CNA Key Terms

Question 1

abrasion

Answer 1

partial thickness wound caused by the scraping away or rubbing of the skin

Question 2

abuse

Answer 2

willful infliction or injury, unreasonable confinement, intimidation, or punishment resulting in physical harm, pain, or mental anguish; depriving the patient or caregiver of the goods or services needed to maintain well being

hint intentional

Question 3

activities of daily living

Answer 3

necessary activities for the patient to fulfill basic human needs

Question 4

anuria

Answer 4

no urinary output

Question 5

aphasia

Answer 5

difficulty speaking

Question 6

atrophy

Answer 6

wasting away of body tissue

Question 7

artery

Answer 7

blood vessel that carries blood AWAY from the heart

Question 8

aspiration

Answer 8

breathing fluid, food, vomit, or objects into the lungs

Question 9

battery

Answer 9

touching a patient without their consent

Question 10

cheyne stokes respirations

Answer 10

gradual increase in rate and depth then become shallow and slow; breathing may stop for 10 to 20 seconds

Question 11

confidentiality

Answer 11

trusting others with person with personal information

Question 12

cyanosis

Answer 12

bluish color skin

Question 13

dementia

Answer 13

loss of cognitive function that interferes with person , social, and occupational routines

Question 14

dilate

Answer 14

to open or expand wider

Question 15

disability

Answer 15

lost, absent, or impaired physical or mental function

Question 16

dyspnea

Answer 16

difficulty breathing

Question 17

edema

Answer 17

water retention on body parts that causes swelling

Question 18

embolus

Answer 18

traveling blood clot

Question 19

emesis

Answer 19

vomit

Question 20

extension

Answer 20

straightening of body parts

Question 21

fraud

Answer 21

saying or doing something to trick, fool, or deceive someone

Question 22

hypoxemia

Answer 22

low oxygen in the blood

Question 23

invasion of privacy

Answer 23

violating a patient’s right to not have their name, photo, or private affair exposed publicly without consent

Question 24

lateral

Answer 24

side lying

Question 25

lethargy

Answer 25

unnatural tiredness; feelings of exhaustion or sleepiness

Question 26

medial

Answer 26

at or near the middle or center of the body

Question 27

negligence

Answer 27

UNINTENTIONAL wrong in which a patient was harmed due to improper care

Question 28

pathogen

Answer 28

harmful microbe that can cause infection

Question 29

posterior

Answer 29

back side

Question 30

proximal

Answer 30

body part nearest to the center or point of origin

Question 31

reflex

Answer 31

involuntary movement

Question 32

sitz bath

Answer 32

bath providing moist heat to private areas

Question 33

sputum

Answer 33

mucus coming from the lungs out the mouth

Question 34

stress

Answer 34

response or change in the body caused by any emotional, physical, social, or economic factor

Question 35

transfer

Answer 35

moving a patient from one area to another

Question 36

thrombus

Answer 36

blood clot (non traveling)

Question 37

tachycardia

Answer 37

fast heartbeat

Question 38

universal precautions

Answer 38

system of infectious disease control protection

Question 39

vein

Answer 39

blood vessel that carries blood TO the heart