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NHA CCMA Exam Prep 32, Respiratory System and Oxygenation

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 key difference between asthma (reversible) and COPD (progressive) for patient scenarios. - How to identify signs of respiratory distress like tachypnea and cyanosis, and the CCMA's duty to report immediately. - Common causes of inaccurate pulse oximetry readings, such as nail polish, and the correct first action to take. - Critical patient education for using a steroid inhaler, including the importance of rinsing the mouth to prevent thrush. - The primary site of gas exchange in the lungs (the alveoli) and its relevance to oxygenation. 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