CCMA 2014
NHA Study Guide Test
- 1.
When taking a blood pressure, the deflation rate is:
- A.
1-2 mm Hg
- B.
2-3 mm Hg
- C.
0-1 mm Hg
- D.
4-5 mm HG
Correct Answer
B. 2-3 mm Hg -
- 2.
The position used in exams where the patient lays on their back with legs extended is:
- A.
Horizontal recumbent position
- B.
Sims
- C.
Recumbent lithotomy
- D.
Prone
Correct Answer
A. Horizontal recumbent position -
- 3.
The destruction of all microbial life, pathogen and non pathogens, are destroyed by:
- A.
Medical asepsis
- B.
Handwashing
- C.
Standard Precautions
- D.
Surgical Asepsis
Correct Answer
D. Surgical Asepsis -
- 4.
This is an infection control method designed to prevent direct contact with blood or other body fluids is:
- A.
PPE
- B.
Contact Precautions
- C.
Standard Precautions
- D.
Handwashing
Correct Answer
C. Standard Precautions -
- 5.
The primary purpose is to provide reliable data about a patients health status by ensuring accuracy of a test while detecting and eliminating error is:
- A.
Quality Control
- B.
HIPAA
- C.
OSHA
- D.
CLIA
Correct Answer
A. Quality Control -
- 6.
Tuberculosis in its active phase is what type of precaution?
- A.
Standard Precaution
- B.
Contact Precaution
- C.
Airborne Precaution
- D.
Universal Precaution
Correct Answer
C. Airborne Precaution -
- 7.
The precaution used in an active TB case is Airborne Precaution and consists of using a:
- A.
N95 Respirator
- B.
Gown, gloves and face mask
- C.
Gloves and face mask
- D.
Standard PPEs
Correct Answer
A. N95 Respirator -
- 8.
What amount of fluid is drawn up for a purified protein derivative injection?
- A.
0.1 ml
- B.
1 ml
- C.
0.5 ml
- D.
5 ml
Correct Answer
A. 0.1 ml -
- 9.
This type of disinfection is the only type that kills all microbial life including spores is:
- A.
Disinfection
- B.
Autoclaving
- C.
Bleach 1:10
- D.
Sanitizing
Correct Answer
B. Autoclaving -
- 10.
CLIA waved testing includes:
- A.
KUB
- B.
Cultures
- C.
HCG Blood level
- D.
POL testing
Correct Answer
D. POL testing -
- 11.
Persistent increased systolic and diastolic pressures are indicative of _________
- A.
Hypotension
- B.
Hypertension
- C.
Normal
- D.
No correct answer
Correct Answer
B. Hypertension -
- 12.
A respiratory rate greater than 24 per minute is called_______
- A.
Apnea
- B.
Hypoventilation
- C.
Tachypnea
- D.
Bradypnea
Correct Answer
C. Tachypnea -
- 13.
The blood lancet is used for the collection of blood specimens by _____
- A.
Injection
- B.
Suction
- C.
Cutting
- D.
Skin puncture
Correct Answer
D. Skin puncture -
- 14.
When the physician feels with fingers or hands to determine the physical characteristics of tissues or organs it is called ________
- A.
Auscultation
- B.
Percussion
- C.
Palpation
- D.
Measuring
Correct Answer
C. Palpation -
- 15.
Body temperature measured under the arm of a patient is called the ______temperature.
- A.
Oral
- B.
Rectal
- C.
Maxillary
- D.
Axilliary
Correct Answer
D. Axilliary -
- 16.
Listening to the sounds produced while tapping the patient with fingers is called________
- A.
Percussion
- B.
Audition
- C.
Auditive
- D.
Propitiation
Correct Answer
A. Percussion -
- 17.
An apical pulse is the method of choice for ________
- A.
Infants and young children
- B.
Children over four years old
- C.
Adolescents
- D.
Young adults (20-40)
Correct Answer
A. Infants and young children -
- 18.
