A9 - health and wellbeing Flashcards
what changes come in the NHS?
policy changes to focus on promotion and prevention of illness
what are 4 ways to support someones health and wellbeing?
1) collaborate approaches
2) encourage active involvement
3) encourage individuals to make decisions about care
4) adopt a holistic approach
what is the NHS long term plan?
aims to treat people but also prevent them from being ill in the first place
support people to live longer, happier, healthy lives
what are 4 health promotions?
healthy eating
stop smoking
physical activity
healthy schools
what are health promotions aims?
focus on keeping people healthy.
engage + empower individuals.
contribute to healthy active decisions
what are social determinants?
non-medical factors that influence health outcomes
eg, smoking, diet
what are the 3 activities for health promotion?
communication
education
policy, systems + environment
what is signposting?
additional support and resources for a patient
what is malnutrition?
a state in which a deficiency such as nutrients and causes measurable adverse effects on body composition, function and clinical outcome
what is dehydration?
a relative deficiency of fluid causes adverse effects on function and clinical outcome
what are impacts of dehydration and malnutrition?
muscles and bones (falls, mobility..)
immune system and healing
organs
what are 5 signs of dehydration?
reduced urine output
rapid heart rate
confusion
low bp
cold hands
how does someone have a reduced fluid intake (5)?
stool
surgery
laxatives
blood loss
fluid leak
what is 5 signs someone is in physical pain?
clenching, guarding, physical ticks, skin condition, slowly moving
what are 3 verbal signs someone’s in pain and 1 non verbal?
self report, crying out, groans
facial expressions (grimacing, frowning…)
what are 3 behavioural signs someone’s in pain?
altered energy levels
altered character
changes in eating/sleeping
impact of ageing on physical health (4):
cellular level
body systems
senses
age associated diseases
impact of ageing on cognitive health (4):
memory
attention
information processing
problem solving
impact of ageing on emotional wellbeing (3):
transitions of life events
own morality
loneliness
identify 2 of the main legal duties with the health and safety at work act 1974
1) employers have a legal duty of care to protect the health, safety and welfare of employers and members of the public
2) HASAWA defines employees duties to protect themselves and each other
give the 5 stages of a risk assessment
1) identifying hazards
2) deciding who might be harmed and how
3) evaluate risk and decide if precautions
4) record findings and implementing them
5) reviewing your assessments and updating where necessary
