Professional practice

Which of the following is a key feature of professional practice for those working in adult care?

• Following set routines without considering individual needs.

• Demonstrating respect for each individual’s rights and dignity.

• Providing care only according to personal beliefs.

• Avoiding communication with colleagues and service users.

What is the primary purpose of a care plan in adult care?

• To provide a generic plan for all service users, regardless of their needs.

• To outline the financial costs associated with care delivery.

• To tailor care and support to meet the individual’s specific needs, preferences, and goals.

• To create a checklist for carers without considering the individual.

What is the significance of the Care Act 2014 in adult care practice?

• It provides guidelines for personal finances and asset management.

• It ensures that individuals have a legal right to receive person-centred care, tailored to their needs.

• It focuses on restricting access to care for individuals under 18.

• It applies only to healthcare professionals and does not affect social care workers.

Which of the following best describes a Lead Practitioner’s role in managing a team in adult care?

• To make all decisions independently without consulting the team.

• To provide clear guidance, support, and supervision to staff, ensuring high standards of care.

• To focus primarily on personal tasks rather than team management.

• To avoid involving staff in decision-making processes.

In professional adult care practice, when should a worker disclose information about a service user?

• Only when they feel the information is not useful.

• When there is a risk to the service user's safety or well-being, or in line with confidentiality policies and legal requirements.

• When they are unsure about the service user's care needs.

• Only when the service user asks for it directly.

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