Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM


Top Flashcards (Certified)
All Flashcards

CNA CLASSES 2020 > Terms > Flashcards

Terms Flashcards

(75 cards)

Start Studying
1
Q

Abandonment

A

Leaving resident unattended

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Abduction

A

Away from the center (midline) of the body

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Abrasion

A

A scraping or rubbing off of the skin

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Abuse

A

The infliction of physical, sexual, or emotion injury or harm

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Active-assistive ROM

A

The nurse assistant assists the resident in performing exercise

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Active range of motion exercises

A

Movements carried out by resident

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Activities of daily life (ADL)

A

Activity that is preformed one ones life on a daily basis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Acute

A

Developing rapidly with pronounced symptoms and lasting a short time; rapid onset, short term

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Adduction

A

Toward the midline (center) of body

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Admission

A

Process of checking in a resident to the facility

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Advance directive

A

A document that designates the residents wishes in the event that he or she is unable to speak for themselves

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Advocate

A

A person who defends someone else

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Afebrile

A

Without fever

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Agitation

A

Vocal or motor behaviors such as shouting, fidgeting , pacing , screaming, or wandering

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Agnosia

A

Loss of ability to recognize familiar objects

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Alzheimer’s disease

A

A progressive impairment of memory reasoning and judgment that is related to cellular changes within the brain and that leads to loss of independence and activities of daily living

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

Ambulation

A

Ability to walk

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

Ambulatory

A

Able to walk

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

Anterior

A

Toward the front

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

Anti-embolism stockings

A

Elastic hosiery used to minimize the occurrence of edema and blood clots

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

Anus

A

Outlet of the rectum

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

Aphasia

A

Language difficulty due to brain damage, which Can affect listening, speaking, reading & writing skills; loss of the ability to use or understand language

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

Apical pulse

A

Pulse taken at the apex of the heart

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
24
Q

Apraxia

A

Loss of the ability to carry out planned movements at will (ex. Dressing eating & bathing)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
25
Arteries
Blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart
26
Arteriosclerosis
Loss of elasticity in the walls of the blood cells
27
Arthritis
Inflammation of a joint
28
Asepsis
The absence of germs
29
Aseptic
Free of microorganisms
30
Aspiration
To draw fluid or object into the lung when breathing in
31
Assault
Threat or attempt to injure another in an unlawful manner
32
Assessment
An appraisal of the whole person to establish a baseline and determine the residents potential and need for help
33
Atherosclerosis
Accumulation of fat deposits inside of the arteries, making them more narrow
34
Atrophy
Wasting away of muscle tissue leading to weakness
35
Axilla
Armpit
36
Basic human needs
Activities required by all people to successfully and satisfactory live their lives
37
Bacteria
Single-celled organisms that can cause a disease or illness
38
Battery
Unlawful application of force to the person of another
39
Bladder
A muscular sac that stores urine in the body
40
Blindness
Inability to see
41
Blood pressure
The amount of force exerted against the walls of an artery by blood
42
Body mechanics
Using correct techniques in performing certain functions in a manner that does not add undue strain to the body
43
Body temperature
The amount of heat in the body that is a balance between the amount of heat produced and the amount lost by the body
44
Bowel movement
Solid waste eliminates from the digestive tract
45
Bowel obstruction
A blockage in the intestine
46
Brachial artery
The artery in the antecubital space in front of the elbow
47
Bradycardia
Slow pulse rate, usually less than 60BPM
48
Bronchi
Two large branches of the trachea through which air moves in and out of the lungs
49
Call system
In the patient unit, this consist of a single quarter button.This signal activates a bell, light, or intercom system used to request assistance. The cord or button must be placed within the patient’s reach at all times.
50
Cannula
A plastic or metal tube
51
Care plan
An individual plan of care for each resident
52
Cataract
Clouding of the lens of the eye
53
Catastrophic reaction
Overreaction to circumstances
54
Catheter
Sterile tube inserted into the bladder to drain urine
55
Cheyne-Stokes
A pattern of breathing in which respirations gradually increase in rate and depth and then become shallow and slow; breathing may stop for 10 to 20 seconds
56
Chronic
Continuing over a long period of time a recurring frequently ;chronic conditions begin insidiously and symptoms are not as noticeable as an acute conditions; long, Drawn out, long-term
57
Circumcision
Surgical removal of the end of the foreskin of the penis
58
Coccyx
The bone at the base of the spine (tailbone)
59
Cognitive
Dealing with the thoughts and emotions
60
Colostomy
And artificial opening made in the abdominal wall to allow the passage of feces through astoma (opening)
61
Combativeness
Physically aggressive behavior; hitting, kicking, scratching, biting
62
Communication
The exchange of information accomplished by sending and receiving messages; communication requires both a sender and receiver
63
Competency
The ability to properly perform a specific task
64
Condom catheter
External catheter applied to males (Texas catheter)
65
Conduct
One’s actions in general; behavior
66
Confidential
Personal; not known to others
67
Confused
State of being mixed up
68
Confusion
A mental state characterized by disorientation regarding time, place, or person
69
Congestive heart failure (CHF)
The inability of the heart to pump an adequate quantity of blood
70
Consent
Permission granted voluntarily by a person in his or her (sound/clear) mind
71
Constipation
The passive unusually dry, hard stools
72
Constrict
Get smaller
73
Contaminated
Exposed to germs
74
Contracture
Shortening of muscles and tendons, which causes deformity of joint and decrease in joint motion and muscle wasting
75
Contusion
An injury that does not break the skin, caused by a blow to the body and characterized by swelling, discoloration, and pain

CNA CLASSES 2020 (1 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2025 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions