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PTC Ch 4

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base of support   the portion of the body in contact with a horizontal surface, such as the floor  
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body mechanics   the principles of proper body alignment, movement, and balance  
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center of gravity   the midpoint or center of the weight of a body or object; in the standing adult, the center of gavity is in the midpelvid cavity  
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debilitated   feeble, weak, or otherwise disabled  
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decubitus ulcers   lesions that develop over bony prominences when pressure is exerted for any length of time-bed sores  
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emesis   the act of vomiting  
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kyphotic   posterior curvature of the spine, characteristics of the thoracic spinal segment, results in protrusion of the upper back  
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line of gravity   an imaginary line that extends from the center of gravity to the base of support  
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lordotic   anterior curvature of the spine, characteristics of both the cervical and lumbar segments  
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orthostatic hypotension   a transient state of cerebral anoxia and low blood pressure occuring when an individual assume a standing posture  
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sedation   an induced state of quiet, calmness, or sleep as by means of sedative or hypnotic medication  
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spontaneous combustion   the occurence of fire when a chemical reaction in or near a flammable material causes sufficient heat  
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most prevalent hospitals fires are traceable to   spontaneous combustion, open flames, cigarette smokers, electricity  
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waht must be present for a fire to occur   flammable substance, oxygen, heat  
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what federal agency has written policies and procedures to ensure patient safety   Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)  
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what are the most common injuries reported by health care workers   musculoskeletal disorders  
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What are the three concepts essential to understanding the principles of body mechanics   base of support, center of gravity, line of gravity  
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Good body mechanics uses what   the combined strength of your legs, arms, and abdomen to protect the shorts more vulnerable back muscles  
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the correct response in the event of a fire is   RACE-rescue, alarm, contain, extinguish/evacuate  
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the most likely cause of a fire in an imaging department is   an electrical problem  
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which position is considered safe for a patient who is nauseated and may vomit   Fowler's position recommended, but if patient cannot be elevated lateral recumbent  
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components of a spill kit   nitrile gloves, a container of kitty litter, heavy plastic bags, broom, and dustpan  
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ergonomics   th study of human body in relation to the working environment  
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steps for safe patient transfer   check w/ nursing staff and obtain chart, check pt identification, plan and prepare work area, obtain equipment, enlist pts help and explain their role, obtain additional help when necissary  
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