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,abdominal thrusts a method of attempting to remove an object from the airway of someone who is
choking
abduction moving a body part away from the midline of the body
abrasion an injury that rubs off the surface of the skin
absorption the transfer of nutrients from the intestines to the cells
abuse purposeful mistreatment that causes physical, mental, or emotional pain or injury to
someone
active neglect the purposeful failure to provide needed care, resulting in harm to a person
activities of daily living (ADLs) daily personal care tasks, such as bathing; dressing; caring for skin, nails, hair, and
teeth; dressing; toileting; eating and drinking; walking; transferring; and elimination
acute care 24-hour skilled care given in hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers for people
who require short-term, immediate care for illnesses or injuries
adaptive devices special equipment that helps a person who is ill or disabled to perform ADLs; also
called assistive devices.
adduction moving a body part toward the midline of the body
adult day services care for people who need some help during certain hours, but who do not live in the
facility where care is given
advance directives legal documents that allow people to choose what medical care they wish to have if
they are unable to make those decisions themselves
affected side a side of the body that is weakened due to a stroke or injury; also called weaker or
involved side
ageism prejudice toward, stereotyping of, and/or discrimination against older persons or the
elderly
Alzheimer's disease a progressive, incurable disease that causes tangled nerve fibers and protein
deposits to form in the brain, which eventually cause dementia
, ambulation walking
ambulatory capable of walking
amputation the surgical removal of some or all of a body part, usually a hand, arm, leg, or foot
angina pectoris chest pain, pressure, or discomfort
antimicrobial an agent that destroys, resists, or prevents the development of pathogens
anxiety uneasiness, worry, or fear, often about a situation or condition
apathy a lack of interest in activities
aspiration the inhalation of food, fluid, or foreign material into the lungs
assault a threat to harm a person, resulting in the person feeling fearful that she or he will
be harmed
assisted living residences for people who do not need skilled, 24-hour care, but do require some
help with daily care
assisted devices special equipment that helps a person who is ill or disabled perform activities of
daily living; also called adaptive devices
atrophy the wasting away, decreasing in size, and weakening of muscles from lack of use
autoimmune illness an illness in which the body's immune system attacks normal tissue in the body
battery the intentional touching of a person without her or his consent
bipolar disorder a type of mood disorder characterized by mood swings, changes in energy levels
and the ability to function, periods of extreme activity, and periods of extreme
depression
Assistants 2026 | CNA
Study Guide, Practice
Questions, Answers &
Certification Exam Review
| Complete Ethics Study
Guide
Updated 2026 Questions and Answers
100% Verified Exam Prep and Comprehensive
Rationales
Included
,abdominal thrusts a method of attempting to remove an object from the airway of someone who is
choking
abduction moving a body part away from the midline of the body
abrasion an injury that rubs off the surface of the skin
absorption the transfer of nutrients from the intestines to the cells
abuse purposeful mistreatment that causes physical, mental, or emotional pain or injury to
someone
active neglect the purposeful failure to provide needed care, resulting in harm to a person
activities of daily living (ADLs) daily personal care tasks, such as bathing; dressing; caring for skin, nails, hair, and
teeth; dressing; toileting; eating and drinking; walking; transferring; and elimination
acute care 24-hour skilled care given in hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers for people
who require short-term, immediate care for illnesses or injuries
adaptive devices special equipment that helps a person who is ill or disabled to perform ADLs; also
called assistive devices.
adduction moving a body part toward the midline of the body
adult day services care for people who need some help during certain hours, but who do not live in the
facility where care is given
advance directives legal documents that allow people to choose what medical care they wish to have if
they are unable to make those decisions themselves
affected side a side of the body that is weakened due to a stroke or injury; also called weaker or
involved side
ageism prejudice toward, stereotyping of, and/or discrimination against older persons or the
elderly
Alzheimer's disease a progressive, incurable disease that causes tangled nerve fibers and protein
deposits to form in the brain, which eventually cause dementia
, ambulation walking
ambulatory capable of walking
amputation the surgical removal of some or all of a body part, usually a hand, arm, leg, or foot
angina pectoris chest pain, pressure, or discomfort
antimicrobial an agent that destroys, resists, or prevents the development of pathogens
anxiety uneasiness, worry, or fear, often about a situation or condition
apathy a lack of interest in activities
aspiration the inhalation of food, fluid, or foreign material into the lungs
assault a threat to harm a person, resulting in the person feeling fearful that she or he will
be harmed
assisted living residences for people who do not need skilled, 24-hour care, but do require some
help with daily care
assisted devices special equipment that helps a person who is ill or disabled perform activities of
daily living; also called adaptive devices
atrophy the wasting away, decreasing in size, and weakening of muscles from lack of use
autoimmune illness an illness in which the body's immune system attacks normal tissue in the body
battery the intentional touching of a person without her or his consent
bipolar disorder a type of mood disorder characterized by mood swings, changes in energy levels
and the ability to function, periods of extreme activity, and periods of extreme
depression
