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Nurse Aide Terminology 4
Safety and Emergency Procedures, NAS 101 CCCC
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01/25/2010

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Abdominal thrusts
Definition
a technique to relieve an obstructed airway
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Abrasion
Definition
a scrape on the skin.
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Contusion
Definition
an injury in which the skin is not broken.
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Convulsion
Definition
violent and sudden contractions or tremors of muscles.
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Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Definition
combines the techniques of artificial respiration and cardiac compression to restore circulation.
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Dementia
Definition
progressive mental deterioration due to organic brain disease.
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Disoriented
Definition
confused about time, place and person or objects.
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Evacuation
Definition
to remove from a dangerous area.
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Fracture
Definition
break in the continuity of bone.
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Hemorrhage
Definition
a large amount of bleeding.
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Laceration
Definition
a wound or a tear of the skin.
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Malfunction
Definition
equipment that is not working as it is supposed to work.
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Puncture
Definition
to make a hole or perforate.
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Seizure
Definition
involuntary muscle contraction and relaxation.
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Shock
Definition
decreased blood flow in the body, which may cause death.
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Splint
Definition
a firm object used to support an unstable body part.
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