Chapter 7 CNA Vocabulary

Question 1

brachial pulse

Answer 1

the pulse located inside the elbow, about 1 to 1.5 inches ABOVE the elbow

Question 2

clean-catch specimen

Answer 2

a urine specimen that does not include the first and last urine voided; also called mid-stream specimen

Question 3

catheter

Answer 3

a thin tube inserted into the body to drain or inject fluids

Question 4

closed bed

Answer 4

a bed completely made with the bedspread and blankets in place

Question 5

combustion

Answer 5

the process of burning

Question 6

condom catheter

Answer 6

a type of urinary catheter that has an attachment on the end that fits onto the penis; also called a Texas catheter

Question 7

diastolic

Answer 7

the SECOND measurement of blood pressure; phase when the heart relaxes and rests

Question 8

flammable

Answer 8

easily ignited and capable of burning quickly

Question 9

fluid balance

Answer 9

taking in and eliminating equal amounts of fluid

Question 10

hat

Answer 10

a collection container that can be inserted into a toilet bowl to collect and measure urine and stool

Question 11

indwelling catheter

Answer 11

a type of urinary catheter that remains inside the bladder for a period of time; also called Foley catheter

Question 12

input

Answer 12

intake; the fluid a person consumes

Question 13

LGBTQ

Answer 13

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer

Question 14

occupied bed

Answer 14

a bed made while a person is IN the bed

Question 15

open bed

Answer 15

a bed made with linen folded down to the foot of the bed

Question 16

output

Answer 16

all fluid that is eliminated from the body; includes urine, feces, vomit, perspiration, moisture that is exhaled in the air, and wound drainage

Question 17

oxygen therapy

Answer 17

the administration of oxygen to increase the supply of oxygen to the lungs

Question 18

Radial pulse

Answer 18

the pulse located on the inside of the wrist

Question 19

Restraint

Answer 19

a physical or chemical way to restrict voluntary movement or behavior

Question 20

restraint alternative

Answer 20

measures used in place of a restraint or that reduce the need for a restraint

Question 21

restraint-free

Answer 21

no restraint

Question 22

routine urine specimen

Answer 22

a urine specimen that can be collected any time a person voids

Question 23

specimen

Answer 23

a sample that is used for analysis in order to try to make a diagnosis

Question 24

straight catheter

Answer 24

a type of urinary catheter that is removed immediately after urine is drained or collected

Question 25

systolic

Answer 25

FIRST measurement of blood pressure; phase when the heart is at work

Question 26

unoccupied bed

Answer 26

a bed made while no person is in the bed

Question 27

vital signs

Answer 27

measurements that monitor the functioning of the vital organs of the body- temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, and pain level

Question 28

void

Answer 28

urinate