NHA CCMA Review Exam Questions and
Answers
1. What is the proper position for a patient who is receive a rectal
temperature measurement?: Sims'
2. 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
3. Which artery is routinely used in performing a manual blood
pressure?: Brachial
4. What is the appropriate angle when administering a subcutaneous
injection?-
: 45 degrees
5. What is the substance that is removed when performing ear
irrigation?: Ceru- men
6. What is the appropriate part of the eye at which to aim the
solution when beginning to perform an eye irrigation?: Inner canthus
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,7. A patient measures 5 feet, 8 inches. What is her height in
centimeters?: 173 cm
8. What would be a normal adult temperature reading?: 37 degrees C
9. What would the blood pressure reading indicate if the patient is in
hyperten- sive crisis?: Systole of 190
10. What would be the correct device to perform a Pulmonary
Function Test?: -
Spirometer
11. Acromial process: The outermost point of the spine of the shoulder blade
12. Anthropometric measurements: Set of techniques for determining an
individual's body fat com- position by measuring and recording dimensions of the body such as
height and weight
13. Aorta: The main trunk of the systemic arteries
14. Antecubital fossa: The triangular cavity on the anterior section of the arm opposite the
elbow
15. Aseptic: Free from pathogenic micro-organisms
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, 16. Autoclave: An instrument that sterilizes equipment and supplies by high pressure saturated
steam
17. Axillary: The area on the human body under the joint that connects the arm to the shoulder
18. Brachial artery: The major artery of the upper arm
19. Bradycardia: A slow heart rate
20. Biohazard bag: A container designed to collect any biological waste or product that has
been contaminated with biological waste
21. Bronchodilators: A substance that dilates that bronchi in the lungs decreasing
resistance in the respiratory airways
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Answers
1. What is the proper position for a patient who is receive a rectal
temperature measurement?: Sims'
2. 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
3. Which artery is routinely used in performing a manual blood
pressure?: Brachial
4. What is the appropriate angle when administering a subcutaneous
injection?-
: 45 degrees
5. What is the substance that is removed when performing ear
irrigation?: Ceru- men
6. What is the appropriate part of the eye at which to aim the
solution when beginning to perform an eye irrigation?: Inner canthus
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,7. A patient measures 5 feet, 8 inches. What is her height in
centimeters?: 173 cm
8. What would be a normal adult temperature reading?: 37 degrees C
9. What would the blood pressure reading indicate if the patient is in
hyperten- sive crisis?: Systole of 190
10. What would be the correct device to perform a Pulmonary
Function Test?: -
Spirometer
11. Acromial process: The outermost point of the spine of the shoulder blade
12. Anthropometric measurements: Set of techniques for determining an
individual's body fat com- position by measuring and recording dimensions of the body such as
height and weight
13. Aorta: The main trunk of the systemic arteries
14. Antecubital fossa: The triangular cavity on the anterior section of the arm opposite the
elbow
15. Aseptic: Free from pathogenic micro-organisms
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, 16. Autoclave: An instrument that sterilizes equipment and supplies by high pressure saturated
steam
17. Axillary: The area on the human body under the joint that connects the arm to the shoulder
18. Brachial artery: The major artery of the upper arm
19. Bradycardia: A slow heart rate
20. Biohazard bag: A container designed to collect any biological waste or product that has
been contaminated with biological waste
21. Bronchodilators: A substance that dilates that bronchi in the lungs decreasing
resistance in the respiratory airways
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