Chapter 6 CNA Vocabulary

Question 1

Affected or involved side

Answer 1

a side of the body that is weakened due to stroke or injury; also called weaker side

Question 2

aspiration

Answer 2

the inhalation of food, fluid, or foreign material into the lungs

Question 3

Bony prominences

Answer 3

areas of the body where the bone lies close to the skin

Question 3

Dangle

Answer 3

to sit up with the legs hanging over the side of the bed in order to regain balance and stabilize blood pressure

Question 4

Dentures

Answer 4

artificial teeth

Question 5

Disposable razor

Answer 5

a type of razor that is discarded in a biohazard container after one use; requires the use of shaving cream or soap

Question 6

draw sheets

Answer 6

an extra sheet placed on top of the bottom sheet; used for moving residents in bed

Question 7

electric razor

Answer 7

a type of razor that runs on electricity; does not require the use of soap or shaving cream

Question 8

embolism

Answer 8

blood clot

Question 9

ergonomics

Answer 9

the science of designing equipment, areas, and work tasks to make them safer and to suit the worker’s abilities

Question 10

foot drop

Answer 10

a weakness of muscles in the feet and ankles that causes problems with the ability to flex the ankles and walk normally

Question 11

Fowler’s Position

Answer 11

a semi-sitting body position in which a person’s head and shoulders are elevated 45 to 60 degrees

Question 12

Fracture pan

Answer 12

a bedpan that is flatter than a regular bedpan

Question 13

Gait belt

Answer 13

a belt made of canvas or other heavy material used to help people who are weak, unsteady, or uncoordinated to walk; a transfer belt used to help people walk

Question 14

grooming

Answer 14

practices to care for oneself, such as caring for fingernails and hair

Question 15

hygiene

Answer 15

practices that keep the body clean and healthy

Question 16

intravenous (IV)

Answer 16

delivery of medication, nutrition or fluids through a person’s vein

Question 17

Lateral position

Answer 17

body position in which a person is lying on either side

Question 18

logrolling

Answer 18

moving a person as a unit without disturbing the alignment of the body

Question 19

oral care

Answer 19

care of the mouth, teeth and gums

Question 20

orthotic device

Answer 20

a device that helps support and align a limb

Question 21

partial bath

Answer 21

a bath given on days when a complete bath or shower is not done; includes washing the face, hands, underarms and perineum

Question 22

pediculosis

Answer 22

an infestation of lice

Question 23

perineum

Answer 23

the genital and anal area

Question 24

portable commode

Answer 24

a chair with a toilet seat and a removable container underneath that is used for elimination; also called a bedside commode

Question 25

positioning

Answer 25

the act of helping people into positions that promote comfort and help

Question 26

pressure points

Answer 26

areas of the body that bear much of the body’s weight

Question 27

pressure injury/pressure sores/bed sores/pressure ulcers

Answer 27

injuries or wounds that result from skin deterioration (break down) and shearing; decubitus ulcers

Question 28

prone position

Answer 28

body position in which a person is lying on her stomach

Question 29

safety razor

Answer 29

a type of razor that has a sharp blade with a special safety casing to help prevent cuts; requires the use of shaving cream or soap

Question 30

shearing

Answer 30

rubbing or friction that results from the skin moving one way and the bone underneath it remaining fixed or moving in the opposite position

Question 31

Sims’ position

Answer 31

a body position in which a person is lying on his left side with the upper knee flexed and raised toward the chest

Question 32

Supine position

Answer 32

a body position in which a person lies flat on his back

Question 33

transfer belt

Answer 33

a belt made of canvas or other heavy material that is used to help people who are weak, unsteady, or uncoordinated to transfer