STNA State Test Study Guide | Latest Update | 100% Correct
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STNA State Test Study Guide | Latest
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1. **abandonment** - withdrawing assistance or support from someone
2. **abduction pillow** - a pillow placed between the legs to keep them separated while
turning or moving in bed
3. **alternating pressure mattress** - a matt...
STNA State Test Study Guide | Latest Update | 100% Correct 1. **abandonment** ✔✔ - withdrawing assistance or support from someone 2. **abduction pillow** ✔✔ - a pillow placed between the legs to keep them separated while turning or moving in bed 3. **alternating pressure mattress** ✔✔ - a mattress designed to prevent bed sores by continuously changing pressure through multiple air ce lls 4. **aseptic** ✔✔ - free from germs; sterile 5. **atrophy** ✔✔ - the wasting away or loss of muscle tissue due to lack of use or movement 6. **central nervous system** ✔✔ - includes the brain and all nerves throughout the body responsible for controlli ng movement and sensation 7. **communicable** ✔✔ - capable of being transmitted from one person to another; contagious 8. **dysuria** ✔✔ - painful or difficult urination 9. **jaundice** ✔✔ - yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes due to liver damage or disease 10. **multiple sclerosis** ✔✔ - a chronic disease affecting the brain, spinal cord, and nerves, causing problems with movement, balance, and sensation 11. **palliative care** ✔✔ - specialized medical care focused on providing relief from symptom s and improving quality of life for patients with serious illnesses 12. **trochanter roll** ✔✔ - a support roll placed alongside the hip to maintain proper alignment 13. **aphasia** ✔✔ - difficulty speaking, understanding, writing, or reading language due to brain injury or disease 14. **cyanotic** ✔✔ - having a bluish coloration of the skin and mucous membranes due to lack of oxygen in the blood 15. **decubitus ulcer** ✔✔ - a sore on the skin caused by prolonged pressure, typically in areas where bones are close to the skin, such as hips, heels, and elbows 16. **diastolic** ✔✔ - the bottom number in a blood pressure reading, which represents the heart's resting phase between beats 17. **gastric feedings** ✔✔ - delivering nutrition directly into the stomach via a tube 18. **ileostomy** ✔✔ - surgical procedure where a portion of the small intestine is brought through the abdominal wall to create a stoma, allowing waste to exit the body 19. **integumentary system** ✔✔ - the skin and its appendages (hair, nails, glands) that protect the body from damage, regulate temperature, and provide sensory information 20. **ombudsman** ✔✔ - an official who investigates complaints and advocates for the rights of individuals, especially in institutions such as nursing homes
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