CCMA Exam Prep (NHA) Graded A
During an emergent crisis, DO NOT - ANSWER alarm the patient
3 essentials when performing blood draws - ANSWER 1. test requisition review
2. proper patient identification
3. site choice
2 essentials when performing EKG or other cardiac monitoring - ANSWER 1. inform pt.
of what is expected
2. observe for complications
CLIA-waived tests - ANSWER simple, performed with low risk of error
When performing a CLIA-waived test, always... - ANSWER 1. identify the patient
2. wear PPE
3. read all manufacturer directions and instructions
BIG OSHA (needle) protocol - ANSWER do NOT recap needles
Sharps container - ANSWER Puncture and leak proof and labeled with biohazard
symbol for disposal of scalpels, needles and any other sharp object
Biohazard bag - ANSWER Leak proof bag for disposal of gloves, gauze and bandages
Standard Precautions - ANSWER ALL bodily fluids except sweat are to be considered
infectious for all patients.
Change gloves... - ANSWER When handling contaminated surfaces and in-between
patients
Before putting gloves on you should always - ANSWER wash hands with soap and
water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer
Blood pressure measures the - ANSWER pressure of blood against the walls of the
artery and ventricles
The artery and ventricles contract so that the ... - ANSWER blood is pushed to the aorta
and pulmonary artery
Systole - ANSWER heart contracts
Diastole - ANSWER heart relaxes
, FIRST thing you do when taking any pt. vitals - ANSWER Tell patient what you're going
to do
If you have to manually obtain a BP, what should you palpate? - ANSWER Brachial
artery in antecubital region of arm
When taking BP, which arm should you use? - ANSWER Generally the right unless the
left has stronger pulse
Heart rate gives physician information about the heart's... - ANSWER rhythm, volume
and vessel elasticity
How long should you count to get a pt.'s HR? - 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. - 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? - ANSWER 30 sec. (multiply by 2)
or 1 minute
Most common site for a temperature reading - ANSWER oral
Question to ask pts. before taking their oral temp: - 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? - ANSWER Sims or
lateral recumbent position: pt. lies on left side, left hip and leg straight, right hip and
knee bent
For an aural/tympanic temperature, how should you manipulate the ear in a pt. over the
age of 3? - ANSWER Pull up and back
For an aural/tympanic temperature, how should you manipulate the ear in a pt. under
the age of 3? - ANSWER Pull down and back
Where is the temporal artery temperature readings taken? - ANSWER On the forehead
Where is the axillary temperature reading taken? - ANSWER Armpit
Anthropometric measurements include... - ANSWER height and weight
During an emergent crisis, DO NOT - ANSWER alarm the patient
3 essentials when performing blood draws - ANSWER 1. test requisition review
2. proper patient identification
3. site choice
2 essentials when performing EKG or other cardiac monitoring - ANSWER 1. inform pt.
of what is expected
2. observe for complications
CLIA-waived tests - ANSWER simple, performed with low risk of error
When performing a CLIA-waived test, always... - ANSWER 1. identify the patient
2. wear PPE
3. read all manufacturer directions and instructions
BIG OSHA (needle) protocol - ANSWER do NOT recap needles
Sharps container - ANSWER Puncture and leak proof and labeled with biohazard
symbol for disposal of scalpels, needles and any other sharp object
Biohazard bag - ANSWER Leak proof bag for disposal of gloves, gauze and bandages
Standard Precautions - ANSWER ALL bodily fluids except sweat are to be considered
infectious for all patients.
Change gloves... - ANSWER When handling contaminated surfaces and in-between
patients
Before putting gloves on you should always - ANSWER wash hands with soap and
water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer
Blood pressure measures the - ANSWER pressure of blood against the walls of the
artery and ventricles
The artery and ventricles contract so that the ... - ANSWER blood is pushed to the aorta
and pulmonary artery
Systole - ANSWER heart contracts
Diastole - ANSWER heart relaxes
, FIRST thing you do when taking any pt. vitals - ANSWER Tell patient what you're going
to do
If you have to manually obtain a BP, what should you palpate? - ANSWER Brachial
artery in antecubital region of arm
When taking BP, which arm should you use? - ANSWER Generally the right unless the
left has stronger pulse
Heart rate gives physician information about the heart's... - ANSWER rhythm, volume
and vessel elasticity
How long should you count to get a pt.'s HR? - 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. - 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? - ANSWER 30 sec. (multiply by 2)
or 1 minute
Most common site for a temperature reading - ANSWER oral
Question to ask pts. before taking their oral temp: - 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? - ANSWER Sims or
lateral recumbent position: pt. lies on left side, left hip and leg straight, right hip and
knee bent
For an aural/tympanic temperature, how should you manipulate the ear in a pt. over the
age of 3? - ANSWER Pull up and back
For an aural/tympanic temperature, how should you manipulate the ear in a pt. under
the age of 3? - ANSWER Pull down and back
Where is the temporal artery temperature readings taken? - ANSWER On the forehead
Where is the axillary temperature reading taken? - ANSWER Armpit
Anthropometric measurements include... - ANSWER height and weight
