LAC - Working with people with specific needs in the health and social car

Question 1

Identify two learning disabilities (2 marks)

Answer 1

• Autism
• Down’s syndrome

Question 2

Define what is meant by a sensory disability (2 marks)

Answer 2

A disability that affects a person’s sight or hearing, meaning they are blind or deaf, or have an impairment

Question 3

Describe two ways a support worker would support an adult with a learning disability (4 marks)

Answer 3

• help them to live as independently as possible e.g. get a job or supported living
• implement care plans as agreed with social workers
• promote their emotional needs, support and advice if they’re in a relationship

Question 4

Discuss the importance of multi-agency working when supporting an elderly person with Alzheimer’s disease (8 marks)

Answer 4

• complex needs, more likely to meet holistic needs
• requires intervention from both health and social care professionals
• support can be offered to the carers of the service user too
• promotes effective communication and efficient care to meet ever changing needs

Question 5

Identify the change made to working practices after the Mid-Staffordshire scandal (1 marks)

Answer 5

• introduction of the 6 C’s
• regular CQC inspections

Question 6

Describe one of the 6 C’s (2 marks)

Answer 6

• commitment
• compassion
• communication
• competence
• care
• courage

Question 7

Explain two benefits of The Children’s Act (4 marks)

Answer 7

• safeguards vulnerable children, their needs are paramount
• very local authority should have a Local Safeguarding Children Board

Question 8

Discuss the importance of effective communication within a team of nurses in a hospice environment (8 marks)

Answer 8

• information is shared and passes on in a timely and effective way
• ensures changing needs of patients and families are monitored
• care isn’t duplicated, records are kept up to date
• ensures everyone is accountable for their actions