CNA VOCAB HEADMASTER LIST – Questions &
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Terms in this set (344)
Abandonment To leave or desert someone. This person is deserted
by someone who is supposed to give his or her care.
abdominal thrust a method of attempting to remove an object from the
airway of someone who is choking; provided during
the Heimlich Maneuver
abductor wedge designed to separate the legs of a patient. It is often
used after hip surgery to prevent the new hip from
"popping out".
,abnormal vital signs any reading outside of these ranges: Heart Rate 60-
100, Blood Pressure 120/80, Temperature 98.6 degrees
Fahrenheit, 37 degrees Celsius, Respiratory rate 12-20
breaths/minute, Pulse Ox >95%; You
report/Communicate to charge nurse.
absorption The process by which nutrient molecules pass
through the wall of the digestive system into the
blood
abuse the willful infliction of injury, unreasonable
confinement, intimidation, or punishment that results in
physical harm, pain or mental anguish; depriving the
person (or the person's caregiver) of the goods or
services needed to attain or maintain wellbeing
accident unexpected injuries
accountable ability to answer for one's own actions
acquired immunodeficiency syndrome The most advanced, and fatal, stage of an HIV
(AIDS) infection. Infections, tumors, and central nervous
system symptoms appear due to a weakened immune
system that is unable to fight infection.
activities specific tasks that need to be accomplished as part of
the process
activities of daily living (ADLs) daily personal care tasks, such as bathing; caring for
skin, nails, hair, and teeth; dressing; toileting; eating
and drinking; walking; and transferring.
acute sudden onset and/or short duration
,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 mid-line of the body
abduction moving a body part away from the midline of the
body
ADL activities of daily living
admission the act or process of accepting someone into a
hospital, clinic, or other treatment facility as an
inpatient.
admitting resident beginning process of a patient; admission of a
resident into a long term care facility
advance directive legal documents that allow people to decide what
kind of medical care they wish to have in the event
they are unable to make those decisions themselves
afebrile without fever; having a normal body temperature.
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 the state of being excited, restless, or troubled
, 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 the act of walking
amputee someone who has had a limb removed by amputation
anatomy The study of body structure
anemia A condition in which the blood is deficient in red
blood cells, in hemoglobin, or in total volume.
angina chest pain from reduced blood flow to part of the
heart
Anterior front of the body
antibiotics a drug that kills certain pathogens
Anti-embolic stockings exert pressure on veins promoting venous blood
return; are used to help prevent blood clots in the
legs
anxiety uneasiness or fear, often about a situation or condition
aphasia inability to speak or use words
Apical pertaining to the apex of the heart. A site for
measuring heart rate with a stethoscope
apena the absence of breathing
arteries carry oxygenated blood away from the heart
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Terms in this set (344)
Abandonment To leave or desert someone. This person is deserted
by someone who is supposed to give his or her care.
abdominal thrust a method of attempting to remove an object from the
airway of someone who is choking; provided during
the Heimlich Maneuver
abductor wedge designed to separate the legs of a patient. It is often
used after hip surgery to prevent the new hip from
"popping out".
,abnormal vital signs any reading outside of these ranges: Heart Rate 60-
100, Blood Pressure 120/80, Temperature 98.6 degrees
Fahrenheit, 37 degrees Celsius, Respiratory rate 12-20
breaths/minute, Pulse Ox >95%; You
report/Communicate to charge nurse.
absorption The process by which nutrient molecules pass
through the wall of the digestive system into the
blood
abuse the willful infliction of injury, unreasonable
confinement, intimidation, or punishment that results in
physical harm, pain or mental anguish; depriving the
person (or the person's caregiver) of the goods or
services needed to attain or maintain wellbeing
accident unexpected injuries
accountable ability to answer for one's own actions
acquired immunodeficiency syndrome The most advanced, and fatal, stage of an HIV
(AIDS) infection. Infections, tumors, and central nervous
system symptoms appear due to a weakened immune
system that is unable to fight infection.
activities specific tasks that need to be accomplished as part of
the process
activities of daily living (ADLs) daily personal care tasks, such as bathing; caring for
skin, nails, hair, and teeth; dressing; toileting; eating
and drinking; walking; and transferring.
acute sudden onset and/or short duration
,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 mid-line of the body
abduction moving a body part away from the midline of the
body
ADL activities of daily living
admission the act or process of accepting someone into a
hospital, clinic, or other treatment facility as an
inpatient.
admitting resident beginning process of a patient; admission of a
resident into a long term care facility
advance directive legal documents that allow people to decide what
kind of medical care they wish to have in the event
they are unable to make those decisions themselves
afebrile without fever; having a normal body temperature.
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 the state of being excited, restless, or troubled
, 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 the act of walking
amputee someone who has had a limb removed by amputation
anatomy The study of body structure
anemia A condition in which the blood is deficient in red
blood cells, in hemoglobin, or in total volume.
angina chest pain from reduced blood flow to part of the
heart
Anterior front of the body
antibiotics a drug that kills certain pathogens
Anti-embolic stockings exert pressure on veins promoting venous blood
return; are used to help prevent blood clots in the
legs
anxiety uneasiness or fear, often about a situation or condition
aphasia inability to speak or use words
Apical pertaining to the apex of the heart. A site for
measuring heart rate with a stethoscope
apena the absence of breathing
arteries carry oxygenated blood away from the heart
