NHA CCMA Study Guide - General I

What is the proper position who is receiving a rectal temperature measurement?

• Trendelenberg

• Semi-Fowlers

• Fowlers

• Sims'

A patient has been diagnosed with COPD. What vital sign would you be expected to be out of range?

• Pulse

• SpO2 / Respirations

• Blood Pressure

• Temp

Which artery is routinely use in performing a manual blood pressure?

• Radial

• Brachial

• Femoral

• Carotid

What is the appropriate angle/degree when administering a subcutaneous injection?

• 15

• 25

• 45

• 90

What is the substance that is removed when performing an ear irrigation?

• Cerumen

• Cerebellum

• Chloride

• Cutaneous

What is the appropriate part of the eye at which to aim solution when beginning to perform an eye irrigation?

• Outer canthus

• Inner pupil

• Inner canthus

• Outer pupil

A patient measures 5 feet, 8 inches. What is her height in centimeters? (round to nearest whole number)

• 170 cm

• 173 cm

• 172 cm

• 178 cm

What is the normal adult temperature in Celsius?

• 35

• 42

• 37

• 30

What blood pressure reading indicates that a patient is in hypertensive crisis?

• 120/70

• 140/30

• 180/110

• 100/60

What is the device use to perform a Pulmonary Function Test?

• Pulse Oximeter

• Rescue Inhaler

• Otoscope

• Spirometer