Violence and Aggression in Social Care: Prevention and Management

Question 1

What is the first step in the prevention and management of violence and aggression in social care settings?

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Assessing the risk of violence

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Developing a care plan

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Using physical restraints

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Contacting the police

Question 2

When responding to violence and aggression in social care, what is the MOST important principle?

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Calming the situation and understanding the person's feelings.

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Using physical restraint.

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Punishing the person for being aggressive.

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Ignoring the behavior and hoping it stops.

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a type of violence that can occur in social care settings?

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Property damage

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Physical violence

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Psychological violence

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Sexual violence

Question 4

What should be the first step when managing aggressive behavior?

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Calling for assistance if necessary

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Confronting the individual

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Trying to restrain the individual

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Ignoring the behavior

Question 5

Which communication technique is most effective when dealing with an aggressive individual?

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Maintaining eye contact and using non-verbal cues to show you are listening

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Using aggressive and loud language

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Interrupting the individual frequently

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Using physical contact to establish control

Question 6

Which of the following is a protective factor against violence and aggression in social care settings?

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Good interpersonal skills

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Substance abuse

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History of mental illness

Question 7

Is it generally acceptable to use physical restraints on a service user who is behaving aggressively?

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Yes, if other interventions have failed

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No, physical restraints should never be used

Question 8

What is the first step in de-escalating an aggressive service user?

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Remain calm, speak clearly, and avoid confrontational language

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Remove yourself from the situation

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Call for backup

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Physically restrain the service user

Question 9

In a social care setting, which approach is most effective in preventing violence and aggression?

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Establishing a safe and supportive environment that tackles the root causes of violence and aggression

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Punishing individuals who display violent or aggressive behavior

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Ignoring potential triggers and warning signs

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Using physical force to restrain violent or aggressive individuals

Question 10

What is the primary purpose of conducting a risk assessment in the context of violence and aggression?

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To identify potential triggers and develop strategies to mitigate risks

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To develop a comprehensive care plan for the individual

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To ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements

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To punish the perpetrator and deter future aggression

Question 11

What is the primary goal of a post-incident review following an episode of violence or aggression?

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Identifying areas for improvement in policies, procedures, and practices

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Assigning blame or punishment to the individuals involved

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Documenting the incident for legal and record-keeping purposes

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Preventing future incidents from occurring

Question 12

Which of the following strategies is more effective in preventing violence and aggression?

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Verbal de-escalation

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Punitive measures

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Chemical sedation

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Physical restraint

Question 13

What is the main objective of verbal de-escalation techniques?

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Calm the individual and reduce agitation

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Intimidate the individual

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Physically restrain the individual if necessary

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Punish the individual for their behavior

Question 14

Which of the following physical interventions is considered the most restrictive?

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Full physical restraint

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Grasping the individual's arm

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Holding the individual's wrists

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Locking the individual in seclusion

Question 15

When using physical restraint, it is crucial to:

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Use minimum force necessary

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Rely solely on physical force

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Restrain the individual for an extended period

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Avoid informing the individual of their rights

Question 16

Which type of aggression involves passive and indirect communication?

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Passive aggression

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Physical aggression

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Verbal aggression

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Direct aggression

Question 17

Which action should be avoided when responding to verbal aggression?

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Interrupting the individual

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Listening attentively

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Using a calm and respectful tone

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Acknowledging the individual's feelings

Question 18

What is the primary purpose of a risk assessment in managing violence and aggression?

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Identify potential risks and implement preventive measures

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Diagnose the individual's condition

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Justify the use of force against the individual

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Determine legal liabilities

Question 19

In social care settings, why is it essential to assess risk factors for violence and aggression?

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To identify potential triggers and develop personalized support plans.

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To blame individuals who exhibit violent behavior.

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To justify the use of restrictive measures, such as restraint.

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To predict with certainty whether violence or aggression will occur.

Question 20

Assess the effectiveness of different de-escalation techniques for managing aggressive behavior. Evaluate the suitability and efficacy of these techniques in various scenarios:

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Remaining calm, respecting the person, and trying to understand their perspective

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Communicating clearly, setting limits, and using assertive language

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Using physical force to restrain the individual

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Arguing or trying to force the person to do what you want

Question 21

Which of the following is NOT a potential psychological consequence of experiencing violence and aggression for social care workers?

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Improved sleep

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Anxiety

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Depression

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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Question 22

Which of the following is a responsibility of supervisors in preventing and managing violence and aggression in social care settings?

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Providing staff with training on violence and aggression prevention and management.

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Creating a culture of respect and open communication within the team.

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Supporting staff who have been involved in violent or aggressive incidents.

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Ignoring reports of violence and aggression.

Question 23

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for violence and aggression in social care settings?

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Positive relationships with staff

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Lack of staff training

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Substance abuse by service users

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Environmental stressors

Question 24

What is the first and most important step in managing a violent or aggressive incident?

