Sophie Harrison Unit 4223-010 Principles of Safeguarding and Protection Outcome 1 Know how to recognise the signs of abuse 1.1 Define the following types of abuse Physical abuse – contact indented to cause feelings of intimidation‚ injury or other physical bodily harm Sexual abuse – knowingly causing someone to engage in an unwanted sexual act by force or threat Emotional/psychological abuse – a person subjecting or exposing another to behaviour that can result in psychological
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Causes and spread of infection. Bacteria. These organisms are made up of just one cell. They have the power to divide so can multiply on their own. Some bacteria are harmless and can be of use in the aid of digestion and are found in the intestines. Other bacteria can be the cause of diseases. These bacteria have to find a way in to the body to be of harm and can make their way through the skin or be digested and attack our immune system. Viruses. These micro-organisms are very tiny. They invade
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or toxic reactions are not common but can be life-threatening and require emergency care. Common stinging or biting insects that cause mild reactions are: mosquitoes‚ flies‚ fleas‚ bedbugs and kissing bugs‚ chiggers‚ nonpoisonous spiders‚ ticks‚ scabies‚ and lice. Some insects are more likely than others to cause allergic or toxic reactions. Insect bites are not usually dangerous if the victim is not allergic to them. Insect bites often cause minor swelling‚ redness‚ pain‚ and itching. These mild
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providing any benefit to their host. 1.2 Bacterial infections - sore throats (tonsillitis‚ strep throat)‚ ear infections‚ pneumonia Viral infections - Chickenpox‚ Measles‚ Flu‚ HIV Fungal infections - Athletes foot‚ Thrush Parasitical infections - Scabies‚ Malaria‚ Legionnaires Disease‚ Dysentery‚ Ring Worm 1.3 Infection begins when an organism successfully ‘colonises’ by entering the body‚ growing and multiplying. 1.4 Localised infection is an infection that is in a specific part or region
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tree is highly aromatic. The finest cloves come from Mallacca and Pemba and also East & West Indies‚ Mauritius and Brazil. Ethenomedicinal Practice It is used as a domestic spice world-wide. Tincture of cloves has been used for skin infections (scabies‚ athlete’s foot); for digestive upsets; to dress the umbilical cord; for intestinal parasites; to ease the pain of childbirth (steeped in wine); and notably for toothache. The tea is used to relieve nausea. In Chinese medicine the oil is used for
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Ginkgo biloba affects the cardiovascular system and the central nervous system. Elasticity of the blood vessels‚ from the largest arteries to the smallest capillaries‚ improves the circulation in the limbs and brain. Similarly‚ acetylsalicylic acid acts by reducing blood viscosity and by reducing the risk of blood clots. It also has antioxidant properties. It removes free radicals and protects healthy blood cells. Some researchers claim that it supports the nervous system. increasing the supply of
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Common childhood illnesses Illness Symptoms Flu Aching in the joints and muscles‚ headache‚ sore throat‚ high temperature‚ cough‚ and feeling weak. Tonsillitis A very sore throat‚ high temperature‚ pain in the ears and neck‚ difficulty swallowing. Diarrhoea Needing the toilet a lot‚ stomach pains‚ vomiting and dehydration. Vomiting Being sick‚ stomach pains‚ and dehydration. Slapped cheek
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HERBAL PLANTS Bayabas or Guava Scientific name: Psidium guajava Uses: • Antiseptic‚ astringent & anthelminthic • Kills bacteria‚ fungi and amoeba • Used to treat diarrhea in children • For Hypertension‚ diabetes and Asthma • Promotes menstruation Preparation: • Boil one cup of Bayabas leaves in three cups of water for 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool. • To use as mouthwash‚ gargle. • To use as wound disinfectant‚ wash affected areas 2 to 3 times a day. • For toothaches‚ chew the
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What Are STDs? STDs are sexually transmitted diseases. This means they are most often -- but not exclusively -- spread by sexual intercourse. HIV‚ chlamydia‚ genital herpes‚ genital warts‚ gonorrhea‚ some forms of hepatitis‚ syphilis‚ and trichomoniasis are STDs. STDs used to be called venereal diseases or VD. They are among the most common contagious diseases. More than 65 million Americans have an incurable STD. Each year‚ 15.3 million new cases are reported; half of these infections are lifelong
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Katuray are the flowers of a small tree with light foliage (sesbania grandiflora) that thrives in arid and tough conditions‚ the often rather bitter tasting flowers (petals mostly) are a classic ingredient in Ilocano cooking. Along with ampalaya (bitter gourd) and other vegetables‚ they seem to mirror the tough conditions wrought by the geographical realities in the Ilocos region. I suspect many hundreds of years ago someone thought to cook katurai flowers for lack of better food alternatives… The
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