Nervous System Study Guide & Review Workbook
CMA Mastery Series by Mrs. Ross
$12.99
Description:
The nervous system is complex but critical. Medical assistants need brain & spinal cord anatomy, cranial nerves, and how to recognize neurological emergencies.
What's Inside: CNS anatomy (brain & spinal cord) • Brain regions & functions • Spinal cord organization • Peripheral nervous system • Cranial nerves • Autonomic nervous system • Common neurological conditions (stroke, seizure, migraine) • Neurological assessment • Patient communication • Neurological emergencies • Medications affecting nervous system • 100+ practice questions • Real scenarios • Study strategies • Exam alerts • Integrated planner
Who This Is For: CMA students (NHA CCMA or NCCT NCMA) • Students struggling with complex nervous system • Students preparing for neurological competencies • Instructors with focused materials
What Makes This Different: CMA with neurology clinic experience • Breaks complex concepts into pieces • Real exam-format questions • Integrated planner • Real clinical scenarios • Focused on tested material
📌 Primary Functions
• Supplies oxygen to the bloodstream
• Removes carbon dioxide
• Maintains acid–base balance (pH)
• Supports speech and smell
🧬 Major Organs & Structures
• Nose & nasal cavity – filters and warms air
• Pharynx – airway passage
• Larynx – voice production
• Trachea – main airway
• Bronchi – air passageways to the lungs
• Bronchioles – smaller airways
• Alveoli – gas exchange sacs
• Lungs – house respiratory structures
• Diaphragm – breathing muscle
🔄 Breathing Process
Inhalation:
• Diaphragm contracts
• Lungs expand
• Oxygen enters the bloodstream
Exhalation:
• Diaphragm relaxes
• Carbon dioxide leaves the body
🧠 Common Medical Terms
• Dyspnea – difficulty breathing
• Tachypnea – rapid breathing
• Apnea – absence of breathing
• Hypoxia – low oxygen level
• Spirometry – lung function test
• Ventilation – air movement in/out of lungs
🩺 Common Disorders
• Asthma
• Bronchitis
• Pneumonia
• COPD
• Emphysema
• Tuberculosis
🧪Common Disorders
• Pulse oximetry
• Chest X-ray
• Spirometry
• Arterial blood gases (ABGs)
💡 Clinical Tips (CMA Exam Focus)
• Normal respiratory rate (adult): 12–20 breaths/min
• Oxygen saturation normal: 95–100%
• High Fowler’s position improves breathing
• Use a pulse oximeter on the finger or the earlobe
• Report shortness of breath immediately
📘 Quick Study Reminder
🫁 Oxygen in → Carbon dioxide out
📊 Measure: rate, rhythm, depth
🩺 Assess before assisting