Chapter 7- Safety and Body Mechanics Flashcards
aspiration
the inhalation of food, fluid, or foreign material into the lungs
atrophy
weakening or wasting away of muscles
body mechanics
the way the parts of the body work together when a person moves
chemical restraint
medications used to control a person’s mood or behavior
combustion
the process of burning
contracture
the permanent and painful shortening of a muscle, tendon, or ligament that can restrict movement
cyanosis
blue or pale skin and/or mucous membranes due to decreased oxygen in the blood
dysphagia
difficulty swallowing
flammable
easily ignited and capable of burning quickly
hoarding
collecting and putting things away in a guarded way
intravenous therapy
the delivery of medication, nutrition, or fluids through a person’s vein
PASS
acronym for use of a fire extinguisher; stands for Pull-Aim-Squeeze-Sweep
physical restraint
any method, device, material, or equipment that restricts a person’s freedom of movement
RACE
acronym for steps taken during a fire; stands for Rescue-Activate-Contain-Extinguish
restraint
a physical or chemical way to restrict voluntary movement or behavior
restraint alternatives
measures used in place of a restraint or that reduce the need for a restraint
restraint-free care
an environment in which restraints are not kept or used for any reason
Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
sheet that provides information on the safe use and hazards of chemicals, as well as emergency steps to take in the event chemicals are splashed, sprayed, or ingested
scalds
burns caused by hot liquids
suffocation
the stoppage of breathing from a lack of oxygen or excess of carbon dioxide in the body; may result in unconsciousness or death
