NHA CCMA Study Guide/ NHA certification Study Guide for CCMA 2022
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Chief Complaint Definition CORRECT ANS:- The reason why the patient came to see the physician.
Chief Complaint Abbreviation CORRECT ANS:- CC
History of Present Illness Abbreviation CORRECT ANS:- HPI
History of Present Illness Definition CORRECT ANS:- This is an explanat...
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Chief Complaint Definition CORRECT ANS:- The reason why the patient
came to see the physician.
Chief Complaint Abbreviation CORRECT ANS:- CC
History of Present Illness Abbreviation CORRECT ANS:- HPI
History of Present Illness Definition CORRECT ANS:- 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 ANS:- PFSH
Past Medical History Definition CORRECT ANS:- 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 ANS:- 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 ANS:- Includes marital status,
occupation, educational attainment, hobbies, use of alcohol, tobacco, drugs,
and lifestyles.
Review of Systems Abbreviation CORRECT ANS:- ROS
Review of Systems Definition CORRECT ANS:- 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: CORRECT ANS:- Body
Temperature, Respiration, Heart Function
4 Vital Signs of Body Function are: CORRECT ANS:- Temperature, Pulse,
Respiration, Blood Pressure
Define Body Temperature CORRECT ANS:- Is a balance between heart
production and heart loss in conjunction with each other, maintained and
regulated by the hypothalamus.
,Thermometers CORRECT ANS:- Are used to measure temperature using
the Fahrenheit and Centigrade or Celsius scale.
Temperature Sites CORRECT ANS:- Mouth, Rectum, Ear (Tympanic
Membrane), and the axilla (underarm).
Normal Temperature Range for Rectal CORRECT ANS:- 98.6F to 100.6F
37.0C to 38.1C
Normal Temperature Range for Oral CORRECT ANS:- 97.6F to 99.6F
36.5C to 37.5C
Normal Temperature Range for Axillary CORRECT ANS:- 96.6F to 98.6F
35.9C to 37.0C
Normal Temperature Range for Tympanic Membrane CORRECT ANS:- 98.6
F
37 C
Define Febrile CORRECT ANS:- Presence of Fever
Define Afebrile CORRECT ANS:- Absence of Fever
Define Fever CORRECT ANS:- Elevated body temperature beyond normal
range.
Intermittent Fever CORRECT ANS:- Fluctuating fever that returns to or
below baseline then rises again.
Remittent Fever CORRECT ANS:- Fluctuating fever that remains elevated;
it does not return to baseline temperature.
Continuous Fever CORRECT ANS:- A fever that remains constant above
the baseline; it does not fluctuate.
Oral Temperature CORRECT ANS:- Is the most common method of
measurement.
Oral Temperature is not taken from what patients: CORRECT ANS:- -
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? CORRECT ANS:- 30 minutes
When taking an oral temperature how long do you leave the thermometer in
the patient's mouth? CORRECT ANS:- 3-5 minutes
Rectal Temperature CORRECT ANS:- Is taken when oral temperature is
not feasible.
Rectal Temperature is not taken from what patients: CORRECT ANS:- -
patient's with heart disease
-patients with rectal disease or disorder or has had rectal surgery
-patients with diarrhea
Axillary Temperature CORRECT ANS:- 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 ANS:- 5-10 minutes
Tympanic Temperature CORRECT ANS:- Is useful for children and
confused patients because of the speed of operation.
Tympanic Temperature is not taken from what patients: CORRECT ANS:- -
patients with an ear disorder or ear drainage
When taking a Tympanic Temperature: CORRECT ANS:- 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 ANS:- 60 to 100
beats per minute
The site most commonly used for taking a pulse is: CORRECT ANS:- 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 ANS:-
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 ANS:- 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 ANS:- Apical Pulse
Taking an apical pulse is used for patients with: CORRECT ANS:- Irregular
heart rate and for infants and small children.
Respiratory Characteristics CORRECT ANS:- Rate, Rhythm, and Depth
Respiratory Rate CORRECT ANS:- Is the number of respirations per
minute.
Normal Adult Range of Respiratory Rate CORRECT ANS:- 12 to 20 per
minute
What counts as one respirations: CORRECT ANS:- One inspiration (inhale)
and One Expiration (exhale).
How is a Respiratory Rate calculated: CORRECT ANS:- Count respirations
for 30 seconds then multiplied by two or count for a full minute.
Define Apnea CORRECT ANS:- 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 ANS:- 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.
Define Bradypnea CORRECT ANS:- Decrease in numbers of respirations.
This occurs during sleep. It may also be due to certain diseases.
Define Respiratory Rhythm CORRECT ANS:- Refers to the pattern of
breathing. It can vary with age: infants have an irregular rhythm while adults
have regular.
Define Cheyne-Stokes CORRECT ANS:- This is a regular pattern of
irregular breathing rate.
Define Orthopnea CORRECT ANS:- This is difficulty or inability to breath
unless in an upright position.
Define Respiratory Depth CORRECT ANS:- Refers to the amount of air that
is inspired and expired during each respiration.
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