Exam (elaborations) STNA State

STNA State Test
Study Guide

, abandonment - CORRECT ANSWERS-withdrawing support from someone

abduction pillow - CORRECT ANSWERS-pillow placed between legs while rolling them

alternating pressure mattress - CORRECT ANSWERS-helps prevent bed sores,
multiple air cells fill and empty alternately

aseptic - CORRECT ANSWERS-sterile, germ free

atrophy - CORRECT ANSWERS-wasting away of body tissue from lack of use and
movement

central nervous system - CORRECT ANSWERS-consists of brain and all nerves
running thru body that controls movement and feeling

communicable - CORRECT ANSWERS-contagious, can be passed from one person to
another

dysuria - CORRECT ANSWERS-painful or difficult urination

jaundice - CORRECT ANSWERS-yellowing of the skin usually due to liver damage

multiple sclerosis - CORRECT ANSWERS-a disease affecting the brain, spinal cord,
and nerves

palliative care - CORRECT ANSWERS-special care focusing on comfort and relieving
pain when a person is close to death

trochanter roll - CORRECT ANSWERS-a roll placed on the outside of the hip to keep it
straight

aphasia - CORRECT ANSWERS-difficulty speaking

cyanotic - CORRECT ANSWERS-blueish color on areas such as nails and skin when
they dont receive enough water

decubitus ulcer - CORRECT ANSWERS-bed sores from lack of movement

diastolic - CORRECT ANSWERS-heart at rest; the bottom number on blood pressure
readings

gastric feedings - CORRECT ANSWERS-feeding thru the stomach

ileostomy - CORRECT ANSWERS-removed all large intestine and part of small. liquid
feces