{"id":222,"date":"2025-09-26T05:12:04","date_gmt":"2025-09-26T05:12:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vesl.us\/aesl740\/?p=222"},"modified":"2025-09-26T05:20:58","modified_gmt":"2025-09-26T05:20:58","slug":"module-13-part-1-of-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vesl.us\/aesl740\/2025\/09\/26\/module-13-part-1-of-4\/","title":{"rendered":"Module 13: Part 1 of 4"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"793\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/vesl.us\/aesl740\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/undefined-7-793x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-228\" style=\"width:304px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vesl.us\/aesl740\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/undefined-7-793x1024.png 793w, https:\/\/vesl.us\/aesl740\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/undefined-7-232x300.png 232w, https:\/\/vesl.us\/aesl740\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/undefined-7-768x992.png 768w, https:\/\/vesl.us\/aesl740\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/undefined-7-1189x1536.png 1189w, https:\/\/vesl.us\/aesl740\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/undefined-7-1586x2048.png 1586w, https:\/\/vesl.us\/aesl740\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/undefined-7-1024x1322.png 1024w, https:\/\/vesl.us\/aesl740\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/undefined-7-scaled.png 1982w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 793px) 100vw, 793px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/player.rss.com\/cna-vocabulary-podcast\/2231772?theme=default&#038;v=2\" title=\"Module 13: Part 1 of 4\" width=\"100%\" height=\"202px\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen scrolling=\"no\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rss.com\/podcasts\/cna-vocabulary-podcast\/2231772\">Module 13: Part 1 of 4<\/a><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Long Term Care Resident:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Acute<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assisted living<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chronic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;Debilitating<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dementia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Long-term care<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reality orientation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reminiscing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Patients\/residents<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Skilled nursing facility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Subacute care<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Validation therapy<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Medical and Anatomical Terms:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>13. Anatomic position<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>14. Anatomy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>15. Anterior<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>16. Cells<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>17. Connective tissue<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>18. Contractures<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>19. Disease<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>20. Distal<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>21. Epithelial tissue<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>22. Health<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>23. Inferior<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>24. Joints<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>25. Lateral<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>26. Membranes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>27. Muscle tissue<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>28. Nerve tissue<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>29. Organ<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>30. Peritoneum<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>31. Physiology<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>32. Posterior<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>33. Prefix<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>34. Proximal<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>35. Suffix<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>36. Superior<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>37. System<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>38. Traction<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Nervous System:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>39. Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>40. Agitated<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>41. Alzheimer\u2019s disease<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>42. Aphasia<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>43. Autonomic dysreflexia<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>44. Bipolar disorder<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>45. Brain<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>46. Cataract<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>47. Catastrophic reaction<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>48. Cerebral palsy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>49. Cerebral Vascular Accident (CVA)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>50. Concussion<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>51. Confusion<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>52. Delirium<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>53. Delusion<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>54. Dementia<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>55. Developmentally disabled<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>56. Disruptive behavior<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>57. Elopement<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>58. Epilepsy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>59. Generalized anxiety<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>60. Glaucoma<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>61. Hallucination<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>62. Hemianopsia<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>63. Hemiplegia<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>64. Multiple