be: • shoulders or shoulder blades • elbows • back of the head • rims of ears • knees‚ ankles‚ heels or toes • spine • tail bone (the small bone at the bottom of the spine) 3. Some of the factors that can put an individual at risk of developing pressure sores are: • poor nutrition or hydration • a health condition that limits the blood supply(diabetes and peripheral arterial disease) making the skin vulnerable to bruising and damage • poor mobility
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Answer in Unit 4222-258 Introductory awareness of sensory loss Outcome 1 1. Describe how a range of factors have a negative and positive impact on individuals with sensory loss In sensory loss (touch/ mobility‚ vision‚ hearing) can have a big impact to an individual like for example in mobility‚ the person can not feed or dress himself‚ or can not participate in an activity and worst if he can not attend to his personal daily living. Another is eyesight or vision‚ the person who suffers from
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UNIT 4222 – 616 ADMINISTER MEDICATION TO INDIVIDUALS AND MONITOR EFFECTS Outcome 1 – Understand legislation‚ policy and procedures relevant to administration of medication 1 There are numerous Acts and Regulations that cover the administration of medication‚ these include - Health and Social Care Act Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 COSHH (Control of substances hazardous to health) Medicines Act 1968 stating a doctor/pharmacist is responsible for supply of medication only on receipt
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Explain employees’ roles and responsibilities in relation to the prevention and control of infection You have a responsibility to take care of your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your actions such as the people you support‚ their family‚ friends and your work colleagues. The health and safety at work act 1974 requires workers to: Take reasonable care their own safety and that of others Cooperate with the employer in respect of health and safety matters Not intentionally
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UNIT 4222-222 Outcome 1 3. There are many different ways to resolve difficulties when a resident is choosing food and drink. You always give them a choice of things. If there’s nothing you find out what they want and do your best to get it for them. If that isn’t an option then you talk to them about what there is. Give them your opinion. Even if they only eat a little as long as they eat and drink. 4. You go and get assistance when nothing you try is resolving the problem. If the resident gets
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Unit 014 Maintain and Support Relationships with children and Young People Outcome1: Be able to communicate with children and young people. Assessment Criteria The learner can: Communicate with children and young people in a way that is appropriate to the individual‚ using both conventional language and body language. There are two ways of communicating with children and young people ‚ conventional and body languages ‚ communication may be formal (adult-led activity) or informal (playtime or
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UNIT 4222-225 PROVIDE AGREED SUPPORT FOR FOOT CARE OUTCOME 1 1. Effects of common Medical Conditions of Foot and Toenails In-growing toenails – An ingrown toenail develops when the side of the toenail grow into the surrounding skin. The nail curls and pierces the skin which becomes red‚ swollen and tender‚ the big toe is the most likely to be effected. The medical term for an ingrown toenail is onychocryptosis. Athletes Foot – is common fungal infection of the foot‚ it causes an
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Unit 4222-373 Support person-centred thinking and planning (LD 302) Outcome 1 Understand the principles and practice of person-centred thinking‚ planning and reviews‚ 1 Explain what person-centred thinking is‚ and how it relates to person-centred reviews and person-centred planning - This is when you as a carer must find a balance between what is important from and for the person. Person-centred planning is when you have to reflect on their capabilities and what support they may require now
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Unit 4222-232 Move and position individuals in accordance with their plan of care (HSC 2028) Outcome 1 Understand anatomy and physiology in relation to moving and positioning individuals 1. See health and social care assessment workbook page 59 task 2 2. Assessment workbook page 60 task 3 ii Outcome 2 Understand legislation and agreed ways of working when moving and positioning individuals 1. The manual handling operations regulations 1992 require employers to avoid all manual handling
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1.1 Personal hygiene means the cleaning and grooming of the external body to make sure the skin‚ nails and hair are in a good condition. This is done to keep the body and hair clean and free from dirt‚ odour and infections. After eating‚ drinking‚ coughing‚ sneezing‚ sweating and elimination of urine and excrement the body needs cleaning to prevent infection‚ discomfort and odours. From maintaining a high standard of personal hygiene an individual feels clean‚ presentable and comfortable. Through
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