NHA CCMA STUDY GUIDE, NHA
CERTIFICATION STUDY GUIDE FOR
CCMA UPDATED QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
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QUESTIONS & 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
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.
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
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).
CERTIFICATION STUDY GUIDE FOR
CCMA UPDATED QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+
QUESTIONS & 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
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.
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
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).
