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NHA CCMA ReviewWhat is the proper position for a patient who is receive a rectal temperature
measurement? - answerSims'
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? - answerRespirations
Which artery is routinely used in performing a manual blood pressure? - answerBrachial
What is the appropriate angle when administering a subcutaneous injection? -
answer45 degrees
What is the substance that is removed when performing ear irrigation? -
answerCerumen
What is the appropriate part of the eye at which to aim the solution when beginning to
perform an eye irrigation? - answerInner canthus
A patient measures 5 feet, 8 inches. What is her height in centimeters? - answer173 cm
What would be a normal adult temperature reading? - answer37 degrees C
What would the blood pressure reading indicate if the patient is in hypertensive crisis? -
answerSystole of 190
What would be the correct device to perform a Pulmonary Function Test? -
answerSpirometer
Acromial process - answerThe outermost point of the spine of the shoulder blade
Anthropometric measurements - answerSet of techniques for determining an individual's
body fat composition by measuring and recording dimensions of the body such as
height and weight
Aorta - answerThe main trunk of the systemic arteries
Antecubital fossa - answerThe triangular cavity on the anterior section of the arm
opposite the elbow
Aseptic - answerFree from pathogenic micro-organisms
, Autoclave - answerAn instrument that sterilizes equipment and supplies by high
pressure saturated steam
Axillary - answerThe area on the human body under the joint that connects the arm to
the shoulder
Brachial artery - answerThe major artery of the upper arm
Bradycardia - answerA slow heart rate
Biohazard bag - answerA container designed to collect any biological waste or product
that has been contaminated with biological waste
Bronchodilators - answerA substance that dilates that bronchi in the lungs decreasing
resistance in the respiratory airways
Celsius - answerA scale for measuring temperature named for Anders Celsius
Cerumen - answerA yellow waxy substance secreted by the ear canal
Cidex - answerA disinfectant and sterilization product of alkaline glutaraldehyde
Conjunctiva - answerA clear mucous membrane that covers the inner surface of the
eyelid and the white part of the eyeball
Cyanotic - answerAppearance of blue or purple skin
Diastolic/diastole - answerThe period of time when the heart fills with blood after
contraction
Deltoid - answerThe muscle forming the rounded contour of the shoulder, shaped
almost like a letter D
EKG - answerElectrocardiography, a test that records the electrical activity of the heart
Fahrenheit - answerThe temperature scale proposed in 1724 by Daniel Gariel
Fahrenheit
Hemorrhoids - answerExternal or internal swollen veins in the anal canal
Holter monitor - answerA device that measures a patient's cardiac activity over a period
of time
Hypertension - answerHigh blood pressure
Inner Canthus - answerThe corner of the eye where the upper and lower eyelids meet
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