NHA CCMA Study Guide, certification
study guide for CCMA Questions and
Answers
Define Infection Control/Chain of Infection - ANSWER- Based
on the fact that the transmission of infectious disease will be
prevented or stopped when any level in the chain is broken or
interrupted.
Define Agents - ANSWER- Are infectious , microorganisms that
can be classified into groups namely: viruses, bacteria, fungi, and
parasites.
Define Portal of Exit - ANSWER- The method by which an
infectious agent leaves it reservoir.
Define Standard Precautions and Transmission-Based Precautions
- ANSWER- Are controlled measures aimed at preventing the
spread of the disease as infectious agents exit the reservoir.
Define Mode Transmission - ANSWER- Specific ways in which
microorganism travel from the reservoir to the susceptible host.
5 Main Types of Mode Transmission: - ANSWER- -Contact:
direct and indirect
-Droplet
-Airborne
-Common Vehicle
-Vectorborne
Define Portal Of Entry - ANSWER- Allows the infectious agent
access to the susceptible host.
Common Entry Sites: - ANSWER- -Broken Skin
- Mucous Membranes
-Body systems exposed to the external environment such as the
respiratory, gastrointestinal, and reproductive.
,What methods are used to limit the transmission of infectious
agents: - ANSWER- -Wound Care
-Transmission-Based Precautions
-Aseptic Technique
Define Susceptible Host - ANSWER- The infectious agent enters
a person who is not resistant or immune. Control at this level is
directed towards the identification of the patients at risk, treat their
underlying condition for susceptibility, or isolate them from the
reservoir.
Define Medical Asepsis - ANSWER- The destruction of
pathogenic microorganisms after them leave the body. It also
involves environmental hygiene measures such as equipment
cleaning and disinfection procedures.
Define Disinfection - ANSWER- This procedure used in medical
asepsis using various chemicals that can be used to destroy many
pathogenic microorganisms. Since chemicals can irritate skin and
mucous membranes, they are only used on inanimate objects.
Boiling water at what temperature is considered a form of
disinfected: - ANSWER- 212 F
What is the ratio of bleach and water is a disinfected: - ANSWER-
1:10
Define Surgical Asepsis - ANSWER- All microbial life,
pathogens, pathogens and non-pathogens, are destroyed before an
invasive procedure is performed. Often used interchangeably.
4 Methods of Sterilization - ANSWER- -Gas Sterilization
-Dry Heat Sterilization
-Chemical Sterilization
-Steam Sterilization
,Define Gas Sterilization - ANSWER- Often used for wheelchairs
and hospital beds. Useful in hospitals, but costly for the office.
Define Dry Heat Sterilization - ANSWER- Requires higher
temperature that steam sterilization but longer exposure times.
Used for instruments that easily corrodes.
Define Chemical Sterilization - ANSWER- Uses the same
chemical used for chemical disinfection, but the exposure time is
longer.
Define Steam Sterilization - ANSWER- Uses steam under
pressure to obtain high temperature of 250-254F with exposure
times of 20-40 minutes depending on the item being sterilized.
Define Hand Washing - ANSWER- Is the most important means
of preventing the spread of infections.
A Routine Hand Washing Procedure: - ANSWER- Uses plain
soap to remove soil and transient bacteria.
Hand Antisepsis requires: - ANSWER- The use of antimicrobial
soap to remove, kill or inhibit transient microorganisms.
Define Barrier Protection - ANSWER- Protective clothing
provides a barrier against infection.
Abbreviation for Personal Protective Equipment - ANSWER- PPE
PPE Includes: - ANSWER- -Mask
-Goggles
-Face Shields
-Respirator
Define Chemical Examination of Urine - ANSWER- This
involves the chemical evaluation of the contents of the urine
which can be qualitative or quantitative.
, Chemical Examination of Urine Involves: - ANSWER- -pH
-Glucose
-Ketone
-Protein
-Blood
-Bilirubin
-Urobilinogen
-Nitrite
-Leukocyte Esterase
Define Microscopic Examination of the Urine - ANSWER- Is
done on urine sediment obtained by certrifugation of 10 to 15ml
of urine. The identification and enumeration of the urinary
sediment constituents require that only highly skilled and
qualified individuals undertake the microscopic examination.
Define Specific Gravity of Urine - ANSWER- Is the ratio of the
weight of given volume of urine to the weight of the same volume
of distilled water at a constant temperature. This is the most
convenient way of measuring the kidney's ability to concentrate
and dilute.
hief Complaint Definition - ANSWER- The reason why the patient
came to see the physician.
