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Terms in this set (767)
Chief Complaint Definition The reason why the patient came to see the physician.
Chief Complaint Abbreviation CC
History of Present Illness Abbreviation HPI
This is an explanation of the CC to determine the onset of the illness; associated
History of Present Illness Definition
symptoms; what the patient has done to treat the condition, etc.
Past, Family and Social History PFSH
Abbreviation
Includes all health problems, major illnesses, surgeries the patient has had, current
Past Medical History Definition
medications complete with reasons for taking them, and allergies.
Summary of health problems of siblings, parents, and other blood relatives that
Family History Definition
could alert the physician to hereditary and/or familial disease.
Includes marital status, occupation, educational attainment, hobbies, use of alcohol,
Social History Definition
tobacco, drugs, and lifestyles.
Review of Systems Abbreviation ROS
This is an orderly and systematic check of each organ and system of the body by
Review of Systems Definition
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
Is a balance between heart production and heart loss in conjunction with each other,
Define Body Temperature
maintained and regulated by the hypothalamus.
Are used to measure temperature using the Fahrenheit and Centigrade or Celsius
Thermometers
scale.
Temperature Sites Mouth, Rectum, Ear (Tympanic Membrane), and the axilla (underarm).
98.6F to 100.6F
Normal Temperature Range for Rectal
37.0C to 38.1C
97.6F to 99.6F
Normal Temperature Range for Oral
36.5C to 37.5C
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96.6F to 98.6F
Normal Temperature Range for Axillary
35.9C to 37.0C
Normal Temperature Range for Tympanic 98.6 F
Membrane 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.
-infants and children less than six years old
-patients who has had surgery or facial, neck, nose, or mouth injury
-those receiving oxygen
Oral Temperature is not taken from what
-those with nasogastric tubes
patients:
-patients with convulsive seizure
-hemiplegic patients
-patients with altered mental status
How long after a patient eats, smokes or 30 minutes
drinks do you wait to take an oral
temperature?
When taking an oral temperature how long 3-5 minutes
do you leave the thermometer in the
patient's mouth?
Rectal Temperature Is taken when oral temperature is not feasible.
-patient's with heart disease
Rectal Temperature is not taken from what
patients: -patients with rectal disease or disorder or has had rectal surgery
-patients with diarrhea
Axillary Temperature Is the least accurate and is taken only when no other temperature site can be used.
When taking an axillary temperature how 5-10 minutes
long should the thermometer be held in
place?
Tympanic Temperature Is useful for children and confused patients because of the speed of operation.
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NHA CCMA STUDY GUIDE, NHA CERTIFICATION STUDY GUIDE FOR
CCMA EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS VERIFIED
Terms in this set (767)
Chief Complaint Definition The reason why the patient came to see the physician.
Chief Complaint Abbreviation CC
History of Present Illness Abbreviation HPI
This is an explanation of the CC to determine the onset of the illness; associated
History of Present Illness Definition
symptoms; what the patient has done to treat the condition, etc.
Past, Family and Social History PFSH
Abbreviation
Includes all health problems, major illnesses, surgeries the patient has had, current
Past Medical History Definition
medications complete with reasons for taking them, and allergies.
Summary of health problems of siblings, parents, and other blood relatives that
Family History Definition
could alert the physician to hereditary and/or familial disease.
Includes marital status, occupation, educational attainment, hobbies, use of alcohol,
Social History Definition
tobacco, drugs, and lifestyles.
Review of Systems Abbreviation ROS
This is an orderly and systematic check of each organ and system of the body by
Review of Systems Definition
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
Is a balance between heart production and heart loss in conjunction with each other,
Define Body Temperature
maintained and regulated by the hypothalamus.
Are used to measure temperature using the Fahrenheit and Centigrade or Celsius
Thermometers
scale.
Temperature Sites Mouth, Rectum, Ear (Tympanic Membrane), and the axilla (underarm).
98.6F to 100.6F
Normal Temperature Range for Rectal
37.0C to 38.1C
97.6F to 99.6F
Normal Temperature Range for Oral
36.5C to 37.5C
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96.6F to 98.6F
Normal Temperature Range for Axillary
35.9C to 37.0C
Normal Temperature Range for Tympanic 98.6 F
Membrane 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.
-infants and children less than six years old
-patients who has had surgery or facial, neck, nose, or mouth injury
-those receiving oxygen
Oral Temperature is not taken from what
-those with nasogastric tubes
patients:
-patients with convulsive seizure
-hemiplegic patients
-patients with altered mental status
How long after a patient eats, smokes or 30 minutes
drinks do you wait to take an oral
temperature?
When taking an oral temperature how long 3-5 minutes
do you leave the thermometer in the
patient's mouth?
Rectal Temperature Is taken when oral temperature is not feasible.
-patient's with heart disease
Rectal Temperature is not taken from what
patients: -patients with rectal disease or disorder or has had rectal surgery
-patients with diarrhea
Axillary Temperature Is the least accurate and is taken only when no other temperature site can be used.
When taking an axillary temperature how 5-10 minutes
long should the thermometer be held in
place?
Tympanic Temperature Is useful for children and confused patients because of the speed of operation.
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