NHA CCMA Exam Prep 34, Urinary System Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

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 nephron is the kidney's core functional unit, performing filtration, reabsorption, and secretion to form urine and maintain homeostasis. - The kidneys regulate the body's fluid and electrolyte balance, which is critical for maintaining stable blood pressure and proper nerve and muscle function. - A clean-catch midstream specimen is the standard for routine urinalysis to prevent contamination, requiring specific patient instructions for cleansing and collection. - Key abnormal urinalysis findings a CCMA must recognize include glucose and ketones (possible diabetes), nitrites and leukocyte esterase (infection), and protein (potential kidney disease). - Reportable findings like significant blood, high glucose, or positive nitrites in urine require immediate communication to the provider. 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