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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| aspiration | e inhalation of food, fluid, or foreign material into the lungs |
| atrophy | weakening or wasting away of muscles |
| body mechanics | he way the parts of the body work together when a person moves |
| chemical restraint | medications used to control a persons 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 decreases oxygen in the blood |
| dysphagia | diffucuky 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 persons vein |
| PASS | the acronym for use of a fire extinguisher; stands for Pull-aim-Squeeze- sweep |
| physical restraint | any method, device, material, or equipment that restricts a persons 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 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 | 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 |