CNA (lesson 6-11) Flashcards

(43 cards)

1
Q

Aspiration

A

inhalation of food or fluids into the lungs

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2
Q

Carbohydrates

A

The main source of energy for all body functions

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3
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Closed bed

A

a bed completely made with bedspread and blankets in place

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4
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Draw Sheet

A

turning sheet that is placed under residents who are unable to assist with turning lifting or moving in bed

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5
Q

fats

A

help the body store energy and use certain vitamin

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6
Q

fluid overload

A

when the body is unable to consume fluids

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7
Q

fortified foods

A

calories and nutrients; normally used for weight loss

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8
Q

minerals

A

compounds found in diet, it builds body tissue, regulates body fluids, promotes bone and tooth formation

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9
Q

What does NPO stand for ??

A

Nothing by mouth (nil per os)

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10
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Nutrients

A

substances found in food which provide nourishment

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11
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Nutrition

A

the process by which the body takes in food to maintain health

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12
Q

Occupied bed

A

a bed made while a resident is in the bed

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13
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Vitamins

A

organic compounds obtained from one’s diet or dietary supplements; helps the body function

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14
Q

Water

A

bro….if you don’t know what water is drop out and sign up for an easier course its embarrassing. Its Hydrogen and oxygen molecules combined.

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15
Q

Expiration

A

breathing out (exhaling)

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16
Q

Urinary Incontinence

A

Inability to control the bladder

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17
Q

Inspiration

A

Breathing in (inhaling)

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18
Q

Sputum

A

fluid that is coughed up

19
Q

Combustion

A

the process of burning

20
Q

Oxygen

A

bro…….THE AIR YOU BREATH

21
Q

Flammable

A

easy to ignite and capable of burning quickly

22
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Astrophy

A

wasting away, decreasing in size, and weakening of muscles

23
Q

Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA)

24
Q

Congestive Heart Failure

A

When the heart is severely damaged and cannot pump oxygen-rich blood to the rest of the body (heart failure or heart attack (maybe))

25
Contracure
Permanent stiffening of a joint and muscle
26
Heart Attack
Blood flow in the heart it completely blocked
27
Hypertension
High blood pressure
28
Hypotension
Low blood pressure
29
Parkinson Disease
Progressive movement disorder (yk....the "shuffle walk")
30
Colostomy
A surgically made opening on the abdomen that has a section of the colon attached
31
Emeisis
vomit...ew
32
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
The CHRONIC CONDITION in which liquids of the stomach comes back into the esophagus
33
Hemorrhoids
Enlarged veins in the rectum
34
Hyperthyroidism
over active thyroid gland excess of thyroid hormone
35
Hypothyroidism
underactive thyroid gland
36
Ileostomy
A section of the intestine is removed and a bag is placed on the abdomen of the resident
37
Ulcerative Colitis
Chronic inflammatory bowel disease
38
Genitals
The external male or female sexual organs
39
HIV/AID
A life threatening condition that damages the immune system and interferes with the body's ability to fight diseases
40
Lymph
clear, yellowish fluid that moves in the lymph system; carries disease fighting cells
40
Perineum
The "gooch" on males and females
41
Perineal Area
the area of the body between the genitals and the anus
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Actvities of Daily Living
Personal task performed daily