CNA/GNA QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATE 2025/2026
urinary catheter
a drainage tube placed into the urinary system to allow the flow of urine out of the body
straight catheter
that does not stay inside the person; it is removed immediately after urine is drained or collected
indwelling catheter
a catheter that stays in the bladder for a period of time.
condom catheter
A catheter that has an attachment on the end that fits onto the penis, also called an external or
''Texas'' catheter.
c
Celsius degree
AAROM
active assistive range of motion
ADLs
activities of daily living
CPR
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
, PRN
as necessary
CHF
congestive heart failure
ABD
abdomen
AC
before meals
ad lib
as desired
C\O
complains of
h, hr, hr.
hour
v.s
vital signs
DNR
do not resuscitate
LATEST UPDATE 2025/2026
urinary catheter
a drainage tube placed into the urinary system to allow the flow of urine out of the body
straight catheter
that does not stay inside the person; it is removed immediately after urine is drained or collected
indwelling catheter
a catheter that stays in the bladder for a period of time.
condom catheter
A catheter that has an attachment on the end that fits onto the penis, also called an external or
''Texas'' catheter.
c
Celsius degree
AAROM
active assistive range of motion
ADLs
activities of daily living
CPR
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
, PRN
as necessary
CHF
congestive heart failure
ABD
abdomen
AC
before meals
ad lib
as desired
C\O
complains of
h, hr, hr.
hour
v.s
vital signs
DNR
do not resuscitate
