2023 NHA CCMA FINAL TEST Questions and
VERIFIED ANSWERs (Actual exam
)(Solved)
Chief Complaint Definition - VERIFIED ANSWERThe reason why the patient came to see the physician.
Chief Complaint Abbreviation - VERIFIED ANSWERCC
History of Present Illness Abbreviation - VERIFIED ANSWERHPI
History of Present Illness Definition - VERIFIED ANSWERThis is an explanation of the CC to determine the
onset of the illness; associated symptoms; what the patient has done to treat the condition, etc.
Past, Family and Social History Abbreviation - VERIFIED ANSWERPFSH
Past Medical History Definition - VERIFIED ANSWERIncludes all health problems, major illnesses,
surgeries the patient has had, current medications complete with reasons for taking them, and allergies.
Family History Definition - VERIFIED ANSWERSummary of health problems of siblings, parents, and other
blood relatives that could alert the physician to hereditary and/or familial disease.
Social History Definition - VERIFIED ANSWERIncludes marital status, occupation, educational attainment,
hobbies, use of alcohol, tobacco, drugs, and lifestyles.
Review of Systems Abbreviation - VERIFIED ANSWERROS
Review of Systems Definition - VERIFIED ANSWERThis is an orderly and systematic check of each organ
and system of the body by questions. Both positive and pertinent negative findings are documented.
,3 Body Processes Necessary for life are: - VERIFIED ANSWERBody Temperature, Respiration, Heart
Function
4 Vital Signs of Body Function are: - VERIFIED ANSWERTemperature, Pulse, Respiration, Blood Pressure
Define Body Temperature - VERIFIED ANSWERIs a balance between heart production and heart loss in
conjunction with each other, maintained and regulated by the hypothalamus.
Thermometers - VERIFIED ANSWERAre used to measure temperature using the Fahrenheit and
Centigrade or Celsius scale.
Temperature Sites - VERIFIED ANSWERMouth, Rectum, Ear (Tympanic Membrane), and the axilla
(underarm).
Normal Temperature Range for Rectal - VERIFIED ANSWER98.6F to 100.6F
37.0C to 38.1C
Normal Temperature Range for Oral - VERIFIED ANSWER97.6F to 99.6F
36.5C to 37.5C
Normal Temperature Range for Axillary - VERIFIED ANSWER96.6F to 98.6F
35.9C to 37.0C
Normal Temperature Range for Tympanic Membrane - VERIFIED ANSWER98.6 F
37 C
Define Febrile - VERIFIED ANSWERPresence of Fever
Define Afebrile - VERIFIED ANSWERAbsence of Fever
,Define Fever - VERIFIED ANSWERElevated body temperature beyond normal range.
Intermittent Fever - VERIFIED ANSWERFluctuating fever that returns to or below baseline then rises
again.
Remittent Fever - VERIFIED ANSWERFluctuating fever that remains elevated; it does not return to
baseline temperature.
Continuous Fever - VERIFIED ANSWERA fever that remains constant above the baseline; it does not
fluctuate.
Oral Temperature - VERIFIED ANSWERIs the most common method of measurement.
Oral Temperature is not taken from what patients: - VERIFIED ANSWER-infants and children less than six
years old
-patients who has had surgery or facial, neck, nose, or mouth injury
-those receiving oxygen
-those with nasogastric tubes
-patients with convulsive seizure
-hemiplegic patients
-patients with altered mental status
How long after a patient eats, smokes or drinks do you wait to take an oral temperature? - VERIFIED
ANSWER30 minutes
When taking an oral temperature how long do you leave the thermometer in the patient's mouth? -
VERIFIED ANSWER3-5 minutes
Rectal Temperature - VERIFIED ANSWERIs taken when oral temperature is not feasible.
, Rectal Temperature is not taken from what patients: - VERIFIED ANSWER-patient's with heart disease
-patients with rectal disease or disorder or has had rectal surgery
-patients with diarrhea
Axillary Temperature - VERIFIED ANSWERIs the least accurate and is taken only when no other
temperature site can be used.
When taking an axillary temperature how long should the thermometer be held in place? - VERIFIED
ANSWER5-10 minutes
Tympanic Temperature - VERIFIED ANSWERIs useful for children and confused patients because of the
speed of operation.
Tympanic Temperature is not taken from what patients: - VERIFIED ANSWER-patients with an ear
disorder or ear drainage
When taking a Tympanic Temperature: - VERIFIED ANSWERA covered probe is gently inserted into the
ear canal and temperature is measured with seconds (1-3 seconds).
What is the normal range for an adult pulse: - VERIFIED ANSWER60 to 100 beats per minute
The site most commonly used for taking a pulse is: - VERIFIED ANSWERThe radial artery (found in the
wrist on the same side as the thumb).
When taking a pulse at the radial artery it is felt with the: - VERIFIED ANSWERFirst two or three fingers
(never with the thumb) and usually taken for 30 seconds multiplied by two to get the rate per minute.
(Taking a pulse at the radial artery) If the rate is unusually fast or slow then: - VERIFIED ANSWERCount it
for 60 seconds
The _____ _____ is a more accurate measurement of the heart rate and it is taken over the apex of the
heart by auscultation using the stethoscope. - VERIFIED ANSWERApical Pulse
VERIFIED ANSWERs (Actual exam
)(Solved)
Chief Complaint Definition - VERIFIED ANSWERThe reason why the patient came to see the physician.
