Unit 1 CNA Vocab
Abuse
Hurting someone on purpose or threatening their safety. Can include verbal, elder, financial,
rape, and sexual assault. Can also include the use of technology
Advance Directives
A legal document that makes a resident's wishes known regarding life support issues. The
document is used in the event the person is unable to speak for him/herself
Aphasia
Loss of speech due to damage to the brain's language areas. Danage can occur suddenly, such as
after a stroke or head injury, or it can develop gradually due to a brain tumor or neurological
disease.
Bill of Rights
A state and federal law that protects the rights of residents in a long term care facility or
community
Chain of Command
A list of who reports or answers to whom
Confidentiality
Not sharing spoken and/or written words about a resident
Durable Power of Attorney
Abuse
Hurting someone on purpose or threatening their safety. Can include verbal, elder, financial,
rape, and sexual assault. Can also include the use of technology
Advance Directives
A legal document that makes a resident's wishes known regarding life support issues. The
document is used in the event the person is unable to speak for him/herself
Aphasia
Loss of speech due to damage to the brain's language areas. Danage can occur suddenly, such as
after a stroke or head injury, or it can develop gradually due to a brain tumor or neurological
disease.
Bill of Rights
A state and federal law that protects the rights of residents in a long term care facility or
community
Chain of Command
A list of who reports or answers to whom
Confidentiality
Not sharing spoken and/or written words about a resident
Durable Power of Attorney
