NHA CCMA Review 2025 Questions
and Answers
What is the proper position for a patient who is receive a rectal temperature measurement? -
ANSWER✔✔-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? - ANSWER✔✔-Respirations
Which artery is routinely used in performing a manual blood pressure? - ANSWER✔✔-Brachial
What is the appropriate angle when administering a subcutaneous injection? - ANSWER✔✔-45
degrees
What is the substance that is removed when performing ear irrigation? - ANSWER✔✔-Cerumen
What is the appropriate part of the eye at which to aim the solution when beginning to perform an
eye irrigation? - ANSWER✔✔-Inner canthus
A patient measures 5 feet, 8 inches. What is her height in centimeters? - ANSWER✔✔-173 cm
What would be a normal adult temperature reading? - ANSWER✔✔-37 degrees C
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,What would the blood pressure reading indicate if the patient is in hypertensive crisis? -
ANSWER✔✔-Systole of 190
What would be the correct device to perform a Pulmonary Function Test? - ANSWER✔✔-
Spirometer
Acromial process - ANSWER✔✔-The outermost point of the spine of the shoulder blade
Anthropometric measurements - 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
Aorta - ANSWER✔✔-The main trunk of the systemic arteries
Antecubital fossa - ANSWER✔✔-The triangular cavity on the anterior section of the arm opposite
the elbow
Aseptic - ANSWER✔✔-Free from pathogenic micro-organisms
Autoclave - ANSWER✔✔-An instrument that sterilizes equipment and supplies by high pressure
saturated steam
Axillary - ANSWER✔✔-The area on the human body under the joint that connects the arm to the
shoulder
Brachial artery - ANSWER✔✔-The major artery of the upper arm
Bradycardia - ANSWER✔✔-A slow heart rate
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, Biohazard bag - ANSWER✔✔-A container designed to collect any biological waste or product that
has been contaminated with biological waste
Bronchodilators - ANSWER✔✔-A substance that dilates that bronchi in the lungs decreasing
resistance in the respiratory airways
Celsius - ANSWER✔✔-A scale for measuring temperature named for Anders Celsius
Cerumen - ANSWER✔✔-A yellow waxy substance secreted by the ear canal
Cidex - ANSWER✔✔-A disinfectant and sterilization product of alkaline glutaraldehyde
Conjunctiva - ANSWER✔✔-A clear mucous membrane that covers the inner surface of the eyelid
and the white part of the eyeball
Cyanotic - ANSWER✔✔-Appearance of blue or purple skin
Diastolic/diastole - ANSWER✔✔-The period of time when the heart fills with blood after
contraction
Deltoid - ANSWER✔✔-The muscle forming the rounded contour of the shoulder, shaped almost
like a letter D
EKG - ANSWER✔✔-Electrocardiography, a test that records the electrical activity of the heart
Fahrenheit - ANSWER✔✔-The temperature scale proposed in 1724 by Daniel Gariel Fahrenheit
Hemorrhoids - ANSWER✔✔-External or internal swollen veins in the anal canal
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and Answers
What is the proper position for a patient who is receive a rectal temperature measurement? -
ANSWER✔✔-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? - ANSWER✔✔-Respirations
Which artery is routinely used in performing a manual blood pressure? - ANSWER✔✔-Brachial
What is the appropriate angle when administering a subcutaneous injection? - ANSWER✔✔-45
degrees
What is the substance that is removed when performing ear irrigation? - ANSWER✔✔-Cerumen
What is the appropriate part of the eye at which to aim the solution when beginning to perform an
eye irrigation? - ANSWER✔✔-Inner canthus
A patient measures 5 feet, 8 inches. What is her height in centimeters? - ANSWER✔✔-173 cm
What would be a normal adult temperature reading? - ANSWER✔✔-37 degrees C
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,What would the blood pressure reading indicate if the patient is in hypertensive crisis? -
ANSWER✔✔-Systole of 190
What would be the correct device to perform a Pulmonary Function Test? - ANSWER✔✔-
Spirometer
Acromial process - ANSWER✔✔-The outermost point of the spine of the shoulder blade
Anthropometric measurements - 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
Aorta - ANSWER✔✔-The main trunk of the systemic arteries
Antecubital fossa - ANSWER✔✔-The triangular cavity on the anterior section of the arm opposite
the elbow
Aseptic - ANSWER✔✔-Free from pathogenic micro-organisms
Autoclave - ANSWER✔✔-An instrument that sterilizes equipment and supplies by high pressure
saturated steam
Axillary - ANSWER✔✔-The area on the human body under the joint that connects the arm to the
shoulder
Brachial artery - ANSWER✔✔-The major artery of the upper arm
Bradycardia - ANSWER✔✔-A slow heart rate
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, Biohazard bag - ANSWER✔✔-A container designed to collect any biological waste or product that
has been contaminated with biological waste
Bronchodilators - ANSWER✔✔-A substance that dilates that bronchi in the lungs decreasing
resistance in the respiratory airways
Celsius - ANSWER✔✔-A scale for measuring temperature named for Anders Celsius
Cerumen - ANSWER✔✔-A yellow waxy substance secreted by the ear canal
Cidex - ANSWER✔✔-A disinfectant and sterilization product of alkaline glutaraldehyde
Conjunctiva - ANSWER✔✔-A clear mucous membrane that covers the inner surface of the eyelid
and the white part of the eyeball
Cyanotic - ANSWER✔✔-Appearance of blue or purple skin
Diastolic/diastole - ANSWER✔✔-The period of time when the heart fills with blood after
contraction
Deltoid - ANSWER✔✔-The muscle forming the rounded contour of the shoulder, shaped almost
like a letter D
EKG - ANSWER✔✔-Electrocardiography, a test that records the electrical activity of the heart
Fahrenheit - ANSWER✔✔-The temperature scale proposed in 1724 by Daniel Gariel Fahrenheit
Hemorrhoids - ANSWER✔✔-External or internal swollen veins in the anal canal
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