NHA CCMA EXAM 2025 (CERTIFIED CLINICAL MEDICAL
ASSISTANTS) | ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(DETAILED ANSWERS) | LATEST VERSION 2025 | GRADED A+
Chief Complaint Definition - (CORRECT ANSWER)The reason why the patient came to see the physician.
Chief Complaint Abbreviation - (CORRECT ANSWER)CC
History of Present Illness Abbreviation - (CORRECT ANSWER)HPI
History of Present Illness Definition - (CORRECT 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 - (CORRECT ANSWER)PFSH
Past Medical History Definition - (CORRECT ANSWER)Includes all health problems, major illnesses,
surgeries the patient has had, current medications complete with reasons for taking them, and allergies.
Family History Definition - (CORRECT ANSWER)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 - (CORRECT ANSWER)Includes marital status, occupation, educational
attainment, hobbies, use of alcohol, tobacco, drugs, and lifestyles.
Review of Systems Abbreviation - (CORRECT ANSWER)ROS
Review of Systems Definition - (CORRECT ANSWER)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: - (CORRECT ANSWER)Body Temperature, Respiration, Heart
Function
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,4 Vital Signs of Body Function are: - (CORRECT ANSWER)Temperature, Pulse, Respiration, Blood Pressure
Define Body Temperature - (CORRECT ANSWER)Is a balance between heart production and heart loss in
conjunction with each other, maintained and regulated by the hypothalamus.
Thermometers - (CORRECT ANSWER)Are used to measure temperature using the Fahrenheit and
Centigrade or Celsius scale.
Temperature Sites - (CORRECT ANSWER)Mouth, Rectum, Ear (Tympanic Membrane), and the axilla
(underarm).
Normal Temperature Range for Rectal - (CORRECT ANSWER)98.6F to 100.6F
37.0C to 38.1C
Normal Temperature Range for Oral - (CORRECT ANSWER)97.6F to 99.6F
36.5C to 37.5C
Normal Temperature Range for Axillary - (CORRECT ANSWER)96.6F to 98.6F
35.9C to 37.0C
Normal Temperature Range for Tympanic Membrane - (CORRECT ANSWER)98.6 F
37 C
Define Febrile - (CORRECT ANSWER)Presence of Fever
Define Afebrile - (CORRECT ANSWER)Absence of Fever
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,Define Fever - (CORRECT ANSWER)Elevated body temperature beyond normal range.
Intermittent Fever - (CORRECT ANSWER)Fluctuating fever that returns to or below baseline then rises
again.
Remittent Fever - (CORRECT ANSWER)Fluctuating fever that remains elevated; it does not return to
baseline temperature.
Continuous Fever - (CORRECT ANSWER)A fever that remains constant above the baseline; it does not
fluctuate.
Oral Temperature - (CORRECT ANSWER)Is the most common method of measurement.
Oral Temperature is not taken from what patients: - (CORRECT 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? - (CORRECT
ANSWER)30 minutes
When taking an oral temperature how long do you leave the thermometer in the patient's mouth? -
(CORRECT ANSWER)3-5 minutes
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, Rectal Temperature - (CORRECT ANSWER)Is taken when oral temperature is not feasible.
Rectal Temperature is not taken from what patients: - (CORRECT ANSWER)-patient's with heart disease
-patients with rectal disease or disorder or has had rectal surgery
-patients with diarrhea
Axillary Temperature - (CORRECT ANSWER)Is 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? - (CORRECT
ANSWER)5-10 minutes
Tympanic Temperature - (CORRECT ANSWER)Is useful for children and confused patients because of the
speed of operation.
Tympanic Temperature is not taken from what patients: - (CORRECT ANSWER)-patients with an ear
disorder or ear drainage
When taking a Tympanic Temperature: - (CORRECT ANSWER)A 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: - (CORRECT ANSWER)60 to 100 beats per minute
The site most commonly used for taking a pulse is: - (CORRECT ANSWER)The radial artery (found in the
wrist on the same side as the thumb).
