CHSOS Certification Process and Exam Blueprint
Overview|Latest Upgraded 2026 Rationales Graded A+
Medical Condition
Disease or injury requiring treatment.
Trauma
Sudden physical injury needing immediate care.
Common Conditions
Includes apnea, CVA, AMI, dyspnea.
Sign
Objective evidence of a disease.
Symptom
Subjective evidence perceived by the patient.
Bolus
Rapid infusion of fluid or medication.
Drip
Slow IV administration of medication or fluid.
Injection Types
Includes IM, Sub-Q, intradermal, intraosseous.
Hypertension
Condition of high blood pressure.
Hypotension
Condition of low blood pressure.
CVA
Cerebral vascular accident, commonly known as stroke.
Apnea
,Condition of not breathing or breathless.
Per OS (PO)
Medication administered orally by mouth.
Sublingual
Medication placed under the tongue for absorption.
Rectal
Medication administered via the rectum.
Transnasal
Medication delivered through the nasal passages.
Inhalation
Medication inhaled directly into the lungs.
Vaginal
Medication administered via the vaginal route.
Transdermal
Medication delivered through the skin.
Five Rights
Guidelines ensuring safe medication administration.
Right patient
Ensuring medication is given to the correct individual.
Right medication
Confirming the correct drug is administered.
Right time
Administering medication at the prescribed time.
Right dose
Giving the correct amount of medication.
Right route
, Using the correct method for medication delivery.
Durable Medical Equipment
Long-lasting medical devices for patient care.
Self-care Equipment
Devices aiding patients in managing their health.
Diagnostic Equipment
Tools used for examining patient conditions.
Emergency Supplies
Items for immediate medical response and care.
Acute Care Supplies
Equipment for short-term medical treatment.
Healthcare Environments
Settings where healthcare services are provided.
Ambulatory Care
Outpatient services for patients not requiring hospitalization.
Simulation Technology
Tools and systems for training in healthcare settings.
Wireless Access Point
Device allowing wireless devices to connect to a network.
Healthcare Professionals
Individuals providing medical care and services.
HTTP
Protocol for transferring hypertext over the internet.
Domain Names
Human-readable addresses for websites.
DNS
Overview|Latest Upgraded 2026 Rationales Graded A+
Medical Condition
Disease or injury requiring treatment.
Trauma
Sudden physical injury needing immediate care.
Common Conditions
Includes apnea, CVA, AMI, dyspnea.
Sign
Objective evidence of a disease.
Symptom
Subjective evidence perceived by the patient.
Bolus
Rapid infusion of fluid or medication.
Drip
Slow IV administration of medication or fluid.
Injection Types
Includes IM, Sub-Q, intradermal, intraosseous.
Hypertension
Condition of high blood pressure.
Hypotension
Condition of low blood pressure.
CVA
Cerebral vascular accident, commonly known as stroke.
Apnea
,Condition of not breathing or breathless.
Per OS (PO)
Medication administered orally by mouth.
Sublingual
Medication placed under the tongue for absorption.
Rectal
Medication administered via the rectum.
Transnasal
Medication delivered through the nasal passages.
Inhalation
Medication inhaled directly into the lungs.
Vaginal
Medication administered via the vaginal route.
Transdermal
Medication delivered through the skin.
Five Rights
Guidelines ensuring safe medication administration.
Right patient
Ensuring medication is given to the correct individual.
Right medication
Confirming the correct drug is administered.
Right time
Administering medication at the prescribed time.
Right dose
Giving the correct amount of medication.
Right route
, Using the correct method for medication delivery.
Durable Medical Equipment
Long-lasting medical devices for patient care.
Self-care Equipment
Devices aiding patients in managing their health.
Diagnostic Equipment
Tools used for examining patient conditions.
Emergency Supplies
Items for immediate medical response and care.
Acute Care Supplies
Equipment for short-term medical treatment.
Healthcare Environments
Settings where healthcare services are provided.
Ambulatory Care
Outpatient services for patients not requiring hospitalization.
Simulation Technology
Tools and systems for training in healthcare settings.
Wireless Access Point
Device allowing wireless devices to connect to a network.
Healthcare Professionals
Individuals providing medical care and services.
HTTP
Protocol for transferring hypertext over the internet.
Domain Names
Human-readable addresses for websites.
DNS
