
NHA CCMA Exam Prep 42, Pulse and Respiration Assessment
Published: September 16, 2026
Duration: 2:59
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 pulse site for different clinical scenarios, such as using the apical pulse for irregular rhythms.
- The critical difference between pulse rate, rhythm, and strength, and the correct terminology like tachycardia, thready, or bounding.
- The proper technique for measuring respiratory rate without the patient's awareness t...