CNA VOCABULARY

Question 1

Supine

Answer 1

Face up

Question 2

Sacrum

Answer 2

The rear pelvic bone (most common area to develop a pressure area)

Question 3

Prone

Answer 3

Face down

Question 4

Oriented

Answer 4

Knowing the month, year, date, who you are, and where you live

Question 5

Incontinent

Answer 5

Loss of bladder control

Question 6

Living will

Answer 6

The steps to take or not take as death approaches

Question 7

Hypertension

Answer 7

High blood pressure

Question 8

Elimination

Answer 8

Process of the removal of waste products from the body

Question 9

Edema

Answer 9

Swelling do to increased fluid in the tissues

Question 10

Decubitus ulcer; bed sore; pressure sore

Answer 10

Caused by continuous pressure to an area of the body

Question 11

Cyanosis

Answer 11

Bluish grey color of the skin due to lack of oxygen

Question 12

Coccyx

Answer 12

Tailbone

Question 13

Aspiration

Answer 13

Inhaling of food, liquid, mucus, or vomitus into the air passages

Question 14

Atrophy

Answer 14

Wasting away of the muscles

Question 15

Apnea

Answer 15

Temporary cessation (stopping) of breathing

Question 16

Aphasia

Answer 16

Loss of the ability to speak

Question 17

Ambulation

Answer 17

To walk in any upright position or assist someone to walk

Question 18

Self esteem

Answer 18

Feelings about yourself

Question 19

Osha

Answer 19

Hazards on the job

Question 20

Mobility

Answer 20

The ability to move

Question 21

Immobile

Answer 21

Unable to move

Question 22

Hoarding

Answer 22

Gathering, saving a supply in a hidden place

Question 23

Axillary

Answer 23

Armpit