Hartman's Nursing Assistant Care: Long-Term Care 4th Edition

bias - prejudice. cerebrovascular accident (CVA) - a condition that occurs when blood supply to a part of the brain is blocked or a blood vessel leaks or ruptures within the brain; also called stroke. clichés - phrases that are used over and over again and do not really mean anything. combative - violent or hostile. communication - the process of exchanging information with others by sending and receiving messages. cultural diversity - the different groups of people with varied backgrounds and experiences who live together in the world. culture - a system of learned beliefs and behaviors that is practiced by a group of people and is often passed on from one generation to the next. cyanotic - skin that is blue or gray. dysphagia - difficulty swallowing. emotional lability - inappropriate or unprovoked emotional responses, including laughing, crying, and anger. expressive aphasia - difficulty communicating thoughts through speech or writing. farsightedness - the ability to see objects in the distance better than objects nearby; also called hyperopia.