| A | B |
|---|
| Abdominal Thrust | A technique to relieve an obstructed airway |
| Contusion | An injury in which the skin is not broken |
| Convulsion | Violent and sudden uncontrolled contracting or tremors of muscles |
| CPR | combines the techniques of artificial respiration and cardiac compression to restore circulation |
| Defend in place | The concept of leaving a resident in the location where they are instead of moving or evacuating them. |
| Dementia | Progressive mental deterioration due to organic brain disease |
| Disoriented | Confused about time |
| Evacuation | To remove from a dangerous area |
| FBAO | Foreign body airway obstruction |
| Fracture | A break in the continuity of a bone |
| Hemorrhage | A large amount of bleeding |
| HOB | Head of Bed |
| Laceration | A wound or tear in the skin |
| Malfunction | Equipment that is not working as it is supposed to work |
| Puncture | To make a hole or perforate |
| Seizure | Involuntary muscle contraction and relaxation |
| Shock | Decreased blood flow in the body which may cause death |
| SOB | Short of breath |
| Splint | A firm object used to support an unstable body part |