Chief Complaint Abbreviation - ANSWER- CC
History of Present Illness Abbreviation - ANSWER- HPI
History of Present Illness Definition - ANSWER- This 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 - ANSWER- PFSH
study guide for CCMA Questions and
Answers
Define Infection Control/Chain of Infection - ANSWER- Based
on the fact that the transmission of infectious disease will be
prevented or stopped when any level in the chain is broken or
interrupted.
Define Agents - ANSWER- Are infectious , microorganisms that
can be classified into groups namely: viruses, bacteria, fungi, and
parasites.
Define Portal of Exit - ANSWER- The method by which an
infectious agent leaves it reservoir.
Define Standard Precautions and Transmission-Based Precautions
- ANSWER- Are controlled measures aimed at preventing the
spread of the disease as infectious agents exit the reservoir.
Define Mode Transmission - ANSWER- Specific ways in which
microorganism travel from the reservoir to the susceptible host.
5 Main Types of Mode Transmission: - ANSWER- -Contact:
direct and indirect
-Droplet
-Airborne
-Common Vehicle
-Vectorborne
Define Portal Of Entry - ANSWER- Allows the infectious agent
access to the susceptible host.
Common Entry Sites: - ANSWER- -Broken Skin
- Mucous Membranes
-Body systems exposed to the external environment such as the
respiratory, gastrointestinal, and reproductive.
,What methods are used to limit the transmission of infectious
agents: - ANSWER- -Wound Care
-Transmission-Based Precautions
-Aseptic Technique
Define Susceptible Host - ANSWER- The infectious agent enters
a person who is not resistant or immune. Control at this level is
directed towards the identification of the patients at risk, treat their
underlying condition for susceptibility, or isolate them from the
reservoir.
Define Medical Asepsis - ANSWER- The destruction of
pathogenic microorganisms after them leave the body. It also
involves environmental hygiene measures such as equipment
cleaning and disinfection procedures.
Define Disinfection - ANSWER- This procedure used in medical
asepsis using various chemicals that can be used to destroy many
pathogenic microorganisms. Since chemicals can irritate skin and
mucous membranes, they are only used on inanimate objects.
Boiling water at what temperature is considered a form of
disinfected: - ANSWER- 212 F
What is the ratio of bleach and water is a disinfected: - ANSWER-
1:10
Define Surgical Asepsis - ANSWER- All microbial life,
pathogens, pathogens and non-pathogens, are destroyed before an
invasive procedure is performed. Often used interchangeably.
4 Methods of Sterilization - ANSWER- -Gas Sterilization
-Dry Heat Sterilization
-Chemical Sterilization
-Steam Sterilization
,Define Gas Sterilization - ANSWER- Often used for wheelchairs
and hospital beds. Useful in hospitals, but costly for the office.
Define Dry Heat Sterilization - ANSWER- Requires higher
temperature that steam sterilization but longer exposure times.
Used for instruments that easily corrodes.
Define Chemical Sterilization - ANSWER- Uses the same
chemical used for chemical disinfection, but the exposure time is
longer.
Define Steam Sterilization - ANSWER- Uses steam under
pressure to obtain high temperature of 250-254F with exposure
times of 20-40 minutes depending on the item being sterilized.
Define Hand Washing - ANSWER- Is the most important means
of preventing the spread of infections.
A Routine Hand Washing Procedure: - ANSWER- Uses plain
soap to remove soil and transient bacteria.
Hand Antisepsis requires: - ANSWER- The use of antimicrobial
soap to remove, kill or inhibit transient microorganisms.
Define Barrier Protection - ANSWER- Protective clothing
provides a barrier against infection.
Abbreviation for Personal Protective Equipment - ANSWER- PPE
PPE Includes: - ANSWER- -Mask
-Goggles
-Face Shields
-Respirator
Define Chemical Examination of Urine - ANSWER- This
involves the chemical evaluation of the contents of the urine
which can be qualitative or quantitative.
, Chemical Examination of Urine Involves: - ANSWER- -pH
-Glucose
-Ketone
-Protein
-Blood
-Bilirubin
-Urobilinogen
-Nitrite
-Leukocyte Esterase
Define Microscopic Examination of the Urine - ANSWER- Is
done on urine sediment obtained by certrifugation of 10 to 15ml
of urine. The identification and enumeration of the urinary
sediment constituents require that only highly skilled and
qualified individuals undertake the microscopic examination.
Define Specific Gravity of Urine - ANSWER- Is the ratio of the
weight of given volume of urine to the weight of the same volume
of distilled water at a constant temperature. This is the most
convenient way of measuring the kidney's ability to concentrate
and dilute.
hief Complaint Definition - ANSWER- The reason why the patient
came to see the physician.
Chief Complaint Abbreviation - ANSWER- CC
History of Present Illness Abbreviation - ANSWER- HPI
History of Present Illness Definition - ANSWER- This 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 - ANSWER- PFSH
