Cna Vocab Wk1

Question 1

Homeostasis

Answer 1

Name of condition in which all of the body’s systems are balanced and are working at their best.

Question 2

Dilate

Answer 2

Widening of blood vessels when outside temperature is too high

Question 3

Constrict

Answer 3

Narrowing of blood vessels when the outside temperature is too cold/low

Question 4

Atrophy

Answer 4

Occurs when the muscle wastes away, decrease in size and becomes weak

Question 5

Contracture

Answer 5

Develops when the muscle or tendon shortens, becomes inflexible, and freezes in position

Question 6

Clean

Answer 6

An object that has not been contaminated with pathogens

Question 7

Biohazard

Answer 7

Something that can be hazardous to those come in contact with it

Question 8

Sputum/phlegm

Answer 8

Fluid brought out from the throat (or lungs), body fluid

Question 9

Bursitis

Answer 9

Inflammation of a bursa, typically one in the knee, elbow or shoulder. Bursa is the fluid filled sac that cushion the joints.

Question 10

Phlebitis

Answer 10

Condition of inflammation of the veins, walls of the veins. Also, venitis.

Question 11

Cellulitis

Answer 11

Inflammation of the dermis and subcutaneous tissues. A bacterial skin infection.

Question 12

Encephalitis

Answer 12

Inflammation of the brain or brain tissues.

Question 13

Gastroenteritis

Answer 13

Inflammation of the lining of the stomach and the intestines

Question 14

Cholecystitis

Answer 14

Inflammation of the gallbladder

Question 15

Encephalomyelitis

Answer 15

Inflammation of the brain and spinal chord

Question 16

Ombudsman

Answer 16

Patient advocate provided by the state

Question 17

Diverticulitis

Answer 17

An inflammation or infection in one or more of the small pouches in the digestive tract

Question 18

Lymphangitis

Answer 18

Inflammation of the lymphatic vessels or channels that occurs as a result of infection at a site distal to the channel

Question 19

Myocarditis

Answer 19

Inflammation of the heart tissue, specifically the myocardial, the middle layer of the heart wall

Question 20

Policy

Answer 20

A course of action that should be taken every time a certain situation occurs