NHA CCMA Review Verified Answers
Clinical Procedures and Terminology
1. Proper Position for Rectal Temperature Measurement - Position: Sims' position.
2. Expected Vital Sign Changes in COPD with Cyanosis - Out of Range: Respirations (likely increased or labored).
3. Artery Used for Manu...
NHA CCMA Review Verified Answers
Clinical Procedures and Terminology
1. Proper Position for Rectal Temperature Measurement
- Position: Sims' position.
2. Expected Vital Sign Changes in COPD with Cyanosis
- Out of Range: Respirations (likely increased or labored).
3. Artery Used for Manual Blood Pressure Measurement
- Artery: Brachial artery.
4. Appropriate Angle for Subcutaneous Injection
- Angle: 45 degrees.
5. Substance Removed During Ear Irrigation
- Substance: Cerumen (earwax).
6. Initial Aim of Solution During Eye Irrigation
- Aim: Inner canthus.
7. Height Conversion from Feet and Inches to Centimeters
- Height in cm: 173 cm (for a height of 5 feet, 8 inches).
8. Normal Adult Temperature Reading
- Normal Temperature: 37 degrees Celsius (C).
9. Blood Pressure Reading in Hypertensive Crisis
, - Indication: Systolic of 190 (mmHg).
10. Correct Device for Pulmonary Function Test
- Device: Spirometer.
### Anatomy and Medical Terminology
11. Acromial Process
- Definition: The outermost point of the spine of the shoulder blade.
12. Anthropometric Measurements
- Definition: Techniques for determining body fat composition by measuring dimensions (height and
weight).
13. Aorta
- Definition: The main trunk of the systemic arteries.
14. Antecubital Fossa
- Definition: The triangular cavity on the anterior section of the arm opposite the elbow.
15. Aseptic
- Definition: Free from pathogenic microorganisms.
16. Autoclave
- Definition: An instrument that sterilizes equipment and supplies through high-pressure saturated
steam.
17. Axillary
- Definition: The area under the joint that connects the arm to the shoulder.
, 18. Brachial Artery
- Definition: The major artery of the upper arm.
19. Bradycardia
- Definition: A slow heart rate.
20. Biohazard Bag
- Definition: A container for collecting biological waste or contaminated products.
21. Bronchodilators
- Definition: Substances that dilate the bronchi in the lungs, decreasing resistance in the respiratory
airways.
22. Celsius
- Definition: A scale for measuring temperature named for Anders Celsius.
23. Cerumen
- Definition: A yellow waxy substance secreted by the ear canal.
24. Cidex
- Definition: A disinfectant and sterilization product containing alkaline glutaraldehyde.
25. Conjunctiva
- Definition: A clear mucous membrane covering the inner surface of the eyelid and the white part of
the eyeball.
26. Cyanotic
- Definition: Appearance of blue or purple skin, typically due to lack of oxygen.
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