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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| aspiration | the inhalation of food, fluid, or foreign material into the lungs |
| atrophy | weakening or wasting away of muscles |
| body mechanics | the way that parts of the body work together when a person moves |
| chemical restraint | medications used to control a person's mood or behavior |
| combustion | the process of burning |
| contracture | the permeant and painful shortening of a muscle, tendon, or ligament that can restrict movement |
| cyanosis | blue or pale skin and or mucous membranes due to decrease oxygen in the blood |
| dysphagia | difficulty swallowing |
| flammable | easily ignited and capable of burning quickly |
| hoarding | collection and putting things always in guarded ways |
| intravenous therapy | the delivery of medication, nutrition, or fluids throught a persons veins |
| PASS | acronym for steps taken during a fire extinguish ; stands for Rescue-Active-Contain- Extinguish |
| physical restraint | any method, device, material, or equipment that restricts a person;d freedom of movement |
| RACE | acronym for steps taken during a fire; stands for Rescue_Activate -Contain Extinguish |
| restraint | any method or chemical way to restraint 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 restraint are not kept or used for any reason |
| Safely |