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CNA- Unit 7

QuestionAnswer
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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