Safeguarding and Protection in Social Care: A Comprehensive Guide for Social Care Practitioners

Question 1

Which legislation is the primary legal framework for safeguarding in the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

Care Act 2014

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Children Act 1989

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Mental Capacity Act 2005

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Data Protection Act 2018

Question 2

Identify the type of behavior that is NOT considered abuse or neglect.

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Providing essential care

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Physical abuse

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Emotional abuse

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Financial exploitation

Question 3

Which principles are fundamental to safeguarding and protection in social care?

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Prevention, Proportionality, Partnership, and Accountability

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Confidentiality, Empathy, Respect, and Empowerment

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Duty of Care, Informed Consent, and Risk Management

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Confidentiality, Empowerment, and Privacy

Question 4

In safeguarding, how do confidentiality and whistle-blowing work together?

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Confidentiality protects privacy, while whistle-blowing ensures accountability and prevents harm.

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Confidentiality is always the priority, even if it means a vulnerable person is at risk.

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Whistle-blowing only involves reporting concerns within the organization.

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Confidentiality and whistle-blowing are opposing practices in safeguarding.

Question 5

What are the potential consequences of safeguarding concerns for individuals and their families?

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Increased stress and emotional distress

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Disruption of family relationships

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Improved family relationships

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No significant impact

Question 6

Why is multi-agency collaboration crucial in safeguarding practice?

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It improves information sharing and coordination.

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It reduces duplication of effort and resources.

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It provides access to a wider range of specialized services.

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It makes it easier to overlook or dismiss safeguarding concerns.

Question 7

According to the Care Act (2014), who holds the primary responsibility for safeguarding vulnerable adults?

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Local Authorities

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Healthcare professionals

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Family Members

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Law enforcement

Question 8

What is the primary purpose of the Mental Capacity Act (2005)?

Accepted Answer

To protect the rights of individuals with impaired decision-making abilities

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To establish legal grounds for involuntary admission to healthcare facilities

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To define the criteria for determining mental incapacity

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To regulate the use of psychotropic medications

Question 9

What is the ethical obligation of whistle-blowing in safeguarding?

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To report suspected wrongdoing or abuse

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To protect oneself from liability

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To seek revenge on colleagues

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To gain recognition for one's contributions

Question 10

What is the fundamental role of advocacy in social care?

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To safeguard the rights and interests of vulnerable individuals

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To provide legal representation to those who cannot represent themselves

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To offer companionship and emotional support

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To challenge discriminatory practices

Question 11

What is the role of the Local Safeguarding Children Board (LSCB)?

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To oversee and coordinate safeguarding arrangements for children

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To investigate allegations of child abuse

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To provide support and guidance to professionals working with children

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To take enforcement action against individuals who harm children

Question 12

What is the first step in the safeguarding process?

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Identifying and assessing the risk of harm

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Reporting the concern to the appropriate authorities

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Taking action to protect the individual from harm

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Investigating the allegation of abuse or neglect

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a type of abuse?

Accepted Answer

Respect

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Physical abuse

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Emotional abuse

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Neglect

Question 14

When you suspect a vulnerable person is in immediate danger, what should be your first action?

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Contact your supervisor

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Tell the person's family

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Write down what you see

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Wait for more proof

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a key principle of safeguarding in social care?

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Punishment

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Empowerment

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Protection

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Prevention

Question 16

The Care Act 2014 places a legal duty on social care practitioners to report concerns about:

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Any type of abuse or neglect, including physical, emotional, sexual, and financial abuse, as well as neglect and exploitation

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Neglect only

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Physical abuse only

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Emotional abuse only

Question 17

The concept of 'inter-agency collaboration' in safeguarding refers to:

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Working with other agencies to share information, coordinate support, and ensure a holistic approach to safeguarding

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Duplicating the efforts of other agencies

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Involving external organizations only in complex cases

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Ignoring the roles of other agencies

Question 18

The ethical principle of 'autonomy' in social care refers to:

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Respecting the individual's right to make their own decisions, even if those decisions may differ from what the social care practitioner believes is best

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Acting in the best interests of the individual

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Ignoring the individual's wishes

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Challenging the individual's decisions

Question 19

To prevent safeguarding approaches from being culturally insensitive, which factor is of paramount importance?

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Cultural Understanding

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Experience

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Clear Communication

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Tolerance

Question 20

In safeguarding practice, how should we balance the rights of individuals with the need to protect society?

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Consider each case carefully to balance rights and protection.

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Prioritize individual rights above all else.

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Always prioritize societal protection over individual rights.

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Ethical dilemmas in safeguarding can be easily resolved with clear guidelines.

Question 21

How does safeguarding work affect social care professionals emotionally? What strategies can help them take care of themselves and build resilience?

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Constant exposure to distressing situations can lead to compassion fatigue and burnout.

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Safeguarding work brings a sense of purpose, but balancing it with self-care is key to prevent emotional exhaustion.

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Safeguarding work can help professionals cope with stress and adversity.

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Safeguarding work has no significant impact on professionals' emotional well-being.

Question 22

Which of the following is NOT a key principle of safeguarding in social care?

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Protecting the reputation of the organization

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Promoting well-being

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Preventing harm

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Empowering individuals

Question 23

Which of the following is a characteristic of effective inter-agency collaboration in safeguarding?

