NHA Study Guide CCMA Flashcards

What is the definition of first morning urine?

Buccal is ___________ or ____________.

Sublingual is ___________.

Transdermal is _____________________.

Intradermal injections (ID) should be administered at a _______________ degree angle.

Intramuscular injections (IM) should be administered at a ____________ degree angle.

Subcutaneous injections (SC or Sub-Q) should be administered at a _____________ degree angle.

________________ patches can give medications in a way that they are absorbed slowly creating a constant time released systemic effect.

A urinary tract infection (UTI) when affecting the lower urinary tract is known as a simple ________________ infection.

A urinary tract infection (UTI) affecting the upper urinary tract is known as _____________ (a kidney infection).

A________________ urine specimen is collected for a culture and sensitivity (C & S).

Body Mass Index (BMI) is defined as _________________ divided by _______________.

A ________________ is a substance that dilates the bronchi and bronchioles, decreasing resistance in the respiratory airway.

________________ sounds are the sounds medical personnel listen for when taking blood pressure (BP).

Korotkoff sounds are named after _______________, a Russian physician.

When drawing blood, always have the patient make a ___________________

When performing an EKG (ECG), the ______lead is placed on the shoulder.

When giving a (PPD) purified protein derivative injection or TB test, the CMA should draw up _______ of vaccine into the syringe.

The CMA has many duties. Just a few include performing venipuncture, giving injections, taking vital signs, doing paperwork, but NEVER ____________.

A common side effect of a patient taking Coumadin or Warfarin is a __________ (bruise).

A ___________ infection, also known as a Hospital Acquired Infection or HAI, is an infection whose development is favored by a hospital environment.

A _________ (or butterfly) is used for patients with fragile veins.

_____________ position is most vital for patients whose BP drops rapidly.

____________ is a surgical fixation of a segment of the small intestine to the abdominal wall.

_____________ is a condition in which the lens of the eye loses its ability to focus, making it difficult to see objects up close.

What are the 10 rights (R's) of medication administration?

When performing CPR, the CMA should do at least __________ compressions per minute.

The __________ position is the best position to put a patient in to obtain a rectal temperature.

A patient with TB should be in ___________ precautions.

Infectious agents move from the source to the host by means of '_________________'

Please list the 6 elements in the Chain of Infection.

__________ (Material Data Safety Sheets) is a vital component of OSHA.

________ pulse is used in determining the heart rate of infants.

____________________ enforces safety conditions in the medical office.

Following a blood draw, the CMA should watch the patient intently if they start to ______ or ______.

_________ means the study of causation or origination.

The CMA must make sure that when assisting with an OB/GYN exam that the ________ be warmed up by _________ over it and then ________ properly.

A ________ is an abnormal growth of tissue projecting from a mucous membrane.

Laboratory tubes and additives: Yellow Tube Top Additive = __________.

Laboratory tubes and additives: Light Blue Additive = __________.

Laboratory tubes and additives: Red Additive = __________.

Laboratory tubes and additives: Gold Additive = __________.

Laboratory tubes and additives: Light Green Additive = __________.

Laboratory tubes and additives: Dark Green Additive = __________.

Laboratory tubes and additives: Purple/Lavender Additive = __________.

Laboratory tubes and additives: Gray Additive = __________.

___________ or hCG is a hormone produced during pregnancy that is made by the developing placenta after conception.

The ___________________ form is also called a 'super bill' or 'encounter form.'

Alcohol swabs should be ordered __________ at a physician's office.

An __________________ injection is given to patients who are being tested for allergies.

To routinely clean the examination table, the CMA would use the technique of _______________ to disinfect.

Hazardous waste should be put in a _________________________ bag.

The special delivery for an arterial blood gas (ABG) is on _____________

You must always report a needle stick to your supervisor _________________

It can be considered _____________ if a CMA enters a patient's room without introducing themselves or acknowledging the patient.

The most important thing to tell a patient when collecting a 24 hour urine test is to ______ the first urine in the morning.

Please list the steps in Venipuncture Procedures.

When measuring an infant from head to toe, the ___________ position is the best position to obtain an accurate measurement.

