Chapter 3 CNA Vocabulary

Question 1

advance directives

Answer 1

legal documents that allow people to choose what medical care they wish to have if they are unable to make those decisions themselves

Question 2

ageism

Answer 2

prejudice toward, stereotyping of, and/or discrimination against older persons or the elderly

Question 3

anxiety

Answer 3

uneasiness, worry, or fear, often about a situation or condition

Question 4

apathy

Answer 4

lack of interest in activities

Question 5

Bipolar disorder

Answer 5

a type of mood disorder that causes mood swings, changes in energy levels and the ability to function, periods of extreme activity and periods of extreme depression

Question 6

Cheyne-Stokes

Answer 6

alternating periods of slow, irregular breathing and rapid, shallow breathing, along with periods of not breathing

Question 7

claustrophobia

Answer 7

the fear of being in a confined space

Question 8

cognitive

Answer 8

related to thinking and learning

Question 9

cultural diversity

Answer 9

the different groups of people with varied backgrounds and experiences who live together in the world

Question 10

developmental disabilities

Answer 10

disabilities that are present at birth or emerge during childhood that restrict physical and/or mental ability

Question 11

DNR

Answer 11

do-not-resuscitate- a medical order that instructs medical professionals not to perform CPR in the event of a cardiac or respiratory event

Question 12

durable power of attorney for health care

Answer 12

a signed, dated, and witnessed legal document that appoints someone else to make the medical decisions for a person in the event she becomes unable to do so

Question 13

GAD

Answer 13

Generalized Anxiety Disorder- anxiety disorder characterized by CHRONIC anxiety and worry, even when there is no cause for these feelings

Question 14

grief

Answer 14

deep distress or sorrow over a loss

Question 15

holistic care

Answer 15

a type of care that involves caring for the whole person- the mind as well as the body

Question 16

hospice care

Answer 16

holistic, compassionate care given to people who have 6 months or less to live

Question 17

living will

Answer 17

document that outlines the medical care a person wants, or does not want, in case she becomes unable to make those decisions

Question 18

OCD

Answer 18

Obsessive compulsive disorder- an anxiety disorder characterized by obsessive behavior or thoughts, which may cause the person to repeatedly perform a behavior or routine

Question 19

panic disorder

Answer 19

disorder characterized by a person having regular panic attacks or living with constant anxiety about having another attack

Question 20

phobia

Answer 20

an intense irrational fear of or anxiety about an object, place, or situation

Question 21

postmortem care

Answer 21

care of the body after death

Question 22

psychotherapy

Answer 22

a method of treating mental health disorders that involves talking about one’s problems with mental health professionals

Question 23

PTSD

Answer 23

post traumatic stress disorder- anxiety disorder caused by experiencing or witnessing a traumatic experience

Question 24

major depressive disorder

Answer 24

depression- a mood disorder characterized by apathy, sadness, anxiety, sleeplessness, and irritability

Question 25

masturbation

Answer 25

to touch or rub sexual organs in order to give oneself sexual pleasure

Question 26

palliative care

Answer 26

care given to people who have serious diseases or who are dying that emphasizes relieving pain, controlling symptoms, and preventing side effects

Question 27

psychosocial needs

Answer 27

needs that involve social interaction, emotions, intellect, and spirituality

Question 28

schizophrenia

Answer 28

a type of psychotic disorder that causes problems with thinking, communication, and the ability to manage emotions, make decisions, and understand reality

Question 29

terminal illness

Answer 29

a disease or condition that will eventually cause death