Cna 1 Unit 4 Vocabulary (Lcc - Nc)

Front 1

paralysis

Back 1

The loss of the ability to move all or part of the body, and often includes loss of feeling in the affected area.

Front 2

fracture

Back 2

A break in the continuity of bone.

Front 3

disorientation

Back 3

Confusion about person, place, or time.

Front 4

scalds

Back 4

Burns caused by hot liquids.

Front 5

abrasion

Back 5

A scrape on the skin.

Front 6

combustion

Back 6

The process of burning.

Front 7

flammable

Back 7

Easily ignited and capable of burning quickly.

Front 8

restraint

Back 8

A physical or chemical way to restrict voluntary movement or behavior.

Front 9

atrophy

Back 9

The wasting away, decrease in size, and weakening of muscles from lack of use.

Front 10

suffocation

Back 10

Death from a lack of air or oxygen.

Front 11

restraint-free

Back 11

The state of being free from restraints and not using restraints for any reason.

Front 12

restraint alternatives

Back 12

Any intervention used in place of a restraint or that reduces the need for a restraint.

Front 13

body mechanics

Back 13

The way the parts of the body work together whenever a person moves.

Front 14

posture

Back 14

The way a person holds and positions his body.

Front 15

lever

Back 15

Something that moves an object by resting on a base of support.

Front 16

base of support

Back 16

The foundation that supports an object. The feet are the body's base of support.

Front 17

alignment

Back 17

When you stand up straight, a vertical line can be drawn through the center of your body and your center of gravity. When the line is straight, your body is in "alignment."

Front 18

choking

Back 18

Normal breathing is blocked by something obstructing the trachea.

Front 19

fulcrum

Back 19

a : PROP; specifically : the support about which a lever turns b : one that supplies capability for action.

Front 20

cut

Back 20

To undergo incision or severance. A break in the skin that bleeds.

Front 21

burn

Back 21

To undergo alteration or destruction by the action of fire or heat.

Front 22

fall

Back 22

To descend freely by the force of gravity.

Front 23

center of gravity

Back 23

In your body it is the point where the most weight is concentrated. This point will depend on the position of your body.

Front 24

abdominal thrust

Back 24

A technique to relieve an obstructed airway.

Front 25

contusion

Back 25

An injury in which the skin is not broken.

Front 26

convulsion

Back 26

Violent and sudden contractions or tremors of muscles.

Front 27

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Back 27

Combines the techniques of artificial respiration and cardiac compression to restore circulation.

Front 28

dementia

Back 28

Progressive mental deterioration due to organic brain disease.

Front 29

disoriented

Back 29

Confused about time, place, and person or objects.

Front 30

evacuation

Back 30

To remove from a dangerous area.

Front 31

hemorrhage

Back 31

A large amount of bleeding.

Front 32

laceration

Back 32

A wound or tear of the skin.

Front 33

malfunction

Back 33

Equipment that is not working as it is supposed to work.

Front 34

puncture

Back 34

To make a hole or perforate.

Front 35

seizure

Back 35

Involuntary muscle contraction and relaxation.

Front 36

shock

Back 36

Decreased blood flow in the body, which may cause death.

Front 37

splint

Back 37

A firm object used to support an unstable body part.

Front 38

conscious

Back 38

The state of being mentally alert and having awareness of surroundings, sensations, and thoughts.

Front 39

first aid

Back 39

Emergency care given immediately to an injured person.

Front 40

obstructed airway

Back 40

A condition in which the tube through which air enters the lungs is blocked.

Front 41

Myocardial Infarction (MI)

Back 41

A condition that occurs when the heart muscle does not receive enough oxygen because blood vessels are blocked; also called a heart attack.

Front 42

dyspnea

Back 42

Difficulty breathing.

Front 43

insulin reaction

Back 43

Complication of diabetes that can result from either too much insulin or too little food; also known as hypoglycemia.

Front 44

poisoning

Back 44

Harmful substances found in facilities that may be swallowed accidentally. (cleaning supplies)

Front 45

syncope

Back 45

A result of decreased blood flow to the brain. Also called fainting.

Front 46

first degree burns

Back 46

Involve just the outer layer of the skin. The skin becomes red, painful and swollen, but no blisters occur.

Front 47

second degree burns

Back 47

Extends from the outer layer of the skin to the next deeper layer of the skin. The skin is red, painful, swollen, and blister occur.

Front 48

third degree burns

Back 48

May extend to the bone. If the nerves are destroyed, the person will not feel pain. The skin is shiny and appears hard. It may be white in color.

Front 49

epistaxis

Back 49

Medical term for a nosebleed.

Front 50

Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)

Back 50

Complication of diabetes that is caused by having too little insulin; also called hyperglycemia or diabetic coma.

Front 51

epilepsy

Back 51

An illness of the brain that produces seizures.

Front 52

emesis

Back 52

The act of vomiting, or ejecting stomach content through the mouth.

Front 53

Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)

Back 53

A warning sign of a CVA/stroke resulting from a temporary lack of oxygen in the brain; symptoms may last up to 24 hours.

Front 54

hyperglycemia

Back 54

A diabetic condition caused by having too little insulin. Also known as Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) or diabetic coma.

Front 55

hypoglycemia

Back 55

A diabetic condition caused by either having too much insulin or too little food. Also known as Insulin Reaction.