Arizona Cna State exam practice
acute -CORRECT ANSWER-New, usually of rapid onset and of concern, opposite of chronic
AIDS -CORRECT ANSWER-A serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted
through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles.
Airborne precautions -CORRECT ANSWER-Methods of infection control that must be used
for patients known or suspected to be infected with pathogens transmitted by airborne droplet
nuclei.
alternating pressure mattress -CORRECT ANSWER-Mattress for patients at risk of bed sores
and skin ulcers.
Alzheimer's -CORRECT ANSWER-A progressive disease that destroys memory and other
important mental functions.
Ambulation -CORRECT ANSWER- the act of walking
Amputees -CORRECT ANSWER-an individual who has had a limb removed
Anatomy -CORRECT ANSWER-The study of body structure
Angina -CORRECT ANSWER-a condition of episodes of severe chest pain due to inadequate
blood flow to the myocardium
, Anorexia -CORRECT ANSWER-lack or loss of appetite
Anterior -CORRECT ANSWER- front of the body
Antibacterial -CORRECT ANSWER-active against bacteria
Antibiotic -CORRECT ANSWER-a medicine used to save lives because it destroys harmful
bacteria and cures infections
Anti-embolitic -CORRECT ANSWER-a closely fitting covering for the foot and adjacent parts
of the lower limb
Anxiety -CORRECT ANSWER-The condition of feeling uneasy or worried about what may
happen
Aphasia -CORRECT ANSWER- inability to speak
Apical -CORRECT ANSWER- pertaining to the apex
Apnea -CORRECT ANSWER- absence of breathing
Arteries -CORRECT ANSWER- Blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart
Arthritis -CORRECT ANSWER- inflammation of a joint
acute -CORRECT ANSWER-New, usually of rapid onset and of concern, opposite of chronic
AIDS -CORRECT ANSWER-A serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted
through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles.
Airborne precautions -CORRECT ANSWER-Methods of infection control that must be used
for patients known or suspected to be infected with pathogens transmitted by airborne droplet
nuclei.
alternating pressure mattress -CORRECT ANSWER-Mattress for patients at risk of bed sores
and skin ulcers.
Alzheimer's -CORRECT ANSWER-A progressive disease that destroys memory and other
important mental functions.
Ambulation -CORRECT ANSWER- the act of walking
Amputees -CORRECT ANSWER-an individual who has had a limb removed
Anatomy -CORRECT ANSWER-The study of body structure
Angina -CORRECT ANSWER-a condition of episodes of severe chest pain due to inadequate
blood flow to the myocardium
, Anorexia -CORRECT ANSWER-lack or loss of appetite
Anterior -CORRECT ANSWER- front of the body
Antibacterial -CORRECT ANSWER-active against bacteria
Antibiotic -CORRECT ANSWER-a medicine used to save lives because it destroys harmful
bacteria and cures infections
Anti-embolitic -CORRECT ANSWER-a closely fitting covering for the foot and adjacent parts
of the lower limb
Anxiety -CORRECT ANSWER-The condition of feeling uneasy or worried about what may
happen
Aphasia -CORRECT ANSWER- inability to speak
Apical -CORRECT ANSWER- pertaining to the apex
Apnea -CORRECT ANSWER- absence of breathing
Arteries -CORRECT ANSWER- Blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart
Arthritis -CORRECT ANSWER- inflammation of a joint