When communicating with a patient who is hearing impaired and has a caregiver, the CMA should speak directly to the _________________

The best solution to clean up urine off a floor is a ______ percent bleach solution, by mixing _____ percent bleach to ________ percent water.

A ________________ must be obtained per some health insurance policies to determine if a particular procedure will be covered under the patient's health insurance.

When collecting blood cultures from a patient it is recommended that you collect at least _______ mLs of blood.

What is Informed Consent?

What is Implied Consent?

What is Written Consent?

When collecting a urine sample, place the patient's name and DOB on the specimen _____. Not the ______ since the ______ can be lost.

If a STAT electrolyte panel was reported to have a critically elevated sodium level, then most likely a ________ (color tube top) was drawn.

A STAT chemistry test should be drawn in a ___________ (color) top tube.

If a patient has Parkinson's Disease and needs an EKG (ECG) most likely this patient would have ________________ show up on his or her EKG (ECG).

A streptococcal test would always be collected on the _____________.

Always ____________ the patient.

Call for help ___________ when a fire is present.

Order of draw and Laboratory Dept.

ST segment elevation shown on an EKG (ECG) is associated with a ______________.

A CMA cannot perform a CBC test with a____________.

__________________ is removal of a kidney.

If a patient is having an EKG (ECG) and is diaphoretic, the CMA should apply _______________ to help facilitate a better connection.

Please list the steps in Capillary Collection (finger sticks).

Please list the steps in obtaining a stool sample.

When doing an EKG (ECG) on a person with large breasts, have the patient _______ and place the electrodes ________ the breasts.

If a patient has not been seen by the physician in over a year, the patient should complete a ____________________form.

The process of ________________ gets rid of ALL forms of microbial life and spores.

The first step a CMA should take when a patient is found unconscious is to ________ immediately (call _____).

A ________________ is an apparatus for measuring the volume of air inspired and expired by the lungs.

__________________ is the medical specialty dealing with disease involving the respiratory tract.

Any and all communicable diseases such as TB or AIDS must be reported to an outside source, i.e._____________

The ___________________ Color Test is an example of a color perception test for red-green color deficiencies.

When a patient is wearing a ____________ monitor they should avoid any magnetic fields.

____________________ are used on BP cuffs to destroy dirt and sweat.

If a CMA has to treat a psychiatric patient, they must always make sure they are ___________________ with the patient.

The International Classification of Diseases (most commonly known by the abbreviation ICD) is a standard _____________ tool for epidemiology, health management, and clinical purposes.

_______________(codes V01-V91) are used to describe encounters with circumstances other than disease or injury.

___________ codes are supplemental codes that capture the external cause of injury or poisoning, the intent, and the place where the event occurred.

If a patient has abdominal pain and respiratory difficulties, the CMA should place the patient in the _____________ position.

A blood pressure (BP) is measured in _________________ or mm.

A BP is written with the _______________ pressure on the top and the ________________ pressure on the bottom.

You should take vital signs for a full _______.

_________________ testing is defined as medical testing at or near the site of patient care.

If the physician is behind and a patient has been waiting past their scheduled appointment, the CMA should ____________________.

A________________ should never give test results to a patient.

__________________ is terminology used by national and state/provincial licensing boards for various professions that define the procedures, actions, and processes that are permitted for the licensed or certified individual.

A CMA should never practice outside their ___________________.

_______________ quality control test regulation ensures accuracy of results.

When doing a urine pregnancy test the __________________urine specimen is the most accurate to use.

Making a fist during blood draw

Winged infusion set

PPD injection dosage

Nosocomial infections

Etiology

Presbyopia

10 Rights of Medication Administration

CPR compression rate

Pre-authorization

Laboratory tube additives

First morning urine specimen

Patient Identification

Communicating with hearing impaired patients

Handling patient wait times

First urine in a 24-hour urine test

Hazardous waste disposal

Cleaning urine spills

Medical asepsis

CPR emergencies

Fire emergency

New patient registration

CMS-1500 form

Post-blood draw monitoring

Diaphoretic patient EKG

Spirometer

ICD coding system

V codes (V01-V91)

E codes

Body Mass Index calculation

Bronchodilators