Exam Practice A10 by Zairah Naz https://padlet.com/zairahn1/jl4d0chpignfd9fd T-level Supporting Adult Nursing en-us 2022-02-14 10:35:12 UTC 2025-05-22 15:02:42 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f92e.png 4.Describe one example of a security hazard that may be found in a nursing home.(2 marks) zairahn1 https://padlet.com/zairahn1/jl4d0chpignfd9fd/wish/2045942374 One security hazard that can occur in a nursing home is a patient could get violent and attack a staff member.
fire exits propped open
a member of staff without a clear enhanced DBS
An unescorted visitor in the building 
No signing in book 
Window looks broken]]> 2022-02-14 10:51:08 UTC https://padlet.com/zairahn1/jl4d0chpignfd9fd/wish/2045942374 10.Which procedure that is the most effective in reducing the risk of infection?(1 mark) https://padlet.com/zairahn1/jl4d0chpignfd9fd/wish/2045945367 Hand washing / Infection protection control]]> 2022-02-14 10:52:44 UTC https://padlet.com/zairahn1/jl4d0chpignfd9fd/wish/2045945367 6.Broadview is a temporary home, run by charity, for individuals who have experienced domestic violence. Identify two potential environmental hazards that could cause harm to individuals at Broadview.(2 marks) zairahn1 https://padlet.com/zairahn1/jl4d0chpignfd9fd/wish/2045951647 Two environmental hazards that could cause harm to individuals are that water and air pollution can lead to chronic diseases like heat exhaustion and electrical hazards in the environment could cause harm.(2 marks)]]> 2022-02-14 10:56:59 UTC https://padlet.com/zairahn1/jl4d0chpignfd9fd/wish/2045951647 8.Explain what are the employee responsibilities under the HASAWA?(3 marks) https://padlet.com/zairahn1/jl4d0chpignfd9fd/wish/2045959096 Not to put others at risk by what they do or don't do at work.]]> 2022-02-14 11:02:04 UTC https://padlet.com/zairahn1/jl4d0chpignfd9fd/wish/2045959096 1.Describe 2 examples of biological hazards that may be found in hospital.(4 marks) https://padlet.com/zairahn1/jl4d0chpignfd9fd/wish/2045961728 blood -blood borne virus exposure 
urine - risk of infection
vomit - risk of infection 
dirty swabs / dressing ]]> 2022-02-14 11:04:03 UTC https://padlet.com/zairahn1/jl4d0chpignfd9fd/wish/2045961728 2.Describe two examples of environmental hazards that may be found in a poorly maintained day care centre.(4 marks) zairahn1 https://padlet.com/zairahn1/jl4d0chpignfd9fd/wish/2045966225 uneven slabs at steps to entrance
broken floor tile in reception
stiff/stuck entrance doorway
worn carpet in corridors 
stair banister broken
drainpipe broken, draining water on steps
electric cables running along floor
absestos-in old buildings ]]> 2022-02-14 11:07:09 UTC https://padlet.com/zairahn1/jl4d0chpignfd9fd/wish/2045966225 3.Describe 2 examples of psychological hazards that may occur in A&E for the employees.(4 marks) https://padlet.com/zairahn1/jl4d0chpignfd9fd/wish/2045973193 stress caused by aggressive patient 
anxiety caused by large scale accident 
tiredness cause by 12 hour shift ]]> 2022-02-14 11:11:47 UTC https://padlet.com/zairahn1/jl4d0chpignfd9fd/wish/2045973193 5.A hoist in a residential home has not been maintained and is broken. The staff are expected to use other methods to get residents out of bed and into their wheelchairs. Explain the hazards to the staff in this situation.(5 marks) zairahn1 https://padlet.com/zairahn1/jl4d0chpignfd9fd/wish/2045979247 Musculoskeletal hazard-staff may damage their spine/back if they try and lift patients without a hoist
Psychological-staff may get stressed at being asked to carry out work they can not do safely
working practices-staff are being asked to carry out something which is deemed unsafe ]]> 2022-02-14 11:16:17 UTC https://padlet.com/zairahn1/jl4d0chpignfd9fd/wish/2045979247 7.Outline the stages of risk assessment.(5 marks) https://padlet.com/zairahn1/jl4d0chpignfd9fd/wish/2045984514 1-identify the hazards
2-decide who might be harmed and how
3-evaluate the risks and decide on precaution
4-record your findings and implement them
5-review your assessment and update if necessary]]> 2022-02-14 11:20:14 UTC https://padlet.com/zairahn1/jl4d0chpignfd9fd/wish/2045984514