Assessment Workbook - Domiciliary Pathway L2 Part 1 LEARNER V3

Part 1 Level 2
Assessment Workbook

Domiciliary Pathway – Part 1 Learner Project

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Contents

Section 1 Initial Assessment

Section 2 Assessment Questions 4

Section 3 Assessment Decision & Assessor Feedback 19

Section 4 Learner Notes 21

Assessment Information

You must:
Answer all questions fully paying close attention to your spelling, punctuation and grammar.

Answer ALL questions correctly to pass the unit. Should we refer you; you will be asked to reattempt and
resubmit only those questions you did not get correct first time round.

What do I do once I have completed the workbook?

Once you have completed the workbook, then you will need to contact your Regional Trainer who will explain what
needs to be done next.

Doing words and their description To recognise a problem, need, fact and to show that
Identify/State it exists

List A short record of information, usually written with a
single thing on each line
Outline
Explain/ Describe A short record of information without detail

To make something clear or easy to understand or
giving information about it

These knowledge questions form part of your Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care.

The qualification is made up of the following optional units:
The principles of Infection Prevention and Control
Causes and Spread of infection
Support individuals to meet personal care needs

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Yes No
Initial Assessment
Yes No
1. Do you know what the word ‘infection’ means?
2. Do you know what is meant by ‘systemic infection’?
3. What is the difference between bacteria and a virus?

4. What is the name of the piece of legislation that links to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and the
prevention and control of infection?

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5. How many steps does the NHS recommend when washing your hands?

This section covers what you might already know; it asks you to identify any training you have completed in the last
12 months on the subject. Below you are asked to include a small description of the training provided (please refer
to any hand-outs you received and what type of training it was i.e. face-to-face, in-house, e-learning).

6. Previous Training – two things you have learnt/type of training/date of training:

Two things you have learnt from previous training Type Date

7. Estimated learning hours spent doing your in-house training:

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Assessment Questions

1. Define the following words/terms and then explain them in your own words:

Infection Definition

In your own words:

Infection Definition

In your own words:

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1. Continued... Define the following words/terms and then explain them in your own words:

Systemic Infection Definition

In your own words:

Localised Infection Definition

In your own words:

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2. Identify the common sources of infection:

3. List the risks of infection within the workplace:

4. What would the potential impact of an outbreak of infection be on an individual and the organisation?
Individual:

Organisation:

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5. Complete the table below:
Bacteria Definition

Viruses 7

Fungi

Parasites

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6. What are the common illnesses and infections causes by bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites?

Bacteria Viruses

Fungi Parasites

7. List all the key factors that make it more likely that infection will occur:

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8. Explain the conditions needed for the growth of micro-organisms:

9. List the different types of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) used in a care setting. Include what is used
for personal care, in the kitchen, and when handling chemicals or cleaning products:
Types of PPE equipment

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10. List the current regulations and legislation relating to PPE and the prevention and control of infection:

11. Explain the employer’s and employees’ responsibilities regarding PPE, and in relation to the prevention and
control of infection:

Employer’s responsibilities: Employees’ responsibilities:

12. Explain correct practice in the application, removal and disposal of PPE:
Application:

Removal:

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Disposal of used PPE:

13. Your organisation will have policies and procedures in place that follow local and national guidelines around
the prevention and control of infection. Summarise these polices in your own words:

14. What procedures and precautions do your organisation put into place to prevent and control infection?
These might include procedures for staff as well as visitors:

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15. The ‘Health and Safety’ unit covered Risk Assessment. Explain the process of carrying out a risk
assessment relevant to prevention and control of infection, and why it is important:
The process:

Why it is important:

16. How can you report concerns about the safety and hygiene of equipment, or facilities, used for
personal care?

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17. During a visit or call you may prepare food or support someone with personal care. List all the occasions,
when you should wash your hands, and explain why:
Why:

Why:

18. The ‘Health and Safety’ unit covered the most thorough method for hand washing, but what is
correct sequence?

19. Explain the different types of products that should be used for hand washing:

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20. Describe the correct procedure that relates to skincare:
21. Explain the key principles of good personal hygiene:

22. Explain the ways you can ensure a person can call for help when they are alone during personal care:

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23. You are supporting Mrs X in purchase her own toiletries, below show the items for sale:

Conditioner Special Offer Hand Cream Shampoo
£4.60 Both 1/2 price £2.80 £3.40

Special Offer Special Offer
Both 1/2 price 20% off

Makeup Toothpaste
Remover £2.70
£3.40

Face Cream
£6.90

Special Offer
20p off

Hand Wash Deodorant
80p £1.50

Special Offer Body Cream Special Offer
20% off £3.00 25% off

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A. Draw a table and show how much Mrs X would pay for each of the items: (Show your workings)

B. Mrs X decides to buy all the items on sale. She pays with a £20.00 note. How much change will she get
back? (Show your workings)

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C. Mrs X has enough change to buy all her daughters face cream for their birthdays.
How many daughters does Mrs X have? (Show your workings)

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24. Write a letter on behalf of Mrs X inviting her daughters to come for afternoon tea. Remember to include:
Your work address, name and number in the top right hand side of the letter. (However you may have
letter headed paper)
Dear Mrs/Miss/Mrs (make up a name for Mrs X’s daughters)
It is common to include a subject of the letter or a reference
You the write the letter, broken into paragraphs
If you began your letter using ‘Mrs/Miss’ you should finish it with ‘Yours sincerely’ followed by your
signature and your name. (Use your own letter headed paper if you prefer)

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Assessment Decision & Feedback

This section will be completed by your assessor.

I can confirm that the result given to the learner is based on a true reflection of the work seen and has been assessed
for validity, authenticity and sufficiency.

Assessor Signature: Date:

What did you do very well?

What could you improve/might you want to consider in future?

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What additional work is required in order for you to pass?

This section will be completed by your assessor.

I, the learner, have received my feedback and am happy that I understand my result, strengths, weaknesses and what
actions, if any, are required from me to pass this assessment in the future.

Learners Signature: Date:

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Learner notes

Question Notes

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Learner Notes Notes
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Learner Notes Notes
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