sclerosis<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>65. Nerve<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>66. Neuron<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>67. Otosclerosis<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>68. Panic disorder<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>69. Paralysis<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>70. Paranoia<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>71. Paranoid schizophrenia<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>72. Paraplegia<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>73. Parkinson\u2019s disease<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>74. Peripheral nervous system<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>75. Post-traumatic stress syndrome<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>76. Quadriplegia<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>77. Reality orientation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>78. Seizure<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>79. Stroke<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>80. Sundowner syndrome<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>81. Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>82. Tremor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>83. Vertigo<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CNA California Exam Vocabulary Sentences for Module 13<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Long Term Care Resident Terms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>An&nbsp;<strong>acute<\/strong>&nbsp;illness is severe and requires immediate medical attention.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Many elderly people live in&nbsp;<strong>assisted living<\/strong>&nbsp;facilities that provide some care while allowing them to maintain independence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Diabetes is a&nbsp;<strong>chronic<\/strong>&nbsp;condition that lasts for a long time and requires ongoing management.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Arthritis can be&nbsp;<strong>debilitating<\/strong>, making it difficult for patients to perform daily activities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dementia<\/strong>&nbsp;causes memory loss and affects a person\u2019s ability to think clearly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Long-term care<\/strong>&nbsp;facilities provide 24-hour nursing services for residents who cannot care for themselves.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reality orientation<\/strong>&nbsp;helps confused residents remember the date, time, and where they are.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reminiscing<\/strong>&nbsp;about happy memories from the past can improve a resident\u2019s mood.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All&nbsp;<strong>patients\/residents<\/strong>&nbsp;deserve respectful and compassionate care.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A&nbsp;<strong>skilled nursing facility<\/strong>&nbsp;provides rehabilitation services and medical care for residents.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Subacute care<\/strong>&nbsp;is appropriate for patients who need more care than at home but less than in a hospital.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Validation therapy<\/strong>&nbsp;involves agreeing with residents to help them feel better about themselves.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Medical and Anatomical Terms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"13\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The&nbsp;<strong>anatomic position<\/strong>&nbsp;shows the body standing upright with arms at the sides and palms facing forward.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Anatomy<\/strong>&nbsp;is the study of the structure of the human body.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The&nbsp;<strong>anterior<\/strong>&nbsp;part of the body is the front side.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cells<\/strong>&nbsp;are the basic building blocks of all living things.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Connective tissue<\/strong>&nbsp;holds organs and other body parts together.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Contractures<\/strong>&nbsp;occur when muscles become permanently shortened, limiting joint movement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Disease<\/strong>&nbsp;is an abnormal change in the body that causes specific signs and symptoms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The&nbsp;<strong>distal<\/strong>&nbsp;end of the arm is farther from the body\u2019s center, like the fingers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Epithelial tissue<\/strong>&nbsp;covers body surfaces and lines body cavities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Health<\/strong>&nbsp;is a state of physical, mental, and social well-being.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The&nbsp;<strong>inferior<\/strong>&nbsp;part of the body is located below another part, toward the feet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Joints<\/strong>&nbsp;are connections between bones that allow movement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lateral<\/strong>&nbsp;means away from the body\u2019s midline, toward the side.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Membranes<\/strong>&nbsp;are thin sheets of tissue that line body cavities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Muscle tissue<\/strong>&nbsp;has the ability to contract and cause body movement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Nerve tissue<\/strong>&nbsp;carries electrical signals throughout the body.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An&nbsp;<strong>organ<\/strong>&nbsp;is made up of different tissues working together, like the heart or lungs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The&nbsp;<strong>peritoneum<\/strong>&nbsp;is a membrane that lines the abdominal cavity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Physiology<\/strong>&nbsp;is the study of how the body functions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The&nbsp;<strong>posterior<\/strong>&nbsp;part of the body is the back side.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A&nbsp;<strong>prefix<\/strong>&nbsp;is added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The&nbsp;<strong>proximal<\/strong>&nbsp;end of the arm is closer to the body\u2019s center, like the shoulder.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A&nbsp;<strong>suffix<\/strong>&nbsp;is added to the end of a word to change its meaning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The&nbsp;<strong>superior<\/strong>&nbsp;part of the body is located above another part, toward the head.