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NHA CCMA EXAM/378 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS/A+ GRADED
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NHA CCMA EXAM/378 QUESTIONS ANDANSWERS/A+ GRADED
Acromial process - -The outermost point of the spine of the shoulder blade
-Anthropometric measurements - -Set of techniques for determining an
individuals body fat composition by measuring and recording dimensions of
the body such as height and weight
-Aorta - -The main trunk of the systemic arteries
-Antecubital fossa - -the triangular cavity on the anterior section of the arm
opposite the elbow
-Aseptic - -Free from pathogenic micro-organisms
-Autoclave - -An instrument that sterilizes equipment and supplies by high
pressure saturated stream
-Axillary - -the area on the human body under the joint that connects the
arm to the shoulder
-Brachial artery - -The major artery of the upper arm
-Bradycardia - -a slow heart rate
-Biohazard bag - -A container designed to collect any biological waste or
product that has been contaminated with biological waste
-bronchodilators - -A substance that dilates the bronchi in the lungs
decreasing resistance in the respiratory airways
-Celsius - -A scale for measuring temperature named for anders Celsius
-Cerumen - -A yellow waxy substance secreted by the ear canal
-Cidex - -A disinfectant and sterilization product of alkaline glutaraldehyde
-Conjunctiva - -A clear mucous membrane that covers the inner surface of
the eyelid and the white part of the eyeball
-Cyanotic - -Appearance of blue or purple skin
-Diastolic/Diastole - -The period of time when the heart fills with blood after
contraction
, -Deltoid - -The muscle forming the rounded contour of the shoulder, shaped
almost like a letter D
-EKG - -Electrocardiography, a test that records the electrical activity of the
heart
-Fahrenheit - -The temperature scale proposed in 1724 by Daniel Gariel
Fahrenheit
-Hemorrhoids - -External or internal swollen veins in the anal canal
-Holter monitor - -A device that measures a patients cardiac activity over a
period of time
-Hypertension - -High blood pressure
-Hypertensive crisis - -A severe increase in blood pressure which could
result in stroke
-Inner canthus - -The corner of the eye where the upper and lower eyelids
meet
-Intradermal Injection - -An injection within or between the layers of the skin
-Intramuscular injection - -An injection of a substance directly into the
muscle
-Nebulizer - -A device that administers medication in a mist form
-OSHA stands for - -Occupational Safety and Health Administration
-otoscope - -a device used to look into the ears
-Palpate - -To examine by touch
-Parental medication - -Any medication that is administered in a route other
than ingestion
-Pediatrics - -Branch of medicine dealing with the care of infants, children,
and adolescents
-Prehypertension - -A state of having a high normal blood pressure with the
potential for developing high blood pressure
, -Pulmonary artery - -Artery that carries deoxygenated blood from the heart
to the lungs
-Respirations - -The vital sign assessment of observing the number of times
the chest rises in 1 minute
-Sharps container - -A puncture proof container designed specifically to
safely dispose of needles, scalpels, and other sharp disposable medical
instruments
-Sims position - -Patient lies on the left side with the right knee sharply bent
and resting on the exam table
-Snellen chart - -A chart used to determine visual acuity
-Sphygmomanometer - -A device for performing blood pressures ; includes
the blood pressure cuff
-Spirometer - -A device that measures the volume of air inhaled and
exhaled from the lungs
-Stethoscope - -A device for listening to the internal sounds of the body
-Subcutaneous injection - -An injection of solution below the skin, into the
subcutaneous tissue
-Supine position - -Patient lies on his or her back
-Suture - -A stitch used to hold tissue together
-Systolic / systole - -The contraction of the heart
-Tachycardia - -An abnormally fast heartbeat
-Temporal artery - -A major artery of the head, under the skin of the
forehead
-Topical - -Applied to the surface of the skin
-Transdermal patch - -An adhesive patch, placed on the skin to administer a
specific dose of medication through the skin and into the bloodstream
-Tympanic membrane - -A thin membrane that separates the external ear
from the middle ear; also known as the ear drum
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