Caregiver Terminology Exam Questions
and Answers
assisted living - Answer-a living arrangement for elderly people that combines privacy
and independence with medical supervision
activities of daily living (ADL) - Answer-the basic activities a person usually
accomplishes during a normal day, such as eating, dressing, and bathing.
monitor (verb) - Answer-to watch closely and frequently; to observe a patient for
problems or changes in health
therapeutic - Answer-healing or easing pain
cognitive - Answer-concerned with thinking, looking at and understanding the world
around us
impairment (noun) - Answer-a problem with body function and structure.
impaired (adjective) - Answer-weakened or damaged
disorder - Answer-illness
ethical - Answer-having to do with morals, values, right and wrong
caregiving - Answer-helping people with personal care, household tasks, transportation
and other chores associated with daily living
patient - Answer-a person who receives medical care
client - Answer-a person who receives help with personal care at home
long-term care facility - Answer-a nursing home that provides health care to patients
who live there
resident - Answer-a person who lives at a nursing home
acute care - Answer-a hospital that provides health care services to patients who have
serious, sudden, or acute illnesses or injuries and/or need surgery
chronic care - Answer-care for illnesses that last a long time or do not go away, such as
diabetes or emphysema
CNA - Answer-certified nursing assistant
and Answers
assisted living - Answer-a living arrangement for elderly people that combines privacy
and independence with medical supervision
activities of daily living (ADL) - Answer-the basic activities a person usually
accomplishes during a normal day, such as eating, dressing, and bathing.
monitor (verb) - Answer-to watch closely and frequently; to observe a patient for
problems or changes in health
therapeutic - Answer-healing or easing pain
cognitive - Answer-concerned with thinking, looking at and understanding the world
around us
impairment (noun) - Answer-a problem with body function and structure.
impaired (adjective) - Answer-weakened or damaged
disorder - Answer-illness
ethical - Answer-having to do with morals, values, right and wrong
caregiving - Answer-helping people with personal care, household tasks, transportation
and other chores associated with daily living
patient - Answer-a person who receives medical care
client - Answer-a person who receives help with personal care at home
long-term care facility - Answer-a nursing home that provides health care to patients
who live there
resident - Answer-a person who lives at a nursing home
acute care - Answer-a hospital that provides health care services to patients who have
serious, sudden, or acute illnesses or injuries and/or need surgery
chronic care - Answer-care for illnesses that last a long time or do not go away, such as
diabetes or emphysema
CNA - Answer-certified nursing assistant
