Unit 1

Question 1

Institutional Abuse?

Answer 1

Mistreatment within a workplace through inadequate care and support.

Question 2

Neglectful Abuse?

Answer 2

Leaving patients alone, and not providing adequate care.

Question 3

Physical Hazards

Answer 3

Things you can not see.
- Noise
- Radiation (X Rays)
- Vibration

Question 4

Chemical Hazards

Answer 4

-Cleaning supplies
-Hot cooking oil
-Medication

Question 5

Biological Hazards

Answer 5

-Blood
-Human waste wrong distributed
-Sick

Question 6

Working Conditions Hazards

Answer 6

-Poor lighting
-Temperature
-Travel
-Noise

Question 7

Lack of Security Hazards

Answer 7

-Alarms
-CCTV
-Locks

Question 8

Environmental Hazards?

Answer 8

-Wet floors
-Loose rugs
-Damaged equipment

Question 9

Psychological Hazards, how are they caused?

Answer 9

-Stress
-Bullying
-Work
-Violence

Question 10

Musculoskeletal Hazards?

Answer 10

-Manual Handling (helping someone out of bed)
-Lifting heavy equipment.

Question 11

Types of abuse

Answer 11

-physical
-sexual
-emotional
-neglect
-institutional
-financial
-bullying
-exploitation
-discrimination

Question 12

Definition of Bullying abuse?

Answer 12

Causes harm intentionally on an individual.
-Physically or Emotionally

Question 13

Definition of Explotation Abuse?

Answer 13

-The abuse or theft from someone at risk from those they consider a friend.

Question 14

Unintentional Abuse?

Answer 14

-Type of abuse is not deliberate.
-Not trying to cause a harmful effect on the individual.

Question 15

Intentional Abuse?

Answer 15

When the person deliberately intends to abuse an individual.

Question 16

Example of Unintentional Abuse in care home?

Answer 16

An intoxicated patient is not complying, therefore they need to be held down.

Question 17

Example of Intentional Abuse in care home?

Answer 17

A patient being treated without values of care in place.

Question 18

What is Legislation?

Answer 18

A collection of laws passed by parliament, which can prosecute individuals who break the law.

Question 19

What is Policy?

Answer 19

A plan that outlines necessary actions individuals must follow. Ensures settings are complying with legislation.

Question 20

What are Procedures?

Answer 20

A procedure explains a specific action plan for carrying out a policy. Procedures tell employees how to deal with a situation and when’.

Question 21

Data Protection Act key aspects?

Answer 21

• Data must be processed fairly and lawfully.
  -Not to be kept longer than necessary
  -Stored safely and securley

Question 22

Control of substances hazardous to health

Answer 22

• Staff training put in place
  -Hazardous substances are locked away.

Question 23

RIDDOR

Answer 23

Keeping records of injuries
Reporting serious accidents that can cause death.
Report outbreak of diseases

Question 24

Food (General Hygiene) Regulations

Answer 24

Good personal hygiene of staff required.
Good hygiene on food prep areas.
Aims to reduce spread of disease

Question 25

Health and Safety at work act

Answer 25

Up to date risk assessments Staff training Provides adequate care to service users. Safe environment

Question 26

Civil Contingencies

Answer 26

Emergency Plans in place. Organizations to work together

Question 27

Manual Handling Operations

Answer 27

Should be avoided whenever possible. Employers must complete risk assessments. Staff training.

Question 28

Food Safety act

Answer 28

Labelled food. Safe food.

Question 29

What policies are there for fire safety procedures?

Answer 29

Fire risk assessments Fire exits kept clear Act fast planned routes Assembly point Review after the incident

Question 30

Procedure for fire risk assessments?

Answer 30

review fire risk assessments regularly. report fire safety issues.

Question 31

Procedure for act fast?

Answer 31

- Don't panic - Control the fire if trained - Telephone fire brigade - Follow procedures - Assist others - Try and stay calm

Question 32

Transport Policy

Answer 32

maintenance of the safety of vehicles, such as school buses and mini busses for care residents.

Question 33

Electrical Safety Policy

Answer 33

Electrical equipment needs to be checked and regulated safely to make sure it is safe to use.