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ASSISTANTS) | ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(DETAILED ANSWERS) | LATEST VERSION 2025 | GRADED A+
Chief Complaint Definition - (CORRECT ANSWER)The reason why the patient came to see the physician.
Chief Complaint Abbreviation - (CORRECT ANSWER)CC
History of Present Illness Abbreviation - (CORRECT ANSWER)HPI
History of Present Illness Definition - (CORRECT 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 - (CORRECT ANSWER)PFSH
Past Medical History Definition - (CORRECT ANSWER)Includes all health problems, major illnesses,
surgeries the patient has had, current medications complete with reasons for taking them, and allergies.
Family History Definition - (CORRECT ANSWER)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 - (CORRECT ANSWER)Includes marital status, occupation, educational
attainment, hobbies, use of alcohol, tobacco, drugs, and lifestyles.
Review of Systems Abbreviation - (CORRECT ANSWER)ROS
Review of Systems Definition - (CORRECT ANSWER)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: - (CORRECT ANSWER)Body Temperature, Respiration, Heart
Function
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,4 Vital Signs of Body Function are: - (CORRECT ANSWER)Temperature, Pulse, Respiration, Blood Pressure
Define Body Temperature - (CORRECT ANSWER)Is a balance between heart production and heart loss in
conjunction with each other, maintained and regulated by the hypothalamus.
Thermometers - (CORRECT ANSWER)Are used to measure temperature using the Fahrenheit and
Centigrade or Celsius scale.
Temperature Sites - (CORRECT ANSWER)Mouth, Rectum, Ear (Tympanic Membrane), and the axilla
(underarm).
Normal Temperature Range for Rectal - (CORRECT ANSWER)98.6F to 100.6F
37.0C to 38.1C
Normal Temperature Range for Oral - (CORRECT ANSWER)97.6F to 99.6F
36.5C to 37.5C
Normal Temperature Range for Axillary - (CORRECT ANSWER)96.6F to 98.6F
35.9C to 37.0C
Normal Temperature Range for Tympanic Membrane - (CORRECT ANSWER)98.6 F
37 C
Define Febrile - (CORRECT ANSWER)Presence of Fever
Define Afebrile - (CORRECT ANSWER)Absence of Fever
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,Define Fever - (CORRECT ANSWER)Elevated body temperature beyond normal range.
Intermittent Fever - (CORRECT ANSWER)Fluctuating fever that returns to or below baseline then rises
again.
Remittent Fever - (CORRECT ANSWER)Fluctuating fever that remains elevated; it does not return to
baseline temperature.
Continuous Fever - (CORRECT ANSWER)A fever that remains constant above the baseline; it does not
fluctuate.
Oral Temperature - (CORRECT ANSWER)Is the most common method of measurement.
Oral Temperature is not taken from what patients: - (CORRECT 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? - (CORRECT
ANSWER)30 minutes
When taking an oral temperature how long do you leave the thermometer in the patient's mouth? -
(CORRECT ANSWER)3-5 minutes
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, Rectal Temperature - (CORRECT ANSWER)Is taken when oral temperature is not feasible.
Rectal Temperature is not taken from what patients: - (CORRECT ANSWER)-patient's with heart disease
-patients with rectal disease or disorder or has had rectal surgery
-patients with diarrhea
Axillary Temperature - (CORRECT ANSWER)Is 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? - (CORRECT
ANSWER)5-10 minutes
Tympanic Temperature - (CORRECT ANSWER)Is useful for children and confused patients because of the
speed of operation.
Tympanic Temperature is not taken from what patients: - (CORRECT ANSWER)-patients with an ear
disorder or ear drainage
When taking a Tympanic Temperature: - (CORRECT ANSWER)A 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: - (CORRECT ANSWER)60 to 100 beats per minute
The site most commonly used for taking a pulse is: - (CORRECT ANSWER)The radial artery (found in the
wrist on the same side as the thumb).
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