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A&nbsp;<strong>system<\/strong>&nbsp;is a group of organs working together, like the respiratory system.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Traction<\/strong>&nbsp;involves pulling or stretching to align bones or relieve pressure.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nervous System Terms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"39\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD)<\/strong>&nbsp;causes vision loss in the center of the visual field.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An&nbsp;<strong>agitated<\/strong>&nbsp;resident may be restless, anxious, or upset.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Alzheimer\u2019s disease<\/strong>&nbsp;is a progressive brain disorder that causes memory loss and confusion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Aphasia<\/strong>&nbsp;is the loss of ability to communicate through speech, writing, or signs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Autonomic dysreflexia<\/strong>&nbsp;is a dangerous condition that causes extremely high blood pressure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bipolar disorder<\/strong>&nbsp;causes extreme mood swings from depression to mania.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The&nbsp;<strong>brain<\/strong>&nbsp;controls all body functions and houses consciousness and memory.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A&nbsp;<strong>cataract<\/strong>&nbsp;causes clouding of the eye\u2019s lens, making vision blurry.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A&nbsp;<strong>catastrophic reaction<\/strong>&nbsp;is an unpredictable violent outburst from a person with dementia.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cerebral palsy<\/strong>&nbsp;affects movement and posture due to brain damage before birth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A&nbsp;<strong>Cerebral Vascular Accident (CVA)<\/strong>&nbsp;or stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is blocked.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A&nbsp;<strong>concussion<\/strong>&nbsp;is a brain injury caused by a blow to the head.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Confusion<\/strong>&nbsp;means being disoriented about time, place, or identity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Delirium<\/strong>&nbsp;is a sudden change in attention, perception, and thinking ability.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A&nbsp;<strong>delusion<\/strong>&nbsp;is a false belief that seems real to the person experiencing it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dementia<\/strong>&nbsp;causes a gradual decline in memory and thinking abilities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A&nbsp;<strong>developmentally disabled<\/strong>&nbsp;person has intellectual functioning below average.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Disruptive behavior<\/strong>&nbsp;disturbs others and interferes with care activities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Elopement<\/strong>&nbsp;occurs when a resident leaves the facility without permission.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Epilepsy<\/strong>&nbsp;is a brain disorder that causes seizures.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Generalized anxiety<\/strong>&nbsp;creates feelings of worry and fear without a specific cause.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Glaucoma<\/strong>&nbsp;increases eye pressure and can lead to blindness if untreated.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A&nbsp;<strong>hallucination<\/strong>&nbsp;involves seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not really there.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hemianopsia<\/strong>&nbsp;is the loss of vision in half of both visual fields.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hemiplegia<\/strong>&nbsp;is paralysis of one side of the body.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Multiple sclerosis<\/strong>&nbsp;is a disease that damages the nervous system progressively.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A&nbsp;<strong>nerve<\/strong>&nbsp;carries electrical signals between the brain and body parts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A&nbsp;<strong>neuron<\/strong>&nbsp;is a nerve cell that processes and transmits information.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Otosclerosis<\/strong>&nbsp;causes hearing loss due to abnormal bone growth in the ear.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Panic disorder<\/strong>&nbsp;causes sudden, intense episodes of fear and anxiety.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Paralysis<\/strong>&nbsp;is the loss of movement and feeling in part of the body.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Paranoia<\/strong>&nbsp;involves unrealistic feelings of persecution or suspicion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Paranoid schizophrenia<\/strong>&nbsp;is a mental disorder with delusions and hallucinations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Paraplegia<\/strong>&nbsp;is paralysis of both legs and sometimes the lower trunk.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Parkinson\u2019s disease<\/strong>&nbsp;causes tremors, stiffness, and difficulty with movement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The&nbsp;<strong>peripheral nervous system<\/strong>&nbsp;includes nerves outside the brain and spinal cord.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Post-traumatic stress syndrome<\/strong>&nbsp;develops after experiencing a traumatic event.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Quadriplegia<\/strong>&nbsp;is paralysis of all four limbs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reality orientation<\/strong>&nbsp;helps residents stay connected to the present time and place.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A&nbsp;<strong>seizure<\/strong>&nbsp;involves involuntary shaking and jerking of the body.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A&nbsp;<strong>stroke<\/strong>&nbsp;occurs when blood supply to part of the brain is interrupted.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sundowner syndrome<\/strong>&nbsp;causes increased confusion and agitation in the evening.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A&nbsp;<strong>Transient Ischemic Attack 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