Ultimate NHA CCMA Exam Prep
Acromial process -
\The outermost point of the spine of the shoulder blade
Anthropometric measurements -
\Set of techniques for determining an individuals body fat composition by measuring and
recording dimensions of the body such as height and weight
Aorta -
\The main trunk of the systemic arteries
Antecubital fossa -
\the triangular cavity on the anterior section of the arm opposite the elbow
Aseptic -
\Free from pathogenic micro-organisms
Autoclave -
\An instrument that sterilizes equipment and supplies by high pressure saturated stream
Axillary -
\the area on the human body under the joint that connects the arm to the shoulder
Brachial artery -
\The major artery of the upper arm
Bradycardia -
\a slow heart rate
Biohazard bag -
\A container designed to collect any biological waste or product that has been
contaminated with biological waste
bronchodilators -
\A substance that dilates the bronchi in the lungs decreasing resistance in the
respiratory airways
Celsius -
\A scale for measuring temperature named for anders Celsius
Cerumen -
\A yellow waxy substance secreted by the ear canal
,Cidex -
\A disinfectant and sterilization product of alkaline glutaraldehyde
Conjunctiva -
\A clear mucous membrane that covers the inner surface of the eyelid and the white
part of the eyeball
Cyanotic -
\Appearance of blue or purple skin
Diastolic/Diastole -
\The period of time when the heart fills with blood after contraction
Deltoid -
\The muscle forming the rounded contour of the shoulder, shaped almost like a letter D
EKG -
\Electrocardiography, a test that records the electrical activity of the heart
Fahrenheit -
\The temperature scale proposed in 1724 by Daniel Gariel Fahrenheit
Hemorrhoids -
\External or internal swollen veins in the anal canal
Holter monitor -
\A device that measures a patients cardiac activity over a period of time
Hypertension -
\High blood pressure
Hypertensive crisis -
\A severe increase in blood pressure which could result in stroke
Inner canthus -
\The corner of the eye where the upper and lower eyelids meet
Intradermal Injection -
\An injection within or between the layers of the skin
Intramuscular injection -
\An injection of a substance directly into the muscle
Nebulizer -
\A device that administers medication in a mist form
, OSHA stands for -
\Occupational Safety and Health Administration
otoscope -
\a device used to look into the ears
Palpate -
\To examine by touch
Parental medication -
\Any medication that is administered in a route other than ingestion
Pediatrics -
\Branch of medicine dealing with the care of infants, children, and adolescents
Prehypertension -
\A state of having a high normal blood pressure with the potential for developing high
blood pressure
Pulmonary artery -
\Artery that carries deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs
Respirations -
\The vital sign assessment of observing the number of times the chest rises in 1 minute
Sharps container -
\A puncture proof container designed specifically to safely dispose of needles, scalpels,
and other sharp disposable medical instruments
Sims position -
\Patient lies on the left side with the right knee sharply bent and resting on the exam
table
Snellen chart -
\A chart used to determine visual acuity
Sphygmomanometer -
\A device for performing blood pressures ; includes the blood pressure cuff
Spirometer -
\A device that measures the volume of air inhaled and exhaled from the lungs
Stethoscope -
\A device for listening to the internal sounds of the body
Acromial process -
\The outermost point of the spine of the shoulder blade
Anthropometric measurements -
\Set of techniques for determining an individuals body fat composition by measuring and
recording dimensions of the body such as height and weight
Aorta -
\The main trunk of the systemic arteries
Antecubital fossa -
\the triangular cavity on the anterior section of the arm opposite the elbow
Aseptic -
\Free from pathogenic micro-organisms
Autoclave -
\An instrument that sterilizes equipment and supplies by high pressure saturated stream
Axillary -
\the area on the human body under the joint that connects the arm to the shoulder
Brachial artery -
\The major artery of the upper arm
Bradycardia -
\a slow heart rate
Biohazard bag -
\A container designed to collect any biological waste or product that has been
contaminated with biological waste
bronchodilators -
\A substance that dilates the bronchi in the lungs decreasing resistance in the
respiratory airways
Celsius -
\A scale for measuring temperature named for anders Celsius
Cerumen -
\A yellow waxy substance secreted by the ear canal
,Cidex -
\A disinfectant and sterilization product of alkaline glutaraldehyde
Conjunctiva -
\A clear mucous membrane that covers the inner surface of the eyelid and the white
part of the eyeball
Cyanotic -
\Appearance of blue or purple skin
Diastolic/Diastole -
\The period of time when the heart fills with blood after contraction
Deltoid -
\The muscle forming the rounded contour of the shoulder, shaped almost like a letter D
EKG -
\Electrocardiography, a test that records the electrical activity of the heart
Fahrenheit -
\The temperature scale proposed in 1724 by Daniel Gariel Fahrenheit
Hemorrhoids -
\External or internal swollen veins in the anal canal
Holter monitor -
\A device that measures a patients cardiac activity over a period of time
Hypertension -
\High blood pressure
Hypertensive crisis -
\A severe increase in blood pressure which could result in stroke
Inner canthus -
\The corner of the eye where the upper and lower eyelids meet
Intradermal Injection -
\An injection within or between the layers of the skin
Intramuscular injection -
\An injection of a substance directly into the muscle
Nebulizer -
\A device that administers medication in a mist form
, OSHA stands for -
\Occupational Safety and Health Administration
otoscope -
\a device used to look into the ears
Palpate -
\To examine by touch
Parental medication -
\Any medication that is administered in a route other than ingestion
Pediatrics -
\Branch of medicine dealing with the care of infants, children, and adolescents
Prehypertension -
\A state of having a high normal blood pressure with the potential for developing high
blood pressure
Pulmonary artery -
\Artery that carries deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs
Respirations -
\The vital sign assessment of observing the number of times the chest rises in 1 minute
Sharps container -
\A puncture proof container designed specifically to safely dispose of needles, scalpels,
and other sharp disposable medical instruments
Sims position -
\Patient lies on the left side with the right knee sharply bent and resting on the exam
table
Snellen chart -
\A chart used to determine visual acuity
Sphygmomanometer -
\A device for performing blood pressures ; includes the blood pressure cuff
Spirometer -
\A device that measures the volume of air inhaled and exhaled from the lungs
Stethoscope -
\A device for listening to the internal sounds of the body
