A Precept Is

question 11

Multiple Choice

A precept is:

• A) the application of models combined with judgment.
• B) a policy rule that concludes that a particular course of action is preferable.
• C) a proposition that is logically true based on the assumptions of a model.
• D) a set of equations that define a model.

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Definitions:

Pressure Ulcers

Injuries to skin and underlying tissue resulting from prolonged pressure on the skin, often affecting people with limited mobility.

Air-surface Beds

Specialized medical beds that use air pressure to support and reduce pressure points for patients, preventing bed sores.

Water Mattresses

Mattresses filled with water, used to reduce pressure on the skin and help prevent bedsores, providing support and comfortable positioning for patients with limited mobility.

Dependent Edema

Swelling caused by the accumulation of fluid in the tissues, often affecting the lower legs and feet due to gravity when sitting or standing.