Healthcare Terminology Flashcards

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scalds

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Burns caused by hot liquids.

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hoarding

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Collecting and putting things away in a guarded way.

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dysphagia

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Difficulty swallowing.

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aspiration

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The inhalation of food, fluid, or foreign material into the lungs.

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Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

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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.

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body mechanics

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

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restraint

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A physical or chemical way to restrict voluntary movement or behavior.

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physical restraint

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Any method, device, material, or equipment that restricts a person’s freedom of movement.

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chemical restraint

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Medications used to control a person’s mood or behavior.

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suffocation

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The stoppage of breathing from a lack of oxygen or excess of carbon dioxide in the body; may result in unconsciousness or death.