Question 1: Identify three different types of practitioners who work in health and social care settings and briefly describe their main roles.

Answer: Examples include: 1) Nurse - provides medical care and support to patients. 2) Social Worker - supports individuals and families with social and emotional issues. 3) Care Assistant - assists with daily living tasks for clients and residents.

Question 2: Explain why it is important for care practitioners to work as part of a team.

Answer: Working as a team ensures that clients receive comprehensive care, reduces mistakes, promotes safety, and allows practitioners to share skills and knowledge.

Question 3: Describe two qualities that a good care practitioner should have and explain why these qualities are important.

Answer: Empathy - to understand and share the feelings of clients, which helps build trust. Patience - to deal calmly with clients who may be difficult or upset, ensuring quality care.

Question 4: Imagine you are a care worker helping a new client who has just moved into a care home. List three tasks you might do to support them during their first day.

Answer: Introduce yourself and explain your role, show them around the care home, and ask about their needs and preferences to ensure they feel comfortable.

Question 5: Draw a simple diagram to show the different team members involved in a care setting. Label at least four roles such as nurse, social worker, care assistant, and doctor.

Answer: A clear diagram with four labeled roles: Nurse, Social Worker, Care Assistant, Doctor. The diagram should show these roles as part of a team working together in a care environment.

Question 6: Why is confidentiality important for care practitioners? Give two reasons.

Answer: Confidentiality protects clients' privacy and builds trust between the client and practitioner. It also complies with legal and ethical standards.

Question 7: Describe what a care practitioner might do to promote a client’s independence.

Answer: Encourage clients to perform tasks they are able to do, provide support when needed, and give them opportunities to make choices about their care.

Question 8: Sketch a simple plan of a typical day for a care worker in a residential care home. Include at least three main activities.

Answer: A sketch showing a schedule with activities such as morning personal care, meal assistance, and evening bedtime routines, with time slots for each activity.