Chapter 7 Vocabulary
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bpero on February 6, 2012
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nurse aide safety body mechanics
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 aspiration | the inhalation of food, fluid, or foreign material into the lungs |
| atrophy | weakening or wasting of muscles |
| body mechanics | the way the parts of the body work together when a person moves |
| chemical restraints | medications used to control a person's behavior |
| combustion | the process of burning |
| cyanosis | blue or pale skin and/or mucous membranes due to decreased oxygen in the blood |
| dysphagia | difficulty in swallowing |
| flammable | easily ignited and capable of burning quickly |
| hoarding | collecting and putting things away in a guarded manner |
| Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) | sheet that provides information on the safe use of and hazards of chemicals, as well as emergency steps to take in the event chemicals are splashed, sprayed, or ingested |
| PASS | acronym for use of a fire extinguisher; stands for Pull-Aim-Squeeze-Sweep |
| RACE | acronym for steps taken during a fire; stands for Remove-Activate-Contain-Extinguish |
| restraint | a physical or chemical way to restrict voluntary movement or behavior |
| restraint alternatives | measures used instead of physical or chemical restraints |
| restraint-free care | an environment in which restraints are not kept or used for any reason |
| scalds | burns caused by very hot liquids |
| slip knot | a quick-release knot used to tie restraints |
| suffocation | the stoppage of breathing from a lack of oxygen or excess of carbon dioxide in the body that may result in unconsciousness or death; also known as asphyxia |
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