My preceptor has used a new term that I am not familair with. Coarse lung sounds, which are NOT the same as crackles... Coarse lung sounds indicate secretions whereas crackles indicate pulmonary edema.
Part-time contract. A part-time contract is a form of employment that carries fewer hours per week than a full-time job. They work in shifts. The shifts are often rotational. Workers are considered to be part-time if they commonly work fewer than 30 hours per week. According to the International Labour Organization, the number of part-time workers has increased from one-fourth to a half in the past 20 years in most developed countries, excluding the United States.
Rest and Meal Periods. For each workday that is at least 7.5 hours in length, full-time employees are provided with two rest breaks of 15 minutes. Part-time employees are provided with a 15-minute rest break for every 4 hours worked. They are designed to allow staff to get away from the eye of the public to relax.