NHA CCMA Study Guide, Nha certification study guide for CCMA
NHA CCMA STUDY GUIDE, NHA CERTIFICATION STUDY GUIDE
FOR CCMA NEWEST 2025/2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |BRAND
NEW VERSION!!
How long after a patient eats, smokes or drinks do you wait to take an oral
temperature? - Correct Answer-30 minutes
When taking an oral temperature how long do you leave the thermometer in the
patient's mouth? - Correct Answer-3-5 minutes
Rectal Temperature - Correct Answer-Is taken when oral temperature is not
feasible.
Rectal Temperature is not taken from what patients: - Correct Answer--patient's
with heart disease
-patients with rectal disease or disorder or has had rectal surgery
-patients with diarrhea
Axillary Temperature - Correct Answer-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? - Correct Answer-5-10 minutes
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Tympanic Temperature - Correct Answer-Is useful for children and confused
patients because of the speed of operation.
Tympanic Temperature is not taken from what patients: - Correct Answer--patients
with an ear disorder or ear drainage
When taking a Tympanic Temperature: - Correct Answer-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: - Correct Answer-60 to 100 beats per
minute
The site most commonly used for taking a pulse is: - Correct Answer-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: - Correct Answer-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: -
Correct Answer-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. - Correct
Answer-Apical Pulse
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Taking an apical pulse is used for patients with: - Correct Answer-Irregular heart
rate and for infants and small children.
Respiratory Characteristics - Correct Answer-Rate, Rhythm, and Depth
Respiratory Rate - Correct Answer-Is the number of respirations per minute.
Normal Adult Range of Respiratory Rate - Correct Answer-12 to 20 per minute
What counts as one respirations: - Correct Answer-One inspiration (inhale) and
One Expiration (exhale).
How is a Respiratory Rate calculated: - Correct Answer-Count respirations for 30
seconds then multiplied by two or count for a full minute.
Define Apnea - Correct Answer-This is a temporary complete absence of breathing
which may by result of a reduction in the stimuli to the respiratory centers of the
brain.
Define Tachypnea - Correct Answer-This is a respiration rate of greater than
40/min. It is transient in the newborn and maybe caused by the hysteria in the
adult.
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Define Bradypnea - Correct Answer-Decrease in numbers of respirations. This
occurs during sleep. It may also be due to certain diseases.
Chief Complaint Definition - Correct Answer-The reason why the patient came to
see the physician.
Chief Complaint Abbreviation - Correct Answer-CC
History of Present Illness Abbreviation - Correct Answer-HPI
History of Present Illness Definition - Correct 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 - Correct Answer-PFSH
Past Medical History Definition - Correct 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 - Correct 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 - Correct Answer-Includes marital status, occupation,
educational attainment, hobbies, use of alcohol, tobacco, drugs, and lifestyles.
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NHA CCMA STUDY GUIDE, NHA CERTIFICATION STUDY GUIDE
FOR CCMA NEWEST 2025/2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |BRAND
NEW VERSION!!
How long after a patient eats, smokes or drinks do you wait to take an oral
temperature? - Correct Answer-30 minutes
When taking an oral temperature how long do you leave the thermometer in the
patient's mouth? - Correct Answer-3-5 minutes
Rectal Temperature - Correct Answer-Is taken when oral temperature is not
feasible.
Rectal Temperature is not taken from what patients: - Correct Answer--patient's
with heart disease
-patients with rectal disease or disorder or has had rectal surgery
-patients with diarrhea
Axillary Temperature - Correct Answer-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? - Correct Answer-5-10 minutes
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Tympanic Temperature - Correct Answer-Is useful for children and confused
patients because of the speed of operation.
Tympanic Temperature is not taken from what patients: - Correct Answer--patients
with an ear disorder or ear drainage
When taking a Tympanic Temperature: - Correct Answer-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: - Correct Answer-60 to 100 beats per
minute
The site most commonly used for taking a pulse is: - Correct Answer-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: - Correct Answer-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: -
Correct Answer-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. - Correct
Answer-Apical Pulse
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Taking an apical pulse is used for patients with: - Correct Answer-Irregular heart
rate and for infants and small children.
Respiratory Characteristics - Correct Answer-Rate, Rhythm, and Depth
Respiratory Rate - Correct Answer-Is the number of respirations per minute.
Normal Adult Range of Respiratory Rate - Correct Answer-12 to 20 per minute
What counts as one respirations: - Correct Answer-One inspiration (inhale) and
One Expiration (exhale).
How is a Respiratory Rate calculated: - Correct Answer-Count respirations for 30
seconds then multiplied by two or count for a full minute.
Define Apnea - Correct Answer-This is a temporary complete absence of breathing
which may by result of a reduction in the stimuli to the respiratory centers of the
brain.
Define Tachypnea - Correct Answer-This is a respiration rate of greater than
40/min. It is transient in the newborn and maybe caused by the hysteria in the
adult.
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Define Bradypnea - Correct Answer-Decrease in numbers of respirations. This
occurs during sleep. It may also be due to certain diseases.
Chief Complaint Definition - Correct Answer-The reason why the patient came to
see the physician.
Chief Complaint Abbreviation - Correct Answer-CC
History of Present Illness Abbreviation - Correct Answer-HPI
History of Present Illness Definition - Correct 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 - Correct Answer-PFSH
Past Medical History Definition - Correct 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 - Correct 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 - Correct Answer-Includes marital status, occupation,
educational attainment, hobbies, use of alcohol, tobacco, drugs, and lifestyles.
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