Unit 2 Health and Social Care

Question 1

Other care priorities include....

Accepted Answer

Help maintain independence e.g. specialist equip, Their ability to access H&SC services, Impact of serious long-term illness on mental wellbeing

Question 2

Advantages of partnership working?

Accepted Answer

Services can share information about the patient's condition, Service user feels included and empowered, Service user will receive holistic care

Question 3

Ways that H&SC workers support people with learning disabilities

Accepted Answer

Display empathy towards clients, Able to recognise and interpret certain behaviours, Communication skills that are effective for people with LDs

Question 4

Which of these is NOT a regulatory body?

Accepted Answer

NICE

Question 5

Which is NOT a key care value?

Accepted Answer

Compassion towards service users

Question 6

Which other rights must be upheld to empower a service user?

Accepted Answer

Dignity, Express needs and preferences

Question 7

Lars broke his spine. Apart from an orthopaedic surgeon, give 2 h.care wrkrs who would pr care

Accepted Answer

Accident and emergency nurse, Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist, Healthcare assistant

Question 8

Margo's baby was born @36wks. Apart from a midwife, what 2 other profs wld b present @ birth?

Accepted Answer

Obstetrician, Neonatal nurse, Paediatric nurse

Question 9

Care priorities which occur when supporting someone with physical & sensory disabilities e.g MS

Accepted Answer

Physical and sensory needs then i.needs and preferences, 1st Care Priority - help them deal with the diagnosis

Question 10

What does COSHH stand for?

Accepted Answer

Control Of Substances Hazardous to Health

Question 11

2 pieces of legislation which protect and support people who are unable to make own decisions

Accepted Answer

Mental Health Act 1983, Mental Capacity Act 2005

Question 12

Jo is obese & is going to have surgery.2 factors a risk assess. might highlight upon admission

Accepted Answer

Infection control/MRSA, Availability of wheelchairs/trolleys, Manual handling

Question 13

Which rights should be promoted and supported by H&SC staff (key care values/care value base)?

Accepted Answer

Dignity, Empowerment, Safety, Independence and Choice

Question 14

Maureen lives in the countryside and there are no GP clinics near her. Which barrier?

Accepted Answer

Geographical barrier

Question 15

Name 2 essential skills you need to become a social worker.

Accepted Answer

Communication skills, Resilience, Interpersonal skills

Question 16

Name 3 more principles of the Data Protection Act.

Accepted Answer

Data must not be kept for longer than necessary, Processed for limited purposes, Data must be adequate, relevant and not excessive.

Question 17

2 day-to-day duties of a care worker

Accepted Answer

Personal Care, Liaising with other professionals

Question 18

When was The Health and Safety at Work Act?

Accepted Answer

1974

Question 19

How could family members support someone with dementia in a nursing home's needs &preferences?

Accepted Answer

Tell staff what causes them to become angry&how best to calm, Upon NH admission tell staff their food preferences

Question 20

How are hospitals inspected?

Accepted Answer

Inspectors ask s.u.s for views to judge the quality of care, Observe staff providing care, Look @ patient records & care plans to check if meet i.needs

Question 21

What are a care home management's responsibilities to keep staff safe?

Accepted Answer

Follow safeguarding procedures, RIDDOR, COSHH

Question 22

Which 2 are key care values

Accepted Answer

Providing individualised care, Promoting anti-discriminatory practice

Question 23

Effects of poor working practice on a patient...

Accepted Answer

Patient may become anxious about health & feel neglected, Patient's recovery time may increase e.g. due to infection, Patient may be harmed or become ill

Question 24

Ranjeed can't speak English. He doesn't know how to ask for help from a social worker. Which?

Accepted Answer

Cultural and Language barrier

Question 25

Reasons why someone may not access the H&SC services they need?

Accepted Answer

Financial concerns e.g. can't afford it, Mental health reasons e.g. scared/anxious, don't realise ill, Resource barriers e.g. lack of funding, Cultural/religious reasons

Question 26

How can someone be helped to come to terms with a physical disability?

Accepted Answer

Support returning to routines e.g. sports, work etc.., Family&friends provide support e.g.transition hospital->home, Emotional;/psychological support e.g. counselling, Surgeon or Dr explain treatment available etc..

Question 27

How might personal info about an 8yr old be managed by profs who assess his needs?

Accepted Answer

Follow policies and procedures, Comply with Data Protection Act, Parents would give consent on his behalf e.g. data sharing

Question 28

Name 3 of the principles of the Data Protection Act.

Accepted Answer

Data must be kept secure, Data must be fairly and lawfully processed, Data must be kept accurate

Question 29

Advantages of advocacy

Accepted Answer

Reduces anxiety of service user, Empowers s.u. to express desired outcomes, Ensures views of s.u. are taken into account

Question 30

Name the last 2 principles of the DPA. Data must...

