IPT HSC Notes Chapter 6 - Multimedia systems Characteristics of media types Text and Numbers: Text: Most common methods for digitally representing text ASCII (American standard code for information interchange) e.g. Unicode systems‚ and EBCDIC (extended binary coded decimal interchange code) IBM mainframe and mid-range computers‚ together with devices communicate with these machines use EBCDIC. The Unicode system of coding text is used more widely and has become the standard for representing
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Decubitus/pressure ulcers Kailea D. Ferrell Anatomy and Physiology Decubitus ulcers or pressure sores are common with individuals who are bedridden‚ use a wheelchair‚ or are unable to change their position. This type of lesion is most likely on areas of the body where the bone lies close to the skin such as hips‚ ankles‚ backs‚ elbows‚ and heels. Pressure ulcers can cause life-threatening infection and are common in individuals in nursing homes. Signs & Symptoms:
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HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE The definition of High blood pressure is a measurement of the force applied against the walls of the arteries as the heart pumps blood through the body. The pressure is determined by the force and amount of blood pumped and the size and flexibility of the arteries. The blood pressure is continually changing depending on activity‚ temperature‚ diet‚ emotional state‚ posture‚ physical state‚ and drugs. The blood pressure is ussually taken while the person
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QUESTION- ( 1.1 ) Identify legislation relating to health and safety in a health or social care work setting ANSWER Continue on a separate page if necessary... QUESTION- ( 1.2 ) Explain the main points of health and safety policies and procedures agreed with the employer ANSWER Continue on a separate page if necessary... QUESTION- ( 1.3 ) Analyse the main Health and Safety responsibilities of: Self Employer
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206 Handout Agreed ways of working ________________ Agreed ways of working is an agreement between yourself and the organization you are working for. The organization will have certain policies and procedures in place and it will be your responsibility to ensure you have read policies and procedures and fully understand to ensure you adhere to these whilst working. ____ These policies and procedures will cover all aspects of your working role such as; whistle blowing policy‚ accident
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attitudes‚ values‚ or behaviors‚ called peer pressure (Wikipedia). It might give some positive effects to teenagers when they are pressured toward positive behaviors‚ such as volunteering for charity or excelling in academics or athletics by their peers. Yet‚ many cases in peer pressure affects negatively to teenagers’ personality. As said by Wall Mueller (founder and President of the Center for Parent/Youth Understanding)‚ “The ugly reality is that peer pressure reaches its greatest intensity at just
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Patient teaching plan Cleven Isidor HSC-175 Mrs. Scott‚ MSN‚ RN-C Patient teaching plan During a clinical rotation we come into contact with many patients‚ from many different backgrounds‚ with many different disease processes which effect their systems. Each patient has their own manifestations‚ of signs and symptoms‚ along with courses of action which are taken to best meet their individual needs. One of the tools used when caring for a patient is education. CDC.gov states “A well-informed patient
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Surface area and Lateral surface area of Polyhedrons LSA or Lateral Surface Area refers to the sum of the areas of all the faces of a three-dimensional figure‚ excluding its bases. SA or Surface Area- refers to the sum of the areas of all the faces of a three-dimensional figure. It also referred to as the Total Surface Area (TSA). ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ For Rectangular Prism LSA= P(h) *where P=perimeter of the base ; h= measurement of the height SA= 2B+ LSA *where B= area of the
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Idea and Explanation Example Quotes Techniques Appearance vs Reality Approx4 2per e.g. List act scene line 2per e.g. Richard III- Richard‚ himself is very aware of the gap between his outwards reality and inward reality. As a consequence he carefully constructs his façade while fully acknowledging his Machiavellian motivations to the audience in his asides. Clarence going to prison and Richard says he will try to get him out but doesn’t do it. The ghosts visits
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Pressure Ulcer Prevention Capstone Project Milestone # 4: Pressure Ulcer Prevention Introduction Pressure ulcers continue to be a prevalent issue in the health care system and causes “pain‚ slow recovery from morbid conditions‚ infection and death” (Kwong‚ Pang‚ Aboo‚ & Law‚ 2009‚ p. 2609). In the field of nursing turning and repositioning patients is a well-known nursing intervention to prevent development of pressure ulcers. However‚ many hospitals and facilities still neglect to apply
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