require

Secure storage

A drug allergy can cause

Hives

Itchy skin

Rash

Facial swelling

Wheezing

Anaphylaxis

What is an antidote

drug used to counteract the effects of poison

The generic name is

official name of drug

Which is a schedule || drug?

High abuse, medical use

Topical meds are applied

Skin

What is medication reconciliation

Reviewing meds

What does TID mean?

3 times a day

What organ metabolizes drugs?

liver

What organ execretes drugs ?

Kidney

What is a contradiction?

Reason not to give drug

OTC drugs require

No prescription

A suspension must be

Shaken before it is administered

Enteric coated tablets should

not be crushed

A stat medication means

Immediately

A capsule should

Be swallowed whole

Which is a diuretic

Increases urine

What is the half-life of a drug?

Time for half drug eliminated

A vaccine provides

Immunity

HIPPA protects

patient privacy

PHI stands for

Protected Health Information

The SOAP format stands for

subjective, objective, assessment, plan

What is a copay

Partial payment

ICD-10 codes are used for

diagnosis

CPT codes are used for

procedures

EMR stands for

electronic medical record

A referral is

Sending patient to specialist

Informed consent means

Patient agrees with full info

Scheduling error example

Double booking

A claim is

Request for payment

The front office handles

Scheduling

Back office includes

Clinical tasks

What is liability insurance?

Covers provider

Fraud is

Intentional deception

Abuse is

Unintentional misuse of

A deductible is

Amount paid before insurance

What is a premium?

Monthly payment for insurance

A ledger records

Payments

What is triage

A method of prioritizing treatment

Medical assistant scope

Assist the provider

What is negligence

Failure to provide care

Assault is

Threat

Battery is

Touching without consent

Charting should be

Accurate

Normal sinus rhythm is

regular

P wave represents

atrial depolarization

QRS complex represents

ventricular depolarization

Tachycardia is above

120

Bradycardia is below

Lead placement is for

EKG

Fasting glucose test requires

No food

Urinalysis tests

Urine

Hemoglobin measures

Oxygen carrying capacity

Platelets help

Clotting

Infection control includes

- Hand Hygiene

- Use of PPE

- Cleaning, Disinfecting, & Sterilizing patient Equipment and Surfaces

- Decontamination and Laundering of Soiled Uniforms, Clothing, & Linens

- Disposal of Needles, Sharps, & Infectious Waste

- Patient Location

Standard precautions apply to

all persons whenever care is given

Chain of infection includes

infectious agent, reservoir, portal of exit, mode of transmission, portal of entry, susceptible host

Autoclave sterilizes using

Heat, pressure and steam

OSHA regulates

safety in the workplace

CLIA regulates

Labs

Specimens labeling must include

Name, date, and time

What is edema?

swelling

What is dyspnea?

difficulty breathing

What is syncope

fainting

BMI measures

body fat

Normal BMI

18.5-24.9

A lipid panel measures

Cholesterol, Triglycerides, LDL, HDL

Anemia is

Low RBC

A culture identifies

Bacteria