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Advocacy  Providing patients with the information they need to make decisions and supports the patients in whatever decisions they make Autonomy  Autonomy refers to a person's independence. Represents an agreement to respect a patient's right to determine a course of action. For example, before surgery a patient is required to sign a consent form. The purpose of the consent is to ensure in writing that the health care team respects the patient's independence by obtainin...

A Computer  A programmable electronic device that can input, process, output and store data. Programmable  means that a device can be instructed to perform a task or a function when fed with a program or software. Data  represents text, numbers, graphics, sounds and videos entered into the computer's memory during input operations. Information  is data that has been processed so that it can be presented in an organized and meaningful way. 4 Basic Computer Functions ...

Computer Programs  Software Programs that enable you to accomplish a specific task or solve a specific need.  Application Software Two or more computers connected together to enable resource sharing.  Computer Network Used to manage network resources, this type of computer can be dedicated to a specific task.  Servers The temporary storage that holds data and instructions waiting to be processed.  Memory (RAM) A peripheral device uses this to attach the computer.  Po...

List functions of the kidneys (pp. 995-996)  Excretion of wastes, regulation of blood ionic composition, regulation of blood pH, Regulation of blood volume, regulation of blood pressure, maintenance of blood osmolarity, production of hormones, regulation of hormones, regulation of blood glucose levels List waste products normally excreted by the kidneys (pg. 1011)  Water, proteins, Sodium ions, Chloride ions, Bicarbonate ions, glucose, urea, potassium ions, uric acid, creatinine...

Stick  This lubricant has a broad distribution over the surface of the thread Spray  This lubricant wicks between finer threads Tube  This lubricant has a tip controls quality over crest and root of thread Brush-on  This lubricant has controlled distribution over the fasteners threads Galling  A material transferred from thread to thread unslotted button head  Which of the following descriptions is never a characteristic of a screw? more flexible  What benefit d...

Best Value  Awarding contracts based on several factors Factors for Awarding Contracts  Vendor's ability to successfully complete the contract on time and at the quality level specified, at the offered price Technical quality of the supplies or services offered Vendor's Past performance on similar contracts. Principal Objective of Public Purchasing  Obtain the materials, services, and facilities are required by public organizations, When and where the materials, services...

Principle Objectives of Public Purchasing  -Obtain the materials, services, and facilities required by organizations. -When and where the materials, services, and facilities are needed. -At the best price reasonably available. -Through open, fair competition. -At a reasonable cost. Price  The amount actually paid to a vendor for materials, services, or facilities. The cost to obtain materials, services, or facilities is inevitably higher than the price paid to the vendor. Estab...

Best value  means awarding contracts based on several factors: a vendors ability to successfully complete the contract on time, at the quality level pecified, at the offered price. technical quality of the supplies and services offered and the vendors past performance on similar contracts. The principal objectives of the public purchasing  obtain materials, services, and facilities required by public organizations, when and where the materials services and facilities are needed,...

Less than $10,000 -  Sound Business Practices-ensuring the receipt of a favorable price by periodically soliciting price lists or quotes. At least $10,000 but not more than $50,000 -  Written Price Quotations-solicit at least 3 written quotes from vendors that customarily provide the supplies or services you are procuring, and award the contract to the responsible vendor who gives you the lowest written quote that meets your purchase description. Responsible Vendor -  Under...

What are the three stages of the design and construction process for public construction projects in MA  Planning, Design, and Construction What does the design stage result in?  A complete set of plans and specifications describing the project to be built. What happens after a set of plans and specifications is complete?  Bids are solicited on the completed design, and the selected contractor completes the construction stage. Who is always responsible and accountable for the ...