Nursing Assistant CNA DMACC Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What are activities of daily living (ADLs)?

Exercises for physical fitness

Activities usually performed in the course of a normal day (correct)

Professional responsibilities in healthcare

Tasks related to leisure activities

What is a disability?

Any lost, absent, or impaired physical or mental function.

What is a prosthesis?

An artificial body part.

What is rehabilitation?

The process of restoring the person to their highest possible level of function. Signup and view all the answers

What does a restorative aide do?

A nursing assistant with special training in restorative nursing and rehabilitation skills. Signup and view all the answers

What is aphasia?

The total or partial loss of the ability to use or understand language. Signup and view all the answers

What does blindness refer to?

The absence of sight. Signup and view all the answers

What is Braille?

A touch reading and writing system that uses raised dots. Signup and view all the answers

What is deafness?

Hearing loss in which it is impossible for the person to understand speech through hearing alone. Signup and view all the answers

What is tinnitus?

A ringing, buzzing, or roaring sound in one or both ears. Signup and view all the answers

What does hypertension refer to?

High blood pressure. Signup and view all the answers

What is a benign tumor?

A tumor that does not spread to other body parts. Signup and view all the answers

What is a malignant tumor?

A tumor that invades and destroys nearby tissues and can spread to other body parts. Signup and view all the answers

What is paraplegia?

Paralysis of the lower half of the body. Signup and view all the answers

What is dementia?

The loss of cognitive and social function caused by changes in the brain. Signup and view all the answers

What is addiction?

A chronic disease that disrupts the brain's system of motivation and reward. Signup and view all the answers

What are defense mechanisms?

Unconscious, irrational means used by the ego to defend against anxiety. Signup and view all the answers

What is a delusion?

A false belief. Signup and view all the answers

What is stress?

The reaction of the body and mind to everyday challenges and demands. Signup and view all the answers

What is a cognitive function?

Involves memory, thinking, reasoning, ability to understand, judgment, and behavior. Signup and view all the answers

What is sleep apnea?

Pauses in breathing that occur during sleep. Signup and view all the answers

What is dysuria?

Painful or difficult urination. Signup and view all the answers

What is oliguria?

Scanty urination. Signup and view all the answers

What is paranoia?

A disorder of the mind; false beliefs and suspicion about a person or situation. Signup and view all the answers

What is a stressor?

Anything that causes stress. Signup and view all the answers

What is withdrawal syndrome?

The physical and mental response after stopping or severely reducing the use of a substance. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Terminology and Definitions in Nursing

Activities of Daily Living (ADLs): Essential daily tasks including eating, dressing, bathing, brushing teeth, and grooming.
Disability: Refers to any lost, absent, or impaired physical or mental function.
Prosthesis: An artificial body part designed to replace a missing or damaged body part.
Rehabilitation: A process aimed at restoring individuals to their optimal physical, psychological, social, and economic functioning levels.
Restorative Aide: A nursing assistant trained specifically in restorative nursing and rehabilitation techniques.
Restorative Nursing Care: Care focused on helping patients regain health, strength, and independence.

Communication and Sensory Impairments

Aphasia: A condition characterized by the total or partial loss of the ability to use or comprehend language.
Blindness: The complete absence of sight.
Braille: A tactile writing system using raised dots to represent letters and numbers.
Cerumen: Commonly known as ear wax, a substance produced to protect the ear.
Deafness: Hearing impairment severe enough that speech cannot be understood through hearing.

Types of Aphasia

Expressive Aphasia: Difficulty in expressing thoughts through speech or writing, often referred to as motor aphasia or Broca's aphasia.
Global Aphasia: Severe communication difficulties, affecting both expression and understanding of language; termed mixed aphasia.
Receptive Aphasia: Difficulty understanding spoken or written language.

Physical Health Conditions

Tinnitus: The perception of ringing, buzzing, or roaring sounds in one or both ears.
Vertigo: A sensation of dizziness, often associated with balance disorders.
Benign Tumor: Non-cancerous growth that does not spread to other body parts.
Malignant Tumor: Cancerous growth that invades surrounding tissues and may metastasize.

Biopsy: A procedure involving the removal of tissue for analysis to check for disease.
Metastasis: The process by which cancer cells spread from their original site to other parts of the body.

Joint and Mobility Issues

Amputation: The surgical removal of part or all of a limb.
Arthritis: Inflammation affecting one or more joints, causing pain and stiffness.
Fracture: Any break in a bone, which can be classified as closed, open, or comminuted.

Neurological and Cognitive Conditions

Confusion: An impairment in the ability to think clearly.
Dementia: A decline in cognitive function affecting memory and social skills.
Delirium: Sudden severe confusion and rapid changes in brain function.

Mental Health Terminology

Mental Health Disorder: A condition affecting a person's thinking, mood, and behavior; can hinder daily functioning.
Addiction: A chronic disease characterized by compulsive substance use despite harmful consequences.
Anxiety: A state of apprehension or unease often related to future events.

Sexual Health and Identity

Erectile Dysfunction: The inability to maintain an erection adequate for sexual activity.
Bisexual: An individual attracted to both males and females.
Heterosexual: A person attracted to the opposite sex.

Miscellaneous Health Terms

Oliguria: Decreased urine production.
Pyuria: Presence of pus in urine, indicating infection.
Urostomy: A surgical procedure creating an opening in the abdomen for urine passage.

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