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NHA CCMA EXAM REVIEW
2026/2027 ACTUAL QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS.
Chief Complaint - ANSWER-the reason why the patient came
to see the physician.
History of Present Illness - ANSWER-explanation of the CC to
determine the onset of the illness.
Past,family,and social history - ANSWER-summary of personal
and family health problems as well as social to include marital
status, occupation, use of drugs, etc.
Body Processes necessary for life: - ANSWER-Body
Temperature, Respiration, Heart Function
Vital Signs of body function: - ANSWER-temperature, pulse,
respiration, blood pressure
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Febrile - ANSWER-presence of fever
afebrile - ANSWER-absence of fever
intermittent fever - ANSWER-fluctuating fever that returns to or
below baseline
remittent fever - ANSWER-fluctuating fever that remains
elevated and does not return to baseline
continuous fever - ANSWER-fever that remains constant; does
not fluctuate
axillary temperature - ANSWER-least accurate; taken under the
arm
tympanic temperature - ANSWER-useful for children; placed in
the ear
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rectal temperature - ANSWER-per rectum; most effective
normal adult pulse range - ANSWER-between 60-100 bpm
apical pulse - ANSWER-taken over the apex of the heart by
auscultation
normal respiration rate - ANSWER-12-20 per minute (Adults)
apnea - ANSWER-temporary complete absence of breathing
tachypnea - ANSWER-respiration rate greater than 40 per
minute
bradypnea - ANSWER-decrease in the numbers of respiration
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cheyne stokes - ANSWER-regular pattern of irregular breathing
rate
orthopnea - ANSWER-decrease in numbers of respiration
hypoventilation - ANSWER-reduced amount of air enters the
lungs resulting in decreased oxygen level
hyperpnea - ANSWER-abnormal increase in the depth and rate
of breathing
hyperventilation - ANSWER-increased amount of air entering
the lungs
Systole - ANSWER-the highest amount of pressure exerted
during the cardiac cycle
NHA CCMA EXAM REVIEW
2026/2027 ACTUAL QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS.
Chief Complaint - ANSWER-the reason why the patient came
to see the physician.
History of Present Illness - ANSWER-explanation of the CC to
determine the onset of the illness.
Past,family,and social history - ANSWER-summary of personal
and family health problems as well as social to include marital
status, occupation, use of drugs, etc.
Body Processes necessary for life: - ANSWER-Body
Temperature, Respiration, Heart Function
Vital Signs of body function: - ANSWER-temperature, pulse,
respiration, blood pressure
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Febrile - ANSWER-presence of fever
afebrile - ANSWER-absence of fever
intermittent fever - ANSWER-fluctuating fever that returns to or
below baseline
remittent fever - ANSWER-fluctuating fever that remains
elevated and does not return to baseline
continuous fever - ANSWER-fever that remains constant; does
not fluctuate
axillary temperature - ANSWER-least accurate; taken under the
arm
tympanic temperature - ANSWER-useful for children; placed in
the ear
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rectal temperature - ANSWER-per rectum; most effective
normal adult pulse range - ANSWER-between 60-100 bpm
apical pulse - ANSWER-taken over the apex of the heart by
auscultation
normal respiration rate - ANSWER-12-20 per minute (Adults)
apnea - ANSWER-temporary complete absence of breathing
tachypnea - ANSWER-respiration rate greater than 40 per
minute
bradypnea - ANSWER-decrease in the numbers of respiration
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cheyne stokes - ANSWER-regular pattern of irregular breathing
rate
orthopnea - ANSWER-decrease in numbers of respiration
hypoventilation - ANSWER-reduced amount of air enters the
lungs resulting in decreased oxygen level
hyperpnea - ANSWER-abnormal increase in the depth and rate
of breathing
hyperventilation - ANSWER-increased amount of air entering
the lungs
Systole - ANSWER-the highest amount of pressure exerted
during the cardiac cycle
