NHA CCMA Certification Study Guide 2025/2026 | 800+ Practice Questions &
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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? -
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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? -
