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BNA Chapter 7

TermDefinition
aspiration the inhalation of food, fluid, or foreign material into the lungs.
astrophy weakening or wasting away of muscles
body mechanics the way the 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 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 an acronym for use of a fire extinguisher; stands for 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; stand for Rescue-Activate-Contain-Extinguish
restraint a physical or chemical way to restrict voluntary movement or behavior
restraint alternatives measure used in place of a restraint or that reduce the need for a restraint
restrain-free care an environment in which restraints are not kept or used for any reason.
Safety Data Sheet (SDS) 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
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