AAAE C.M. 2026 – Certified Member
Exam WITH VERIFYED QUESTION AND
ANSWERS
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
,AAAE C.M. 2026 – Certified Member
Exam WITH VERIFYED QUESTION AND
ANSWERS
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.
,AAAE C.M. 2026 – Certified Member
Exam WITH VERIFYED QUESTION AND
ANSWERS
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
When taking an oral temperature how long do you leave the thermometer in the patient's mouth? -
ANSWER--3-5 minutes
Rectal Temperature - ANSWER--Is taken when oral temperature is not feasible.
Rectal Temperature is not taken from what patients: - ANSWER---patient's with heart disease
-patients with rectal disease or disorder or has had rectal surgery
-patients with diarrhea
, AAAE C.M. 2026 – Certified Member
Exam WITH VERIFYED QUESTION AND
ANSWERS
Axillary Temperature - 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? - ANSWER-
-5-10 minutes
Tympanic Temperature - ANSWER--Is useful for children and confused patients because of the speed
of operation.
Tympanic Temperature is not taken from what patients: - ANSWER---patients with an ear disorder or
ear drainage
When taking a Tympanic Temperature: - 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: - ANSWER--60 to 100 beats per minute
The site most commonly used for taking a pulse is: - ANSWER--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: - ANSWER--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: - ANSWER--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. - ANSWER--Apical Pulse
Taking an apical pulse is used for patients with: - ANSWER--Irregular heart rate and for infants and
small children.
Exam WITH VERIFYED QUESTION AND
ANSWERS
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
,AAAE C.M. 2026 – Certified Member
Exam WITH VERIFYED QUESTION AND
ANSWERS
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.
,AAAE C.M. 2026 – Certified Member
Exam WITH VERIFYED QUESTION AND
ANSWERS
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
When taking an oral temperature how long do you leave the thermometer in the patient's mouth? -
ANSWER--3-5 minutes
Rectal Temperature - ANSWER--Is taken when oral temperature is not feasible.
Rectal Temperature is not taken from what patients: - ANSWER---patient's with heart disease
-patients with rectal disease or disorder or has had rectal surgery
-patients with diarrhea
, AAAE C.M. 2026 – Certified Member
Exam WITH VERIFYED QUESTION AND
ANSWERS
Axillary Temperature - 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? - ANSWER-
-5-10 minutes
Tympanic Temperature - ANSWER--Is useful for children and confused patients because of the speed
of operation.
Tympanic Temperature is not taken from what patients: - ANSWER---patients with an ear disorder or
ear drainage
When taking a Tympanic Temperature: - 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: - ANSWER--60 to 100 beats per minute
The site most commonly used for taking a pulse is: - ANSWER--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: - ANSWER--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: - ANSWER--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. - ANSWER--Apical Pulse
Taking an apical pulse is used for patients with: - ANSWER--Irregular heart rate and for infants and
small children.
