STNA Vocabulary 3

stealing, taking advantage of, or improperly using the money, property, or other assets of another.

• financial abuse

• interpersonal skills

• hemiplegia

• hoarding

gas expelled through the anus

• incontinence

• flatus

• minerals

• non-contagious disease

A tube inserted through the urethra to drain urine, often left in place

• gastrostomy tube

• Maslow

• Foley Catheter

• neglect

a weakness of muscles in the feet and ankles that causes problems with the ability to flex the ankles and walk normally

• musculoskeletal system

• multiple sclerosis

• misappropriation

• foot drop

Different positions where the head of the bed is raised at 25, 45 and 90 degree angles.

• Fowlers

• lateral

• prone

• dorsal recumbant

A deliberate deception intended to secure an unfair or unlawful gain

• lie

• fraud

• legal ethics

• legal responsibilities

a belt made of canvas or other heavy material used to help people who are weak, unsteady, or uncoordinated to stand, sit, or walk; also called a transfer belt

• HIV

• geriatrics

• gait belt

• HAI

feeding provided through a tube directly into the stomach

• gastrostomy tube

• foley catheter

• straw

• gastric feedings

feeding provided through a tube directly into the stomach

• gastric feeding

• meal

• clear liquid diet

• liquid diet

High back chair with tray, foot and arm rests. Some recline. Usually move on rollers.

• recliner

• geriatric chair

• high chair

• wheelchair