CNA Medical Terminology Central Florida

CNA prep for the central florida region, medical abbreviations and terminology portion

DNR

Do not resuscitate

NPO

Nothing by mouth

Q

Every hour, (q2=every two hours, q3=every three hours)

VS

Vital Signs

CC

Cubic Centiliters

PPE

Personal Protective Equipment

ADL

Activities of Daily Living

ROM

Range of Motion

Aphagia

Loss of Language Ability

Dysphagia

Difficulty Speaking

Acute Illness

A sudden onset of a disease or condition that typically has a short duration and may require immediate medical attention.

Chronic Illness

A long-term disease or condition that may not have a cure and often requires ongoing management.

Incontinent

Inability to control bladder or bowels

Impacted

hardening of the stool in the lower intestines causing difficulty in bowel movements. (constipation)

IV

Intro Venous Fluids (CNA’s CANNOT administer this)

Living Will

Speaks for you when you are unable to speak for yourself

Myocardial Infarction (MI)

Muscle becomes blocked- heart attack

CVA

Cerebrovascular Accident, commonly known as a stroke.

Paralysis

loss of movement and sensation

Quadriplegia

paralyzed on all four extremities

Hemiplegia

Paralysis of one side of the body

Paraplegia

top or bottom of the body is paralyzed, not both.

Stress Incontinence

involuntary leakage of urine during physical activity or stress (laughing, coughing)

Bowl Incontinence

pooping after physical activity or stress (sneezing, coughing)

Osteoporosis

sponginess in bones, loss of bone structure

TIA

transient ischemic attack- mini stroke

Vein

blood vessel carrying blood to the heart

void

process of urinating

pressure area

any area of the skin that becomes damaged due to prolonged pressure, typically found in individuals with limited mobility. (elbows)

Durable Power of Attorney

someone else to speak for you in the event you are unable to (medical power of attorney)

Edema

excess fluid in the body tissues, swelling. (big or shiny legs, suggested to keep them elevated)

Epilepsy

seizure disorder

Fracture

broken bone

Gait

manner of walking, staggering, unsteadiness

Medicare

federal health insurance program for people 65 and older, and some younger individuals with disabilities.

Medicaid

medical assistant program for low-income individuals as well as people with disabilities, funded by both federal and state governments.

LTC

long-term care for individuals with chronic illnesses or disabilities, typically provided in nursing homes or assisted living facilities.

Resident

An individual living in a long-term care facility who requires assistance with daily activities due to age, illness, or disability.

CNA

Certified Nursing Assistant, a healthcare professional who provides basic patient care under the supervision of registered nurses and other medical staff.

Restorative Aide

This is a CNA who assists residents with Range of Motion or weights the residents and takes part in activities

LPN

Licensed Practical Nurse, a health professional who provides basic nursing care and assists Registered Nurses in various medical settings.

RN

Registered Nurse, supervises LPN’S and CNA’s. RN’s also administers medication, does nursing assessments and develops care plans

DON

Director of Nursing, responsible for overseeing nursing staff and ensuring quality patient care in healthcare facilities.

director of health services

a licensed professional who is in charge of managing the healthcare facility under the license of an administrator