Phleb. Chapt. 3

allergic reaction following skin contact with an allergen

severe immune reaction in which the airways may swell & BP may fall

cardiopulmonary resuscitation. emergency manual means to maintain breathing & circulation

describes all safety procedures, special precautions and emergency procedures use when working with chemicals

label indicating the type of hazard class #, the United Nations hazard class # and a specific identifying #

direct irritation of the skin by contact with a chemical irritant

response to latex proteins in gloves and other medical equiptment that usually leads to contact dermtitis

materials safety data sheet. provides information of the chemical, its hazards and procedures for cleanup and 1st aid

label that warns firefighters of the location of hazardous materials in the event of a fire

occupational safety and health administration. responsible for regulations governing the workplace safety

used to mark areas where radioactivity is used

needles, lancets, broken glass, etc.

cardiopulmonary resuscitation

department of transportation

food and drug administration

human immunodeficiency virus

magnetic resonance imaging

materials safety data sheet

national fire protection association

occupational safety and health administration

• -physical
• -sharps
• -biological
• -chemical
• -radioactive/x-ray equipment
• -electrical
• -fire or explosive
• -latex sensitivities
• -stress
• (9 total)

• *infectious agents causing disease
• -viruses
• -bacteria
• -protists
• -fungi
• -prions
• -helminth

• red = flammability
• yellow = radioactivity
• white = other
• blue = health

• A = wood, paper, cloth
• B = grease, oil, flammable liquids
• C = energized electrical equipment
• D = flammable metals
• K = cooking oils and grease (kitchen)

• 3 procedures to remember:
• 1. bleeding aid (pressure, etc.)
• 2. breathing aid (CPR, etc.)
• 3. shock prevention (get help, elevate, keep warm)