NHA CCMA Study Guide, Nha certification study guide for CCMA

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 fluctua