CNA State Exam: Essential Terms & Concepts Study Guide
Content Description
his comprehensive study guide is designed to help you master the key terms,
T
abbreviations, and procedures essential for passing yourCertified Nursing
Assistant (CNA)state exam. With over 400 terms and questions, this resource
covers a wide range of topics, ensuring you are well-prepared.
Key Topics Covered:
● M edical Conditions and Terminology:Understand the differences
betweenacute,chronic, andterminalillnesses, and learn critical medical
terms likemyocardial infarction(heart attack) andCVA(stroke).
● Anatomy and Physiology:Explore the human body's systems, including
the functions of thecirculatory system, the different types ofbones, and
the layers of theskin.
● Safety and Infection Control:Master crucial safety protocols, from the
PASSandRACEfire safety acronyms to the proper order for donning and
removingPPE. Learn about precautions for different infections and the
most effective way to prevent their spread.
● Patient Care Procedures:Review essential CNA skills, such as
measuringvital signs, assisting withADLs, performingrange of motion
exercises, and understanding different types ofdietsandfeeding tubes.
● Legal and Ethical Responsibilities:Familiarize yourself with key laws
likeOBRAandHIPAA, and understand your role in upholding resident
rights and preventingabuseandneglect.
, ● E
mergency and End-of-Life Care:Learn how to respond to emergencies
like choking (FBAO) and seizures, and understand the stages of dying and
post-mortem care.
CNA State Exam: Key Terms and Concepts
1. Acute Illness:Sudden illness and expected to recover
2. Chronic Illness:On-going illness with no cure (arthritis)
3. Terminal Illness:Will not recover (AD & COPD)
4. ALR:Assisted living residence
5. DON:Director of nursing
6. LVN:Licensed vocational nurse
7. HMO:Health maintenance organization
8. SNF:Skilled nursing facility
9. RN:Registered nurse
10. LPN:Licensed practical nurse
11. PPO:Preferred provider organization
12. A&O x0:Awake but not aware of anything
13. A&O x1:Aware of them self
14. A&O x2:Aware of self and place
15. A&O x3:Aware of self, place, date, time
16. A&O x4:Aware of self, place, date, time, events
7. Respite care:resident cared for at home gets taken to nursing home while
1
family is away
18. Physical therapist:Helps restore function
, 19. Occupational therapist:Helps return person to their ADL's
20. Medicare:Federal health insurance for people over 65
21. Medicaid:Sponsored by federal gov't and run by state
2. OBRA:Omnibus reconciliation act of 1987 residents informed of their rights
2
orally or written
23. Representative:Able to act on persons behalf if he/she cannot do so
24. Ombudsman:Helps residents voice a grievance
25. Who are restraints ordered by?:Doctor
6. Aiding and Abetting:Person is not present during crime but has knowledge
2
of the crime
27. Ethics:Knowledge of right and wrong
28. Libel:Making false statements in writing
29. Malpractice:Negligence by professional person (NOT CNA)
0. Neglect:Failure to provide person with service to prevent mental/physical
3
harm
1. Negligence:Unintentional wrong where person did not act in a reasonable
3
manner and the persons property was harmed
32. Slander:Making a false statement orally
33. Defamation:Injuring persons reputation by making false statements
4. False imprisonment:Unlawful restraint or restriction of persons freedom of
3
movement
35. Fraud:Saying or doing something to deceive a person
36. Assault:Threatening to harm someone without consent
37. Battery:Touching someone without consent
38. Holism:Considers the whole person
Content Description
his comprehensive study guide is designed to help you master the key terms,
T
abbreviations, and procedures essential for passing yourCertified Nursing
Assistant (CNA)state exam. With over 400 terms and questions, this resource
covers a wide range of topics, ensuring you are well-prepared.
Key Topics Covered:
● M edical Conditions and Terminology:Understand the differences
betweenacute,chronic, andterminalillnesses, and learn critical medical
terms likemyocardial infarction(heart attack) andCVA(stroke).
● Anatomy and Physiology:Explore the human body's systems, including
the functions of thecirculatory system, the different types ofbones, and
the layers of theskin.
● Safety and Infection Control:Master crucial safety protocols, from the
PASSandRACEfire safety acronyms to the proper order for donning and
removingPPE. Learn about precautions for different infections and the
most effective way to prevent their spread.
● Patient Care Procedures:Review essential CNA skills, such as
measuringvital signs, assisting withADLs, performingrange of motion
exercises, and understanding different types ofdietsandfeeding tubes.
● Legal and Ethical Responsibilities:Familiarize yourself with key laws
likeOBRAandHIPAA, and understand your role in upholding resident
rights and preventingabuseandneglect.
, ● E
mergency and End-of-Life Care:Learn how to respond to emergencies
like choking (FBAO) and seizures, and understand the stages of dying and
post-mortem care.
CNA State Exam: Key Terms and Concepts
1. Acute Illness:Sudden illness and expected to recover
2. Chronic Illness:On-going illness with no cure (arthritis)
3. Terminal Illness:Will not recover (AD & COPD)
4. ALR:Assisted living residence
5. DON:Director of nursing
6. LVN:Licensed vocational nurse
7. HMO:Health maintenance organization
8. SNF:Skilled nursing facility
9. RN:Registered nurse
10. LPN:Licensed practical nurse
11. PPO:Preferred provider organization
12. A&O x0:Awake but not aware of anything
13. A&O x1:Aware of them self
14. A&O x2:Aware of self and place
15. A&O x3:Aware of self, place, date, time
16. A&O x4:Aware of self, place, date, time, events
7. Respite care:resident cared for at home gets taken to nursing home while
1
family is away
18. Physical therapist:Helps restore function
, 19. Occupational therapist:Helps return person to their ADL's
20. Medicare:Federal health insurance for people over 65
21. Medicaid:Sponsored by federal gov't and run by state
2. OBRA:Omnibus reconciliation act of 1987 residents informed of their rights
2
orally or written
23. Representative:Able to act on persons behalf if he/she cannot do so
24. Ombudsman:Helps residents voice a grievance
25. Who are restraints ordered by?:Doctor
6. Aiding and Abetting:Person is not present during crime but has knowledge
2
of the crime
27. Ethics:Knowledge of right and wrong
28. Libel:Making false statements in writing
29. Malpractice:Negligence by professional person (NOT CNA)
0. Neglect:Failure to provide person with service to prevent mental/physical
3
harm
1. Negligence:Unintentional wrong where person did not act in a reasonable
3
manner and the persons property was harmed
32. Slander:Making a false statement orally
33. Defamation:Injuring persons reputation by making false statements
4. False imprisonment:Unlawful restraint or restriction of persons freedom of
3
movement
35. Fraud:Saying or doing something to deceive a person
36. Assault:Threatening to harm someone without consent
37. Battery:Touching someone without consent
38. Holism:Considers the whole person
