NHA CCMA EXAM REVISION
SUMMARY
common allergic reaction
latex
PASS is an acronym for fire extinguisher users that
stands for
P- ull the lockpin from its place
a- im the nozzle at the base of the flames
s- queeze the handles together
s- weep from side to side at the base of the flames
patient transfer from bed to wheelchair
- position and lock wheelchair close to the bed
- remove the armrest nearest to the bed and swing away
both leg rests
- stand as close tot he patient as you can
- reach around their chest and lock your hands behind the
patient
- place the patients outside leg (one farthest from the
wheelchair) between your knees for support
- bend your knees and keep your back straight
- stand patient up
- have patient pivot towards the chair and continue to
clasp hands around the patient
- sit the patient down
instruments used to test range of motion (ROM)
goniometer and inclinometer
difference between a goniometer and inclinometer
,- goniometer measures less accurately and easily than an
inclinometer and is placed on both body parts, between
which the angle should be measured
- inclinometers have numbers or are digital and are placed
on the moving body part only
where do you measure body fat when using calipers
on men?
at your chest, abdominals, and thigh
where do you measure body fat when using calipers
on women?
at your triceps, suprailiac (about an inch above the hip
bone), and the thigh
anthropometric measurements
height, weight, body mass index (bmi), body
circumference
how to measure head circumference of child?
- supine position laying on back
- just above eyebrows and ears
Pap (Papanicolaou) smear
- swabbing cervix for cancerous cell
what lab section is a pap smear
cytology- studying cells
how to pass a scalpel
to hand off an armed scalpel, begin by grasping the
surgical in the center of the handle with your dominant
hand. firmly place the scalpel handle in the outstretched
hand of your assistant
suture supplies
needle holder, toothed forceps, fine suturing scissors
Compression to ventilation ratio
,- two-person CPR for the adult victim will be 30
compressions to 2 breaths
- two-person CPR ratio for the child and infant will be 15
compressions to 2 breaths
- finger placements for the infant changes to two-thumb
technique
- rate is 100-120 compressions/minute
gynecologist exam positions
vaginval exam, lithotomy position- laying on back with feet
in stirrups
ECG exam positions
supine-laying on back
exam position: prone
laying on stomach
exam position: dorsal recumbent
back with knees up
rectal examination exam position
sigmoidoscopy position
- sims position, performed by having a patient lie on their
left side, left hip and lower extremity straight, and right hip
and knee bent
best position for dyspnea (labored breathing)
fowlers position
fowlers position
a standard patient position in which the patient is seated in
a semi-upright sitting position and may have knees either
bent or straight
- fowlers position facilitates the relaxing of tension of the
abdominal muscles, allowing for improved breathing
Providine-Iodine (name brand Betadine)
, used as an antiseptic cleanser, also found in some
contrast dyes for x-ray/ CT scanning.
- possible allergen for those allergic to shellfish because it
is derived from shellfish
apical pulse
the apical pulse is a measure of cardiac function that is
completed by placing a stethoscope at the apex of the
heart and counting for one minute it represents the
opening and closing of the valves in the heart. lub dub are
the two sounds heard that makeup one heartbeat
pulse oximeter
an oximeter that measures the proportion of oxygenated
hemoglobin in the blood in pulsating vessels, especially
the capillaries of the finger or ear
average BPM
60-100
respiration rate
12-20 breaths
brachial artery
- used for blood pressure
- measured in mm per mercury (mmHg)
BP cuff name
sphygmomanometer
hypotension range
systolic <90 diastolic <60
normal bp range
less than 120/80
elevated bp range
120-129/less than 80
stage 1 hypertension
130-139/ 80-89
SUMMARY
common allergic reaction
latex
PASS is an acronym for fire extinguisher users that
stands for
P- ull the lockpin from its place
a- im the nozzle at the base of the flames
s- queeze the handles together
s- weep from side to side at the base of the flames
patient transfer from bed to wheelchair
- position and lock wheelchair close to the bed
- remove the armrest nearest to the bed and swing away
both leg rests
- stand as close tot he patient as you can
- reach around their chest and lock your hands behind the
patient
- place the patients outside leg (one farthest from the
wheelchair) between your knees for support
- bend your knees and keep your back straight
- stand patient up
- have patient pivot towards the chair and continue to
clasp hands around the patient
- sit the patient down
instruments used to test range of motion (ROM)
goniometer and inclinometer
difference between a goniometer and inclinometer
,- goniometer measures less accurately and easily than an
inclinometer and is placed on both body parts, between
which the angle should be measured
- inclinometers have numbers or are digital and are placed
on the moving body part only
where do you measure body fat when using calipers
on men?
at your chest, abdominals, and thigh
where do you measure body fat when using calipers
on women?
at your triceps, suprailiac (about an inch above the hip
bone), and the thigh
anthropometric measurements
height, weight, body mass index (bmi), body
circumference
how to measure head circumference of child?
- supine position laying on back
- just above eyebrows and ears
Pap (Papanicolaou) smear
- swabbing cervix for cancerous cell
what lab section is a pap smear
cytology- studying cells
how to pass a scalpel
to hand off an armed scalpel, begin by grasping the
surgical in the center of the handle with your dominant
hand. firmly place the scalpel handle in the outstretched
hand of your assistant
suture supplies
needle holder, toothed forceps, fine suturing scissors
Compression to ventilation ratio
,- two-person CPR for the adult victim will be 30
compressions to 2 breaths
- two-person CPR ratio for the child and infant will be 15
compressions to 2 breaths
- finger placements for the infant changes to two-thumb
technique
- rate is 100-120 compressions/minute
gynecologist exam positions
vaginval exam, lithotomy position- laying on back with feet
in stirrups
ECG exam positions
supine-laying on back
exam position: prone
laying on stomach
exam position: dorsal recumbent
back with knees up
rectal examination exam position
sigmoidoscopy position
- sims position, performed by having a patient lie on their
left side, left hip and lower extremity straight, and right hip
and knee bent
best position for dyspnea (labored breathing)
fowlers position
fowlers position
a standard patient position in which the patient is seated in
a semi-upright sitting position and may have knees either
bent or straight
- fowlers position facilitates the relaxing of tension of the
abdominal muscles, allowing for improved breathing
Providine-Iodine (name brand Betadine)
, used as an antiseptic cleanser, also found in some
contrast dyes for x-ray/ CT scanning.
- possible allergen for those allergic to shellfish because it
is derived from shellfish
apical pulse
the apical pulse is a measure of cardiac function that is
completed by placing a stethoscope at the apex of the
heart and counting for one minute it represents the
opening and closing of the valves in the heart. lub dub are
the two sounds heard that makeup one heartbeat
pulse oximeter
an oximeter that measures the proportion of oxygenated
hemoglobin in the blood in pulsating vessels, especially
the capillaries of the finger or ear
average BPM
60-100
respiration rate
12-20 breaths
brachial artery
- used for blood pressure
- measured in mm per mercury (mmHg)
BP cuff name
sphygmomanometer
hypotension range
systolic <90 diastolic <60
normal bp range
less than 120/80
elevated bp range
120-129/less than 80
stage 1 hypertension
130-139/ 80-89
