3/18/25, 8:13 CNA Vocabulary Flashcards |
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CNA VOCABULARY EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS VERIFIED
Terms in this set (250)
Abduction moving a body part away from the body.
Abuse purposely causing physical, mental, or emotional pain or injury to someone.
personal care tasks a person does every day to care for him- or herself; include
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) bathing, dressing, caring for teeth and hair, toileting, eating and drinking,
and moving around.
therapy for people with Alzheimer's djsease that uses activities to
Activity Therapy
prevent boredom and frustration.
Acute an illness that has severe symptoms.
Acute care care performed in hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers.
special equipment that helps a person who is ill or disabled to perform
Adaptive devices
ADLs; also called assistive devices.
Adduction moving a body part toward the body.
care given at a facility during daytime hours; generally for people who
Adult daycare
need some help but are not seriously ill or disabled.
documents that allow people to choose what kind of medical care they
Advance directives
wish to have if they are unable to make those decisions themselves.
Affected side a weakened side from a stroke or injury; also called the "weaker" or "involved" side.
prejudice toward, stereotyping of, and/or discrimination against older
Ageism
persons or the elderly.
Airborne Precautions used for diseases that can be transmitted through the air after being expelled.
Ambulation walking.
Amputation removal of some or all of a body part.
Angina pectoris chest pain.
Anxiety uneasiness or fear, often about a situation or condition.
Apathy a lack of interest.
Aphasia the inability to speak or to speak clearly.
Asepsis term meaning that no infection is present.
Aspiration the inhalation of food or drink into the lungs; can cause pneumonia or death.
Assault when a person feels fearful that he will be touched without his permission.
facilities where residents live who need some assistance; they do not
Assisted living
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CNA VOCABULARY EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS VERIFIED
Terms in this set (250)
Abduction moving a body part away from the body.
Abuse purposely causing physical, mental, or emotional pain or injury to someone.
personal care tasks a person does every day to care for him- or herself; include
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) bathing, dressing, caring for teeth and hair, toileting, eating and drinking,
and moving around.
therapy for people with Alzheimer's djsease that uses activities to
Activity Therapy
prevent boredom and frustration.
Acute an illness that has severe symptoms.
Acute care care performed in hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers.
special equipment that helps a person who is ill or disabled to perform
Adaptive devices
ADLs; also called assistive devices.
Adduction moving a body part toward the body.
care given at a facility during daytime hours; generally for people who
Adult daycare
need some help but are not seriously ill or disabled.
documents that allow people to choose what kind of medical care they
Advance directives
wish to have if they are unable to make those decisions themselves.
Affected side a weakened side from a stroke or injury; also called the "weaker" or "involved" side.
prejudice toward, stereotyping of, and/or discrimination against older
Ageism
persons or the elderly.
Airborne Precautions used for diseases that can be transmitted through the air after being expelled.
Ambulation walking.
Amputation removal of some or all of a body part.
Angina pectoris chest pain.
Anxiety uneasiness or fear, often about a situation or condition.
Apathy a lack of interest.
Aphasia the inability to speak or to speak clearly.
Asepsis term meaning that no infection is present.
Aspiration the inhalation of food or drink into the lungs; can cause pneumonia or death.
Assault when a person feels fearful that he will be touched without his permission.
facilities where residents live who need some assistance; they do not
Assisted living
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