definitions
cyanosis
A blue coloration of the skin or mucus
a patient is having a seizure while having they hae a temperature over 101.8 what is this called
febrile
This organization publishes vaccination recommendations for healthcare personnel.
What is the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
what is the 2nd step during a fire
alarm
his term refers to the body's position when standing upright with feet together and arms at the sides, palms facing forward.
what is the anatomical position?
idiopathic
no known cause of the diseases orgin
a patient comes in complaining of pain in their chest, lightheadedness, and shortness of breath. What is your number concern about their issue
they could be having a heart attack
This agency focuses on safety and issues related to health in the workplace.
What is the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)?
what items should be stored in a crash cart
Iv, syringes, naxolone, gloves, bp cuff
This is the first step in assessing the situation during a disaster response.
What is scene safety?
abrasion
a small scrape or cut on the surface of the skin
a patient has a laceration in their arm and is bleeding uncontrollably what is your first step
apply pressure to the wound
This act requires healthcare facilities to inform employees about harmful exposures and how to reduce risks.
What is the Hazard Communication Act of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)?
whata re some ways to preent a fire
report frayed or bad wires and pick up flammable materials
This principle of body mechanics involves keeping a low center of gravity to increase stability.
What is the base of support?
asystole
if a small fire start in the workplace and you hae a fire extinguisher what is the 4th step to use it
sweep
This organization provides facilities and services for the investigation, identification, prevention, and control of diseases.
What is the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)?
what is the first step of disaster planning
chain of command
This system, often used in disasters, helps manage multiple agencies and personnel responding to an incident.
What is the Incident Command System (ICS)
fibrillation
ineffective contractions of the heart
A patient just fainted what are some steps to help them recover
place them in the recovery position and loosen any tight clothes while applying a cold washcloth to their forehead
This administration provides guidelines to help reduce safety hazards in the workplace.
What is the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)?
what is the most important step during emergencies
remember to stay calm
This muscle group, located in the lower back, is the most commonly injured when improper lifting techniques are used.
what are the lumbar muscles?