NHA CCMA EXAMINATION TEST FINAL
PAPER FULL SOLUTION 2026 GRADED A+.
◍ 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
◍ Define Fever - Elevated body temperature beyond normal range.
◍ Intermittent Fever - Fluctuating fever that returns to or below
baseline then rises again.
◍ Remittent Fever - Fluctuating fever that remains elevated; it does
not return to baseline temperature.
◍ Continuous Fever - A fever that remains constant above the
baseline; it does not fluctuate.
, ◍ Oral Temperature - Is the most common method of measurement.
◍ Oral Temperature is not taken from what patients: - -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? - 30 minutes
◍ When taking an oral temperature how long do you leave the
thermometer in the patient's mouth? - 3-5 minutes
◍ Rectal Temperature - Is taken when oral temperature is not feasible.
◍ Rectal Temperature is not taken from what patients: - -patient's
with heart disease
-patients with rectal disease or disorder or has had rectal surgery
-patients with diarrhea
PAPER FULL SOLUTION 2026 GRADED A+.
◍ 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
◍ Define Fever - Elevated body temperature beyond normal range.
◍ Intermittent Fever - Fluctuating fever that returns to or below
baseline then rises again.
◍ Remittent Fever - Fluctuating fever that remains elevated; it does
not return to baseline temperature.
◍ Continuous Fever - A fever that remains constant above the
baseline; it does not fluctuate.
, ◍ Oral Temperature - Is the most common method of measurement.
◍ Oral Temperature is not taken from what patients: - -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? - 30 minutes
◍ When taking an oral temperature how long do you leave the
thermometer in the patient's mouth? - 3-5 minutes
◍ Rectal Temperature - Is taken when oral temperature is not feasible.
◍ Rectal Temperature is not taken from what patients: - -patient's
with heart disease
-patients with rectal disease or disorder or has had rectal surgery
-patients with diarrhea