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Clear communication, information sharing, and a coordinated approach to ensure timely and appropriate interventions

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Unwillingness to share resources

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Duplication of services

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Lack of trust and coordination

Question 24

The Mental Capacity Act 2005 applies to individuals who:

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Lack the capacity to make specific decisions at the time the decision needs to be made

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Have a learning disability

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Are under the age of 18

Question 25

Which of the following is a potential indicator of neglect in an older person?

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Unkempt appearance, poor hygiene, and a lack of adequate nutrition

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Verbal abuse

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Aggressive behavior

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Financial exploitation

Question 26

The Data Protection Act 2018 requires social care practitioners to:

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Handle personal data securely and confidentially, ensuring its use is lawful, fair, and transparent

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Use personal data for marketing purposes

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Share personal data with other agencies without consent

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Delete personal data upon request

Question 27

Best practice for safeguarding vulnerable adults involves:

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Empowering individuals to participate in decision-making

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Overriding their wishes and preferences

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Making decisions for them without their consent

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Assuming they lack capacity for decision-making

Question 28

The Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) is primarily responsible for:

Accepted Answer

Coordinating and monitoring safeguarding measures within the organization

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Investigating every instance of alleged or actual abuse or neglect

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Providing direct support to individuals experiencing abuse or neglect

Question 29

A potential obstacle to effective safeguarding is:

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Lack of comprehension of safeguarding responsibilities

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Robust inter-agency collaboration

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Clear and specific safeguarding policies

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Sufficient resources and support

Question 30

A safeguarding adult review aims to:

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Identify learnings and enhance safeguarding practices

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Penalize those accountable for abuse or neglect

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Provide financial compensation to victims

Question 31

A fundamental principle of safeguarding in social care prioritizes:

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The protection of the vulnerable individual

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Action only when there's imminent danger

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The safety of social care practitioners over vulnerable individuals

Question 32

Under the Children Act 1989, who holds the primary responsibility for safeguarding children?

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Local authorities

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The police

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Social workers

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Parents and guardians

Question 33

The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) contributes to safeguarding by:

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Screening individuals working with vulnerable groups

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Training on safeguarding procedures

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Investigating allegations of abuse

Question 34

Best practice for documenting safeguarding concerns includes:

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Clear and detailed notes recorded promptly

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Delaying documentation

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Vague and ambiguous language

Question 35

The Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC) serves to:

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Coordinate support for high-risk victims of domestic abuse

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Train on safeguarding procedures

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Investigate allegations of child abuse

Question 36

A potential indicator that a vulnerable adult may be at risk of abuse is:

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Unaccounted-for injuries or bruises

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Independent living situation

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Healthy eating habits

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Outgoing and sociable demeanor

Question 37

If you suspect that a child is being abused, what is the first action you should take?

Accepted Answer

Report your concerns to your supervisor immediately.

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Confront the alleged abuser directly.

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Keep the information confidential.

Question 38

Which of the following is NOT a common barrier to effective safeguarding practice?

Accepted Answer

Strong inter-agency communication

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Heavy workload

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Organizational culture

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Lack of training

Question 39

What is the primary purpose of whistle-blowing in safeguarding?

Accepted Answer

Reporting suspected wrongdoing or misconduct that may harm vulnerable individuals.

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Providing support to victims of abuse.

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Investigating allegations of abuse.

Question 40

Under the Children Act 2004, what is the primary legal duty of social care workers?

Accepted Answer

To safeguard and promote the welfare of children.

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To neglect the needs of vulnerable adults.

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To obtain parental consent before taking any action.

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To report all suspected cases of abuse to the police.

Question 41

What is a key characteristic of effective inter-agency collaboration in safeguarding?

Accepted Answer

Open communication and information sharing among relevant agencies.

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Disregard for legal and ethical guidelines.

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Competition for resources.

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Lack of trust between agencies.

Question 42

A social care worker observes a colleague behaving inappropriately with a vulnerable client. The worker's ethical responsibility is to:

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Report the incident to their supervisor or another appropriate authority immediately.

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Inform the client's family.

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Ignore the behavior and hope it stops.

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Confront the colleague directly.

Question 43

Which of the following is a potential indicator of neglect in an elderly person?

Accepted Answer

Unkempt appearance, poor hygiene, and a lack of basic necessities.

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Regular visits from friends and family.

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Participation in social activities.

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Adequate food and medication.

Question 44

Why is maintaining the confidentiality of client information essential in social care practice?

Accepted Answer

It protects the privacy and trust of vulnerable individuals.

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It allows social care workers to avoid responsibility for their actions.

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It limits the flow of communication between agencies.

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It prevents information from being shared with other professionals who may need to provide support.

Question 45

Which of the following factors can increase an individual's vulnerability to abuse or neglect?

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Disabilities, age, isolation, and economic dependence.

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Self-confidence and assertiveness.

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Wealth and social status.

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Employment and access to education.

Question 46

When working with vulnerable individuals, it is important to adopt a:

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Person-centered approach that respects their dignity, choices, and individuality.

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Dismissive and avoidant approach.

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Paternalistic and controlling approach.

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Judgmental and critical attitude.

Question 47

Which of the following is a duty of care that social care workers have towards vulnerable individuals?

Accepted Answer

To act in the best interests of the individual

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To protect their own reputation at all costs

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To prioritize the needs of the organization

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To avoid making judgments about the individual's behavior

Question 48

The purpose of a safeguarding policy and procedure is to:

Accepted Answer

Provide clear guidance on how to report and respond to concerns

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Empower social care workers to ignore potential risks

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Create a culture of blame and suspicion