NHA CCMA Review with Updated Questions and Answers

NHA CCMA Review with Updated Questions and Answers What is the proper position for a patient who is receive a rectal temperature measurement? - CORRECT ANSWER Sims' A patient has been diagnosed with COPD. Upon observation, her skin shows sign of being cyanotic and is cold to the touch. Which of the following vital signs would be expected to be out of range? - CORRECT ANSWER Respirations Which artery is routinely used in performing a manual blood pressure? - CORRECT ANSWER Brachial What is the appropriate angle when administering a subcutaneous injection? - CORRECT ANSWER 45 degrees What is the substance that is removed when performing ear irrigation? - CORRECT ANSWER Cerumen What is the appropriate part of the eye at which to aim the solution when beginning to perform an eye irrigation? - CORRECT ANSWER Inner canthus A patient measures 5 feet, 8 inches. What is her height in centimeters? - CORRECT ANSWER 173 cm What would be a normal adult temperature reading? - CORRECT ANSWER 37 degrees C What would the blood pressure reading indicate if the patient is in hypertensive crisis? - CORRECT ANSWER Systole of 190 What would be the correct device to perform a Pulmonary Function Test? - CORRECT ANSWER Spirometer Acromial process - CORRECT ANSWER The outermost point of the spine of the shoulder blade Anthropometric measurements - CORRECT ANSWER Set of techniques for determining an individual's body fat composition by measuring and recording dimensions of the body such as height and weight