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LO1 Flashcards

1
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What is a hazard?

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A potential source of harm

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What is a risk?

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the likelihood of harm

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What is an incident?

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An instance of something happening that causes harm

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What is an accident?

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An instance of something happening that doesn’t always cause harm

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What are the 9 hazards?

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Environmental, biological, chemical, psychological, physical, musculoskeletal, working conditions, working practices, security.

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What is an example of an environmental hazard?

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Damaged flooring can cause bruising and fractures
Using damaged equipment

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What is an example of a biological hazard?

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Poor levels of hygiene can cause the spread of infection and diseases
Waste products not being disposed of

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What is an example of a chemical hazard?

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Cleaning materials being stored or used incorrectly can cause serious physical harm
Incorrect doses of medications

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What is an example of a psychological hazard?

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Working long hours can lead to fatigue and stress
Coping with abuse from service users

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What is an example of a physical hazard?

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Poor ventilation can lead to the spread of airborne diseases
Excessive loud noise can cause deafness or ear ringing

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What is an example of a musculoskeletal hazard?

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Manual handling (patients) can cause muscle injuries if correct procedures aren’t followed

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What is an example of a working conditions hazard?

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Temperature- Work environment being too hot can cause dehydration
Hearing can be damaged due to exposure to loud noises

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What is an example of a working practices hazard?

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Lack of supervision of new staff increases the chance of accidents
Excessive hours can lead to accidents and mistakes

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What is an example of a security hazard?

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Alarm systems and locks to prevent unauthorized access who could be a threat
Security may not be in place due to poor maintenance

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What are some example of hazardous activities

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Cleaning e.g. using chemicals
Picking someone off the floor
Lifting heavy equipment

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What is an example of practical hazards?

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Broken furniture
Broken equipment
Wet floors

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How can hazards effect employees?

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Can develop mental health illnesses, stress an high high blood pressure if their work load is heavy.
Can sustain back injuries if they aren’t trained in manual handling

18
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How can hazards effect employers?

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Can be taken to court, fined or closed down if in individual is injured due to poor care e.g hoist being damaged and used

19
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How can hazards effect the individual requiring care?

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Might not receive adequate care if staff dont do their job properly due to lack of staff or training
Staff who dont maintain high standards of hygiene increase the chances of individuals spreading infections

20
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What are the 4 impacts of hazards?

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Injury or harm
Illness
Poor standards of care
Financial loss

21
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3 examples of injury or harm

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Cuts and bruises
Back injuries
Chemical burns

22
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3 examples of illness

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Infections
Headaches
Mental health issues

23
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3 examples of how poor standards of care can occur

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Employees feel tired
Employees forget to give medication
Employees have a lack of concentration

24
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3 impacts of poor standards of care on individuals receiving care

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Bed sores
Dehydration
Bruising from poor handling

25
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3 examples of financial loss

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Loss of job
Theft of personal money
Compensation being received

26
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What is intentional abuse?

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Deliberate abuse e.g theft physical/sexual abuse

27
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What is unintentional abuse?

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Caused by carelessness or lack of training e.g poor care of a patient which leads to pressure sores

28
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What is physical abuse and examples and symptoms?

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Non accident injury to the body which can be permanent or temporary
Punching and hitting
Bruises and cuts

29
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What are some examples and symptoms of sexual abuse?

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Incest and vaginal/anal rape
Unplanned pregnancy and bruising around the groin

30
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What are some examples and symptoms of emotional/psychological abuse?

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Humiliating/teasing someone and subjecting a person to threatening behavior
Depression and lack of confidence

31
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What are some examples and symptoms of financial exploitation?

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Stealing someones money/belongings and spending someones money without consent
Unpaid bills and no money for food or clothes

32
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What are some examples and symptoms of neglect?

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Not providing basic standards of care (warmth, food and drink) and withholding care
Bed sores and dehydrated

33
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What are 4 reasons why and how abuse can occur?

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Lack of training
Carers are stressed
Prejudice
Inadequate level of care

34
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What are 5 impacts of abuse on individuals using care environments?

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Anger
Anxiety
Depression
Death
Dis-empowerment

35
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What are 5 impacts of abuse for abusers in care environments

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Suspension
Dismissed
Attend training
Imprisonment
Loss of professional status

36
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What are 3 short term effects of abuse?

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STIs
Lack of confidence
Poor mental health

37
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What are 3 long term effects of abuse?

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Conditions like anorexia or obesity
Addictions
inability to form relationships with others

38
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What are 3 examples of health environments?

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Hospital
GP surgery
Dentist

39
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What are 3 examples of social environments?

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Residential home
Youth club
Day care center

40
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What are 3 examples of child care environments?

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Nursery
Brownies/scouts
After school clubs

41
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What are 3 examples of public environments?

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Shopping center
Theater
Parks

42
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What are 3 examples of transport?

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Bus
Taxi
Train

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