Family Caregiver Assistant Keyterms!
(Oklahoma CNA State EXAM) Questions
& Answers
Ambulation - ANSWER-the act of walking
antiseptic - ANSWER-A product/technique preventing, stopping, or slowing the growth
or microorganisms or pathogens.
anxiety - ANSWER-A vague, uneasy feeling in response to stress
arthritis - ANSWER-joint inflammation
acute pain - ANSWER-pain that is felt suddenly from injury, disease, trauma, or surgery
artery - ANSWER-A blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart
aspiration - ANSWER-Breathing fluid, food, vomitus, or an object into the lungs
battery - ANSWER-touching a person's body without consent
body language - ANSWER-messages sent through facial expressions, gestures,
posture, hand and body movements, gait, eye contact, and appearance
body mechanics - ANSWER-The techniques used to get the most effective and least
taxing body movements. Bending the knees when lifting to avoid unnecessary strain to
the back and legs is an example of good body mechanics.
blood pressure (BP) - ANSWER-The force exerted by the blood on the wall of the blood
vessels.
bony prominences - ANSWER-Areas of the body where bones protrude
Bradycardia - ANSWER-an extremely slow heartbeat
cardioplumonary resuscitation (CPR) - ANSWER-a restoring of respiration and
heartbeat by artificial means.
cognitive - ANSWER-relates to thinking
,Cheyne-Stokes respiration - ANSWER-Respiration gradually increase I rate and depth
and then become shallow and slow breathing may stop for 10-20 seconds.
chronic pain - ANSWER-Pain lasting longer than 6 months, it is constant or occurs off
and on.
colostomy - ANSWER-The removal of the diseased area of the gastrointestinal tract and
making an external opening on the
abdomen called a stoma.
Confidentiality - ANSWER-trusting others with personal and private information
contagious - ANSWER-refers to diseases that can spread rapidly from one person to
another, a communicable disease.
contracture - ANSWER-The lack of joint mobility caused by abnormal shortening of a
muscle
contusion - ANSWER-a closed wound caused by a blow to the body; a bruise
constrict - ANSWER-narrow
continent - ANSWER-Ability to control the passage of stool and urine
contaminated - ANSWER-That which is dirty and contains pathogens which may lead to
infection
Communication - ANSWER-The exchange of information- a message sent is received
and correctly interpreted by the intended person
communicable disease - ANSWER-a disease caused by pathogens that spread easily;
a contagious disease
culture - ANSWER-the characteristics of a group of people, language, beliefs, values,
habits, likes, dislikes, customs, passed from one generation to the next
cyanosis - ANSWER-bluish color
delegate - ANSWER-to authorize another person to perform a nursing task in a certain
situation
delusion - ANSWER-false belief
Dementia - ANSWER-The loss of cognitive function that interferes with routine personal,
social, and occupational activities
, Depression - ANSWER-a mental state characterized by loss of hope, feelings of
rejection, generalized sadness and in some cases the inability to function.
denial - ANSWER-refusal to accept a fact
diabetes - ANSWER-a chronic disorder related to metabolism. It is caused by the
inadequate functioning of the islet of Langerhans in the Pancreas which produces
insulin
diarrhea - ANSWER-condition characterized by frequent watery stools
Diastolic - ANSWER-Measurement of blood pressure when the heart is relaxing.
dilate - ANSWER-to open wider; expand
disability - ANSWER-any lost, absent, or impaired physical or mental function
distal - ANSWER-the part farthest from the center or from the point of attachment
Disinfection - ANSWER-The process of destroying pathogens
disoriented - ANSWER-confused or mixed up, a loss of awareness to time, place or
identity
dysura - ANSWER-painful or difficult urination
Dyspena - ANSWER-difficult or labored breathing
edema - ANSWER-the swelling of legs and or arms or other body parts when water is
being retained unnaturally.
embolus - ANSWER-a blood clot that travels through the vascular system until it lodges
in a blood vessel
emesis - ANSWER-vomitus
empathy - ANSWER-the ability to observe and share the feelings of others in a
supportive manner.
Endocrine - ANSWER-a body system made up of ductless glands which secrete
hormones directly into the blood and lymph system.
