SPECIAL CARE adult protection

Question 1

what act do we refer to when dealing with vulnerable adults?

Answer 1

The Adult Support and Protection Act 2007

Question 2

who does the ‘adult support and protection act 2007’ support and protect?

Answer 2

1. adults at ‘risk of harm’
2. more at risk because they are affected by disability, mental disorder, illness or physical/ mental infirmity
3. unable to safeguard their own wellbeing, property, rights or other interests

Question 3

What is hard? (exam q)

Answer 3

harm can take many forms
could be due to another person taking advantage of the adult
could also be the adult unintentionally putting themself at risk

Question 4

what is classed as financial harm?

Answer 4

theft
fraud
misuse of money or resources without informed consent
unexplained/ sudden withdrawal of money from accounts
personal possessions or valuables going missing from the home
bills not being paid
pressure from family members/ carers to decline care services
unusual purchases unrelated to the known interests of the adult at risk

Question 5

what is classed as physical harm?

Answer 5

physical assault
bruising
abrasions
bites
burns
scalds
scars
fractures

Question 6

what is classed as emotional/ psychological harm?

Answer 6

excessive shouting
bullying
humiliation
rejection
scapegoating
denigration of culture/ religion/ gender/ sexuality/ disability
demonstration of fear
denial of opportunities for appropriate socialisation
unrealistic expectations of the adult at risk of harm

Question 7

what is classed as sexual harm?

Answer 7

incest/rape/ acts of gross indecency
exploitation through prostitutions
FGM
recurrent STDs
unexpected pregnancy

Question 8

what is classed as neglect?

Answer 8

failure to provide access to appropriate health care
withholding necessities such as nutrition, heating
lack of appropriate food/ clothing
unhygienic home conditions
lack of protection or exposure to dangers
unnecessary delay in staff responses to residents requests
serious or persistent failure to meet the needs of the adult at risk
isolation and withdrawal from social activities

Question 9

what are the types of harm?

Answer 9

financial
physical
emotional/ psychological
sexual
neglect

Question 10

where can harm take place?

Answer 10

anywhere:
care home
home
community
hospital
day centre
private residence

Question 11

who can harm?

Answer 11

anyone:
carer
partner/ spouse
neighbour
stranger
family
professional

Question 12

when should intervention in an adults affairs occur?

Answer 12

only when:
1. it will provide benefit to the adult, which could not reasonably be provided without intervention
2. the chosen intervention is likely to succeed and is the least restrictive of the adults freedom

Question 13

what are the stages in reporting concerns as a professional?

Answer 13

recognise - signs of harm
record - believe, listen, take notes
report - tell someone

Question 14

what things may you recognise in an adult experiencing harm?

Answer 14

injuries
explanations
behaviour(s)
tone of voice
eye contact

Question 15

where are the common sites of non-accidental injury in the head and neck region?

Answer 15

ears
eyes
cheeks
mouth
neck

Question 16

what do you need to include when recording concerns?

Answer 16

was the adult with anyone? who? role/ relationship?
observe behaviour(s) and physical signs
summary of discussions
record/ draw/ photograph injuries and reasons given for them
recognise historical patterns
distinguish between facts and opinion

Question 17

who do you report immediate danger to?

Answer 17

999

Question 18

who can you report a vulnerable adult to?

Answer 18

local health and social care partnership - adult protection team - social services

Question 19

who do you contact with a concern about proxies?

Answer 19

welfare powers - social work
financial powers - OPG
advice - mental welfare commission

Question 20

what are the 6 principles of adult safeguarding? (exam q)

Answer 20

empowerment
prevention
proportionality
protection
partnership
accountability

Question 21

what is domestic abuse?

Answer 21

abuse which might amount to criminal conduct and which takes place within the context of a relationship
*the relationship will be between partners (marries/ cohabiting/ civil partnerships) or ex-partners

Question 22

what are the types of domestic abuse?

Answer 22

physical
verbal
sexual
psychological
financial

Question 23

what makes domestic abuse different from assault?

Answer 23

domestic abuse: criminalising physical/ emotional abuse as one continuing offence by establishing one of the following behviours
- making victims dependent upon perpetrator
- isolating victims from friends/ relatives/ support
- controlling/ regulating/ monitoring day to day activities
- depriving them of or restricting freedom of action
- frightening/ humiliating/ degrading or punishing victims

Question 24

what is coercive control?

Answer 24

controlling behaviour designed to make a person dependent
- isolation from support
- exploiting them
- depriving them
- regulating behaviour

it creates a sense of fear that pervades all elements if a victims life

Question 25

who do you report domestic abuse to?

Answer 25

999 - threat to life
101 - ongoing situation
report to local police station

Question 26

how may an individual make themself heard when phoning 999, if they cant talk?

Answer 26

dial 55
cough

Question 27

what is ‘ask for ani?’

Answer 27

domestic abuse victims access emergency support from the safety of their local pharmacy

Question 28

what are types of human trafficking and exploitation?

Answer 28

slavery
forced labour
prostitution
removal or organs
securing services and benefits

Question 29

what are signs of human trafficking to be aware of?

Answer 29

physical abuse
isolation
poor living conditions
few or no personal effects
restricted movement
unusual travel times
reluctance to seek help

Question 30

who do you raise a concern with about human trafficking?

Answer 30

police scotland - 101/ 999
modern slavery helpline - 09000 121 700