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NHA CCMA Exam Prep 31, Cardiovascular Anatomy and Circulation

Nursing & Healthcare Exam Prep··13 September 2026·3 min

About this episode

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: - The precise order of blood flow through the heart's four chambers and four valves. - How to use the 'Try Pulling My Aorta' mnemonic to remember the valve sequence (Tricuspid, Pulmonic, Mitral, Aortic). - The electrical conduction pathway of the heart, starting from the SA node, which is the heart's natural pacemaker. - The critical difference between pulmonary and systemic circulation, including the exam trap related to the pulmonary artery and veins. - Key clinical warning signs of a myocardial infarction, such as radiating chest pain and diaphoresis, that a CCMA must recognize. For more free exam prep tools, practice questions, and AI-powered explanations, visit https://open-exam-prep.com/ or YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Open-exam-prep