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CNA Chapter 7

Safety and Body Mechanics

TermDefinition
aspiration the inhalation of food, fluid, or foreign material into the lungs
atrophy weakening or wasting of muscle
body mechanics the way the parts of the body work together when a person moves
chemical restraints Medications used to control client's behavior
combustion the process of burning something
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 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 alternative 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 Sheets (SDS) sheet that provides information on the safe use of and hazards of chemicals, as well as emergency steps to take in the event chemicals are splashed, sprayed, or ingested
scalds burns caused by very hot liquids
suffocation the stoppage of breathing from a lack of oxygen or excess of carbon dioxide in the body that may result in unconsciousness or death
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