Tennessee CNA Vocabulary – Questions & Correct
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abandonment Leaving a patient after care has been initiated and
before the patient has been transferred to someone
with equal or greater medical training.
abdominal thrust a method of attempting to remove an object from the
airway of someone who is choking
,abductor wedge designed to separate the legs of a patient. It is often
used after hip surgery to prevent the new hip from
"popping out"
abnormal vital signs any reading outside of these ranges: Heart Rate 60-
100, Blood Pressure 120/80, Temperature 98.6 degrees
Fahrenheit, 37 degrees Celsius, Respiratory rate 12-20
breaths/minute, Pulse Ox >95%; You
report/Communicate to charge nurse.
absorption The process by which nutrient molecules pass
through the wall of the digestive system into the
blood
abuse the physical, mental, emotional, or sexual
mistreatment of one person by another
accidents an unfortunate incident that happens unexpectedly
and unintentionally, typically resulting in damage or
injury.
activities things that are done for enjoyment, often as part of
education and often in groups.
acute New, usually of rapid onset and of concern, opposite
of chronic
adaptive Able to change as needed
,adaptive devices special equipment that helps a person who is ill or
disabled to perform ADLs; also called assistive
devices.
adaptive equipment modification of equipment or devices to improve the
function and independence of a person with a
disability
adduction Movement toward the midline of the body
ADL activities of daily living
admission arrival/admittance to a facility
, admitting resident beginning process of a patient; admission of a
resident into a long term care facility
advance directives A legal document designed to indicate a person's
wishes regarding care in case of a terminal illness or
during the dying process
afebrile without fever
affected side A weakened side of the body as a result of a stroke or
injury; also called the weaker side or involved side
aging process the natural occurrences in the body that produce the
changes associated with growing old
agitation a violent stirring or movement; noisy confusion,
excitement
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abandonment Leaving a patient after care has been initiated and
before the patient has been transferred to someone
with equal or greater medical training.
abdominal thrust a method of attempting to remove an object from the
airway of someone who is choking
,abductor wedge designed to separate the legs of a patient. It is often
used after hip surgery to prevent the new hip from
"popping out"
abnormal vital signs any reading outside of these ranges: Heart Rate 60-
100, Blood Pressure 120/80, Temperature 98.6 degrees
Fahrenheit, 37 degrees Celsius, Respiratory rate 12-20
breaths/minute, Pulse Ox >95%; You
report/Communicate to charge nurse.
absorption The process by which nutrient molecules pass
through the wall of the digestive system into the
blood
abuse the physical, mental, emotional, or sexual
mistreatment of one person by another
accidents an unfortunate incident that happens unexpectedly
and unintentionally, typically resulting in damage or
injury.
activities things that are done for enjoyment, often as part of
education and often in groups.
acute New, usually of rapid onset and of concern, opposite
of chronic
adaptive Able to change as needed
,adaptive devices special equipment that helps a person who is ill or
disabled to perform ADLs; also called assistive
devices.
adaptive equipment modification of equipment or devices to improve the
function and independence of a person with a
disability
adduction Movement toward the midline of the body
ADL activities of daily living
admission arrival/admittance to a facility
, admitting resident beginning process of a patient; admission of a
resident into a long term care facility
advance directives A legal document designed to indicate a person's
wishes regarding care in case of a terminal illness or
during the dying process
afebrile without fever
affected side A weakened side of the body as a result of a stroke or
injury; also called the weaker side or involved side
aging process the natural occurrences in the body that produce the
changes associated with growing old
agitation a violent stirring or movement; noisy confusion,
excitement
