EDPNA EXAM TEST 2026 FULL QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED ANSWERS WITH DETAILED
RATIONALES GRADED A+
◉ Correct order of draw Answer: Green, Lavender, Gray
◉ CBC additive Answer: EDTA
◉ Patients arrive at their convenience, first come, first served Answer:
Open Hours Scheduling
◉ If the test result shows hemoglobin at 7g/dL, what is the first thing
you should do? Answer: Notify the provider
◉ When performing the palpatory method for measuring blood pressure,
how should the CMA inflate the cuff Answer: 30 mm above radial pulse
cessation
◉ How many pounds is 40kg Answer: 88 (40x2.2=88)
◉ When a patient is administering insulin injections, what shows their
understanding of the procedure Answer: If they say to inject the insulin
when it is at room temperature
, ◉ What is a CLIA-waived lab test Answer: HCG test
◉ What results are affected when povidone iodine is used to clean site
for dermal puncture Answer: potassium
◉ What technique should an MA perform on a hemostat prior to
autoclaving Answer: Sanitization
◉ What is the proper way to bandage a wound Answer: Wrap from
distal to proximal
◉ What is the first step to take when drawing a forensic sample Answer:
Have receiving lab sign chain of custody form
◉ If a patient is crying, what should you do Answer: Allow patient to
cry
◉ On a 12 lead EKG, where is lead V4 placed Answer: 5th intercostal
space at midclav line
◉ What position is best to perform a rectal exam Answer: Sims Position
◉ What to do with an ammonia specimen Answer: Place specimen in
ice-water slurry
AND VERIFIED ANSWERS WITH DETAILED
RATIONALES GRADED A+
◉ Correct order of draw Answer: Green, Lavender, Gray
◉ CBC additive Answer: EDTA
◉ Patients arrive at their convenience, first come, first served Answer:
Open Hours Scheduling
◉ If the test result shows hemoglobin at 7g/dL, what is the first thing
you should do? Answer: Notify the provider
◉ When performing the palpatory method for measuring blood pressure,
how should the CMA inflate the cuff Answer: 30 mm above radial pulse
cessation
◉ How many pounds is 40kg Answer: 88 (40x2.2=88)
◉ When a patient is administering insulin injections, what shows their
understanding of the procedure Answer: If they say to inject the insulin
when it is at room temperature
, ◉ What is a CLIA-waived lab test Answer: HCG test
◉ What results are affected when povidone iodine is used to clean site
for dermal puncture Answer: potassium
◉ What technique should an MA perform on a hemostat prior to
autoclaving Answer: Sanitization
◉ What is the proper way to bandage a wound Answer: Wrap from
distal to proximal
◉ What is the first step to take when drawing a forensic sample Answer:
Have receiving lab sign chain of custody form
◉ If a patient is crying, what should you do Answer: Allow patient to
cry
◉ On a 12 lead EKG, where is lead V4 placed Answer: 5th intercostal
space at midclav line
◉ What position is best to perform a rectal exam Answer: Sims Position
◉ What to do with an ammonia specimen Answer: Place specimen in
ice-water slurry
