HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE- UNIT 2 EXAM 2024-2025 NEWEST
VERSION !!! ACTUAL COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS ) ALREADY GRADED A+.
What are the aims of policies and procedures? - ANSWER-To ensure
all staff and volunteers work within the law and to the highest
professional standard.
Rehabilitation - ANSWER-Process of restoring a person to good
health following surgery/accident/illness.
What is the purpose of rehabilitation? - ANSWER-To enable a person
to recover from an accident/illness/surgery and live (as much as
possible) an independent and fulfilling life.
All health and care professionals are likely to take a similar approach
to planning and evaluating care. What is this approach called? -
ANSWER-Care planning cycle
What a care planning cycle? - ANSWER-Assessing needs, agreeing
on a plan and evaluating its effectiveness.
What are the health and care professions? - ANSWER-GMC, NMC,
HCPC
What does the does the General Medical Council (GMC) do? -
ANSWER-Sets out and monitors standards of behaviour for doctors.
,What does the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) do? – ANSWER-
Sets out and monitors standards of behaviour for nurses.
What does the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC) do? -
ANSWER-Sets out and monitors standards of behaviour for social
workers and a range of health professionals.
Anti-discriminatory practice - ANSWER-Care practice that ensures
individual and different needs are met regardless of things like race,
and that prejudices and unfair discrimination is challenged.
What legislation exists to prevent discrimination? - ANSWER-Equality
Act (2010) and Human Rights Act (1998).
Equality Act (2010) - ANSWER-Prevents discrimination due to age,
sex, race etc.
Human Rights Act (1998) - ANSWER-Guarantees and individual the
right to life, education, freedom etc.
Empowerment - ANSWER-Supporting people to take control of their
lives and futures by them taking full part in discussions about their
care and treatment. It also enables them to make informed choices.
Advocate - ANSWER-They're often volunteers who speak on behalf of
someone else or writes forms or letters for them for a variety of
,reasons. They attempt to gain the trust of the individual so they can
represent their views and preferences.
Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) - ANSWER-Governs the
requirements of employers and employees to ensure they maintain a
safe environment for all.
Risk assessment - ANSWER-Identifying and evaluating the possible
consequences of hazards and the level of risk it may cause.
Risk - ANSWER-Likelihood of a person being harmed by a hazard.
Hazard - ANSWER-Anything that could potentially cause harm.
How do you calculate risk rating? - ANSWER-Risk rating = Likelihood
of risk x Severity of the injury
Notifiable deaths, injuries and diseases - ANSWER-Particular
illnesses, diseases or serious accidents which health and care
providers must report.
Why do records of first-aid incidents need to be recorded truthfully
and accurately? - ANSWER-They may be used in courts of law.
What does the Data Protection Act 1998 do? - ANSWER-Sets out the
rules governing the processing and use of personal information in
health and social care settings and other organisations.
, What are the 8 key principles in the Data Protection Act 19? -
ANSWER-1. Data must not be passed to countries without data
protection laws.
2. Data must be accurate and up to date.
3. Data must be kept safe and secure.
4. Data must not be passed on to other organisations without
consent.
5. Data must only be used for the reasons it's been given.
6. Data must be sufficient to meet the needs of the organisation.
7. Data must be collected and used honestly and fairly.
8. Data must not be kept longer than needed.
How does the Data Protection Act cover storing information? -
ANSWER-Confidential information should be stored in locked filing
cabinets, in a locked room. Electronically held information should
have a secure password.
How does the Data Protection Act cover accessing information? -
ANSWER-Staff allowed to access the information should be clearly
identified. Staff should not have access to information they don't need
to know. Only the relevant staff should have personal access
passwords.
How does the Data Protection Act cover sharing information? -
ANSWER-Information should only be shared with other professionals
who have a need and right to know it.
VERSION !!! ACTUAL COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS ) ALREADY GRADED A+.
What are the aims of policies and procedures? - ANSWER-To ensure
all staff and volunteers work within the law and to the highest
professional standard.
Rehabilitation - ANSWER-Process of restoring a person to good
health following surgery/accident/illness.
What is the purpose of rehabilitation? - ANSWER-To enable a person
to recover from an accident/illness/surgery and live (as much as
possible) an independent and fulfilling life.
All health and care professionals are likely to take a similar approach
to planning and evaluating care. What is this approach called? -
ANSWER-Care planning cycle
What a care planning cycle? - ANSWER-Assessing needs, agreeing
on a plan and evaluating its effectiveness.
What are the health and care professions? - ANSWER-GMC, NMC,
HCPC
What does the does the General Medical Council (GMC) do? -
ANSWER-Sets out and monitors standards of behaviour for doctors.
,What does the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) do? – ANSWER-
Sets out and monitors standards of behaviour for nurses.
What does the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC) do? -
ANSWER-Sets out and monitors standards of behaviour for social
workers and a range of health professionals.
Anti-discriminatory practice - ANSWER-Care practice that ensures
individual and different needs are met regardless of things like race,
and that prejudices and unfair discrimination is challenged.
What legislation exists to prevent discrimination? - ANSWER-Equality
Act (2010) and Human Rights Act (1998).
Equality Act (2010) - ANSWER-Prevents discrimination due to age,
sex, race etc.
Human Rights Act (1998) - ANSWER-Guarantees and individual the
right to life, education, freedom etc.
Empowerment - ANSWER-Supporting people to take control of their
lives and futures by them taking full part in discussions about their
care and treatment. It also enables them to make informed choices.
Advocate - ANSWER-They're often volunteers who speak on behalf of
someone else or writes forms or letters for them for a variety of
,reasons. They attempt to gain the trust of the individual so they can
represent their views and preferences.
Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) - ANSWER-Governs the
requirements of employers and employees to ensure they maintain a
safe environment for all.
Risk assessment - ANSWER-Identifying and evaluating the possible
consequences of hazards and the level of risk it may cause.
Risk - ANSWER-Likelihood of a person being harmed by a hazard.
Hazard - ANSWER-Anything that could potentially cause harm.
How do you calculate risk rating? - ANSWER-Risk rating = Likelihood
of risk x Severity of the injury
Notifiable deaths, injuries and diseases - ANSWER-Particular
illnesses, diseases or serious accidents which health and care
providers must report.
Why do records of first-aid incidents need to be recorded truthfully
and accurately? - ANSWER-They may be used in courts of law.
What does the Data Protection Act 1998 do? - ANSWER-Sets out the
rules governing the processing and use of personal information in
health and social care settings and other organisations.
, What are the 8 key principles in the Data Protection Act 19? -
ANSWER-1. Data must not be passed to countries without data
protection laws.
2. Data must be accurate and up to date.
3. Data must be kept safe and secure.
4. Data must not be passed on to other organisations without
consent.
5. Data must only be used for the reasons it's been given.
6. Data must be sufficient to meet the needs of the organisation.
7. Data must be collected and used honestly and fairly.
8. Data must not be kept longer than needed.
How does the Data Protection Act cover storing information? -
ANSWER-Confidential information should be stored in locked filing
cabinets, in a locked room. Electronically held information should
have a secure password.
How does the Data Protection Act cover accessing information? -
ANSWER-Staff allowed to access the information should be clearly
identified. Staff should not have access to information they don't need
to know. Only the relevant staff should have personal access
passwords.
How does the Data Protection Act cover sharing information? -
ANSWER-Information should only be shared with other professionals
who have a need and right to know it.
