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STNA STATE TEST EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
Terms in this set (326)
stimulation of the skin and underlying tissues with heat or cold for the purpose of
warm and cold applications
decreasing pain, muscle spasms, or inflammation.
a method of attempting to remove an object from the airway of someone who is
abdominal thrust
choking
special equipment that helps a person who is ill or disabled to perform ADLs; also
adaptive devices
called assistive devices.
Adduction Movement toward the midline of the body
Movement away from the midline of the body
Abduction
activities of daily living.
ADL's
Brushing teeth, hair, or eating.
Abrasion rubs off the surface of skin
the natural occurrences in the body that produce the changes associated with
aging process
growing old
a violent stirring or movement; noisy confusion, excitement; a stirring up of
agitation
public enthusiasm
a progressive and irreversible brain disorder characterized by gradual
deterioration of memory, reasoning, language, and, finally, physical functioning.
Alzheimer's disease
Tangled nerve fibers and protein deposits form in the brain.
Causes dementia.
ambulation walking
chest pain, pressure, or discomfort.
angina pectoris
Symptom of CAD.
Anti-embolic stockings fights blood clot formation
Aphasia inability to speak through speech, writing, or signs because of a brain dysfunction.
24-hour skilled care for short-term illnesses or injuries; generally given in hospitals
acute care
and ambulatory surgical centers
F.A.S.T Face, Arm, Speech, Time
receptive aphasia inability to understand spoken or written words
expressive aphasia slurred speech or inability to speak
autoimmune illness an illness in which the body's immune system attacks normal tissue in the body
apathy lack of interest or emotion
Ageism prejudice or discrimination on the basis of a person's age
apnea absence of breathing
arthritis inflammation of a joint
Can affect anyone at any age. Autoimmune disease. Joints become red, swollen,
RA(rheumatoid arthritis)
and painful.
Also called DJD (degenerative joint disease), affects the elderly. Happens with
OA(osteoarthritis)
aging or injury. Can be treated.
aseptic free from disease-causing microorganisms
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STNA STATE TEST EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
Terms in this set (326)
stimulation of the skin and underlying tissues with heat or cold for the purpose of
warm and cold applications
decreasing pain, muscle spasms, or inflammation.
a method of attempting to remove an object from the airway of someone who is
abdominal thrust
choking
special equipment that helps a person who is ill or disabled to perform ADLs; also
adaptive devices
called assistive devices.
Adduction Movement toward the midline of the body
Movement away from the midline of the body
Abduction
activities of daily living.
ADL's
Brushing teeth, hair, or eating.
Abrasion rubs off the surface of skin
the natural occurrences in the body that produce the changes associated with
aging process
growing old
a violent stirring or movement; noisy confusion, excitement; a stirring up of
agitation
public enthusiasm
a progressive and irreversible brain disorder characterized by gradual
deterioration of memory, reasoning, language, and, finally, physical functioning.
Alzheimer's disease
Tangled nerve fibers and protein deposits form in the brain.
Causes dementia.
ambulation walking
chest pain, pressure, or discomfort.
angina pectoris
Symptom of CAD.
Anti-embolic stockings fights blood clot formation
Aphasia inability to speak through speech, writing, or signs because of a brain dysfunction.
24-hour skilled care for short-term illnesses or injuries; generally given in hospitals
acute care
and ambulatory surgical centers
F.A.S.T Face, Arm, Speech, Time
receptive aphasia inability to understand spoken or written words
expressive aphasia slurred speech or inability to speak
autoimmune illness an illness in which the body's immune system attacks normal tissue in the body
apathy lack of interest or emotion
Ageism prejudice or discrimination on the basis of a person's age
apnea absence of breathing
arthritis inflammation of a joint
Can affect anyone at any age. Autoimmune disease. Joints become red, swollen,
RA(rheumatoid arthritis)
and painful.
Also called DJD (degenerative joint disease), affects the elderly. Happens with
OA(osteoarthritis)
aging or injury. Can be treated.
aseptic free from disease-causing microorganisms
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