Abbreviation for gastroesophageal reflux disease GERD
abdominal thrusts Method of attempting to remove an object from the airway of
someone who is choking.
Abduction moving the leg away from the body
the ability to engage ins exual activites continues disease or injury occurs
unless
abrasion an injury that runs off the surface of the skin a cut that usually happens
in the bathroom
Abuse Purposeful mistreatment that causes physical ,mental or emotional
pain or injury to someone
Acceptance Many people who are dying are eventually able to accept death and
prepare for it.
Accepting a birthday gift from a resident Unprofessional
, Hartman's CNA Final Review
Active Neglect Intentional or unintentional treatment that causes harm to a person's
body-includes slapping, bruising, cutting, burning, physically
restraining, pushing, shoving, and rough handling
Activities Director A.Helps residents socialize and stay active
A. Helps residents socialize and stay active
B. Creates diets
C. Diagnoses and treats illnesses
D. Help patient with social and financial issues
Activities of daily living (ADLs) are personal care tasks a person does every day to care for himself
Activity therapy uses activities that the resident enjoys to prevent boredom and
frustration
These add flavor to food and help to absorb fats
certain vitamins
Adduction moving the leg toward the body