Chapter 32 Med Terms

Question 1

Intentional attack using biological weapons such as viruses, bacteria, or other germs

Answer 1

Bioterroism

Question 2

Results from excessive exposure to thermal, chemical, electrical, or radioactive agents

Answer 2

Burn

Question 3

An odorless, colorless, tasteless has that is very toxic

Answer 3

Carbon monoxide

Question 4

Medications used to control socially disruptive behavior

Answer 4

Chemical restraints

Question 5

Occurs when a current travels through the body to the ground rather than through electric wiring, or from static electricity that builds up on the body

Answer 5

Electric shock

Question 6

Abdominal thrusts used to clear an obstructed airway

Answer 6

Heimlich maneuver

Question 7

Any manual method or physical or mechanical device, material, or equipment attached to a clients body that cannot be removed easily and that restricts the clients movement

Answer 7

Physical restraints

Question 8

Protective devices used to limit physical activity of the client or a part of the body

Answer 8

Restraints

Question 9

An electronic sensor or monitor that detects when clients are attempting to get out of a bed or chair and triggers an alarm

Answer 9

Safety monitoring devices

Question 10

A burn from hot liquid or vapor, such as steam

Answer 10

Scald

Question 11

The involuntary confinement of a client alone in a room or area from which the clients is physically prevented from leaving

Answer 11

Seclusion

Question 12

A sudden onset of excessive electrical discharges in one or more areas of the brain

Answer 12

Seizure

Question 13

Lack of oxygen due to interrupted breathing

Answer 13

Asphyxiation

Question 14

Safety measures taken to protect the clients from injury should they have a seizure

Answer 14

Seizure precautions