Theme 4

Question 1

Who was health minister

Answer 1

Aneurin

Question 2

What is public health

Answer 2

The science of protecting and improving the health of people and their communities

Question 3

What is primary care and an example

Answer 3

Primary care is the first point of contact. This will be something like a GP or paramedic, they will then refer you to the next point of contact

Question 4

What is secondary care and an example

Answer 4

The second point of contact where you have to be referred to go to for specialised treatment could include physio, radiology, orthodontist

Question 5

Tertiary care and example

Answer 5

Specialised treatment like plastic surgery, hospice

Question 6

External factors

Answer 6

Pandemic
Epidemic
Extreme weather
Infrastructure
Geographical events

Question 7

How is social media used in health care

Answer 7

To spread awareness
Campaigns

Question 8

What is good about healthcare apps

Answer 8

Promotes healthier choices
Independent management of conditions
Supports health professionals with ongoing monitoring of conditions
Helps manage appointments

Question 9

What can assistive computer technology do

Answer 9

3D printing
Robotic surgery
Laparoscopic surgery
Disease tracking

Question 10

What are health implants (assistive computer technology)

Answer 10

Pace makers
Insulin pumps

Question 11

What can be 3D printed

Answer 11

Prosthetics
Orthotics
Hearing aids
Models
Aligners
Crowns
Implants

Question 12

Advantages of robotic surgery

Answer 12

Smaller incisions
High precision
Shorter recovery time
Less pain/bleeding

Question 13

Common uses for robotic surgeries

Answer 13

Heart surgery
Gynaecology surgeries
Prostate surgery
Kidney surgeries
General surgeries

Question 14

How does AI help in health care

Answer 14

Medical diagnosis
Personalised medicines
Drug discovery
Virtual health assistants
Surgery assistance

Question 15

What are the different methods of cleaning

Answer 15

Manual cleaning
Automated cleaning
Steam cleaning
Chemical cleaning
Terminal cleaning

Question 16

Impact of not cleaning

Answer 16

Spread of infections
Compromised patient safety
Increase healthcare costs
Reduced trust in healthcare
Negative impact of reputation
Risk to staff

Question 17

What is calibrating

Answer 17

Process of comparing a device under test of an unknown value with a reference standard of a known value

Question 18

Why is it important to make sure things are calibrated

Answer 18

To make sure measurements are not wrong

Question 19

Consequences of not storing products, materials correctly

Answer 19

Cross contamination
Financial loss
Stock is difficult to locate
Risks to health and safety
products exceed expiry date

Question 20

What is a SOP

Answer 20

A standard operating procedure

Question 21

What are codes of conduct

Answer 21

Guidelines, rules and values set by professional bodies

Question 22

What are the 4 sections of the NMC

Answer 22

Nursing midwifery council:
Prioritise people
Practise effectively
Preserve safety
Promote professionalism and trust

Question 23

What do the HCPC standards cover

Answer 23

Health and professions council:
Training
Conduct
Performance
Ethics
Continuing professional development

Question 24

What are the GMC’s guidelines

Answer 24

General medical council:
Knowledge skills and performance
Maintaining trust
Safety and quality
Communication, partnership and teamwork

Question 25

Different pathways to get education

Answer 25

Technical qualification, higher technical (foundation degrees, diplomas) and professional (degrees)

Question 26

Examples of organisations

Answer 26

NHS Bupa Nuffield St margrets hospice Marie curie

Question 27

Different environments for working in healthcare

Answer 27

Hospitals GP surgeries Community setting Residential setting Service users home Judicial care (prison) Schools

Question 28

What is an MDT

Answer 28

Multidisaplinary teams are teams composed of professionals from various disciplines working towards patient care

Question 29

What is primary care

Answer 29

The first point of contact for care for example general practitioners and clinics

Question 30

What is secondary care

Answer 30

Specialist services via referral; hospital, outpatient care

Question 31

What is tertiary care

Answer 31

Advanced medical care; specialised surgeries, oncology, complex treatments

Question 32

What is community care

Answer 32

Care that is in the community, could go to your house; district nursing, sexual health services, health visiting

Question 33

Factors affecting people using services

Answer 33

Socioeconomic factors (income, being able to afford transport and parking) Geographical location (urban or rural) Cultural beliefs (attitudes towards medical treatment) Education (awareness of service) Social (stigma, discrimination) Systemic (long waiting times, language barriers)

Question 34

What is public health

Answer 34

Education to help people stay healthy protecting them from threats to their health

Question 35

Potential impact of external factors on the activities of the healthcare sector.

Answer 35

Pandemic Epidemic Extreme weather Infastructure Geographical events

Question 36

What do audits do

Answer 36

Monitor compliance Identify areas of improvement Ensure patient safety Optimise resource utilisation Promotes accountability Supports quality improvement

Question 37

What is ethical Practical

Answer 37

Principles and standards -autonomy and informed consent -confidentiality and privacy Beneficence and nomaleficence (best interest of patient) Truthfulness and honesty Justice and fairness Respect and dignity Professional integrity and accountability

Question 38

Different ways the different health sectors are funded

Answer 38

Public: tax, national insurance Private: individuals, insurance Voluntary/charity: donations, fundraising