NHA CCMA Exam Questions And Answers latest edition

What is the proper position for a patient who is receive a rectal temperature measurement? - Sims' 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 Which artery is routinely used in performing a manual blood pressure? - Brachial What is the appropriate angle when administering a subcutaneous injection? - 45 degrees What is the substance that is removed when performing ear irrigation? - Cerumen What is the appropriate part of the eye at which to aim the solution when beginning to perform an eye irrigation? - Inner canthus A patient measures 5 feet, 8 inches. What is her height in centimeters? - 173 cm What would be a normal adult temperature reading? - 37 degrees C What would the blood pressure reading indicate if the patient is in hypertensive crisis? - Systole of 190 What would be the correct device to perform a Pulmonary Function Test? - Spirometer Acromial process - The outermost point of the spine of the shoulder blade 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 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 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 Biohazard bag - A container designed to collect any biological waste or product that has been contaminated with biological waste Bronchodilators - A substance that dilates that 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 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 OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Administration Otoscope - A device used to look into the ears Palpate - To examine by touch Parenteral 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 containers 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 from listening to the internal sounds of the body Subcutaneous Injection - An injection of solution below the skin, into the subcutaneous tissue Supine Position - Patient lies on his or her neck Suture - A stitch used to hold tissue together Systolic/systole - The contraction of the heart Tachycardia - An abnormally fast heartbeat Temporal Artery - A major artery of the head, under the skin of the forehead Topical - Applied to the surface of the skin Transdermal Patch - An adhesive patch, placed on the skin to administer a specific dose of medication through the skin and into the bloodstream Tympanic Membrane - A thin membrane that separates the external ear from the middle ear; also known as the ear drum Ventricles - The two large chambers that collect blood from the atria and expel blood to the entire body or to the lungs Venipuncture - Drawing blood from the vein Vital Signs - Measurements observed, measured and monitored to check a patient's level of physical function A physician's signature is required on which of the following letters? - Collection of delinquent accounts HIPAA permits faxes in which of the following situations? - Requesting patient's social security number During directions to fast before a lung cancer surgery, a patient stares straight ahead and does not respond. What statement would be appropriate to make to the patient? - Will you repeat to me when you should fast A patient who does not speak English has four family members in the room, at attempting to speak at once to the medical assistant. What statement would be the appropriate action? - Ask for only one person to translate