Unit 1 Terms Quiz CNA

Terms for unit 1 of the CNA class

Aphasia

Inability to understand or produce speech

Neglect

Failure to provide necessary care and attention to a patient or resident, resulting in physical, emotional, or mental harm.

Cognitive

The mental processes involved in thinking, learning, memory, and reasoning

Dignity

treating residents with respect and providing care that upholds their self-esteem, individuality, and personal autonomy

Care Plan

Patient-centered document that outlines their specific health needs, goals, preferences, and the necessary treatments, services, and support to achieve them.

Cyanosis

Bluish discoloration of the skin, lips, and nail beds caused by an increased amount of deoxygenated hemoglobin in the blood.

Infection Control

Safety precautions that prevent the spread of infections to patients and others.

Bradycardia

Heart rate that is consistently slower than a normal resting rate.

Dyspnea

Shortness or inability to take a breath.

Hypotension

Low blood pressure

Hypoxia

Condition where the body tissue does not receive enough oxygen

Respirations

Process of inhailing and exhailing air

Pressure Ulcer / Injury

Area of damaged skin caused from pressure to the same spot for too long

Abduction

Movement of a body part away from the body

Extension

Straightening a body part

Dysphagia

Difficulty swallowing

Constipation

difficulty to poo

Fecal Impaction

Hard dry masses of stool become trapped

Incontinence

Involuntary loss of bladder or bowel control

Void

to empty the bladder / urinate