Ch. 7 Key Terms

Question 1

The portion of the body in contact with a horizontal surface, such as the floor.

Answer 1

Base of support

Question 2

The principles of proper body alignment, movement, and balance.

Answer 2

Body mechanics

Question 3

The midpoint or center of the weight of a body or object. In the standing adult human, the enter of gravity is in the mid pelvic cavity.

Answer 3

Center of gravity

Question 4

The study of the human body in relation to the working environment

Answer 4

Ergonomics

Question 5

An imaginary line that extends from the center of gravity to the base of support.

Answer 5

Line of gravity

Question 6

A substance that is impervious to many hazardous chemicals; gloves of this material are commonly used in the healthcare setting.

Answer 6

Nitrile

Question 7

A federal agency governing safety in the workplace that provides guidelines to ensure a high level of safety for hospital workers.

Answer 7

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

Question 8

The occurrence of fire when a chemical reaction in or near a flammable material causes sufficient heat.

Answer 8

Spontaneous combustion