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Cna test 1
Test 1
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03/09/2015
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Term
Kwipper
 Definition
Knock
Wash hands
ID self and resident
Procedure
Privacy
Elevate
Raise/lower
Term
Htn
 Definition
Hypertension, 140/90 or higher
Term
Copd
 Definition
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Term
Chf
 Definition
Congestive heart failure
Term
Cva
 Definition
Cerebral vascular accident
Term
Djd
 Definition
Degenerative joint disease aka osteoarthritis
Term
Dm
 Definition
Diabetes mellitus
Term
Prn
 Definition
As needed
Term
Bid
 Definition
2x a day
Term
Tid
 Definition
3x a day
Term
Qid
 Definition
4x a day
Term
Q
 Definition
Everyday
Term
Qod
 Definition
Every other day
Term
Hs
 Definition
Hours of sleep
Term
Ac
 Definition
Before meals
Term
Pc
 Definition
After meals
Term
W/c
 Definition
Wheelchair
Term
Nwb
 Definition
Non-weight bearing
Term
Pwb
 Definition
Partial weight bearing
Term
Sba
 Definition
Standby assistance
Term
Ue
 Definition
Upper extremity
Term
Le
 Definition
Lower extremity
Term
Up ad lib
 Definition
Up as desired
Term
Adl
 Definition
Activities of daily living
Term
Hob
 Definition
Head of bed
Term
Geriatric
 Definition
Old
Term
Pediatric
 Definition
Young
Term
Npo
 Definition
Nothing by mouth
Term
Po
 Definition
By mouth
Term
Hoh
 Definition
Hard of hearing
Term
Full code
 Definition
Cpr
Term
Dnr
 Definition
Do not resuscitate
Term
A/o
 Definition
Alert and oriented
Term
A/o x3
 Definition
Alert and oriented to person place and time
Term
-ectomy
 Definition
Removal of
Term
-ostomy
 Definition
Opening
Term
Hemo-
 Definition
Blood
Term
B&b
 Definition
Bowel and bladder

Every 2hrs
Term
Nka
 Definition
No known allergies
Term
C/o
 Definition
Complaints of
Term
Supine
 Definition
On the spine
Term
Prone
 Definition
Face down
Term
Semi-fowlers
 Definition
30-45
Term
Fowlers
 Definition
45-60
Term
High fowlers
 Definition
60-90
Term
Sims
 Definition
Left side position, side laying
Term
Trendelenberg
 Definition
Feet up, head down
Term
Fever temp
 Definition
101
Term
Oral temp O
 Definition
98.6
Term
Rectal temp R
 Definition
99.6
Term
Axillary temp Ax
 Definition
97.6

Armpit
Term
Febrile
 Definition
Feverish
Term
Afebrile
 Definition
Not feverish
Term
Pulse normal range
 Definition
60-100
Term
Apical pulse
 Definition
On chest below nipple
Term
Tachycardia
 Definition
Fast pulse above 100
Term
Bradycardia
 Definition
Slow pulse below 60
Term
Pain scale
 Definition
0-10
Term
Normal respiratory range
 Definition
12-24
Term
Tachypnea
 Definition
Fast breathing
Term
Dyspnea
 Definition
Difficulty breathing
Term
Apnea
 Definition
Loss of breath, absence of breath
Term
Systolic range
 Definition
140-90
Term
Diastolic range
 Definition
90-60
Term
Sphygomanometer
 Definition
Measures bp
Term
What is the heart doing in the systolic phase
 Definition
Contracting
Term
What is the heart doing in the diastolic phase
 Definition
Relaxing
Term
Radial pulse
 Definition
On wrist, most common
Term
Brachial pulse
 Definition
Anicubicle area

.5-1.5 inches above
Term
Anicubicle area
 Definition
Bend of elbow
Term
Objective information
 Definition
Use of senses- site, touch, smell, hear
Term
Subjective information
 Definition
Based on opinion
Term
Hypotension
 Definition
Low bp, 100/60 or lower
Term
Orthopnea
 Definition
Shortness of breath when lying down that is relieved by sitting up
Term
Inspiration
 Definition
Process of inhaling air into the lungs
Term
Tachypnea
 Definition
Rapid respirations, over 20 breaths per minute
Term
Vital signs
 Definition
Body temp, pulse, respirations, BP, pain level
Term
Normal systolic blood pressure
 Definition
100-119
Term
Normal diastolic blood pressure
 Definition
60-79
Term
Measuring height
 Definition
In inches to nearest 1/4 lb
Term
Edema
 Definition
Swelling in body tissues caused by excess fluid
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