CNA Study Guide (Letter P)

Front

An unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage, or described in terms of such damage.

Back

Pain

Front

Care that focuses on pain relief, controlling symptoms, preventing side effects and complications, and maintaining quality of life for a person who is very ill and/or dying.

Back

Palliative care

Front

The loss of the ability to move all or part of the body, caused by damage to the nervous system, which can be complete or incomplete.

Back

Paralysis

Front

A mental health condition characterized by an irrational and persistent fear or distrust of others.

Back

Paranoia

Front

A progressive disease that causes a portion of the brain to degenerate, leading to rigid muscles, shuffling gait, pill-rolling, mask-like face, and tremors.

Back

Parkinson’s

Front

A caregiver or therapist provides help with less than half the effort/help for a task.

Back

Partial assistance

Front

Treatments or actions where the patient does not actively participate.

Back

Passive

Front

Exercises to put a joint through its full arc of motion that are done by staff members, without the resident's help.

Back

Passive range of motion

Front

Microorganisms that are capable of causing infection and disease.

Back

Pathogens

Front

The ability to remain calm, composed, and tolerant in the face of challenges like delays, difficult patient interactions, and stressful situations.

Back

Patience