Accepted Answer

Not be transferred to other countries without protection., Be processed in line with the individual's rights

Question 31

2 ways staff at specialist (ED) services might support someone with anxiety-related weight loss

Accepted Answer

Ask questions about lifestyle e.g. relationship with food, Explain to them about eating disorders and the effects

Question 32

What year was The Freedom of Information Act?

Accepted Answer

2000

Question 33

APART FROM dressing & toileting identify 2 day-to-day needs of someone with learning d.

Accepted Answer

Help with mobility, Help with feeding

Question 34

What year was The Equality Act?

Accepted Answer

2010

Question 35

How could H&SC staff empower a young service user in preparing for their future?

Accepted Answer

Help with confidence, social and communication skills, Promote individualised care, Help with further/higher education and career opportunities

Question 36

What are responsibilities of H&SC workers towards s.u's with a sensory disability.?

Accepted Answer

Supporting individual preferences and routines, Providing equip and adaptations, Inform service users of their rights

Question 37

Name 2 essential skills you need to become a nurse.

Accepted Answer

Medical skill & precision, Compassion & Friendliness

Question 38

What is the Children Act based off?

Accepted Answer

Every Child Matters

Question 39

Name 2 sensory disabilities someone with MS might be affected by

Accepted Answer

Numbness (and tingling), Impaired vision

Question 40

What issues could arise from and advocate promoting a service user's rights and choices?

Accepted Answer

conflict of interests - advocate may disagree w s.u's wishes, Not everyone may acknowledge them -leading to discrimination, May be influenced or pressurised choices

Question 41

Give 2 activities that could be undertaken by an OT in a special school

Accepted Answer

Activities that build on gross motor skills, Advising on how to do tasks differently/ use assistive tech

Question 42

A midwife provides care for mother and baby during pregnancy, childbirth and for ....

Accepted Answer

The first 28days of baby's life

Question 43

What are 3 of the 5 principles of Every Child Matters? Children should...

Accepted Answer

Enjoy and Achieve, Be Healthy, Stay safe

Question 44

Which example of poor practice was similar to Victoria Climbié in many ways?

Accepted Answer

Baby P

Question 45

Reasons why someone might want to be cared for at home.

Accepted Answer

Familiar surroundings, Independence, To be with family

Question 46

Identify 1 right & 1 need of someone with severe dyslexia in a mainstream school.

Accepted Answer

Right: to be treated in the same ways as other learners, Need : additional support with learning from a TA

Question 47

Disadvantages of partnership working?

Accepted Answer

Poor communication - having to repeat info to services, Service user being treated as a series of problems/symptoms, Poor comm. - misunderstandings e.g. unsuitable treatment

Question 48

What year was the Data Protection Act?

Accepted Answer

1998

Question 49

Disadvantages of advocacy

Accepted Answer

If family member, emotional involvement may make it too hard, Possible conflict of interests, Advocate may misinterpret s.u's requirements

Question 50

Who does the Care Standards Act apply to?

Accepted Answer

Social workers

Question 51

How can healthcare workers support Margo during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Help her exercise regularly Advise on which exercise is safe, Recommend a healthy diet to help with baby's growth, Ultrasound scans, check baby's stats & measurements

Question 52

Identify 2 skills required to be a care assistant.

Accepted Answer

Empathy, Observation, Time management

Question 53

When was the Care Standards Act?

Accepted Answer

2000

Question 54

Which of these is NOT a barrier to access?

Accepted Answer

Social Barrier

Question 55

Which of these are not professional bodies?

Accepted Answer

RCN and RCM

Question 56

When did the RIDDOR Regulations come in?

Accepted Answer

1995

Question 57

Which is more strict and rigorous ?

Accepted Answer

Code of Practice

Question 58

What 3 groups are referred to in the DPA?

Accepted Answer

Data Subjects, Data Users, Data Controllers

Question 59

What was the result of the Soham(Holly&Jess) murders in terms of changes to safeguarding policy

Accepted Answer

DBS check introduced and made mandatory

Question 60

What does RIDDOR stand for?

Accepted Answer

The Reporting of Injuries Diseases & Dangerous Occurrences

Question 61

Which 3 other responsibilities would the care home have to keep staff safe?

Accepted Answer

Comply with Health & Safety at Work Act, Carry out Risk Assessments, Appropriate First Aid Facilities

Question 62

How to empower service users by upholding which rights?

Accepted Answer

Equality, Freedom from discrimination, Safety and Security

Question 63

How are H&S C professionals accountable to professional bodies?

Accepted Answer

If break code of conduct can be restricted or deregistered, Must follow CPD & revalidation (every 3yrs), Must follow Codes of Professional Conduct

Question 64

Name 2 more of the principles of ECM. Children should...

Accepted Answer

Achieve economic well-being, Make a positive contribution (to society)

Unit 2 Health and Social Care

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Unit 2 Health and Social Care

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