CNA (certified nursing assistant) TEST 3
(MODULES G,I,J,K,L,M,N) LATEST 2025
HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) -
,,,,answer,,,..a federal law that required the creation of national
standards to protect sensitive patient health information from being
disclosed without the patient's consent or knowledge
MI - ,,,,answer,,,..myocardial infarction
heart attack
damage or death of cardiac muscle tissue resulting from blockage of
one or more coronary arteries
heart muscle - ,,,,answer,,,..cardiac muscle (myocardium)
heat application - ,,,,answer,,,..when heat is applied to the skin the
blood vessels widen (dilate); reduces pain and promotes circulation
to speed healing; relieves muscle spasms; provides warmth; never
leave on longer than 20 minutes; check on skin every 5 minutes;
never place under a body part; NEVER place directly on resident's
skin
Heimlich maneuver - ,,,,answer,,,..an emergency procedure to help
someone who is choking because food is lodged in the trachea
hemiplegia (cp) - ,,,,answer,,,..UE (upper extremity) & LE (lower
extremity) on same side
,hepatitis A - ,,,,answer,,,..inflammation of the liver caused by the
hepatitis A virus (HAV), usually transmitted orally through fecal
contamination of food or water
hip prosthesis - ,,,,answer,,,..An artificial hip
hormones - ,,,,answer,,,..chemical messengers that are manufactured
by the endocrine glands, travel through the bloodstream, and affect
other tissues
human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) - ,,,,answer,,,..Acquired
immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is caused by HIV, which
damages the cells in the body's immune system so that the body is
unable to fight infection or certain cancers.
Huntington's - ,,,,answer,,,..progressive atrophy of basal ganglia,
genetic, progressive decline in cognitive function. Rx: psychotropics
Nursing: foster independence in ADLs, teach nutrition, increase cal
intake, support group
hyperglycemia - ,,,,answer,,,..excessive sugar in the blood
Hyperglycemia S/S (signs and symptoms) - ,,,,answer,,,..Fruity odor,
headache, N/V (nausea and vomiting), abd. pain, Rapid Pulse
HTN - ,,,,answer,,,..hypertension
high blood pressure
hyperventilation - ,,,,answer,,,..the condition of taking abnormally
fast, deep breaths
hypoglycemia - ,,,,answer,,,..abnormally low level of sugar in the
blood
,Hypoglycemia S/S - ,,,,answer,,,..-shakiness
-confusion
-diaphoresis
-palpitations
-headache
-lack of coordination
-blurred vision
-seizures
-coma
ileostomy - ,,,,answer,,,..the surgical creation of an artificial excretory
opening between the ileum, at the end of the small intestine, and the
outside of the abdominal wall
liquid stool
incontinence - ,,,,answer,,,..inability to control bladder and/or
bowels
indwelling catheter (foley) - ,,,,answer,,,..A catheter designed to
remain in place for a longer period of time
infection - ,,,,answer,,,..Contamination or invasion of body tissue by
pathogenic organisms
infection control - ,,,,answer,,,..Procedures to reduce transmission of
infection among patients and health care personnel.
infection prevention - ,,,,answer,,,..the set of methods practiced in
healthcare facilities to prevent and control the spread of disease
in-house transfer - ,,,,answer,,,..A resident/patient is moved from one
room to another in the same facility.
, insomnia - ,,,,answer,,,..recurring problems in falling or staying
asleep
intake and output (I&O) - ,,,,answer,,,..term for measurements of all
the fluids that enter and leave the body
integumentary system - ,,,,answer,,,..Consists of the skin, mucous
membranes, hair, and nail
inter-generational care - ,,,,answer,,,..mixing children and the elderly
in the same care setting
interpersonal skills - ,,,,answer,,,..concerning or involving
relationships between people
Intravenous care (IV) - ,,,,answer,,,..medical technique that
administers fluids, medications and nutrients directly into a
person's vein
invasion of privacy - ,,,,answer,,,..violating a person's right not to
have his or her name, photo, or private affairs exposed or made
public without giving consent
ischemia - ,,,,answer,,,..an inadequate blood supply to an organ or
part of the body, especially the heart muscles.
