OCR level 3 health and social care - unit 3 - 78 Questions and correct answers.

OCR level 3 health and social care - unit 3 - 78 Questions and correct answers. 1. Name three types of hazards in care environments. - Correct answer Environmental, biological, chemical, psychological, physical, musculoskeletal, working conditions, working practices and lack of security systems." 2. "Name two examples of practical hazards. - Correct answer Broken furniture, clutter or objects on the floor, extension cords, poor lighting, rugs, stairs, wet flooring." 3. "How can a hazard potentially impact an employee - Correct answer Illnesses and other physical effects, stress/mental wellbeing, injuries." 4. "How can a hazard affect an employer - Correct answer Taken to court, fined, closed down, failing an inspection, poor reputation." 5. "How can a hazard impact a service user - Correct answer Financial loss, MRSA and other infections, poor levels of care." 6. "What are the four categories of potential impacts of hazards - Correct answer Injury or harm, illness, poor standards of care and financial loss." 7. "What are the two types of abuse - Correct answer Intentional and unintentional." 8. "What are the potential effects for abusers in care settings - Correct answer Training/re-training, suspension, disciplinary action, dismissal, being sued for negligence, imprisonment, loss of professional status, CQC/Ofsted involvement." 9. "What are the 5 categories of settings where hazards and abuse can occur - Correct answer Health care, social care, child care, transport and public environments." 10. "What does HASAWA stand for - Correct answer The Health and Safety at Work Act." 11. "Name three key aspects of the HASAWA - Correct answer Working environment must not put anyone at risk, the equipment provided must be safe and in a good working order, employers must provide adequate health and safety training for staff, a written health and safety policy should be provided, protective equipment, if needed, must be available to employees free of charge." 12. "What are three employee responsibilities under this Act - Correct answer They must co-operate with their employer by following the health and safety regulations, report any hazards, do not misuse or tamper with equipment, e.g. fire extinguishers, take care of themselves and others in the workplace, wear any protective clothing and take part in any health and safety training provided." 13. "The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations reinforce the HASAWA. Name two things employers must ensure under these regulations - Correct answer Risk assessments are carried out and control measures implemented, competent individuals are appointed to manage health and safety and security - and to deal with any emergencies, information, training and supervision are provided so that work activities can be carried out safely." 14. "What are the two pieces of legislation concerning food safety called - Correct answer The Food Safety Act 1990 and the Food Safety (General Food Hygiene) Regulations 1992." 15. "What are two impacts on care settings of the Food Safety Act - Correct answer Employees must maintain high standards of personal hygiene, employees who prepare and serve food should be provided with training in food safety, food should be stored correctly, food must be safe to eat, and records must be kept of where food is from so it is traceable." 16. "What are three key aspects of the Food Safety (General Food Hygiene) Regulations - Correct answer Food safety hazards are identified, food handlers must wear suitable clean and appropriate protective clothing, safety controls must be in place and reviewed, food handlers must be supervised and-or trained in food hygiene at an appropriate level for their job, the area where food is prepared must be kept clean and in good condition, adequate arrangements for storage and disposal of waste." 17. "What are the four safety points according to the Food Standards Agency for residential care homes - what is it that spreads causing illness/hazards if these guidelines are not followed - Correct answer Handwashing, food storage and preparation, accidents and meals - harmful bacteria." 18. "What are three key aspects of Manual Handling Operations Regulations - Correct answer Avoid the need for manual handling as far as possible, assess the risk of injury from any manual handling that is unavoidable, take action to reduce the risk of injury and employers must provide information, training and supervision in manual handling." 19. "What is the impact on care settings of the Manual Handling Operations Regulations - Correct answer Training must be provided for anyone who needs it, any manual handling must be risk-assessed, employees must not operate manual handling equipment unless they are trained, lifts should be planned and practised, reduced risk of injury and reduced need for staff to undertake manual handling." 20. "What does RIDDOR stand for - Correct answer Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013." 21. "Who are incidents reported to - Correct answer HSE - Health and Safety Executive." 