B4 Vocabulay Flashcards
method of attempting to remove an object from the airway of someone who is choking
Abdominal Thrust
an acute allergic reaction to an
antigen (e.g., a bee sting) to which the body has become hypersensitive
Anaphylaxis
A general term for a group of disorders that affect a person’s ability to communicate with others.
Aphasia
the inhalation of food, fluid, or foreign
material into the lungs
Aspiration
refers to the area beneath a person that includes every point of contact that the person makes with the supporting surface. To maintain balance when standing, your base of
support is your feet
Base of Support
the way the parts of the body work together when a person moves
Body Mechanics
an injury caused by exposure to heat or flame
Burns
having severe difficulty in breathing
because of a constricted or obstructed throat or a lack of air
Choking
medical procedures used when a person’s heart or lungs have stopped working
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
a condition that occurs when blood supply to a part of the brain is blocked or a blood vessel leaks or ruptures within the brain
Cerebrovascular Accident (Stroke, CVA)
Impairment of speech that is less
marked than in aphasia.
Dysphasia
the act of vomiting, or ejecting stomach
contents through the mouth and/or nose
Emesis
lose consciousness for a short time
because of a temporarily insufficient supply of oxygen to the brain
Fainting
emergency care given immediately to an injured person
First Aid
a broken bone
Fracture
A
“heart attack”; occurs when one or more of the coronary arteries become completely blocked, preventing blood from reaching parts of the heart
causing the muscle cells to die.
Myocardial Infarction (MI, Heart Attack)
an acronym to explain how to use a fire
extinguisher; pull, aim, squeeze, sweep
PASS
In case of fire - Remove resident from
danger, Activate alarm, Contain fire if possible, Extinguish, or FireDepartment will do so.
RACE
intended to provide comprehensive information about a substance or
mixture for use in workplace chemical
management.
Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
Uncontrolled electrical activity in the
brain, which may produce a physical convulsion, minor physical signs, thought disturbances, or a combination of symptoms
Seizure
Lacking in awareness of the
environment; insensible.
Unconscious