CNA KNOWLEDGE TEST VOCABULARY WITH 100% CORRECT DEFINITIONS

abandonment Leaving a patient after care has been initiated and before the patient has been transferred to someone with equal or greater medical training. abbreviations A shortened form of a word or phrase abdominal thrust a method of attempting to remove an object from the airway of someone who is choking abduction Movement away from the midline of the body abductor wedge Is designed to separate the legs of a patient, often used after hip surgery. absorption The process by which nutrient molecules pass through the wall of the digestive system into the blood abuse a deliberate action (physical, verbal, financial, or sexual) that causes harm. accidents an unfortunate incident that happens unexpectedly and unintentionally, typically resulting in damage or injury. accountability Willingness to take credit and blame for actions. accountable responsible; able to explain any actions taken. 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. adduction Movement toward the midline of the body ADL actions that people take during a typical day; includes such actions as bathing, walking, eating, dressing, and toileting. admission right to enter; access admitting resident beginning process of a patient; admission of a resident into a long term care facility 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 aggressive resident resident carrying out a form of physical or verbal behavior leading to self-assertion; it is often angry and destructive and intended to be injurious, physically or emotionally, and aimed at domination of one person by another aging process the natural occurrences in the body that produce the changes associated with growing old AIDS acquired immune deficiency syndrome alarms An electrical, electronic, or mechanical device that serves to warn of danger by means of a sound or signal. alternating pressure mattress air forced through mattress on alternating basis to decrease pressure on body prominences Alzheimer's a degenerative brain disease and the most common form of dementia; results in progressive memory loss, impaired thinking, disorientation, and changes in personality and mood; advanced cases lead to decline in cognitive and physical functioning. ambulation moving about or walking. amputees A person who has had one or more limbs removed by amputation. anatomy the study of the body's structure and parts. anger a strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility. angina chest pain or discomfort; is characterized by a sensation of squeezing, pressure, heaviness, or tightness in the center of the chest. anorexia lack or loss of appetite anterior front antibacterial designed to fight against or kill bacteria antibiotics Drugs that block the growth and reproduction of bacteria antiembolitic Prevent swelling and blood clots and aid in circulation. anxiety a feeling of worry, uneasiness, or nervousness. aphasia a condition in which a person cannot understand or use words. apical apex of the heart apnea a lack of breathing. appropriate response A response that indicates that the message communicated was the same one received and understood arteries Blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart arthritis inflammation of a joint aseptic free from disease-causing microorganisms aspiration Breathing fluid, food, vomitus, or an object into the lungs assistive device tool, software, or hardware to assist in performing daily activities atrophy to shrink or decrease in size. autoimmune diseases in which the body makes antibodies directed against its own tissues axillary temperature a measurement of body temperature taken by placing a thermometer under the axilla. bargaining A form of negotiation in which two or more parties who disagree propose exchanges and concessions to find a course of acceptable collective action basic needs These are the things people cannot live without, such as food, clothing, and shelter. basic nursing skills essential skills required of nurse aides to deliver competent care to residents in health care settings basic nutrition nourishment or energy that is obtained from food consumed or the process of consuming the proper amount of nourishment and energy. An example of nutrition is the nutrients found in fruits and vegetables basic rights rights that all people possess because of their very nature as humans; inalienable rights