NHA Certified Clinical
Medical Assistant CCMA
Exam ACTUAL EXAM 2026 |
Practice Test | 200
Questions | Correct
Answers | 2026 Edition |
Verified Q&A | Pass
Guaranteed - A+ Graded
,Chief Complaint Definition - correct answers--The reason why the patient came to see
the physician.
Chief Complaint Abbreviation - correct answers--CC
History of Present Illness Abbreviation - correct answers--HPI
History of Present Illness Definition - correct answers--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 answers--PFSH
Past Medical History Definition - correct answers--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 answers--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 answers--Includes marital status, occupation,
educational attainment, hobbies, use of alcohol, tobacco, drugs, and lifestyles.
Review of Systems Abbreviation - correct answers--ROS
Review of Systems Definition - correct answers--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 answers--Body Temperature,
Respiration, Heart Function
4 Vital Signs of Body Function are: - correct answers--Temperature, Pulse, Respiration,
Blood Pressure
Define Body Temperature - correct answers--Is a balance between heart production and
heart loss in conjunction with each other, maintained and regulated by the
hypothalamus.
,Thermometers - correct answers--Are used to measure temperature using the
Fahrenheit and Centigrade or Celsius scale.
Temperature Sites - correct answers--Mouth, Rectum, Ear (Tympanic Membrane), and
the axilla (underarm).
Normal Temperature Range for Rectal - correct answers--98.6F to 100.6F
37.0C to 38.1C
Normal Temperature Range for Oral - correct answers--97.6F to 99.6F
36.5C to 37.5C
Normal Temperature Range for Axillary - correct answers--96.6F to 98.6F
35.9C to 37.0C
Normal Temperature Range for Tympanic Membrane - correct answers--98.6 F
37 C
Define Febrile - correct answers--Presence of Fever
Define Afebrile - correct answers--Absence of Fever
Define Fever - correct answers--Elevated body temperature beyond normal range.
Intermittent Fever - correct answers--Fluctuating fever that returns to or below baseline
then rises again.
Remittent Fever - correct answers--Fluctuating fever that remains elevated; it does not
return to baseline temperature.
Continuous Fever - correct answers--A fever that remains constant above the baseline;
it does not fluctuate.
Oral Temperature - correct answers--Is the most common method of measurement.
Oral Temperature is not taken from what patients: - correct answers---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 answers--30 minutes
When taking an oral temperature how long do you leave the thermometer in the
patient's mouth? - correct answers--3-5 minutes
Rectal Temperature - correct answers--Is taken when oral temperature is not feasible.
Rectal Temperature is not taken from what patients: - correct answers---patient's with
heart disease
-patients with rectal disease or disorder or has had rectal surgery
-patients with diarrhea
Axillary Temperature - correct answers--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 answers--5-10 minutes
Tympanic Temperature - correct answers--Is useful for children and confused patients
because of the speed of operation.
Tympanic Temperature is not taken from what patients: - correct answers---patients with
an ear disorder or ear drainage
When taking a Tympanic Temperature: - correct answers--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 answers--60 to 100 beats per
minute
The site most commonly used for taking a pulse is: - correct answers--The 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: - correct answers--First 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: - correct
answers--Count 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. - correct answers--Apical
Pulse
Medical Assistant CCMA
Exam ACTUAL EXAM 2026 |
Practice Test | 200
Questions | Correct
Answers | 2026 Edition |
Verified Q&A | Pass
Guaranteed - A+ Graded
,Chief Complaint Definition - correct answers--The reason why the patient came to see
the physician.
Chief Complaint Abbreviation - correct answers--CC
History of Present Illness Abbreviation - correct answers--HPI
History of Present Illness Definition - correct answers--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 answers--PFSH
Past Medical History Definition - correct answers--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 answers--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 answers--Includes marital status, occupation,
educational attainment, hobbies, use of alcohol, tobacco, drugs, and lifestyles.
Review of Systems Abbreviation - correct answers--ROS
Review of Systems Definition - correct answers--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 answers--Body Temperature,
Respiration, Heart Function
4 Vital Signs of Body Function are: - correct answers--Temperature, Pulse, Respiration,
Blood Pressure
Define Body Temperature - correct answers--Is a balance between heart production and
heart loss in conjunction with each other, maintained and regulated by the
hypothalamus.
,Thermometers - correct answers--Are used to measure temperature using the
Fahrenheit and Centigrade or Celsius scale.
Temperature Sites - correct answers--Mouth, Rectum, Ear (Tympanic Membrane), and
the axilla (underarm).
Normal Temperature Range for Rectal - correct answers--98.6F to 100.6F
37.0C to 38.1C
Normal Temperature Range for Oral - correct answers--97.6F to 99.6F
36.5C to 37.5C
Normal Temperature Range for Axillary - correct answers--96.6F to 98.6F
35.9C to 37.0C
Normal Temperature Range for Tympanic Membrane - correct answers--98.6 F
37 C
Define Febrile - correct answers--Presence of Fever
Define Afebrile - correct answers--Absence of Fever
Define Fever - correct answers--Elevated body temperature beyond normal range.
Intermittent Fever - correct answers--Fluctuating fever that returns to or below baseline
then rises again.
Remittent Fever - correct answers--Fluctuating fever that remains elevated; it does not
return to baseline temperature.
Continuous Fever - correct answers--A fever that remains constant above the baseline;
it does not fluctuate.
Oral Temperature - correct answers--Is the most common method of measurement.
Oral Temperature is not taken from what patients: - correct answers---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 answers--30 minutes
When taking an oral temperature how long do you leave the thermometer in the
patient's mouth? - correct answers--3-5 minutes
Rectal Temperature - correct answers--Is taken when oral temperature is not feasible.
Rectal Temperature is not taken from what patients: - correct answers---patient's with
heart disease
-patients with rectal disease or disorder or has had rectal surgery
-patients with diarrhea
Axillary Temperature - correct answers--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 answers--5-10 minutes
Tympanic Temperature - correct answers--Is useful for children and confused patients
because of the speed of operation.
Tympanic Temperature is not taken from what patients: - correct answers---patients with
an ear disorder or ear drainage
When taking a Tympanic Temperature: - correct answers--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 answers--60 to 100 beats per
minute
The site most commonly used for taking a pulse is: - correct answers--The 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: - correct answers--First 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: - correct
answers--Count 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. - correct answers--Apical
Pulse
