tech certificate 204
L3- HSC Technical Certificate unit worksheet
Unit 204 – Principles of safeguarding and protection in health and social care
The numbers in the bracket after each question relate to the assessment criteria in the standards
1. Define the following types of abuse: (1.1.1)
a. physical abuse- any abuse involving the use of force.
b. sexual abuse- sexual activity is abusive when informed consent is not freely given.
c. emotional/psychological abuse- any situation which means that an individual becomes a victim of abuse at the hands of someone he/she trusted.
d. financial abuse- theft from a person with learning disability, defrauding them or financially exploiting them in some way.
e. institutional abuse- the mistreatment of people brought about by poor or inadequate care or support, or systematic poor practice that affects the whole care setting. It occurs when the individual's wishes and needs are sacrificed for the smooth running of a group, service or organisation.
f. self-neglect- this is where people neglect their own care due to having a mental illness or other reasons.
g. neglect by others- this is where the care or support is not given by people who have a duty to do that and the person suffers from that.
2. Identify the signs and/or symptoms associated with each type of abuse (1.1.2)
Type of abuse
Signs and symptoms
Physical Abuse
Series of unexplained falls or major injuries. Injuries/bruises at different stages of healing. Bruising in unusual sites e.g. inner arms, thighs.
Abrasions. Teeth indentations.
Injuries to head or face. Client very passive.
Sexual Abuse
Change in behaviour. Overt sexual behaviour or language. Difficulty in walking, sitting. Injuries to genital and/or anal area.
Neglect
Absence of food, heat, hygiene, clothing, comfort. Preventing client to have access to services. Isolation.
Absence of prescribed medication.
Psychological Abuse
Withdrawal, depression. Cowering and fearfulness. Change in
Unit 204 – Principles of safeguarding and protection in health and social care
The numbers in the bracket after each question relate to the assessment criteria in the standards
1. Define the following types of abuse: (1.1.1)
a. physical abuse- any abuse involving the use of force.
b. sexual abuse- sexual activity is abusive when informed consent is not freely given.
c. emotional/psychological abuse- any situation which means that an individual becomes a victim of abuse at the hands of someone he/she trusted.
d. financial abuse- theft from a person with learning disability, defrauding them or financially exploiting them in some way.
e. institutional abuse- the mistreatment of people brought about by poor or inadequate care or support, or systematic poor practice that affects the whole care setting. It occurs when the individual's wishes and needs are sacrificed for the smooth running of a group, service or organisation.
f. self-neglect- this is where people neglect their own care due to having a mental illness or other reasons.
g. neglect by others- this is where the care or support is not given by people who have a duty to do that and the person suffers from that.
2. Identify the signs and/or symptoms associated with each type of abuse (1.1.2)
Type of abuse
Signs and symptoms
Physical Abuse
Series of unexplained falls or major injuries. Injuries/bruises at different stages of healing. Bruising in unusual sites e.g. inner arms, thighs.
Abrasions. Teeth indentations.
Injuries to head or face. Client very passive.
Sexual Abuse
Change in behaviour. Overt sexual behaviour or language. Difficulty in walking, sitting. Injuries to genital and/or anal area.
Neglect
Absence of food, heat, hygiene, clothing, comfort. Preventing client to have access to services. Isolation.
Absence of prescribed medication.
Psychological Abuse
Withdrawal, depression. Cowering and fearfulness. Change in