6/28/25, 10:13
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HARTMAN'S CNA DEFINITIONS EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE GRADED A+
+ LATEST UPDATE 2025/2026
Terms in this set (339)
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
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 daily personal care tasks, such as
living (ADLs) bathing; caring for skin, nails, hair, and
teeth; dressing; toileting; eating and
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drinking; walking; and transferring.
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 ADLs;
also called assistive devices.
Adduction moving a body part toward the midline
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
Ageism prejudice toward, stereotyping of, and/or
discrimination against older persons or the
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HARTMAN'S CNA DEFINITIONS EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE GRADED A+
+ LATEST UPDATE 2025/2026
Terms in this set (339)
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
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 daily personal care tasks, such as
living (ADLs) bathing; caring for skin, nails, hair, and
teeth; dressing; toileting; eating and
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13
, 6/28/25, 10:13
AM
drinking; walking; and transferring.
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 ADLs;
also called assistive devices.
Adduction moving a body part toward the midline
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
Ageism prejudice toward, stereotyping of, and/or
discrimination against older persons or the
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