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Safety and Body Mechanics

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Definition
Scalds   Burns caused by hot liquids such as coffee or hot water  
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Hoarding   Collecting and putting things away in a guarded way  
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Dysphagia   Difficulty swallowing  
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Aspiration   Inhaling food, fluid, or foreign material into the lungs  
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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  
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Body Mechanics   The way the arts of the body work together when a person moves  
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Restraint   Physical or chemical way to restrict voluntary movement or behavior  
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Physical Restraint   Any method, device, material, or equipment that restricts a person's freedom of movement  
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Chemical Restraints   Medications used to control a person's mood or behavior  
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Suffocation   The stoppage of breathing from a lack of oxygen or excess of carbon dioxide in the body which can result in unconsciousness or death  
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Restraint-free Care   Restraints are not kept or used for any reason  
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Restraint Alternatives   Measures used in place of restraint that reduce the need for a restraint  
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Cyanosis   Blue-tinted, gray, or pale skin which cold mean lack of oxygen in the blood.  
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Combustion   The process of burning  
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Flammable   Easily ignited and capable of burning quickly  
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Intravenous Therapy   IV therapy is the delivery of medication, nutrition, or fluids through a person's vein  
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RACE   Outlines what to do in case of a fire. Rescue-Activate-Contain-Extinguish  
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Atrophy   Weakening or wasting away of muscles  
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PASS   Fire extinguisher; Pull-Aim-Squeeze-Sweep  
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Contracture   Permanent and painful shortening of a muscle, tendon, or ligament that restrict movement  
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