Which term means giving value to or approving?

• A. Vocabulary
• B. Validation
• C. Vulnerable Adult Act
• D. Walker

Answer: (B)

Validation means giving value to or approving, by recognizing a person’s feelings and worth as real and important. In CNA care, validating a resident’s emotions helps them feel respected and understood, which can reduce fear or agitation and build trust. For example, if someone says they’re anxious about a procedure, a validating response acknowledges their feeling and offers reassurance, like, “I can see you’re worried; it’s okay to feel this way, I’m here with you.” This isn’t about judging correctness or telling them what to think; it’s about affirming their experience.

The other terms don’t fit this specific idea. Vocabulary is simply the set of words a person uses, not about affirming their feelings or worth. The Vulnerable Adult Act deals with protection and reporting concerns for at‑risk adults, not the act of valuing or approving someone’s emotions. A walker is a mobility aid, unrelated to the concept of acknowledging and validating a person’s experience.