Health and social care Exam Questions
and Answers All correct
Define 'gross motor skills' - Answer-Skills that allow individuals to control large muscles
and large muscle groups and whole body movements
Why are percentile charts used to measure growth - Answer-To ensure that children are
developing proportionally. They Sometimes indicate problems in growth. Shows how the
child's growing along with others their age
What is meant by the term 'expected patterns of growth and development' - Answer-A
point in a persons life where something is expected to happen. It refers to physical
development.
Identify one health professional who would use a percentile chart - Answer-Health
visitor
What's does it mean If a child is on the 98th percentile? - Answer-It means they are
bigger than 98% of children their age. They're smaller than 2%
Name two health services someone who has arthritis can access - Answer-
Physiotherapy
Local GP office
Name two physical changes someone may experience during later adulthood - Answer-
Brittle bones
Grey hair
Identify an unexpected event - Answer-bereavement
Define the term 'neglect' - Answer-Being neglected is when you're uncared for and not
being looked after how you should be. Being without food or drink and shelter and
warmth.
What is the age group for when you're in childhood lifestage - Answer-3-12 years
What is the MMR vaccine - Answer-Measles, mumps, rubella
What is the DTP vaccine - Answer-Diphtheria, tetanus, polio
and Answers All correct
Define 'gross motor skills' - Answer-Skills that allow individuals to control large muscles
and large muscle groups and whole body movements
Why are percentile charts used to measure growth - Answer-To ensure that children are
developing proportionally. They Sometimes indicate problems in growth. Shows how the
child's growing along with others their age
What is meant by the term 'expected patterns of growth and development' - Answer-A
point in a persons life where something is expected to happen. It refers to physical
development.
Identify one health professional who would use a percentile chart - Answer-Health
visitor
What's does it mean If a child is on the 98th percentile? - Answer-It means they are
bigger than 98% of children their age. They're smaller than 2%
Name two health services someone who has arthritis can access - Answer-
Physiotherapy
Local GP office
Name two physical changes someone may experience during later adulthood - Answer-
Brittle bones
Grey hair
Identify an unexpected event - Answer-bereavement
Define the term 'neglect' - Answer-Being neglected is when you're uncared for and not
being looked after how you should be. Being without food or drink and shelter and
warmth.
What is the age group for when you're in childhood lifestage - Answer-3-12 years
What is the MMR vaccine - Answer-Measles, mumps, rubella
What is the DTP vaccine - Answer-Diphtheria, tetanus, polio