Ethics - ANSWER-Knowledge of what is right conduct and wrong conduct
evaluation - ANSWER-to measure if goals in the planning step were met; a step in the
nursing process
(Oklahoma CNA State EXAM) Questions
& Answers
Ambulation - ANSWER-the act of walking
antiseptic - ANSWER-A product/technique preventing, stopping, or slowing the growth
or microorganisms or pathogens.
anxiety - ANSWER-A vague, uneasy feeling in response to stress
arthritis - ANSWER-joint inflammation
acute pain - ANSWER-pain that is felt suddenly from injury, disease, trauma, or surgery
artery - ANSWER-A blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart
aspiration - ANSWER-Breathing fluid, food, vomitus, or an object into the lungs
battery - ANSWER-touching a person's body without consent
body language - ANSWER-messages sent through facial expressions, gestures,
posture, hand and body movements, gait, eye contact, and appearance
body mechanics - ANSWER-The techniques used to get the most effective and least
taxing body movements. Bending the knees when lifting to avoid unnecessary strain to
the back and legs is an example of good body mechanics.
blood pressure (BP) - ANSWER-The force exerted by the blood on the wall of the blood
vessels.
bony prominences - ANSWER-Areas of the body where bones protrude
Bradycardia - ANSWER-an extremely slow heartbeat
cardioplumonary resuscitation (CPR) - ANSWER-a restoring of respiration and
heartbeat by artificial means.
cognitive - ANSWER-relates to thinking
,Cheyne-Stokes respiration - ANSWER-Respiration gradually increase I rate and depth
and then become shallow and slow breathing may stop for 10-20 seconds.
chronic pain - ANSWER-Pain lasting longer than 6 months, it is constant or occurs off
and on.
colostomy - ANSWER-The removal of the diseased area of the gastrointestinal tract and
making an external opening on the
abdomen called a stoma.
Confidentiality - ANSWER-trusting others with personal and private information
contagious - ANSWER-refers to diseases that can spread rapidly from one person to
another, a communicable disease.
contracture - ANSWER-The lack of joint mobility caused by abnormal shortening of a
muscle
contusion - ANSWER-a closed wound caused by a blow to the body; a bruise
constrict - ANSWER-narrow
continent - ANSWER-Ability to control the passage of stool and urine
contaminated - ANSWER-That which is dirty and contains pathogens which may lead to
infection
Communication - ANSWER-The exchange of information- a message sent is received
and correctly interpreted by the intended person
communicable disease - ANSWER-a disease caused by pathogens that spread easily;
a contagious disease
culture - ANSWER-the characteristics of a group of people, language, beliefs, values,
habits, likes, dislikes, customs, passed from one generation to the next
cyanosis - ANSWER-bluish color
delegate - ANSWER-to authorize another person to perform a nursing task in a certain
situation
delusion - ANSWER-false belief
Dementia - ANSWER-The loss of cognitive function that interferes with routine personal,
social, and occupational activities
, Depression - ANSWER-a mental state characterized by loss of hope, feelings of
rejection, generalized sadness and in some cases the inability to function.
denial - ANSWER-refusal to accept a fact
diabetes - ANSWER-a chronic disorder related to metabolism. It is caused by the
inadequate functioning of the islet of Langerhans in the Pancreas which produces
insulin
diarrhea - ANSWER-condition characterized by frequent watery stools
Diastolic - ANSWER-Measurement of blood pressure when the heart is relaxing.
dilate - ANSWER-to open wider; expand
disability - ANSWER-any lost, absent, or impaired physical or mental function
distal - ANSWER-the part farthest from the center or from the point of attachment
Disinfection - ANSWER-The process of destroying pathogens
disoriented - ANSWER-confused or mixed up, a loss of awareness to time, place or
identity
dysura - ANSWER-painful or difficult urination
Dyspena - ANSWER-difficult or labored breathing
edema - ANSWER-the swelling of legs and or arms or other body parts when water is
being retained unnaturally.
embolus - ANSWER-a blood clot that travels through the vascular system until it lodges
in a blood vessel
emesis - ANSWER-vomitus
empathy - ANSWER-the ability to observe and share the feelings of others in a
supportive manner.
Endocrine - ANSWER-a body system made up of ductless glands which secrete
hormones directly into the blood and lymph system.
Ethics - ANSWER-Knowledge of what is right conduct and wrong conduct
evaluation - ANSWER-to measure if goals in the planning step were met; a step in the
nursing process
