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CNA- Unit 7
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| aspiration | inhaling food or drink into the lungs |
| atrophy | weakening or wasting of muscles |
| body mechanics | the way parts of the body work together when you move |
| chemical restraint | medications used to control a person's behavior |
| combustion | the process of burning |
| cyanosis | blue or pale skin and/or mucous membranes due to decreased oxygen in the blood |
| disorientation | confusion about person, place, and time |
| dysphagia | difficulty in swallowing |
| flammable | easily ignited and capable of burning quickly |
| hoarding | collecting and putting things away in a guarded way |
| Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) | sheets that provide information on the safe use, hazards, and emergency steps to take when you use chemicals |
| PASS | acronym for use of a fire extinguisher, stands for Pull-Aim-Squeeze-Sweep |
| postural support | device that maintains good posture or body alignment; also considered a restraint |
| protective device | another word for a physical restraint or postural support |
| RACE | acronym for steps taken during a fire; stands for Remove-Activate-Contain-Extinguish |
| restraint | a physical or chemical way to restrict voluntary movement or behavior |
| restraint alternatives | measures used instead of physical or chemical restraints |
| restraint-free care | an environment in which restraints are not kept or used for any reason |
| scalds | burns caused by very hot liquids |
| slip knot | a special quick-release knot used to tie restraints |
| suffocation | death from a lack of air or oxygen |
| synthetic | artificial or man-made |
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