Chapter 7 Key Terms

Question 1

Define Base of support

Answer 1

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

Question 2

Define body mechanics

Answer 2

The principles of proper body alignment, movement, and balance

Question 3

Define center of gravity

Answer 3

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

Question 4

Define line of gravity

Answer 4

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

Question 5

Define lordotic

Answer 5

Anterior curvature of the spine, characteristic of both the cervical and lumbar spinal segments

Question 6

Define Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

Answer 6

Document required by OSHA for all hazardous chemicals, specifying the required equipment and procedure for safe handling in the event of a spill

Question 7

Define nitrile

Answer 7

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

Question 8

Define Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

Answer 8

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

Question 9

Define spontaneous combustion

Answer 9

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