isolation precautions - ,,,,answer,,,..airborne, droplet, contact, and
protective environment
jaundice (icterus) - ,,,,answer,,,..yellow-orange coloration of the skin
and whites of the eyes caused by high levels of bilirubin in the blood
(hyperbilirubinemia)
(MODULES G,I,J,K,L,M,N) LATEST 2025
HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) -
,,,,answer,,,..a federal law that required the creation of national
standards to protect sensitive patient health information from being
disclosed without the patient's consent or knowledge
MI - ,,,,answer,,,..myocardial infarction
heart attack
damage or death of cardiac muscle tissue resulting from blockage of
one or more coronary arteries
heart muscle - ,,,,answer,,,..cardiac muscle (myocardium)
heat application - ,,,,answer,,,..when heat is applied to the skin the
blood vessels widen (dilate); reduces pain and promotes circulation
to speed healing; relieves muscle spasms; provides warmth; never
leave on longer than 20 minutes; check on skin every 5 minutes;
never place under a body part; NEVER place directly on resident's
skin
Heimlich maneuver - ,,,,answer,,,..an emergency procedure to help
someone who is choking because food is lodged in the trachea
hemiplegia (cp) - ,,,,answer,,,..UE (upper extremity) & LE (lower
extremity) on same side
,hepatitis A - ,,,,answer,,,..inflammation of the liver caused by the
hepatitis A virus (HAV), usually transmitted orally through fecal
contamination of food or water
hip prosthesis - ,,,,answer,,,..An artificial hip
hormones - ,,,,answer,,,..chemical messengers that are manufactured
by the endocrine glands, travel through the bloodstream, and affect
other tissues
human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) - ,,,,answer,,,..Acquired
immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is caused by HIV, which
damages the cells in the body's immune system so that the body is
unable to fight infection or certain cancers.
Huntington's - ,,,,answer,,,..progressive atrophy of basal ganglia,
genetic, progressive decline in cognitive function. Rx: psychotropics
Nursing: foster independence in ADLs, teach nutrition, increase cal
intake, support group
hyperglycemia - ,,,,answer,,,..excessive sugar in the blood
Hyperglycemia S/S (signs and symptoms) - ,,,,answer,,,..Fruity odor,
headache, N/V (nausea and vomiting), abd. pain, Rapid Pulse
HTN - ,,,,answer,,,..hypertension
high blood pressure
hyperventilation - ,,,,answer,,,..the condition of taking abnormally
fast, deep breaths
hypoglycemia - ,,,,answer,,,..abnormally low level of sugar in the
blood
,Hypoglycemia S/S - ,,,,answer,,,..-shakiness
-confusion
-diaphoresis
-palpitations
-headache
-lack of coordination
-blurred vision
-seizures
-coma
ileostomy - ,,,,answer,,,..the surgical creation of an artificial excretory
opening between the ileum, at the end of the small intestine, and the
outside of the abdominal wall
liquid stool
incontinence - ,,,,answer,,,..inability to control bladder and/or
bowels
indwelling catheter (foley) - ,,,,answer,,,..A catheter designed to
remain in place for a longer period of time
infection - ,,,,answer,,,..Contamination or invasion of body tissue by
pathogenic organisms
infection control - ,,,,answer,,,..Procedures to reduce transmission of
infection among patients and health care personnel.
infection prevention - ,,,,answer,,,..the set of methods practiced in
healthcare facilities to prevent and control the spread of disease
in-house transfer - ,,,,answer,,,..A resident/patient is moved from one
room to another in the same facility.
, insomnia - ,,,,answer,,,..recurring problems in falling or staying
asleep
intake and output (I&O) - ,,,,answer,,,..term for measurements of all
the fluids that enter and leave the body
integumentary system - ,,,,answer,,,..Consists of the skin, mucous
membranes, hair, and nail
inter-generational care - ,,,,answer,,,..mixing children and the elderly
in the same care setting
interpersonal skills - ,,,,answer,,,..concerning or involving
relationships between people
Intravenous care (IV) - ,,,,answer,,,..medical technique that
administers fluids, medications and nutrients directly into a
person's vein
invasion of privacy - ,,,,answer,,,..violating a person's right not to
have his or her name, photo, or private affairs exposed or made
public without giving consent
ischemia - ,,,,answer,,,..an inadequate blood supply to an organ or
part of the body, especially the heart muscles.
isolation precautions - ,,,,answer,,,..airborne, droplet, contact, and
protective environment
jaundice (icterus) - ,,,,answer,,,..yellow-orange coloration of the skin
and whites of the eyes caused by high levels of bilirubin in the blood
(hyperbilirubinemia)
