NHA CCMA Review
1. What is the proper position for a patient who is receive a rectal
temperature measurement?: Sims'
2. A patient has been diagnosed with COPD. Upon observation, her skin
shows signs of being cyanotic and is cold to the touch. Which of the
following vial signs would be expected to be out of range?: Respirations
3. Which artery is routinely used in performing a manual blood pressure?:
Brachial
4. What is the appropriate angle when administering a subcutaneous
injection?-
: 45 degrees
5. What is the substance that is removed when performing ear irrigation?:
Cerumen
6. What is the appropriate part of the eye at which to aim the solution when
beginning to perform an eye irrigation?: Inner canthus
7. A patient measures 5 feet, 8 inches. What is her height in centimeters?: 173
cm
8. What would be a normal adult temperature reading?: 37 degrees C
9. What would the blood pressure reading indicate if the patient is in
hypertensive crisis?: Systole of 190
10. What would be the correct device to perform a Pulmonary Function
Test?: -
Spirometer
11. Acromial process: The outermost point of the spine of the shoulder blade
12. Anthropometric measurements: Set of techniques for determining an
individual's body fat composition by measuring and recording dimensions of the body
such as height and weight
13. Aorta: The main trunk of the systemic arteries
, 14. Antecubital fossa: The triangular cavity on the anterior section of the arm
opposite the elbow
15. Aseptic: Free from pathogenic micro-organisms
16. Autoclave: An instrument that sterilizes equipment and supplies by high pressure
saturated steam
17. Axillary: The area on the human body under the joint that connects the arm to the
shoulder
18. Brachial artery: The major artery of the upper arm
19. Bradycardia: A slow heart rate
20. Biohazard bag: A container designed to collect any biological waste or product that
has been contaminated with biological waste
21. Bronchodilators: A substance that dilates that bronchi in the lungs decreasing
resistance in the respiratory airways
22 Celsius: A scale for measuring temperature named for Anders Celsius
23. Cerumen: A yellow waxy substance secreted by the ear canal
24. Cidex: A disinfectant and sterilization product of alkaline glutaraldehyde
25. Conjunctiva: A clear mucous membrane that covers the inner surface of the eyelid
and the white part of the eyeball
26. Cyanotic: Appearance of blue or purple skin
27. Diastolic/diastole: The period of time when the heart fills with blood after
contraction
28. Deltoid: The muscle forming the rounded contour of the shoulder, shaped almost
like a letter D
29. EKG: Electrocardiography, a test that records the electrical activity of the heart
30. Fahrenheit: The temperature scale proposed in 1724 by Daniel Gariel Fahrenheit
31. Hemorrhoids: External or internal swollen veins in the anal canal
32. Holter monitor: A device that measures a patient's cardiac activity over a period of
time
33. Hypertension: High blood pressure
34. Inner Canthus: The corner of the eye where the upper and lower eyelids meet
35. Intradermal Injection: An injection of a substance directly into the muscle
1. What is the proper position for a patient who is receive a rectal
temperature measurement?: Sims'
2. A patient has been diagnosed with COPD. Upon observation, her skin
shows signs of being cyanotic and is cold to the touch. Which of the
following vial signs would be expected to be out of range?: Respirations
3. Which artery is routinely used in performing a manual blood pressure?:
Brachial
4. What is the appropriate angle when administering a subcutaneous
injection?-
: 45 degrees
5. What is the substance that is removed when performing ear irrigation?:
Cerumen
6. What is the appropriate part of the eye at which to aim the solution when
beginning to perform an eye irrigation?: Inner canthus
7. A patient measures 5 feet, 8 inches. What is her height in centimeters?: 173
cm
8. What would be a normal adult temperature reading?: 37 degrees C
9. What would the blood pressure reading indicate if the patient is in
hypertensive crisis?: Systole of 190
10. What would be the correct device to perform a Pulmonary Function
Test?: -
Spirometer
11. Acromial process: The outermost point of the spine of the shoulder blade
12. Anthropometric measurements: Set of techniques for determining an
individual's body fat composition by measuring and recording dimensions of the body
such as height and weight
13. Aorta: The main trunk of the systemic arteries
, 14. Antecubital fossa: The triangular cavity on the anterior section of the arm
opposite the elbow
15. Aseptic: Free from pathogenic micro-organisms
16. Autoclave: An instrument that sterilizes equipment and supplies by high pressure
saturated steam
17. Axillary: The area on the human body under the joint that connects the arm to the
shoulder
18. Brachial artery: The major artery of the upper arm
19. Bradycardia: A slow heart rate
20. Biohazard bag: A container designed to collect any biological waste or product that
has been contaminated with biological waste
21. Bronchodilators: A substance that dilates that bronchi in the lungs decreasing
resistance in the respiratory airways
22 Celsius: A scale for measuring temperature named for Anders Celsius
23. Cerumen: A yellow waxy substance secreted by the ear canal
24. Cidex: A disinfectant and sterilization product of alkaline glutaraldehyde
25. Conjunctiva: A clear mucous membrane that covers the inner surface of the eyelid
and the white part of the eyeball
26. Cyanotic: Appearance of blue or purple skin
27. Diastolic/diastole: The period of time when the heart fills with blood after
contraction
28. Deltoid: The muscle forming the rounded contour of the shoulder, shaped almost
like a letter D
29. EKG: Electrocardiography, a test that records the electrical activity of the heart
30. Fahrenheit: The temperature scale proposed in 1724 by Daniel Gariel Fahrenheit
31. Hemorrhoids: External or internal swollen veins in the anal canal
32. Holter monitor: A device that measures a patient's cardiac activity over a period of
time
33. Hypertension: High blood pressure
34. Inner Canthus: The corner of the eye where the upper and lower eyelids meet
35. Intradermal Injection: An injection of a substance directly into the muscle
