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CNA

chapter 4 vocabulary

QuestionAnswer
communication the process of exchanging information with others by sending and receiving messages
verbal communication communication involving the use of words, sounds, spoke or written
nonverbal communication communicating without using words
cultural diversity the different groups of people with varies backgrounds and experiences who live together in the world
bias prejudice
culture a system of learned beliefs and behaviors that is practiced by a group of people
cliches phrases that are used repeatedly and do not really mean anything
objective information information based on what a person sees, hears, touches or smells; also called "signs"
subjective information information that a person cannot or did not observe, but is based on something reported to the person that may or may not be true; also called "symptoms"
incontinence the inability to control the bladder or bowels
cyanotic skin that is blue or gray
incident an accident, problem or unexpected event during the course of care that is not part of the normal routine in a healthcare facility
sentinel event an unexpected occurrence that results in grave physical or psychological injury or death
impairment a loss of function or ability
farsightedness the ability to see objects in the distance better than objects nearby; also called hyperopia
nearsightedness the ability to see objects nearby more clearly than objects far away; also called myopia
cerebrovascular accident (CVA) a condition that occurs when blood supply to a part of the brain is blocked or a blood vessel leaks or ruptures within the brain; also called a stroke
hemiplegia paralysis on one side of the body
hemiparesis weakness on one side of the body
expressive aphasia difficulty communicating thoughts through speech or writing
receptive aphasia difficulty understanding spoken or written words
emotional liability inappropriate or unprovoked emotional responses, including laughing, crying, and anger
dysphagia difficulty swallowing
combative violent or hostile
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