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Assess the situation

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Restraining the service user

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Calling for help

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Reporting the incident

Question 25

Which of the following is the most effective de-escalation technique for an agitated service user?

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Using verbal de-escalation techniques

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Offering medication

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Restraining the service user

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Ignoring the service user

Question 26

What is the primary responsibility of the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in relation to violence and aggression in social care?

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To investigate and monitor compliance with health and safety regulations

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To provide direct support to social care providers

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To prosecute individuals or organizations for breaches of regulations

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To develop and implement policies on violence and aggression

Question 27

Which of the following is NOT a key element of a comprehensive risk assessment for violence and aggression?

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Predicting the exact time and manner of a violent incident

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Identifying potential triggers and warning signs

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Assessing the service user's history and current behavior

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Determining the appropriate level of supervision and support

Question 28

Which physical restraint technique should be used only as a last resort and with extreme caution?

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Full mechanical restraint

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Holding

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Verbal restraint

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Partial physical restraint

Question 29

Which type of aggression involves intentionally causing physical harm to another person?

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Physical aggression

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Verbal aggression

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Passive aggression

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Sexual aggression

Question 30

What is the first step in de-escalating an aggressive service user?

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Try to calm the service user down by actively listening and speaking in a non-threatening manner

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Confront the service user directly

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Call for help from colleagues

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Restrain the service user

Question 31

Which of the following is a key principle of de-escalation techniques?

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Maintaining a safe distance and avoiding physical contact

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Using force to subdue the service user

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Speaking in a loud and aggressive tone

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Ignoring the service user's behavior

Question 32

What is the best way to respond to verbal aggression from a service user?

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Try to understand the service user's perspective and respond with empathy

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Ignore the service user's behavior

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Confront the service user directly

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Call for help from colleagues

Question 33

Which of the following is not a potential consequence of violence and aggression in social care settings?

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Improved staff morale

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Physical injuries to staff and service users

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Psychological trauma

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Increased healthcare costs

Question 34

In the context of social care, when is the use of physical restraints considered ethically justifiable?

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To prevent immediate harm to oneself or others

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To punish or control an individual's behavior

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To restrain an individual for their own safety, even in the absence of immediate harm

Question 35

Which of the following is a strategy that can be used to prevent violence in a social care setting?

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Implement clear policies and procedures

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Physical restraint

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Ignore potential risk factors

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Punishment

Question 36

Which of the following is a best practice for recording incidents of violence and aggression in a social care setting?

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Document the incident accurately and in a timely manner

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Use subjective and emotional language

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Omit important details

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Delay recording the incident

Question 37

Which of the following is a role of the manager in relation to violence and aggression in a social care setting?

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Create a culture of openness and reporting

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Ignore reports of aggression

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Handle all incidents of violence personally

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Blame staff for incidents of violence

Question 38

Which of the following is an example of a physical response to aggression that is considered appropriate?

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Use the minimum force necessary to protect yourself or others

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Hit the aggressor in the face

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Kick the aggressor in the groin

Question 39

Which of the following is NOT considered a form of physical violence?

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Verbal threats

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Slapping

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Restraining someone

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Kicking

Question 40

Which of the following is a known risk factor for violence and aggression in social care settings?

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History of substance misuse

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Well-lit and calm environment

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Regular staff training on de-escalation

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Clear communication from staff

Question 41

According to this unit, what is a key strategy for managing violence and aggression?

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Using de-escalation techniques

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Implementing physical punishment

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Ignoring the behaviour and hoping it stops

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Immediately resorting to physical restraint

Question 42

Which of these is a verbal de-escalation technique?

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Practicing active listening

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Immediately calling for backup

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Creating a physical barrier

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Using body language to assert dominance

Question 43

What should be the primary focus of a social care worker responding to violence and aggression?

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Ensuring the safety of everyone involved

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Protecting the reputation of the organization

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Punishing the person behaving aggressively

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Determining the root cause of the behaviour

Question 44

Which of the following is NOT a potential consequence of violence and aggression in social care?

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Increased staff morale and job satisfaction

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Injury to staff members or service users

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Physical damage to the care setting

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Elevated stress levels among staff and service users

Question 45

What is the first step in a risk assessment for violence and aggression?

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Identify potential risk factors for violence

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Report the potential risk to management

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Develop a detailed intervention plan

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Continuously monitor the situation for changes

Question 46

Which is a key element of a violence prevention policy in social care settings?

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Training staff to recognise and respond to violence

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Relying solely on physical restraint techniques

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Preferring job applicants with a history of handling aggression

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Refusing service to individuals with a history of violence

Question 47

What is the most important thing to remember when interacting with an aggressive individual?

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Remain calm and maintain a professional demeanour

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Confront the person and assert your authority

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Give in to their demands to avoid escalation

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Immediately call for help without attempting de-escalation