Health And Social Care Flashcards

Question

Floods

Answer 1

Floods in premises are usually caused by water escaping from an item inside the premises, such as a washing machine, bath, toilet, water tank or pipes. This can be due to the failure to carry out routine maintenance checks. This has the potential to cause long-term damage to the premises as well as raise the risk of the spread of diseases that can be carried in water.

Answer 2

A loss of water supply could indicate that there is a burst pipe somewhere in the premises or that there may be a leak in the mains system; again most commonly due to a failure of routine maintenance checks. This can have an impact on key care and support activities that involve cleaning, washing, cooking and drinking.

Answer 3

A faulty light switch or electrical appliance may cause the electricity to cut out; sometimes emergency power cuts also occur in the local area. A gas leak from faulty appliances and pipework can also lead to fires and explosions. A bomb threat should always be taken seriously.

Answer 4

It is a legal requirement that records are kept of all accidents and incidents, including when an individual has refused treatment. The following information must also be recorded: • the name of the person injured or taken ill • the date, time and place of the accident/incident • the details of the injury/illness • the treatment given, including what happened to the injured/ill person afterwards. All records must also be signed.

Answer 5

Evacuation procedures and escape routes for emergencies such as fires, bomb scares and gas leaks will vary for different health, social care and child care settings; this is why it is important to familiarise yourself with these. Evacuation routes must be kept clear at all times, well lit and signposted where possible. Below are some of the key actions to take when following evacuation procedures in the event of a fire, in the acronym ACT FAST.

Answer 6

• Act fast, do not panic, sound the fire alarm. • Control and contain the fire only if you have been trained to do so and it is safe. • Telephone the fire brigade and provide them with details about you, your location and the fire. • Follow your emergency procedure to ensure the safety of everyone. • Assist in ensuring everyone is in a place of safety. either inside or outside the building. • Support others to ensure that no one stops or returns for personal belongings. • Try to remain calm and wait until the fire brigade informs you that it is safe to re-enter the building.

Answer 7

Critical incidents and emergencies that cause death or serious injury usually occur suddenly and unexpectedly. Casualties, witnesses and those who respond to these will all be affected and so counselling and support services must be offered to everyone involved and their health and welfare monitored by employers on an ongoing basis as effects can be long lasting. Implementing actions and recommendations from the findings of reviews will also form part of the follow-up review process.

Answer 8

Depending on the nature of the incident or emergency, external agencies such as the Police, Fire and Social Services may also be involved in the reporting stage. Employers have a responsibility to report suspected outbreaks of infection, changes in resistance to antibiotics and occurrences of notifiable diseases to the local health protection unit (HPU). The Reporting of Incidents, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences (Amendment) Regulations (RIDDOR) 2013 require that certain work-related injuries, diseases and dangerous occurrences are reported to the HSE or local authority.

Answer 9

A trained and qualified first aider has many important responsibilities that include the 3 Ps. • Preserving life by carrying out emergency first aid procedures that do not place anyone in any danger - this is why the first step should always be to assess for danger. • Preventing deterioration by preventing further harm to the casualty or their condition worsening, e.g. by not moving the casualty's limb if it appears broken and by making the area safe from any further danger. for example by not allowing other people to enter into the area and by maintaining the casualty's respect and dignity such as by covering them with a blanket. • Promoting recovery by getting medical help quickly. Staying with the individual until help arrives can be reassuring for the individual and can enable an effective handover of their condition to take place.

Answer 10

It is also used by first aiders to help them to remember what to do when they come across an accident or sudden illness •Danger checks - look around you and check for any risks or signs of danger. a process that involves removing all pathogens that cause infections. • Response assessment - assess all casualties and check whether or not they are conscious. • Shout for help - call an ambulance or get someone else to do this for you, and ask them to come back and tell you when this is done. • Airway checks - check that the casualty's airway is open and not blocked. Check that help is on its way. • Breathing checks - check whether the casualty is breathing normally. If they are, place them in the recovery position. If the casualty is not breathing. start CPR only if you have been trained to do so. Check that help is on its way. • Circulation checks - continue to monitor the casualty. Check that help is on its way.

Answer 11

infective agents, commonly known as germs' that can cause infections and diseases.

Answer 12

a substance that can be harmful to your health if inhaled, ingested or absorbed through your skin.

Answer 13

a process that involves removing all pathogens that cause infections.

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