CCMA NHA EXAM UPDATED
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS.
Anaphlyaxis - ANS a severe, life-threatening allergic reaction that can develop rapidly after
exposure to an allergen
Rhinitis - ANS inflammation of the nasal membranes, leading to symptoms like a runny or
stuffy nose, sneezing, and itching
Urticaria - ANS a skin condition characterized by itchy, raised welts or spots on the skin
erythemia - ANS redness of the skin, a common symptom that can be caused by various
factors like infections, medications, or skin conditions
What is the primary function of the enzyme renin, which is secreted by the kidneys? - ANS To
regulate blood pressure by activating the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system
Which hormone is primarily responsible for regulating the metabolic rate and is produced by
the thyroid gland? - ANS thyroxine (T4)
The contraction of the heart muscle is initiated by electrical impulses from which node? -
ANS SA node
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,what structures is responsible for the regulation of temperature, sleep, and appetite in the
human body? - ANS the hypothalamus
The process by which leukocytes engulf and digest pathogens is known as: -
ANS Phagocytosis
The movement of water across a semipermeable membrane from an area of lower solute
concentration to an area of higher solute concentration is known as: - ANS Osmosis
Which of the following blood components is primarily responsible for carrying oxygen to the
body's tissues? - ANS Red blood cells
Which of the following enzymes is primarily involved in the breakdown of proteins into peptides
during digestion? - ANS Pepsin
What is the primary function of the sympathetic nervous system? - ANS Preparing the body
for "fight or flight" response
In the heart, what is the role of the atrioventricular (AV) node? - ANS It delays the
transmission of electrical impulses to the ventricles.
What is the primary function of hemoglobin in the blood? - ANS To transport oxygen
Which hormone is primarily responsible for regulating the body's metabolic rate? -
ANS Thyroxine
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, Which structure is responsible for the regulation of temperature in the human body? -
ANS Hypothalamus
Which of the following best describes the function of the myelin sheath in the nervous system?
- ANS It facilitates the rapid transmission of electrical impulses along the neuron.
What term describes the movement of a substance from an area of higher concentration to an
area of lower concentration? - ANS Diffusion
In which phase of the cell cycle does DNA replication occur? - ANS S phase
The Bowman's capsule is a component of which organ in the human body? - ANS Kidney
When performing a capillary puncture, which site is generally preferred for adults? - ANS The
fingertip
What is the correct angle of insertion for administering an intramuscular injection into the
deltoid muscle? - ANS 90 degrees
Which of the following is a contraindication for using a patient's arm for venipuncture? -
ANS An arm on the side of a mastectomy
Which type of isolation precautions is most appropriate for a patient diagnosed with
tuberculosis? - ANS Airborne Precautions
When performing an ECG, which electrode placement is correct for the V4 lead? - ANS Fifth
intercostal space, left midclavicular line
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QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS.
Anaphlyaxis - ANS a severe, life-threatening allergic reaction that can develop rapidly after
exposure to an allergen
Rhinitis - ANS inflammation of the nasal membranes, leading to symptoms like a runny or
stuffy nose, sneezing, and itching
Urticaria - ANS a skin condition characterized by itchy, raised welts or spots on the skin
erythemia - ANS redness of the skin, a common symptom that can be caused by various
factors like infections, medications, or skin conditions
What is the primary function of the enzyme renin, which is secreted by the kidneys? - ANS To
regulate blood pressure by activating the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system
Which hormone is primarily responsible for regulating the metabolic rate and is produced by
the thyroid gland? - ANS thyroxine (T4)
The contraction of the heart muscle is initiated by electrical impulses from which node? -
ANS SA node
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,what structures is responsible for the regulation of temperature, sleep, and appetite in the
human body? - ANS the hypothalamus
The process by which leukocytes engulf and digest pathogens is known as: -
ANS Phagocytosis
The movement of water across a semipermeable membrane from an area of lower solute
concentration to an area of higher solute concentration is known as: - ANS Osmosis
Which of the following blood components is primarily responsible for carrying oxygen to the
body's tissues? - ANS Red blood cells
Which of the following enzymes is primarily involved in the breakdown of proteins into peptides
during digestion? - ANS Pepsin
What is the primary function of the sympathetic nervous system? - ANS Preparing the body
for "fight or flight" response
In the heart, what is the role of the atrioventricular (AV) node? - ANS It delays the
transmission of electrical impulses to the ventricles.
What is the primary function of hemoglobin in the blood? - ANS To transport oxygen
Which hormone is primarily responsible for regulating the body's metabolic rate? -
ANS Thyroxine
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, Which structure is responsible for the regulation of temperature in the human body? -
ANS Hypothalamus
Which of the following best describes the function of the myelin sheath in the nervous system?
- ANS It facilitates the rapid transmission of electrical impulses along the neuron.
What term describes the movement of a substance from an area of higher concentration to an
area of lower concentration? - ANS Diffusion
In which phase of the cell cycle does DNA replication occur? - ANS S phase
The Bowman's capsule is a component of which organ in the human body? - ANS Kidney
When performing a capillary puncture, which site is generally preferred for adults? - ANS The
fingertip
What is the correct angle of insertion for administering an intramuscular injection into the
deltoid muscle? - ANS 90 degrees
Which of the following is a contraindication for using a patient's arm for venipuncture? -
ANS An arm on the side of a mastectomy
Which type of isolation precautions is most appropriate for a patient diagnosed with
tuberculosis? - ANS Airborne Precautions
When performing an ECG, which electrode placement is correct for the V4 lead? - ANS Fifth
intercostal space, left midclavicular line
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