Chapter 3 CNA Vocabulary Flashcards
advance directives
legal documents that allow people to choose what medical care they wish to have if they are unable to make those decisions themselves
ageism
prejudice toward, stereotyping of, and/or discrimination against older persons or the elderly
anxiety
uneasiness, worry, or fear, often about a situation or condition
apathy
lack of interest in activities
Bipolar disorder
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
Cheyne-Stokes
alternating periods of slow, irregular breathing and rapid, shallow breathing, along with periods of not breathing
claustrophobia
the fear of being in a confined space
cognitive
related to thinking and learning
cultural diversity
the different groups of people with varied backgrounds and experiences who live together in the world
developmental disabilities
disabilities that are present at birth or emerge during childhood that restrict physical and/or mental ability
DNR
do-not-resuscitate- a medical order that instructs medical professionals not to perform CPR in the event of a cardiac or respiratory event
durable power of attorney for health care
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
GAD
Generalized Anxiety Disorder- anxiety disorder characterized by CHRONIC anxiety and worry, even when there is no cause for these feelings
grief
deep distress or sorrow over a loss
holistic care
a type of care that involves caring for the whole person- the mind as well as the body