CNA VOCABULARY Flashcards
1
Q
Supine
A
Face up
2
Q
Sacrum
A
The rear pelvic bone (most common area to develop a pressure area)
3
Q
Prone
A
Face down
4
Q
Oriented
A
Knowing the month, year, date, who you are, and where you live
5
Q
Incontinent
A
Loss of bladder control
6
Q
Living will
A
The steps to take or not take as death approaches
7
Q
Hypertension
A
High blood pressure
8
Q
Elimination
A
Process of the removal of waste products from the body
9
Q
Edema
A
Swelling do to increased fluid in the tissues
10
Q
Decubitus ulcer; bed sore; pressure sore
A
Caused by continuous pressure to an area of the body
11
Q
Cyanosis
A
Bluish grey color of the skin due to lack of oxygen
12
Q
Coccyx
A
Tailbone
13
Q
Aspiration
A
Inhaling of food, liquid, mucus, or vomitus into the air passages
14
Q
Atrophy
A
Wasting away of the muscles
15
Q
Apnea
A
Temporary cessation (stopping) of breathing
