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13 Cards in this Set
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asphyxiation
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suffocation
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bioterrorism
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the use of biological agents as a weapon that poses a pathogenic risk to a large number of people, and poses a risk to national security
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burn
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results from excessive exposure to thermal, electric, chemical, or radioactive agents
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carbon monoxide
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an odorless, colorless, tasteless gas that is very toxic
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chemical restraints
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medications used to control socially disruptive behavior
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electric shock
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occurs when a current travels through the body to the ground rather than through electric wiring
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heimlich maneuver
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procedure that can dislodge foreign objects lodged in the throat
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physical restraints
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any manual method or physical or mechanical device attached to the client's body that restricts movement
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restraints
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protective devices used to limit the physical activity of the client or a part of the body
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safety monitoring devices
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used to detect when clients are attempting to move or get out of bed
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scald
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a burn from a hot liquid or vapor
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seizure
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a single temporary event that consists of uncontrolled electrical neuronal discharge of the brain resulting in an interruption of normal brain function
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seizure precautions
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safety measures taken to protect clients from injury should they have a seizure
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