A1 Revision Guide Questions

Question 1

Name two laws that underpin equality, diversity and inclusion.

Question 2

What is the purpose of a safeguarding policy?

Question 3

Name three things normally covered in an employment contract.

Question 4

Why is a performance review important for employees?

Question 5

What is the difference between a disciplinary and a grievance?

Question 6

Give two reasons why it is important to follow quality standards, quality management and audit processes.

Question 7

Describe what the term audit means.

Question 8

Why are the principles of autonomy and beneficence important to individuals?

Question 9

What does the term informed consent describe?

Question 10

How is non-maleficence different to beneficence?

Question 11

Which pieces of legislation are important to the principle of justice?

Question 12

List two professional bodies for health professional bodies that have a code of conduct.

Question 13

What is the purpose of following a professional code of conduct?

Question 14

Write two sentences to describe the difference between technical, higher technical and professional occupations.

Question 15

List three occupations at each occupational level.

Question 16

Write a definition for Continuous Professional Development (CPD).

Question 17

Jig is in hospital. His religious beliefs require him to eat a vegetarian diet.
State one policy a hospital must have to protect and promote Jig’s rights.

Question 18

Becca is on an induction programme for her job as a healthcare support worker. She is learning about the hospital’s equality, diversity and inclusion policy.
Explain one benefit of equality of opportunity.

Question 19

State one reason why an employer must have a grievance policy.

Question 20

Megan is in labour with her first child. She has a complex medical history.
Explain why adhering to quality standards is important in a large hospital where service users like Megan are cared for.

Question 21

Darius is 15 years old and has a serious medical condition. His doctor needs to gain consent to carry out a difficult surgical procedure to improve Darius’ quality of life. Discuss how the doctor might obtain consent in this situation.

Question 22

Jenna is attending her first day of work as a mental health support worker. As part of her induction, she is being asked to read and agree to a code of conduct prepared by her employer.
A) Identify one aspect of a professional code of conduct.
B) Explain the purpose of following this aspect of the code of conduct, considering how it supports the service users she will work with.

Question 23

Dominic