Chapter 6 saftey and body mechanics

paralysis

the loss of ability to move all or part of the body

fracture

broken bone

disorientation

means confusion about person, place, or time

scalds

are burns caused by hot liquids

abrasion

injury that rubs off the surface of the skin

oxygen therapy

is the administration of oxygen to increase the supply of oxygen to the lungs

flammable

means easily ignited and capable of burning quickly

restraint

is a physical or chemical way to restrict voluntary movement or behavior.

suffocation

is the stoppage of breathing from a lack of oxygen or excess of carbon dioxide in the body that may result in unconsciousness or death

atrophy

weakening or wasting away of the muscle

restraint free care

means that restraints are not kept or used for any reason

Restraint alternatives

are measures used in place of a restraint or that reduce the need for a restraint

body mechanics

is the way the parts of the body work together when a person moves.

posture

is the way a person holds and positions his body

lever

moves an object by resting on a base of support, called a fulcrum.

alignement

When the line is straight, the body is in alignment.

Base of support

The base of support is the foundation that supports an object.

Center of gravity

The center of gravity in the body is the point where the most weight is concentrated