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NHA CCMA REVIEW EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
Terms in this set (177)
What is the proper position for a patient Sims'
who is receive a rectal temperature
measurement?
A patient has been diagnosed with COPD. Respirations
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?
Which artery is routinely used in Brachial
performing a manual blood pressure?
What is the appropriate angle when 45 degrees
administering a subcutaneous
injection?
What is the substance that is removed Cerumen
when performing ear irrigation?
What is the appropriate part of the eye Inner canthus
at which to aim the solution when
beginning to perform an eye
irrigation?
A patient measures 5 feet, 8 inches. What is 173 cm
her height in centimeters?
What would be a normal adult temperature 37 degrees C
reading?
What would the blood pressure reading Systole of 190
indicate if the patient is in hypertensive
crisis?
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What would be the correct device to Spirometer
perform a Pulmonary Function Test?
Acromial process The outermost point of the spine of the shoulder blade
Set of techniques for determining an individual's body fat composition by measuring
Anthropometric measurements
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
An instrument that sterilizes equipment and supplies by high pressure saturated
Autoclave
steam
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
A container designed to collect any biological waste or product that has been
Biohazard bag
contaminated with biological waste
A substance that dilates that bronchi in the lungs decreasing resistance in the
Bronchodilators
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
A clear mucous membrane that covers the inner surface of the eyelid and the white
Conjunctiva
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
The muscle forming the rounded contour of the shoulder, shaped almost like a
Deltoid
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 patient's cardiac activity over a period of time
Hypertension High blood pressure
Inner Canthus The corner of the eye where the upper and lower eyelids meet
Intradermal Injection An injection of a substance directly into the muscle
Nebulizer A device that administers medication in a mist form
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NHA CCMA REVIEW EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
Terms in this set (177)
What is the proper position for a patient Sims'
who is receive a rectal temperature
measurement?
A patient has been diagnosed with COPD. Respirations
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?
Which artery is routinely used in Brachial
performing a manual blood pressure?
What is the appropriate angle when 45 degrees
administering a subcutaneous
injection?
What is the substance that is removed Cerumen
when performing ear irrigation?
What is the appropriate part of the eye Inner canthus
at which to aim the solution when
beginning to perform an eye
irrigation?
A patient measures 5 feet, 8 inches. What is 173 cm
her height in centimeters?
What would be a normal adult temperature 37 degrees C
reading?
What would the blood pressure reading Systole of 190
indicate if the patient is in hypertensive
crisis?
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6
, 3/20/25, 7:50 NHA CCMA Review Flashcards |
AM
What would be the correct device to Spirometer
perform a Pulmonary Function Test?
Acromial process The outermost point of the spine of the shoulder blade
Set of techniques for determining an individual's body fat composition by measuring
Anthropometric measurements
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
An instrument that sterilizes equipment and supplies by high pressure saturated
Autoclave
steam
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
A container designed to collect any biological waste or product that has been
Biohazard bag
contaminated with biological waste
A substance that dilates that bronchi in the lungs decreasing resistance in the
Bronchodilators
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
A clear mucous membrane that covers the inner surface of the eyelid and the white
Conjunctiva
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
The muscle forming the rounded contour of the shoulder, shaped almost like a
Deltoid
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 patient's cardiac activity over a period of time
Hypertension High blood pressure
Inner Canthus The corner of the eye where the upper and lower eyelids meet
Intradermal Injection An injection of a substance directly into the muscle
Nebulizer A device that administers medication in a mist form
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