NHA CCMA EXAM REVIEW TERMS AND EXPLANATIONS( WITH COMPLETE TOP SOLUTION RATED A)Chief Complaint –the reason why the patient came to see the physician.History of Present Illness –explanation of the CC to determine the onset of the illness.Past,family,and social history –summary of personal and family health problems as well as social to includemarital status, occupation, use of drugs, etc.Bod
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NHA CCMA EXAM REVIEW TERMS AND EXPLANATIONS( WITH COMPLETE TOP SOLUTION RATED A)
Chief Complaint –
the reason why the patient came to see the physician.
History of Present Illness –
explanation of the CC to determine the onset of the illness.
Past,family,and social history –
summary of personal and family health problems as well as social to include
marital status, occupation, use of drugs, etc.
Body Processes necessary for life: -
Body Temperature, Respiration, Heart Function
Vital Signs of body function: -
temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure
Febrile –
presence of fever
afebrile –
absence of fever
intermittent fever –
fluctuating fever that returns to or below baseline
remittent fever –
fluctuating fever that remains elevated and does not return to baseline
continuous fever –
fever that remains constant; does not fluctuate
axillary temperature –
least accurate; taken under the arm
tympanic temperature –
useful for children; placed in the ear
rectal temperature –
per rectum; most effective
normal adult pulse range –
between 60-100 bpm
apical pulse –
taken over the apex of the heart by auscultation
normal respiration rate –
12-20 per minute (Adults)
apnea –
temporary complete absence of breathing
tachypnea –
respiration rate greater than 40 per minute
bradypnea –
decrease in the numbers of respiration
cheyne stokes –
regular pattern of irregular breathing rate
orthopnea –
decrease in numbers of respiration
hypoventilation –
reduced amount of air enters the lungs resulting in decreased oxygen level
hyperpnea –
abnormal increase in the depth and rate of breathing
hyperventilation –
increased amount of air entering the lungs
Systole –
the highest amount of pressure exerted during the cardiac cycle
Diastole –
the lowest amount of pressure exerted during the cardiac cycle
Palpation –
the sense of touch to determine the characteristics of an organ system
Percussion –
tapping or striking the body to determine the position, size and density of the
underlying organ/tissue
Auscultation –
listening to sounds produced by internal organs
Horizontal Recumbent Position –
patient lies on back w/legs extended (used for most physical exams)
Dorsal Recumbent Position –
patient lies on back with knees flexed and soles of the feet flat on the bed
Fowler's Position –
semi/sitting position where back of the table is elevated.
Dorsal Lithotomy Position –
patient lies on back with knees flexed, legs seperated and thighs are acutely
flexed. feet are usually in stirrups,
Prone position –
patients lies on abdomen with head turned to side
Sim's position –
patient lies on left side with right knee flexed against the abdomen and left knee
slightly flexed
knee-chest position –
patient is on knees with chest resting on the bed and elbows resting on the bed
above head
OSHA –
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
external hemorrhage –
controlling the bleeding is most effectively accomplished by elevating the
affected part above heart level
Shock –
occurs when there is insufficient return of blood flow to the heart
CPR –
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
AMS –
Agent, Modes of Transmission, Susceptible Hosts
agents –
infectious microorganisms that can be classified into groups; viruses, bacteria,
fungi, and parasites
Portal of Exit –
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