| A | B |
|---|
| abdominal thrust | A technique to relieve an obstructed airway |
| Contusion | an injury in which the skin is not broken, bruise |
| Convulsion | Violent and sudden uncontrolled contracting or tremors of muscles |
| CPR | Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation- combines the techniques of artificial respiration and cardiac compression to restore circulation |
| Defend in Place | Leaving the resident in the location instead of moving or evacuating them |
| Dementia | Progressive mental deterioration due to organic brain disease |
| Disoriented | Confused about time, place, person or objects |
| 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 blood |
| HOB | head of bed |
| Laceration | A wound or tear in the skin |
| Malfunction | Equipment that is not working properly |
| 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 | shortness of breath |
| Splint | A firm object used to support an unstable body part |
