Legal Issues in Social Care Practice Quizzes - Advanced Diploma

Question 1

A care worker is preparing to administer medication to a resident with dementia who cannot understand the risks and benefits of taking it. What legal principle should guide the care worker's actions?

Accepted Answer

Capacity

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Confidentiality

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Best Interests

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Duty of Care

Question 2

A social worker is assisting a family struggling to care for their elderly parent who wants to live independently but is no longer safe doing so. Which legal framework should the social worker consider to assess the parent's need for support?

Accepted Answer

Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS)

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Human Rights Act 1998

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Care Act 2014

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Mental Capacity Act 2005

Question 3

A young adult with learning disabilities wants to move into supported living. The social worker must ensure their consent to the move is valid. Which factor is NOT a key requirement for valid consent?

Accepted Answer

The individual's family must also agree to the move.

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The individual must understand the move's implications.

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The individual's consent must be freely given, without coercion.

Question 4

A care worker observes a colleague sharing confidential information about a service user with someone not involved in their care. What legal principle has been breached?

Accepted Answer

Confidentiality

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Best Interests

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Non-discrimination

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Duty of Care

Question 5

A care home resident refuses their prescribed medication. The staff decide to administer it without consent, arguing it's in the resident's best interests. Which legal principle is relevant here?

Accepted Answer

Best Interests

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Capacity

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Duty of Care

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Deprivation of Liberty

Question 6

A social worker supports a homeless young person being exploited by a criminal gang. What is the social worker's legal obligation?

Accepted Answer

To report the exploitation to the relevant authorities.

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To contact the young person's family.

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To provide the young person with legal advice.

Question 7

A care worker accidentally spills hot water on a service user while assisting with personal care, causing a burn. What legal principle is most relevant?

Accepted Answer

Duty of Care

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Negligence

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Best Interests

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Confidentiality

Question 8

A care home plans to implement a policy restricting residents' access to their personal belongings. This policy is likely to be challenged under which legal framework?

Accepted Answer

Human Rights Act 1998

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Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS)

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Care Act 2014

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Mental Capacity Act 2005

Question 9

A social worker is working with a family experiencing domestic violence and needs to obtain information from other professionals involved. What legal principle must the social worker consider when sharing this information?

Accepted Answer

Data Protection Act 2018

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Confidentiality

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Best Interests

Question 10

A care worker is supporting an individual recently diagnosed with a serious illness who is experiencing distress and anxiety. What legal principle should the care worker prioritize in supporting the individual?

Accepted Answer

Duty of Care

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Non-discrimination

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Best Interests

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Confidentiality

Question 11

A social worker is visiting a service user who lacks capacity to make decisions about their care. Who has the legal authority to make these decisions on their behalf?

Accepted Answer

A court appointed deputy, if one has been assigned.

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The social worker, acting in the best interests of the service user.

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The service user's family member who is most involved in their care.

Question 12

Which of the following is a key principle of the Mental Capacity Act 2005?

Accepted Answer

A person is assumed to have capacity unless it is established that they lack capacity.

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A person must be able to make all decisions themselves to be considered as having capacity.

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Capacity is a fixed state and does not fluctuate over time.

Question 13

When can information about a service user be shared without their consent?

Accepted Answer

When there is a legal obligation to disclose, such as safeguarding concerns.

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When requested by a family member who is concerned about the service user's wellbeing.

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When the service user is deemed to lack capacity to make decisions about sharing information.

Question 14

Which Act provides the legal framework for safeguarding vulnerable adults in the UK?

Accepted Answer

The Care Act 2014

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The Mental Health Act 1983

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The Equality Act 2010

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The Human Rights Act 1998

Question 15

What is a Deprivation of Liberty Safeguard (DoLS)?

Accepted Answer

A safeguard to ensure that any deprivation of liberty is lawful and in the person's best interests.

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A set of guidelines for managing challenging behaviour in care settings.

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A legal order that allows for a person to be detained in hospital against their will.

Question 16

Under the Equality Act 2010, what is a 'protected characteristic'?

Accepted Answer

A characteristic such as age, disability, or religion, that is protected by law from discrimination.

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A personal belief or value held by an individual that must be respected by others.

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A specific need or requirement that a service user has due to their individual circumstances.

Question 17

When working with a service user who has a learning disability, what is a key consideration for obtaining consent?

Accepted Answer

Ensuring information is provided in an accessible format that the individual understands.

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Assuming that the service user lacks capacity due to their learning disability.

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Obtaining consent from a family member if the individual has difficulty communicating.

Question 18

What is the primary function of the Care Quality Commission (CQC)?

Accepted Answer

To regulate and inspect health and social care services in England.

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To provide legal representation for service users who have complaints about their care.

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To develop national policies and guidelines for social care practice.

Question 19

Which legal principle emphasizes the least restrictive approach to care and support?

Accepted Answer

Proportionality

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Diversity

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Confidentiality

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Equality

Question 20

When can physical restraint be legally used in a social care setting?

Accepted Answer

As a last resort, to prevent immediate harm to the individual or others.

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As a punishment for aggressive or disruptive behavior.

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As a routine measure to manage challenging behavior in individuals with dementia.