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STNA VOCABULARY EXAM LATEST WITH ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS/100%
GUARANTEED PASS!
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 strong push into the region between the thorax and pelvis
(diaphragm) Hemlick maneuver
abduction pillow - goes between the legs; it helps keep the legs spread
abuse - The intentional mistreatment or harm of another person
accidents - an unfortunate event resulting from carelessness or ignorance
activities - things that are done for enjoyment, often as part of education and
often in groups.
adaptive devices - special equipment that helps a person who is ill or disabled
to perform ADLs; also called assistive devices.
ADL - Activities of daily living
admission - the act or process of admitting
admitting resident - the individual being accepted into a Long Term Care Facility
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affected side - a weakened side from a stroke or injury; also called the "weaker"
or "involved" side.
aging process - the natural occurrences in the body that produce the changes
associated with growing old
agitation - commotion, excitement; uneasiness
alternating pressure mattress - [P]:alt pressure increase/decreases with use of
pump; [TNI]:Assess on admit/schedule limited mobility + drainage, body fluids,
contained pus, Stage III/IV; post operative flap, pain management; [R]: pressure
can be reduced under bony prominences but increased under others
Alzheimer's - a progressive form of presenile dementia that is similar to senile
dementia except that it usually starts in the 40s or 50s; first symptoms are
impaired memory which is followed by impaired thought and speech and
finally complete helplessness
ambulation - walking or moving from one place to another
amputees - an individual who has had a limb removed
anger - a strong feeling of displeasure
antiembolic stockings - stockings made of elastic fabric that provide support
promote blood flow and prevent the formation of blood clots
anxiety - An emotional state of high energy, with the stress response as the
body's reaction to it.
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aphasia - inability to use or understand language (spoken or written) because
of a brain lesion
appropriate response - a reply that is made that is suitable for the
circumstances
arthritis - inflammation of a joint or joints
aseptic - free from disease-causing microorganisms
assistive device - see addaptive devices.
axillary temperature - Temperature taken at the armpit
back strain - hurting ones back
bacteria - single-celled organisms that lack a nucleus; prokaryotes
bargaining - occurs when patients accept death but want more time to live
basic needs - These are the things people cannot live without, such as food,
clothing, and shelter.
basic skin care - Clean and moisturize your skin daily. Block the sun. Seek
professional help for skin problems. Eat a balanced diet. Self screening.
STNA VOCABULARY EXAM LATEST WITH ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS/100%
GUARANTEED PASS!
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 strong push into the region between the thorax and pelvis
(diaphragm) Hemlick maneuver
abduction pillow - goes between the legs; it helps keep the legs spread
abuse - The intentional mistreatment or harm of another person
accidents - an unfortunate event resulting from carelessness or ignorance
activities - things that are done for enjoyment, often as part of education and
often in groups.
adaptive devices - special equipment that helps a person who is ill or disabled
to perform ADLs; also called assistive devices.
ADL - Activities of daily living
admission - the act or process of admitting
admitting resident - the individual being accepted into a Long Term Care Facility
, 2
affected side - a weakened side from a stroke or injury; also called the "weaker"
or "involved" side.
aging process - the natural occurrences in the body that produce the changes
associated with growing old
agitation - commotion, excitement; uneasiness
alternating pressure mattress - [P]:alt pressure increase/decreases with use of
pump; [TNI]:Assess on admit/schedule limited mobility + drainage, body fluids,
contained pus, Stage III/IV; post operative flap, pain management; [R]: pressure
can be reduced under bony prominences but increased under others
Alzheimer's - a progressive form of presenile dementia that is similar to senile
dementia except that it usually starts in the 40s or 50s; first symptoms are
impaired memory which is followed by impaired thought and speech and
finally complete helplessness
ambulation - walking or moving from one place to another
amputees - an individual who has had a limb removed
anger - a strong feeling of displeasure
antiembolic stockings - stockings made of elastic fabric that provide support
promote blood flow and prevent the formation of blood clots
anxiety - An emotional state of high energy, with the stress response as the
body's reaction to it.
, 3
aphasia - inability to use or understand language (spoken or written) because
of a brain lesion
appropriate response - a reply that is made that is suitable for the
circumstances
arthritis - inflammation of a joint or joints
aseptic - free from disease-causing microorganisms
assistive device - see addaptive devices.
axillary temperature - Temperature taken at the armpit
back strain - hurting ones back
bacteria - single-celled organisms that lack a nucleus; prokaryotes
bargaining - occurs when patients accept death but want more time to live
basic needs - These are the things people cannot live without, such as food,
clothing, and shelter.
basic skin care - Clean and moisturize your skin daily. Block the sun. Seek
professional help for skin problems. Eat a balanced diet. Self screening.
