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NHA CCMA STUDY GUIDE, NHA
CERTIFICATION STUDY GUIDE
FOR CCMA WITH WELL SORTED
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
/GRADED A+/BEST FOR THAT
GOOD GRADE
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.
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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
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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).
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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
NHA CCMA STUDY GUIDE, NHA
CERTIFICATION STUDY GUIDE
FOR CCMA WITH WELL SORTED
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
/GRADED A+/BEST FOR THAT
GOOD GRADE
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.
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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
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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).
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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
