NHA CCMA Exam Prep 33, Digestive System and Nutrient Absorption

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: - To differentiate the roles of the liver (produces bile) and the gallbladder (stores bile), a common point of confusion on the exam. - That the small intestine is the main site for nutrient absorption, while the large intestine's primary function is water absorption. - How to properly instruct a patient for a Fecal Occult Blood Test (FOBT), including crucial dietary and medication restrictions to ensure test accuracy. - A simple mnemonic, 'TRUE', to remember items to avoid before an FOBT: Turnips/raw veggies, Red meat, Unnecessary Vitamin C, and NSAIDs. - To identify critical gastrointestinal red-flag symptoms, such as hematemesis and melena, that require immediate medical attention. 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