C1 - People With Specific Needs

Question 1

Examples of mental health disorders

Answer 1

Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder
Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia
Postnatal Depression
Eating Disorder eg Another Nervosa
PTSD
Anxiety Disorder and Depression

Question 2

Setting which care for ill health may be given

Answer 2

Hospitals
GP services
Hospices
In the workplace
Day care centres
Clients own homes
Care homes

Question 3

How can good mental health be obtained

Answer 3

Taking about feelings and asking for help
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle
Maintaining healthy reactions
Doing things you enjoy and taking breaks

Question 4

Health and care workers that work with people with learning disabilities

Answer 4

Psychologist
Social Worker
Doctor
Speech therapist
Care assistant
Support worker

Question 5

Aspects of a care worker’s role when caring for someone with a learning disability

Answer 5

Promoting independence
Safeguarding the person and reporting risk
Facilitating social activities
Communicating effectively
Promoting rights and dignity
Assessing and meaning care needs and recognising preferences

Question 6

How may a person with a physical disability be supported to cope in a work environment

Answer 6

Discussing needs with the client and empowering them
Overcoming access issues
Making appropriate toilet facilities available
Managing travel to work
Having rest breaks or shorter working hours
Allowing access to adaptive technical equipment
Educating manager or work colleagues regarding needs

Question 7

How could social care staff support someone who has lost their sight

Answer 7

Providing emotional support
Giving advice on equipment and adaptations
Offering support and information for friends and family
Giving advice on benefits available
Signposting work options
Helping with access to support groups and other services

Question 8

Providers who may care for a young child

Answer 8

Parents
Other family and friends
Teachers and early educators
Specialist support workers for children with learning disabilities
Special medical staff for children with healthcare issues

Question 9

Aspects of a carers role in looking after young children

Answer 9

Ensuring safety and welfare of the children
Encouraging learning and play and providing an accessible learning environment
Promoting children’s rights and dignity and being non judgmental and non discriminatory
Ensuring confidentiality of information
Working in partnership with parents

Question 10

Areas of learning from the early years foundation stage

Answer 10

Communication and language
Physical development
Person social and emotional development
Literacy
Mathematics
Understanding the world
Expressive arts and design

Question 11

Rights that older people have

Answer 11

To be protected from harm
To have their needs met
To have access to advocacy and for their preferred communication style to be respected
To have their choices and preferences respected
To be treated equally
To have equal access to health and social care services

Question 12

Aspects of a carers role in looking after older adults

Answer 12

Manage risk and ensure safeguarding
Prevent abuse and neglect
Promote independence
Maintain confidentiality of information
Ensure anti discriminatory practice
Promote rights and dignity
Work in partnership with other agencies

Question 13

Physical changes that older people may experience

Answer 13

Osteoporosis and arthritis
Slowing of brain function leading to memory loss
Muscle strength and stamina decrease
Loss of coordination
Slowing of body systems
Loss of sensory sharpness
Reduced immunity against infections