22. "What incidents are reportable - Correct answer Work-related incidents that cause death, those that cause serious injury such as loss of sight, fractures, etc. diagnosed cases of work-related diseases, e.g. occupational dermatitis and asthma, incidents that have the potential to cause harm, e.g. collapse of equipment, chemical spills or leaks." 23. "What must records be kept in a setting - Correct answer Any accident, occupational disease or dangerous occurrence, any other occupational accident causing a worker being away from work for more than seven consecutive days." 24. "What should be recorded in an accident book if a worker is unable to work for three consecutive days - Correct answer The date, time and place of event, details of those involved, a summary of what happened and details of the injury/illness that resulted." 25. "How can records of incidents be beneficial to employers - why is it important - Correct answer To properly manage health and safety risks, can aid risk assessment, prevent injuries and ill-health and control costs from loss/fines." 26. "What is a key aim of Public Health England - Correct answer Detect possible outbreaks of disease and epidemics as rapidly as possible. Diseases include food poisoning, salmonella, TB, measles, etc." 27. "Name five principles of the Data Protection Act - Correct answer Processed fairly and lawfully, used only for purposes for which is was intended, adequate and relevant but not excessive, accurate and up to date, kept for no longer than necessary, processed in line with the rights of the individual, secured, not transferred to other countries outside the EU." 28. "What is the purpose of the Civil Contingencies Act - Correct answer Clear set of roles and responsibilities for those involved in emergency preparation and response at the local level, e.g. emergency services, local authorities and the NHS." 29. "Name five types of emergency situations that might affect a service and its ability to protect service user's safety - Correct answer Explosion/suspect package, fire, flooding, hazardous materials (chemical or nuclear), transport accident, outbreak of infectious disease, pandemic flu, terrorism or power/utility failure." 30. "What does the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 require organisations to have in place - Correct answer Risk assessments and contingency plans, e.g. plans for mass casualties, shelter and evacuation planning, lockdown plans, etc." 31. "What does COSHH stand for - Correct answer Control of Substances Hazardous to Health 2002." 32. "Name three types of potential hazardous substance - Correct answer Blood, urine and other bodily fluids, disinfectants, cleaning materials and medications." 33. "What does COSHH require of employers - Correct answer To prevent/reduce exposure to hazardous substances - storage/labelling and disposal, a COSHH file listing all hazardous substances and it must be up to date, chemicals and medication in their original containers, storage is safe and secure and all containers must have the correct safety cap or lid." 34. "What should be in the COSHH file - Correct answer Identification and name of the substance, where it is kept, what the labels mean on the container, the effects of the substance, the maximum amount of time it is safe to be exposed to them, how to deal with an emergency involving the substance." 35. "What does the term 'safeguarding' mean - Correct answer Measures taken to protect people's health, wellbeing and rights, enabling them to be kept safe from harm, abuse and neglect." 36. "Name three types of individuals who might be more at risk - Correct answer Learning disability, physical disability, sensory impairment, lack of mental capacity, e.g. dementia and looked-after children." 37. "What does safeguarding children involve - Correct answer Protecting children from maltreatment and preventing impairment of children's health and development, ensuring children grow up in a stable home with safe and effective care - removal from neglect. Taking action to enable all children to have the best outcomes, e.g. support for families/fostering/adoption." 38. "Name four common safeguarding issues in adult care - Correct answer Maladministration of medication, pressure sores, falls, rough treatment, lack of social inclusion, institutionalised care, physical and financial abuse." 39. "What is a DBS check and what are the three types - Correct answer Anyone aged 16 or over to check they are suitable to work in care settings. The barred list of individuals is a list of those unsuitable for working with children or vulnerable adults. Standard - checks for criminal convictions, cautions. Enhanced - also checks any information held by police that is relevant to the role being applied for and Enhanced with list checked - additionally checks the barred list." 40. "What are the three areas legislation influences - Correct answer Staff, premises and practices." 41. "What are three areas of influence for staff - Correct answer Safeguarding, health and safety and training." 