Some clinical signs for head injury could be ______
- A.
Vomiting
- B.
Headache
- C.
Confusion
- D.
All answers are correct
Correct Answer
D. All answers are correct -
- 19.
An instrument called a centrifuge________
- A.
Freezes specimens
- B.
Heats specimens
- C.
Is used for incubation
- D.
Separates the cellular and liquid portion of the blood
Correct Answer
D. Separates the cellular and liquid portion of the blood -
- 20.
Which needle gauges are most commonly used for venipuncture?
- A.
24-25
- B.
21-22
- C.
19-20
- D.
16-18
Correct Answer
B. 21-22 -
- 21.
The blood pressure should not be taken on an arm if_______
- A.
The patient has had breast surgery on that side
- B.
On an arm with an IV infusion
- C.
On an arm with a cast
- D.
All answers are correct
Correct Answer
D. All answers are correct -
- 22.
"HIV' means_______
- A.
Hepatitis B virus
- B.
Hepatitis C virus
- C.
Human immunodeficiency virus
- D.
Human infectious virus
Correct Answer
C. Human immunodeficiency virus -
- 23.
After they are used, disposable syringes and needles, scalpel blades, and other sharp items should be placed in_____containers for disposal.
- A.
Biodegradable
- B.
Puncture-resistant
- C.
OSHA
- D.
Sanitized
Correct Answer
B. Puncture-resistant -
- 24.
Blood from all individuals should be considered______.
- A.
Decontaminated
- B.
Infective or infectious
- C.
Biodegradable
- D.
Chemically hazardous
Correct Answer
B. Infective or infectious -
- 25.
The first line of defense in preventing disease is ________
- A.
Wearing a mask
- B.
The medical hand wash
- C.
Wearing gloves
- D.
Wearing a gown
Correct Answer
B. The medical hand wash -
- 26.
What federal agency requires the use of Sharps Containers?
- A.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
- B.
Drug Enforcement Agency
- C.
Department of Defense
- D.
Law Enforcement Agency
Correct Answer
A. Occupational Safety and Health Administration -
- 27.
A disease state that results from the invasion and growth of microorganisms in the body is
- A.
A syndrome
- B.
An infection
- C.
A laceration
- D.
An asepsis
Correct Answer
B. An infection -
- 28.
Which of the following locations is usually used for taking a pulse?
- A.
Apical pulse
- B.
Radial pulse
- C.
Brachial pulse
- D.
Apical-radial pulse
Correct Answer
B. Radial pulse -
- 29.
What is considered a normal adult pulse rate?
- A.
70-170
- B.
90-130
- C.
70-80
- D.
60-100
Correct Answer
D. 60-100 -
- 30.
The radial pulse is located in the _______
- A.
Chest
- B.
Neck
- C.
Wrist
- D.
Head
Correct Answer
C. Wrist -
- 31.
The least reliable measurement of body temperature is_____
- A.
Rectal
- B.
Oral
- C.
Axillary
- D.
All are equally reliable
Correct Answer
C. Axillary -
- 32.
The most accurate and reliable measurement of body temperature is_______
- A.
Rectal
- B.
Oral
- C.
Axillary
- D.
Nasal
Correct Answer
A. Rectal -
- 33.
Which is recorded as the systolic blood pressure?
- A.
The point where the first sound is heard
- B.
The point where the last sound is heard
- C.
Anything under 100 on the sphygmomanometer
- D.
Anything over 100on the sphygmomanometer
Correct Answer
A. The point where the first sound is heard -
- 34.
When the heart is contracting, the pressure is highest. The pressure is called the ______
- A.
Systolic pressure
- B.
Diastolic pressure
- C.
Air pressure
- D.
High pressure
Correct Answer
A. Systolic pressure -
- 35.
When listening to the brachial pulse you will use a(n) ________
- A.
Sphygmomanometer
- B.
Earphone
- C.
