Hard CNA Terms

Aneroid Manometer

that part of the sphygmomanometer (BP cuff) that includes the dial that indicates the systolic and diastolic pressures during blood pressure checks.

Arteries

blood vessels that carry blood with oxygen and nutrients away from the heart and to the cells.

Catheter Bag

collection device for urine that is connected to an indwelling (Foley) catheter which drains the bladder.

Cubic Centimeter (or cc)

a unit of measure in the metric system used to count the volume of anything (including fluids); is equal to 1 milliliter.

Diaphragm

the part of the stethoscope located on the chest-piece used to listen to the presence or absence of brachial artery blood flow during blood pressure check.

Intake and Output (I&O)

used to evaluate fluid balance and is measured and documented.

Lungs

elastic, spongy, cone-shaped air-filled structures involved and the location where the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide occurs.

Millimeters of Mercury

(mm Hg) the unit of measure for blood pressure.

Pulse

is the beat of the heart felt at an artery, as a wave of blood passes through the artery

Urinal

a plastic, elongated device used by an individual to urinate into, particularly when confined to bed or on measured output.

Vital Signs

(also called TPR & BP) include the measurement of temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure that show how well vital organs are functioning.