DAMAGE TO ORGANS
Abnormal electrical activity in the brain that causes sudden, involuntary muscle movement
What is a seizure?
When a blood vessel that carries blood to the brain becomes blocked or ruptures
What is a stroke?
Protein produced by the body to fight infection
What is an antibody?
A viral infection of the liver
What is hepatitis?
A disorder where seizures are not caused by a temporary medical condition
What is epilepsy?
Fatty deposit on blood vessel walls
What is plaque?
Moving residents out of the facility to another site for safety
What is external evacuation?
Damage to an area of the heart due to lack of blood supply and oxygen
What is myocardial infarction (MI) or heart attack?
Abnormal electrical activity in the brain that causes sudden, involuntary muscle movement
What is a seizure?
Excessive bleeding that results in excessive blood loss
What is hemorrhage?
Emergency procedure to dislodge food or an object obstructing the airway
What is the Heimlich maneuver?
Complete cessation of heart activity
What is cardiac arrest?
A sensation that often precedes a seizure
What is an Aura?
Pathogens present in the blood that can be transmitted via blood or body fluids
What are bloodborne pathogens?
Moving residents to another location within the facility for safety
What is internal evacuation?