Hartman's Nursing Assistant Care the Basics Fifth Edition Questions and Correct Answers

Abdominal thrusts a method of attempting to remove an object from the airway of someone who is choking Abduction moving a body part away from the midline of the body Abrasion an injury that rubs off the surface of the skin Absorption the transfer of nutrients from the intestines to the cells Abuse purposeful mistreatment that causes physical, mental, or emotional pain or injury to someone Active neglect the purposeful failure to provide needed care, resulting in harm to a person Activities of daily living (adls) daily personal care tasks, such as bathing; dressing; caring for skin, nails, hair, and teeth; eating; drinking; walking; transferring; and elimination. Acute care 24-hour skilled care given in hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers for people who require short-term, immediate care for illnesses or injuries Adaptive devices special equipment that helps a person who is ill or disabled to perform activities of daily living; also called assistive devices. Addution moving a body part toward the midline of the body Adult day services care for people who need some help during certain hours, but who do not live in the facility where care is given Advance directives legal documents that allow people to choose what medical care they wish to have if they are unable to make those decisions themselves Affected side a side of the body that is weakened due to a stroke or injury; also called weaker or involved side