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CNA Medical Terms A-D Flashcards

1
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Abduction

A

Movement of the limbs to the
side, away from the middle of the body

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Adduction

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Movement of the limbs to the
middle of the body

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ADEs

A

Adverse drug effects are unwanted, undesirable effects that are possibly related to a drug.

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ADLs

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Activities of daily living

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AIDS

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Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome; late stage infection by HIV.

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Alzheimer’s disease

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Type of irreversible dementia in which cognitive function is progressively lost.

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Ambulation

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The act of walking.

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a.m. care

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Personal care provided in the morning hours to refresh; usually includes face and handwashing, tooth brushing, grooming, and toileting.

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Ambulation assistive device

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Any device used to assist in walking, such as a cane, crutches, or a walker.

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AMI

A

Acute myocardial infarction; heart attack.

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Analgesia

A

Without pain; reduction of the sensation of pain.

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Angina

A

Chest pain

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Aphasia

A

Any speech deficit, loss of speech, writing, or signs, or loss of ability to comprehend spoken or written language due to disease or injury of the cerebral cortex.

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Antisepsis

A

The process of inhibiting the growth of some microorganisms. i.e: Isopropyl alcohol, and hydrogen peroxide.

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Apical pulse

A

The pulse heard at the apex (tip) of the heart.

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Arteriosclerotic

A

Narrowing and hardening
of an artery

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Autonomy

A

Being independent and self- directed without outside control; able to make own decisions.

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14
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Braden scale

A

A tool used to assess the degree to which a person is at risk for developing a pressure ulcer.

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Cheyne-Strokes respiration

A

Breathing cycle of rapid breathing, followed by slow breathing and periods where breathing stops. i.e: end of life

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Beneficence

A

Doing good for others

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Caring characteristics

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Chronic illness

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Illness that lasts for an extended period of time.

18
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CVA

A

Cerebral vascular accident; a brain attack, or stroke.

19
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Coccyx

A

Tailbone

20
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Comatose

A

Condition in which a person in unconscious.

20
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Colostomy

A

An artificial opening into the colon.

21
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Commode

A

A portable device used for toileting.

22
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Communicable disease

A

A disease that can spread from one person to another.

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Competent

A

Able to

24
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Incompetent

A

Not able to

25
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Congestive heart failure

A

A medical condition in which the heart fails to pump blood efficiently, causing fluids and blood to back up into the lungs or extremities.

26
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Contagion

A

A pathogen that can be spread from one person or surface to another.

26
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Contracture

A

A permanent shortening of a muscle resulting in the shortening of associated tendons and ligaments.

27
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Convalescence

A

The period of recovery from an illness or injury.

28
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Coronary arteries

A

Arteries that supply the heart muscle with blood and oxygen.

29
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CPR

A

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation

30
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Cyanosis

A

The blue color of the skin is due to a lack of oxygen in the tissues.

31
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Debilitated

A

Weakened or losing strength.

32
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Defecate

A

To eliminate solid wastes from the body.

33
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Delirium

A

Reversible, abrupt onset of confusion.

34
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Dementia

A

Cognitive impairment that is often progressive and permanent.

34
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Delusion

A

False idea of reality.

35
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Dentition

A

The type and arrangement of teeth.

36
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Diabetes

A

An endocrine disorder marked by the inability of the pancreas to change carbohydrates into fuel needed for energy.

37
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Diastolic pressure

A

The pressure exerted against the arterial walls when the ventricles are at rest.

38
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Disoriented

A

Confused as to person, place, time, or circumstance.

39
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D.O.N.

A

Director of nursing is a licensed nurse who has administrative responsibilities to supervise the nursing care of a facility.

40
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DNR

A

DO NOT RESUSCITATE

41
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Dorsiflexion

A

Bending a body part toward the posterior.

42
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Droplet transmission

A

Travel of droplet, or drop, through the expired air.

43
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Dysphagia

A

Difficulty or inability to swallow.

44
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Dyspnea

A

Difficulty breathing

45
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Dysuria

A

Painful or difficult urination

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