CNA KEY TERMS (A's) (Lesson1)

Activity Director (AD)

• an individual who plans the activities for the residents and assists them to socialize and to stay physically and mentally active.

• Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)

• personal daily care tasks including, bathing, dressing, caring for teeth and hair, toileting, eating and drinking.

Acute

- a current illness that has severe symptoms and maybe as a result of a sudden onset.

Administrator

manages all departments within the facility.

Adult Day Care

care given at a facility during day time hours; generally for individuals who

need some assistance and/or supervision but are not seriously ill or disabled; usually reside outside of the facility.

Advanced Practice Nurse

a registered nurse having education beyond the basic nursing

education and certified by a nationally recognized professional organization in a nursing specialty, or meeting other criteria established by a Board of Nursing.

Assisted Living

facilities where residents live who need limited assistance, but do not require skilled care.

Activity Director (AD)

• an individual who plans the activities for the residents and assists them to socialize and to stay physically and mentally active.

Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)

• personal daily care tasks including, bathing, dressing, caring for teeth and hair, toileting, eating and drinking.