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NHA CCMA Exam Prep 28, Musculoskeletal System and Medical Assisting
Published 1 week, 4 days ago
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This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams.
In this episode you will learn:
- How to select the correct patient position, such as Fowler's or Sims', for specific clinical scenarios.
- The critical parameters for fitting axillary crutches, including the 2-3 finger-width gap and proper elbow flexion.
- How to instruct a patient on the three-point gait for crutches when they are non-weight-bearing on one leg.
- A simple mnemonic to differentiate between a sprain (ligament injury) and a strain (muscle or tendon injury).
- The immediate supportive actions a medical assistant should take for a suspected fracture in an outpatient setting.
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