OHIO STNA VOCAB EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
Practice questions for this set
2 Needs
3 GU 4 Q
Terms in this set (184)
a certain kind of pillow used to immobilize a
resident's legs, usually after hip surgery.
goes between the legs; it helps keep the legs
Abduction Pillow
spread
Used to prevent early hip dislocation following
hip surgery.
pieces of equipment that help the resident
function more independently despite their
Adaptive Devices
disabilities.
the total or partial loss of ability to use or
understand language. Parts of the brain
Aphasia
responsible for language are damaged. Common
cause - Stroke or brain injury.
Pertaining to the apex or pointed end of the
heart
Apical
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pieces of equipment that help the resident
function more independently despite their
Assistive Device disabilities.
A piece of equipment used to provide support
or stability for a person when he or she is walking
temperature taken under the armpit.
Axillary Temperature
one of the five stages of death.
Bargaining
Stroke, brain injury.
Cerebral Vascular Accident (CVA)
a bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous
membranes; a sign that oxygen in the blood is
Cyanotic
dangerously diminished (as in carbon monoxide
poisoning)
the widening of the chambers of the heart
between two contractions when the chambers fill
Diastolic
with blood
condition in which swallowing is difficult or
painful.
Dysphagia
difficult or labored respiration
Dyspnea
painful or difficult urination
Dysuria
the disciplinary procedures for health professionals for enforcement of laws to
Uniform Disciplinary Act
assure the public of professional competency.
Physical Needs, Security and Safety, Love, Self-
esteem, Self-actualization.
Hierarchy of Needs
Physical Needs need for food, rest, and shelter.
Need to feel safe, unthreatened, and secure.
Security and Safety Needs
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