NHA CCMA STUDY GUIDE 2026 |
COMPLETE CERTIFIED CLINICAL MEDICAL
ASSISTANT EXAM PREP & PRACTICE
QUESTIONS
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,Family History Definition Summary of health problems of siblings, parents, and other blood relatives that
could alert the physician to hereditary and/or familial disease.
Social History Definition Includes marital status, occupation, educational attainment, hobbies, use of
alcohol, tobacco, drugs, and lifestyles.
Review of Systems Abbreviation ROS
Review of Systems Definition This 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: Body Temperature, Respiration, Heart Function
4 Vital Signs of Body Function are: Temperature, Pulse, Respiration, Blood Pressure
,Define Body Temperature Is a balance between heart production and heart loss in conjunction with each
other, maintained and regulated by the hypothalamus.
Thermometers Are used to measure temperature using the Fahrenheit and Centigrade or
Celsius scale.
Temperature Sites Mouth, Rectum, Ear (Tympanic Membrane), and the axilla (underarm).
Normal Temperature Range for Rectal 98.6F to 100.6F
37.0C to 38.1C
Normal Temperature Range for Oral 97.6F to 99.6F
36.5C to 37.5C
Normal Temperature Range for Axillary 96.6F to 98.6F
35.9C to 37.0C
Normal Temperature Range for Tympanic Membrane 98.6 F
37 C
Define Febrile Presence of Fever
Define Afebrile Absence of Fever
, Define Fever Elevated body temperature beyond normal range.
Intermittent Fever Fluctuating fever that returns to or below baseline then rises again.
Remittent Fever Fluctuating fever that remains elevated; it does not return to baseline
temperature.
Continuous Fever A fever that remains constant above the baseline; it does not fluctuate.
Oral Temperature Is the most common method of measurement.
COMPLETE CERTIFIED CLINICAL MEDICAL
ASSISTANT EXAM PREP & PRACTICE
QUESTIONS
| GRADED A+ | GUARANTEED SUCCESS
Updated 2026 Questions and Answers
100% Verified Exam Prep and Comprehensive
Rationales Included
,Family History Definition Summary of health problems of siblings, parents, and other blood relatives that
could alert the physician to hereditary and/or familial disease.
Social History Definition Includes marital status, occupation, educational attainment, hobbies, use of
alcohol, tobacco, drugs, and lifestyles.
Review of Systems Abbreviation ROS
Review of Systems Definition This 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: Body Temperature, Respiration, Heart Function
4 Vital Signs of Body Function are: Temperature, Pulse, Respiration, Blood Pressure
,Define Body Temperature Is a balance between heart production and heart loss in conjunction with each
other, maintained and regulated by the hypothalamus.
Thermometers Are used to measure temperature using the Fahrenheit and Centigrade or
Celsius scale.
Temperature Sites Mouth, Rectum, Ear (Tympanic Membrane), and the axilla (underarm).
Normal Temperature Range for Rectal 98.6F to 100.6F
37.0C to 38.1C
Normal Temperature Range for Oral 97.6F to 99.6F
36.5C to 37.5C
Normal Temperature Range for Axillary 96.6F to 98.6F
35.9C to 37.0C
Normal Temperature Range for Tympanic Membrane 98.6 F
37 C
Define Febrile Presence of Fever
Define Afebrile Absence of Fever
, Define Fever Elevated body temperature beyond normal range.
Intermittent Fever Fluctuating fever that returns to or below baseline then rises again.
Remittent Fever Fluctuating fever that remains elevated; it does not return to baseline
temperature.
Continuous Fever A fever that remains constant above the baseline; it does not fluctuate.
Oral Temperature Is the most common method of measurement.