42. "What are three requirements for premises - Correct answer Any setting providing food must comply with food safety, risk assessment for activities and equipment must be carried out, fire exits must be clear and well signposted, fire extinguishers and blankets available and special evacuation equipment, adaptation must be made under the Equality Act." 43. "What are five influences on practices - Correct answer Activities and equipment risk assessed, staff not trained in manual handling must not attempt it, COSHH file must be kept, control measures for food contamination, regular fire drills, data protection implemented, safeguarding training, training for a job role, policies developed by managers such as health and safety and safe levels of staffing by managers." 44. "According to the HSE what are the key steps to effectively manage health and safety - Correct answer Leadership and the setting of standards by management, trained employees, trusting and supportive environment and understanding of risk specific to the particular workplace." 45. "Why do we carry out risk assessments - Correct answer Legal requirement, right to protection, assessments prevents accidents, illness and danger." "What is the purpose of them - Correct answer Check equipment is safe and fit for purpose, ensure the building is safe, identify potential dangers, assess the amount of supervision needed, controlling and minimising risks and ensure any trips or visits are safe to take." 46. "What are the 5 stages in a risk assessment - Correct answer Look for hazards associated with the activity, identify who might be harmed and how, consider the level of risk and decide on the control measures, make a written record of findings and review the risk assessment regularly to improve/change control measures." 47. "Why are risk assessments important - Correct answer More than 5 employees, risk assessments must be recorded, reducing the risk of hard, identifying potential hazards by looking around the setting, identifying hazards when out of the setting, e.g. trip hazards, action must be taken so that accidents and harm are avoided." 48. "What is the difference between risk and hazard - Correct answer Hazard is something that could cause harm. The risk is the likelihood of the harm occurring. A hazard can be low, medium or high risk." " - Correct answer " 49. "What is the difference between a policy and a procedure - Correct answer A policy is a plan that outlines its purpose and instructions for carrying out actions to keep the service users safe/promoting their rights. They ensure legislation is being followed.Procedures provide a step-by-step guide of how to complete a task or implement a policy." 50. "Give two examples of policies/procedures - Correct answer Fire safety, asbestos 'duty to manage' and transport." 51. "Give three examples of what an electrical safety policy and procedure would cover - Correct answer PAT testing of portable electrical equipment, frequent visual checks of cables, plugs, etc. how to report damage and to whom." 52. "What are the six key parts of safeguarding policies/procedures - Correct answer A named person responsible for safeguarding, all staff DBS checked, all staff must have safeguarding training, all staff must know potential indicators of abuse, a reporting system must be in place and also there should be ways to minimise potential risks to the vulnerable." 53. "Give five examples of food hygiene procedures in settings - Correct answer Ensure all work surfaces and equipment are clean before preparing food, wash fruits and vegetables before use, use the correct coloured chopping boards, check 'use by' and 'eat by' dates, clear away used equipment and spilt food as you work, cook food thoroughly to kill bacteria - 75 degrees or above, keep food covered to prevent contamination, serve food as soon as it is cooked so bacteria cannot multiply." 54. "Give three examples of chemical/biological hazards that will be covered by COSHH guidelines - Correct answer Cleaning materials, disinfectants, body fluids, medication, clinical waste and contaminated clothing, towels, etc." 55. "What are the main disposal methods to comply with COSHH - Correct answer Clinical waste - yellow bags/incinerated, body fluids - flushed down the toilet, medication - taken to local pharmacy or GP, needles - yellow sharps box or local council, soiled linen - red bags put directly in the washing machine (bags dissolve) and wash at high temp." 56. "What are the main points of medication procedure - Correct answer Ordering, receiving, storing, administering, recording, transfer and disposal." 57. "What are two key risks of lone working - Correct answer Social workers may have to take children away from their home. This can be intense and an emotional experience. Personal care staff can be mistaken for health visitors carrying drugs and can be attacked." 58. "Name five things a procedure for lone working might contain - Correct answer Telling colleagues where you are going and what time you will be back, carrying a personal alarm, carrying a basic mobile which is not a target for theft, taking self-defence training, parking in well-lit areas." 