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19 Cards in this Set
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Abdominal Thrust |
A technique to relieve an obstructed airway |
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Contusion |
An injury in which the skin is not broken a bruisse |
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Convulsion |
Violent and sudden uncontrolled contracting or tremors of muscles |
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CPR |
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation - combines the techniques of artificial respiration and cardiac compression to restore circulation |
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Defend in place
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The concept of leaving a resident in the location where they are instead of moving of the resident that would add to confusion and congestion in an emergency such as a fire. This is done only if the resident is in no IMMEDIATE DANGER. If the resident is in immediate danger the resident must be removed from the dangerous environment |
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Dementia |
Progressive mental deterioration due to organic brain disease |
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Disoriented |
Confused about time, place and person or objects |
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Evacuation |
To remove from a dangerous area |
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FBAO |
Foreign body airway obstruction
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Fracture |
A break in the continuity of a bone |
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Hemorrhage |
A large amount of bleeding |
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HOB |
Head of Bed |
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Laceration |
A wound or tear in the skin |
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Malfunction |
Equipment that is not working as it supposed to work |
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Puncture |
To make a hole or perforate |
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Seizure |
Involuntary muscle contraction and relaxation |
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Shock |
Decreased blood flow in the body which may cause death |
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SOB |
Short of breath |
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Splint |
A firm object used to support an unstable body part |
