NHA CCMA Study Guide, Nha certification study guide for CCMA ACTUAL
UPDATED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Chief Complaint Definition The reason why the patient came to see the physician.
Chief Complaint Abbreviation CC
History of Present Illness Abbreviation HPI
History of Present Illness Definition 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 PFSH
Past Medical History Definition Includes all health problems, major illnesses, surgeries the patient has had,
current medications complete with reasons for taking them, and allergies.
, Family History Definition 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 Includes marital status, occupation, educational attainment, hobbies, use of
alcohol, tobacco, drugs, and lifestyles.
Review of Systems Abbreviation ROS
Review of Systems Definition 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: Body Temperature, Respiration, Heart Function
4 Vital Signs of Body Function are: Temperature, Pulse, Respiration, Blood Pressure
Define Body Temperature Is a balance between heart production and heart loss in conjunction with each
other, maintained and regulated by the hypothalamus.
Thermometers Are used to measure temperature using the Fahrenheit and Centigrade or Celsius
scale.
Temperature Sites Mouth, Rectum, Ear (Tympanic Membrane), and the axilla (underarm).
Normal Temperature Range for Rectal 98.6F to 100.6F
37.0C to 38.1C
Normal Temperature Range for Oral 97.6F to 99.6F
36.5C to 37.5C
Normal Temperature Range for Axillary 96.6F to 98.6F
35.9C to 37.0C
Normal Temperature Range for Tympanic Membrane 98.6 F
37 C
Define Febrile Presence of Fever
Define Afebrile Absence of Fever
UPDATED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Chief Complaint Definition The reason why the patient came to see the physician.
Chief Complaint Abbreviation CC
History of Present Illness Abbreviation HPI
History of Present Illness Definition 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 PFSH
Past Medical History Definition Includes all health problems, major illnesses, surgeries the patient has had,
current medications complete with reasons for taking them, and allergies.
, Family History Definition 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 Includes marital status, occupation, educational attainment, hobbies, use of
alcohol, tobacco, drugs, and lifestyles.
Review of Systems Abbreviation ROS
Review of Systems Definition 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: Body Temperature, Respiration, Heart Function
4 Vital Signs of Body Function are: Temperature, Pulse, Respiration, Blood Pressure
Define Body Temperature Is a balance between heart production and heart loss in conjunction with each
other, maintained and regulated by the hypothalamus.
Thermometers Are used to measure temperature using the Fahrenheit and Centigrade or Celsius
scale.
Temperature Sites Mouth, Rectum, Ear (Tympanic Membrane), and the axilla (underarm).
Normal Temperature Range for Rectal 98.6F to 100.6F
37.0C to 38.1C
Normal Temperature Range for Oral 97.6F to 99.6F
36.5C to 37.5C
Normal Temperature Range for Axillary 96.6F to 98.6F
35.9C to 37.0C
Normal Temperature Range for Tympanic Membrane 98.6 F
37 C
Define Febrile Presence of Fever
Define Afebrile Absence of Fever
