NHA CCMA Study Guide, Nha
certification study guide for CCMA
Chief Complaint Definition - answerThe reason why the patient came to
see the physician.
Chief Complaint Abbreviation - answerCC
History of Present Illness Abbreviation - answerHPI
History of Present Illness Definition - answerThis 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 - answerPFSH
Past Medical History Definition - answerIncludes all health problems,
major illnesses, surgeries the patient has had, current medications
complete with reasons for taking them, and allergies.
Family History Definition - answerSummary of health problems of
siblings, parents, and other blood relatives that could alert the physician
to hereditary and/or familial disease.
Social History Definition - answerIncludes marital status, occupation,
educational attainment, hobbies, use of alcohol, tobacco, drugs, and
lifestyles.
Review of Systems Abbreviation - answerROS
Review of Systems Definition - answerThis 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: - answerBody Temperature,
Respiration, Heart Function
4 Vital Signs of Body Function are: - answerTemperature, Pulse,
Respiration, Blood Pressure
Define Body Temperature - answerIs a balance between heart
production and heart loss in conjunction with each other, maintained and
regulated by the hypothalamus.
Thermometers - answerAre used to measure temperature using the
Fahrenheit and Centigrade or Celsius scale.
Temperature Sites - answerMouth, Rectum, Ear (Tympanic Membrane),
and the axilla (underarm).
Normal Temperature Range for Rectal - answer98.6F to 100.6F
37.0C to 38.1C
Normal Temperature Range for Oral - answer97.6F to 99.6F
36.5C to 37.5C
Normal Temperature Range for Axillary - answer96.6F to 98.6F
35.9C to 37.0C
Normal Temperature Range for Tympanic Membrane - answer98.6 F
37 C
Define Febrile - answerPresence of Fever
Define Afebrile - answerAbsence of Fever
Define Fever - answerElevated body temperature beyond normal range.
,Intermittent Fever - answerFluctuating fever that returns to or below
baseline then rises again.
Remittent Fever - answerFluctuating fever that remains elevated; it does
not return to baseline temperature.
Continuous Fever - answerA fever that remains constant above the
baseline; it does not fluctuate.
Oral Temperature - answerIs 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? - answer30 minutes
When taking an oral temperature how long do you leave the
thermometer in the patient's mouth? - answer3-5 minutes
Rectal Temperature - answerIs 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 - answerIs 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? - answer5-10 minutes
Tympanic Temperature - answerIs 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: - answerA 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: - answer60 to 100 beats per
minute
The site most commonly used for taking a pulse is: - answerThe 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: - answerFirst
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: - answerCount 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.
- answerApical Pulse
Taking an apical pulse is used for patients with: - answerIrregular heart
rate and for infants and small children.
certification study guide for CCMA
Chief Complaint Definition - answerThe reason why the patient came to
see the physician.
Chief Complaint Abbreviation - answerCC
History of Present Illness Abbreviation - answerHPI
History of Present Illness Definition - answerThis 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 - answerPFSH
Past Medical History Definition - answerIncludes all health problems,
major illnesses, surgeries the patient has had, current medications
complete with reasons for taking them, and allergies.
Family History Definition - answerSummary of health problems of
siblings, parents, and other blood relatives that could alert the physician
to hereditary and/or familial disease.
Social History Definition - answerIncludes marital status, occupation,
educational attainment, hobbies, use of alcohol, tobacco, drugs, and
lifestyles.
Review of Systems Abbreviation - answerROS
Review of Systems Definition - answerThis 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: - answerBody Temperature,
Respiration, Heart Function
4 Vital Signs of Body Function are: - answerTemperature, Pulse,
Respiration, Blood Pressure
Define Body Temperature - answerIs a balance between heart
production and heart loss in conjunction with each other, maintained and
regulated by the hypothalamus.
Thermometers - answerAre used to measure temperature using the
Fahrenheit and Centigrade or Celsius scale.
Temperature Sites - answerMouth, Rectum, Ear (Tympanic Membrane),
and the axilla (underarm).
Normal Temperature Range for Rectal - answer98.6F to 100.6F
37.0C to 38.1C
Normal Temperature Range for Oral - answer97.6F to 99.6F
36.5C to 37.5C
Normal Temperature Range for Axillary - answer96.6F to 98.6F
35.9C to 37.0C
Normal Temperature Range for Tympanic Membrane - answer98.6 F
37 C
Define Febrile - answerPresence of Fever
Define Afebrile - answerAbsence of Fever
Define Fever - answerElevated body temperature beyond normal range.
,Intermittent Fever - answerFluctuating fever that returns to or below
baseline then rises again.
Remittent Fever - answerFluctuating fever that remains elevated; it does
not return to baseline temperature.
Continuous Fever - answerA fever that remains constant above the
baseline; it does not fluctuate.
Oral Temperature - answerIs 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? - answer30 minutes
When taking an oral temperature how long do you leave the
thermometer in the patient's mouth? - answer3-5 minutes
Rectal Temperature - answerIs 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 - answerIs 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? - answer5-10 minutes
Tympanic Temperature - answerIs 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: - answerA 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: - answer60 to 100 beats per
minute
The site most commonly used for taking a pulse is: - answerThe 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: - answerFirst
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: - answerCount 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.
- answerApical Pulse
Taking an apical pulse is used for patients with: - answerIrregular heart
rate and for infants and small children.