Stethoscope
- D.
Radio
Correct Answer
C. Stethoscope -
- 36.
When the pressure is lowest, the pressure is called ______
- A.
Diastolic pressure
- B.
Air pressure
- C.
Systolic pressure
- D.
Water pressure
Correct Answer
A. Diastolic pressure -
- 37.
The most important step in the performance of a venipuncture is ________
- A.
Selecting the correct needle gauge
- B.
Selecting the appropriate cleansing agent
- C.
Positively identifying the patient
- D.
Selecting the appropriate tourniquet
Correct Answer
C. Positively identifying the patient -
- 38.
When cleansing the venipuncture site, it is good practice to:
- A.
Wipe the site back and forth quickly with an alcohol prep
- B.
Blow on the alcohol to dry it so it doesn't burn
- C.
Cleanse the site from the inside out and allow it to air dry
- D.
Have the patient wave the arm in the air to dry it faster
Correct Answer
C. Cleanse the site from the inside out and allow it to air dry -
- 39.
When performing a venipuncture, the tourniquet should be wrapped around the arm about three to four inches from where you are going to _______for a vein
- A.
Apply soap
- B.
Scrape
- C.
Tap
- D.
Feel
Correct Answer
D. Feel -
- 40.
Arterioles are the smallest type of ______
- A.
Tendons
- B.
Arteries
- C.
Bones
- D.
Veins
Correct Answer
B. Arteries -
- 41.
The maximum time a tourniquet should be tied on the upper arm while drawing blood is ______
- A.
4 minutes
- B.
3 minutes
- C.
2 minutes
- D.
1 minute
Correct Answer
D. 1 minute -
- 42.
When collecting blood for a hematocrit test use a ________
- A.
Lavender-top evacuated tube
- B.
Red-top evacuated tube
- C.
Blue-top evacuated tube
- D.
Yellow-top evacuated tube
Correct Answer
A. Lavender-top evacuated tube -
- 43.
The tube to collect whole blood with an additive in it has a ______stopper
- A.
Red
- B.
Lavender
- C.
Green
- D.
Yellow
Correct Answer
B. Lavender -
- 44.
When collecting blood by skin puncture on an infant, you should use a __________
- A.
25 ga needle
- B.
Lancet
- C.
Scalpel
- D.
23 ga needle
Correct Answer
B. Lancet -
- 45.
Making sure that a tube is correctly labeled with the patient's complete name and identification number is part of the facilities ______plan.
- A.
Exposure control
- B.
Incident report
- C.
Quality control
- D.
All choices
Correct Answer
C. Quality control -
- 46.
The most appropriate site for performing a capillary puncture in a healthy adult is the_______
- A.
Great toe
- B.
Earlobes
- C.
Fingers
- D.
Forearms
Correct Answer
C. Fingers -
- 47.
It is very important when performing a capillary stick to do which one of the following?
- A.
Wipe away the first drop of blood
- B.
To forcefully make a puncture
- C.
Not use alcohol to clean the site
- D.
It is very important to do all of the above
Correct Answer
A. Wipe away the first drop of blood -
- 48.
In drug testing the _____regulates describe how evidence is to be collected and handled.
- A.
Chain of command
- B.
Chain of custody
- C.
Person in charge
- D.
Local law enforcement
Correct Answer
B. Chain of custody -
- 49.
A(n) _______requires the patient to be fasting and then blood is taken every hour for a predetermined time.
- A.
Cholesterol test
- B.
White blood cell count
- C.
Differential
- D.
Glucose tolerance test
Correct Answer
D. Glucose tolerance test -
- 50.
Which of the following is not a criteria for skin preparation for lead placement?
- A.
Clean the skin with an alcohol swipe
- B.
Make sure the skin is damp when applying the electrode
- C.
Shave the hair from the skin
- D.
Roughen the skin for better dermis contact
Correct Answer
B. Make sure the skin is damp when applying the electrode -
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