A9 - health and wellbeing

Question 1

what changes come in the NHS?

Answer 1

policy changes to focus on promotion and prevention of illness

Question 2

what are 4 ways to support someones health and wellbeing?

Answer 2

1) collaborate approaches
2) encourage active involvement
3) encourage individuals to make decisions about care
4) adopt a holistic approach

Question 3

what is the NHS long term plan?

Answer 3

aims to treat people but also prevent them from being ill in the first place
support people to live longer, happier, healthy lives

Question 4

what are 4 health promotions?

Answer 4

healthy eating
stop smoking
physical activity
healthy schools

Question 5

what are health promotions aims?

Answer 5

focus on keeping people healthy.
engage + empower individuals.
contribute to healthy active decisions

Question 6

what are social determinants?

Answer 6

non-medical factors that influence health outcomes
eg, smoking, diet

Question 7

what are the 3 activities for health promotion?

Answer 7

communication
education
policy, systems + environment

Question 8

what is signposting?

Answer 8

additional support and resources for a patient

Question 9

what is malnutrition?

Answer 9

a state in which a deficiency such as nutrients and causes measurable adverse effects on body composition, function and clinical outcome

Question 10

what is dehydration?

Answer 10

a relative deficiency of fluid causes adverse effects on function and clinical outcome

Question 11

what are impacts of dehydration and malnutrition?

Answer 11

muscles and bones (falls, mobility..)
immune system and healing
organs

Question 12

what are 5 signs of dehydration?

Answer 12

reduced urine output
rapid heart rate
confusion
low bp
cold hands

Question 13

how does someone have a reduced fluid intake (5)?

Answer 13

stool
surgery
laxatives
blood loss
fluid leak

Question 14

what is 5 signs someone is in physical pain?

Answer 14

clenching, guarding, physical ticks, skin condition, slowly moving

Question 15

what are 3 verbal signs someone’s in pain and 1 non verbal?

Answer 15

self report, crying out, groans
facial expressions (grimacing, frowning…)

Question 16

what are 3 behavioural signs someone’s in pain?

Answer 16

altered energy levels
altered character
changes in eating/sleeping

Question 17

impact of ageing on physical health (4):

Answer 17

cellular level
body systems
senses
age associated diseases

Question 18

impact of ageing on cognitive health (4):

Answer 18

memory
attention
information processing
problem solving

Question 19

impact of ageing on emotional wellbeing (3):

Answer 19

transitions of life events
own morality
loneliness

Question 20

identify 2 of the main legal duties with the health and safety at work act 1974

Answer 20

1) employers have a legal duty of care to protect the health, safety and welfare of employers and members of the public
2) HASAWA defines employees duties to protect themselves and each other

Question 21

give the 5 stages of a risk assessment

Answer 21

1) identifying hazards
2) deciding who might be harmed and how
3) evaluate risk and decide if precautions
4) record findings and implementing them
5) reviewing your assessments and updating where necessary