Unit 2 - Test

Question 1

Two health professionals who could support an individual with diabetes?

Answer 1

• GP
• diabetic specialist
• nurse
• midwife
• optician
• dietitian
• pharmacist

Question 2

Describe two roles of the health visitor who would support an individual after having a baby?

Answer 2

• provide links to local groups
• provide health advice
• promote/support safeguarding of child
• provide information
• maintain accurate records
• offer emotional support

Question 3

Explain barriers that affect accessing services?

Answer 3

• social - lack of support
• cultural - cultural beliefs, lack of understanding
• communication - second language
• emotional - post - natal depression
• geographical - location of services
• financial - personal finances

Question 4

Discuss why professionals working with individuals should communicate effectively with each other?

Answer 4

• improve information sharing
• holistic care that promotes wellbeing
• ongoing review and evaluation of care plan
• access to wider range of specialist support

Question 5

Identify two ways the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) can support services to provide the most effective care?

Answer 5

• develop quality standards
• research
• guidance on treatments/medication
• advice on practice
• cost of analysis of treatments

Question 6

Explain two ways the nurses can reduce the risk of infection when caring for Mia.

Answer 6

• check equipment & environment
• complete mandatory infection prevention & control
• PPE to prevent cross contamination

Question 7

Explain how the nurses are regulated by their professional body, the NMC.

Answer 7

• setting standards
• registration
• investigation of concern/report
• enforcing standards
• provide support/advice
• ensuring reflective practice recorded

Question 8

Describe two responsibilities of the care manager at the residential unit.

Answer 8

• plan to meet the needs of service users
• provide training for staff
• provide necessary equipment/resources

Question 9

Discuss how organisations carry out inspections of the residential unit.

Answer 9

• preparations
• on site inspection
• assessment of compliance
• report and follow up

Question 10

Explain why risk assessments should be completed

Answer 10

• preventing harm
• meet expectations of CQC
• identify risks/hazards
• meeting legislative/regulatory requirements