Chief Complaint Abbreviation - VERIFIED ANSWERCC
History of Present Illness Abbreviation - VERIFIED ANSWERHPI
History of Present Illness Definition - VERIFIED ANSWERThis is an explanation of the CC to determine the
onset of the illness; associated symptoms; what the patient has done to treat the condition, etc.
Past, Family and Social History Abbreviation - VERIFIED ANSWERPFSH
Past Medical History Definition - VERIFIED ANSWERIncludes all health problems, major illnesses,
surgeries the patient has had, current medications complete with reasons for taking them, and allergies.
Family History Definition - VERIFIED ANSWERSummary of health problems of siblings, parents, and other
blood relatives that could alert the physician to hereditary and/or familial disease.
Social History Definition - VERIFIED ANSWERIncludes marital status, occupation, educational attainment,
hobbies, use of alcohol, tobacco, drugs, and lifestyles.
Review of Systems Abbreviation - VERIFIED ANSWERROS
Review of Systems Definition - VERIFIED ANSWERThis is an orderly and systematic check of each organ
and system of the body by questions. Both positive and pertinent negative findings are documented.
,3 Body Processes Necessary for life are: - VERIFIED ANSWERBody Temperature, Respiration, Heart
Function
4 Vital Signs of Body Function are: - VERIFIED ANSWERTemperature, Pulse, Respiration, Blood Pressure
Define Body Temperature - VERIFIED ANSWERIs a balance between heart production and heart loss in
conjunction with each other, maintained and regulated by the hypothalamus.
Thermometers - VERIFIED ANSWERAre used to measure temperature using the Fahrenheit and
Centigrade or Celsius scale.
Temperature Sites - VERIFIED ANSWERMouth, Rectum, Ear (Tympanic Membrane), and the axilla
(underarm).
Normal Temperature Range for Rectal - VERIFIED ANSWER98.6F to 100.6F
37.0C to 38.1C
Normal Temperature Range for Oral - VERIFIED ANSWER97.6F to 99.6F
36.5C to 37.5C
Normal Temperature Range for Axillary - VERIFIED ANSWER96.6F to 98.6F
35.9C to 37.0C
Normal Temperature Range for Tympanic Membrane - VERIFIED ANSWER98.6 F
37 C
Define Febrile - VERIFIED ANSWERPresence of Fever
Define Afebrile - VERIFIED ANSWERAbsence of Fever
,Define Fever - VERIFIED ANSWERElevated body temperature beyond normal range.
Intermittent Fever - VERIFIED ANSWERFluctuating fever that returns to or below baseline then rises
again.
Remittent Fever - VERIFIED ANSWERFluctuating fever that remains elevated; it does not return to
baseline temperature.
Continuous Fever - VERIFIED ANSWERA fever that remains constant above the baseline; it does not
fluctuate.
Oral Temperature - VERIFIED ANSWERIs the most common method of measurement.
Oral Temperature is not taken from what patients: - VERIFIED ANSWER-infants and children less than six
years old
-patients who has had surgery or facial, neck, nose, or mouth injury
-those receiving oxygen
-those with nasogastric tubes
-patients with convulsive seizure
-hemiplegic patients
-patients with altered mental status
How long after a patient eats, smokes or drinks do you wait to take an oral temperature? - VERIFIED
ANSWER30 minutes
When taking an oral temperature how long do you leave the thermometer in the patient's mouth? -
VERIFIED ANSWER3-5 minutes
Rectal Temperature - VERIFIED ANSWERIs taken when oral temperature is not feasible.
, Rectal Temperature is not taken from what patients: - VERIFIED ANSWER-patient's with heart disease
-patients with rectal disease or disorder or has had rectal surgery
-patients with diarrhea
Axillary Temperature - VERIFIED ANSWERIs the least accurate and is taken only when no other
temperature site can be used.
When taking an axillary temperature how long should the thermometer be held in place? - VERIFIED
ANSWER5-10 minutes
Tympanic Temperature - VERIFIED ANSWERIs useful for children and confused patients because of the
speed of operation.
Tympanic Temperature is not taken from what patients: - VERIFIED ANSWER-patients with an ear
disorder or ear drainage
When taking a Tympanic Temperature: - VERIFIED ANSWERA covered probe is gently inserted into the
ear canal and temperature is measured with seconds (1-3 seconds).
What is the normal range for an adult pulse: - VERIFIED ANSWER60 to 100 beats per minute
The site most commonly used for taking a pulse is: - VERIFIED ANSWERThe radial artery (found in the
wrist on the same side as the thumb).
When taking a pulse at the radial artery it is felt with the: - VERIFIED ANSWERFirst two or three fingers
(never with the thumb) and usually taken for 30 seconds multiplied by two to get the rate per minute.
(Taking a pulse at the radial artery) If the rate is unusually fast or slow then: - VERIFIED ANSWERCount it
for 60 seconds
The _____ _____ is a more accurate measurement of the heart rate and it is taken over the apex of the
heart by auscultation using the stethoscope. - VERIFIED ANSWERApical Pulse
