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NHA CCMA Study Guide, Nha certification study guide for CCMA
2026 || MOST RECENT EXAM ACTUAL COMPLETE REAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
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Define Fever


ANSWERS: Elevated body temperature beyond normal range.


Intermittent Fever


ANSWERS: Fluctuating fever that returns to or below baseline then rises again.


Remittent Fever

ANSWERS:
Fluctuating fever that remains elevated; it does not return to baseline
temperature.

Continuous Fever


ANSWERS: A fever that remains constant above the baseline; it does not
fluctuate.

Oral Temperature


ANSWERS: Is the most common method of measurement.

, Oral Temperature is not taken from what patients:

ANSWERS:
-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?


ANSWERS: 30 minutes

When taking an oral temperature how long do you leave the thermometer in
the patient's mouth?


ANSWERS: 3-5 minutes


Rectal Temperature


ANSWERS: Is taken when oral temperature is not feasible.


Rectal Temperature is not taken from what patients:

ANSWERS:
-patient's with heart disease
-patients with rectal disease or disorder or has had rectal surgery
-patients with diarrhea


Axillary Temperature


ANSWERS: 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?


ANSWERS: 5-10 minutes


Tympanic Temperature


ANSWERS: Is useful for children and confused patients because of the speed of
operation.

Tympanic Temperature is not taken from what patients:


ANSWERS: -patients with an ear disorder or ear drainage


When taking a Tympanic Temperature:


ANSWERS: 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:

ANSWERS:
60 to 100 beats per minute


The site most commonly used for taking a pulse is:

ANSWERS:
The radial artery (found in the wrist on the same side as the thumb).


When taking a pulse at the radial artery it is felt with the:


ANSWERS: First two or three fingers (never with the thumb) and usually
taken for 30 seconds multiplied by two to get the rate per minute.

, (Taking a pulse at the radial artery) If the rate is unusually fast or slow then:

ANSWERS:
Count it for 60 seconds


The _______ is a more accurate measurement of the heart rate and it is taken over
the
apex of the heart by auscultation using the stethoscope.

ANSWERS:
Apical Pulse

Taking an apical pulse is used for patients with:


ANSWERS: Irregular heart rate and for infants and small children.


Respiratory Characteristics


ANSWERS: Rate, Rhythm, and Depth


Respiratory Rate


ANSWERS: Is the number of respirations per minute.


Normal Adult Range of Respiratory Rate


ANSWERS: 12 to 20 per minute


What counts as one respirations:


ANSWERS: One inspiration (inhale) and One Expiration (exhale).