CNA Vocabulary Study Guide Test 2024.

CNA Vocabulary Study Guide Test 2024. Abduction - CORRECT ANSWER moving a body part away from the body. Abuse - CORRECT ANSWER purposely causing physical, mental, or emotional pain or injury to someone. Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) - CORRECT ANSWER personal care tasks a person does every day to care for him- or herself; include bathing, dressing, caring for teeth and hair, toileting, eating and drinking, and moving around. Activity Therapy - CORRECT ANSWER therapy for people with Alzheimer's djsease that uses activities to prevent boredom and frustration. Acute - CORRECT ANSWER an illness that has severe symptoms. Acute care - CORRECT ANSWER care performed in hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers. Adaptive devices - CORRECT ANSWER special equipment that helps a person who is ill or disabled to perform ADLs; also called assistive devices. Adduction - CORRECT ANSWER moving a body part toward the body. Adult daycare - CORRECT ANSWER care given at a facility during daytime hours; generally for people who need some help but are not seriously ill or disabled. Advance directives - CORRECT ANSWER documents that allow people to choose what kind of medical care they wish to have if they are unable to make those decisions themselves. Affected side - CORRECT ANSWER a weakened side from a stroke or injury; also called the "weaker" or "involved" side.