1scalds
burns caused by hot liquids
2hoarding
collecting and putting things away in a guarded way
3dysphagia
difficulty swallowing
4aspiration
the inhalation of food, fluid, or foreign material into the lungs
5safety data sheets (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
6body mechanics
the way the parts of the body work together when a person moves
7restraint
a physical or chemical way to restrict voluntary movement or behavior
8physical restraint
any method, device, material, or equipment that restricts a person’s freedom of movement
9chemical restraint
medications used to control a person’s mood or behavior
10suffocation
the stoppage of breathing from a lack of oxygen or excess of carbon dioxide in the body; may result in unconsciousness of death
11atrophy
weakening or wasting away of muscles
12contracture
the permanent and painful shortening of a muscle, tendon, or ligament that can restrict movement
13restraint-free care
an environment in which restraints are not kept or used for any reason
14restraint alternatives
measures used in place of a restraint or that reduce the need for a restraint
15cyanosis
blue or pale skin and/or mucous membranes due to decreased oxygen in the blood
16combustion
the process of burning
17flammable
easily ignited and capable of burning quickly
18intravenous therapy
the delivery of medication, nutrition, or fluids through a person’s vein
19RACE
rescue/activate/contain/extinguish; steps take during a fire
20PASS
pull/aim/squeeze/sweep; use of a fire extinguisher