CNA chapter 7

aspiration

the inhalation of food, fluid, or foreign materials into the lungs

“It went down the wrong pipe"

atrophy

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 medications, nutrition, or fluids through a person’s vein

PASS

acronym for use of 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, 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 (SDS)

sheet that provides information on the safe use of 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 lack of oxygen or excess of carbon dioxide in the body that may result in unconsciousness or death