CNA Chapter 7 Vocabulary

weakening or wasting of muscles

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

medications used to cintrol a person's behavior

the process of burning

blue or pale skin and/or mucous membranes due to decreased oxygen in the blood

difficulty in swallowing

easily ignited and capable of burning quickly

collecting or putting things away in a guarded manner

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

acronym for use of a fire extinguisher; stands for Pull-Aim-Squeeze-Sweep

acronym for steps taken during a fire; stands for Remove-Activate-Contain-Extinguish

a physical or chemical way to restrict voluntary movement or behavior

measures used instead of physical or chemical restraints

an environment in which restraints are not kept or used for any reason

burns caused by very hot liquids

a quick release knot used to tie restraints

the stoppage of breathing from lack of oxygen or excess carbon dioxide in the body that may result in unconsciousness or death; also known as asphyxia