59. "What are three reasons why a security policy and related procedures are necessary - Correct answer To keep staff and service users safe from intruders, to prevent vulnerable individuals from leaving a care setting unsupervised and also to comply with health and safety legislation." 60. "Give five ways you can provide security in a care setting - Correct answer List of keyholders, ID lanyards, PIN code entry, staffed reception desk, locked external doors and gates, window locks, escorting visitors, CCTV on external entrances, visitor badges and monitoring of keys." 61. "What are the fourteen policies which should be in place - Correct answer Asbestos, chemical/biological health hazards, disposal of hazardous waste, electrical safety, fire safety, food safety, health and safety management, lone working, reporting of accidents, safeguarding, security of premises/possessions/individuals, storage/dispensing of medicines, transport and workplace hazards/controls (risk assessment)." 62. "Give three reasons why policies need to be reviewed - Correct answer To ensure they reflect any changes in legislation, to keep them up-to-date, identify any issues that need addressing, develop new policies, check their adequate for their purpose and to amend them in light of experience." 63. "What are the main roles involved in health, safety and security - Correct answer Employers, NHS, local authority, care manager/care home owner, headteacher and board of governors, third sector, employees and individuals who require care and support." 64. "What are the three key responsibilities for employers - Correct answer Promoting health and safety policies, maintaining the policies and enforcing them." 65. "What are the three key responsibilities for employees - Correct answer Using equipment/substances - when trained, using PPE, taking care of themselves and others, not tampering with equipment. Reporting serious or imminent danger - telling the employer immediately and using safeguarding procedures. Reporting shortcomings - in any health and safety procedures/arrangements." 66. "What are the responsibilities of individuals who require care and support - Correct answer Understanding health and safety policies - taking part in fire drills, reporting any hazards and co-operating with risk assessments/safety instructions." 67. "What are the six main consequences of not meeting health and safety responsibilities - Correct answer Direct costs, e.g. fines and being sued for negligence, Indirect costs, e.g. poor reputation could lead to closure, high staff turnover, Disciplinary Action, e.g. dismissal, warnings, Civil or Criminal Prosecution, e.g. civil is being sued for compensation. Criminal Law, e.g. prosecution for breaching regulations/custodial sentencing, Causing Injury or Harm, e.g. death of residents, staff or visitors, poor standards of care." 68. "What does being removed from a professional register involve - Correct answer Being 'struck off' and not being allowed to practise at all, practice being restricted and a loss of professional status/reputations (e.g. removal from the Nursing and Midwifery Council)." 69. "What are the five first aid requirements for employers - Correct answer Carry out risk assessments, provide appropriate first aid equipment and facilities, train and appoint staff to give first aid, have effective means of recording accidents and provide an adequate number of first aiders." 70. "Who should be contacted for reporting of certain injuries, accidents and diseases under RIDDOR - Correct answer The HSE." 71. "What does the response need to be with aggressive and dangerous encounters - Correct answer Being calm, speaking firmly and clearly - ask them to leave, altering other staff, keeping service users away from the incident, calling the police if they persist and keeping yourself safe." 72. "When should evacuation procedures be used - Correct answer Fire, gas leak, flood, bomb threat." 73. "When is run, hide, tell used - Correct answer Firearms/weapons attack." 74. "What might be needed after a critical incident or emergency - Correct answer Counselling and support services. Also policies and procedures must be reviewed." 75. "What are the three P's in terms of the responsibilities of a first aider - Correct answer Preserve life, prevent further injury, promote recovery." 76. "What are the six main responsibilities of a first-aider - Correct answer Assess for danger, keep yourself and the area safe, prevent further harm, administer appropriate first aid, maintain respect and dignity, get help and stay with the individual to provide reassurance." 77. "What does 'assess for danger' involve - Correct answer Look around and check the area around the casualty for any risks or signs of danger. E.g. moving traffic, chemicals." 78. "How do you keep yourself and the area safe and prevent further harm - Correct answer Quickly remove any hazards, prevent further harm by CAP - are they conscious, is their airway open and if they have a pulse. Then administer appropriate first aid."