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HW: Ch 12A - Vocab
Quiz will be 3/4
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| bioterrorism | refers to microbes or toxins used as weapons |
| compatibility | if they can be combined without unfavorable results |
| emergency preparedness plan | handling large numbers of patients in the event of a catastrophe, such as an earthquake, a flood, a tornado, a hurricane, or a bombing. |
| environmental safety | identifying and correcting potential hazards that can cause accidents and injuries. |
| flammable | easily set on fire |
| incident report | a written document completed when any unexpected situation occurs that can cause harm to a patient, an employee, or any other person |
| inflammable | combustible liquids |
| PASS | pull the pin, aim the nozzle at base of the fire, squeeze the handle, sweep back and forth along of the fire |
| RACE | remove patients, activate alarm, contain the fire, extinguish the fire or evacuate the area |
| toxic | poisonous |
| triage system | an effectively managed emergency response rests |
| chemical | may have toxic effects through inhalation, absorption through the skin or mucous membranes, or ingestion. |
| environmental | unsafe conditions in the workplace |
| ergonomic | unsafe workplace design and lack of appropriate client-and material-handling tools and equipment contributing to increased risk of musculoskeletal |
| infectious | may cause infection through inhalation, direct contact with skin or mucosa |
| physical | agents that can cause physical injury and tissue damage |
| psychosocial | stressors in the workplace causing workplace anxiety, emotional fatigue and burnout |
| workplace violence | any physical assault or verbal abuse that is incurred during the course of performing one's duties at work |
| changes in vision | unable to see unsafe conditions and/or unable to judge distances |
| changes in hearing | unable to hear warnings or approaching carts and equipment |
| altered neurological function | shaking or tremors can affect balance and increase the risk of falls; decreased sensation can prevent normal warning signals |
| changes in blood vessels | dizziness when attempting to stand and increased risk of falls |
| slowed reflexes | unable to move away quickly from danger |
| changes in mental function | confusion and forgetfulness can impair good judgement and decrease awareness of common dangers |
| weakness from illness or injury | more prone to falls |
| taking medications | side effects of some medications cause dizziness |