NHA CCMA Study Guide, NHA Certification study guide for CCMA Final Exam 2023.

NHA CCMA Study Guide, NHA Certification study guide for CCMA Final Exam 2023.Chief 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 Past Medical History Definition - 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 - 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 - ANSWER Includes marital status, occupation, educational attainment, hobbies, use of alcohol, tobacco, drugs, and lifestyles. Review of Systems Abbreviation - ANSWER ROS Review of Systems Definition - 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: - ANSWER Body Temperature, Respiration, Heart Function 4 Vital Signs of Body Function are: - ANSWER Temperature, Pulse, Respiration, Blood Pressure Define Body Temperature - ANSWER Is a balance between heart production and heart loss in conjunction with each other, maintained and regulated by the hypothalamus. Thermometers - ANSWER Are used to measure temperature using the Fahrenheit and Centigrade or Celsius scale. Temperature Sites - ANSWER Mouth, Rectum, Ear (Tympanic Membrane), and the axilla (underarm). Normal Temperature Range for Rectal - ANSWER 98.6F to 100.6F 37.0C to 38.1C Normal Temperature Range for Oral - ANSWER 97.6F to 99.6F 36.5C to 37.5C Normal Temperature Range for Axillary - ANSWER 96.6F to 98.6F 35.9C to 37.0C Normal Temperature Range for Tympanic Membrane - ANSWER 98.6 F 37 C Define Febrile - ANSWER Presence of Fever Define Afebrile - ANSWER Absence of Fever Define Fever - ANSWER Elevated body temperature beyond normal range. Intermittent Fever - ANSWER Fluctuating fever that returns to or below baseline then rises again. Remittent Fever - ANSWER Fluctuating fever that remains elevated; it does not return to baseline temperature. Continuous Fever - ANSWER A fever that remains constant above the baseline; it does not fluctuate. Oral Temperature - ANSWER Is the most common method of measurement. Oral Temperature is not taken from what patients: - 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? - ANSWER 30 minutes