VOCABULARY
Choose the correct answer. TEN points total. ONE point for every correct answer.
1) A polite word for ‘fat’ is:
a. big
b. fat
c. overweight
d. lanky
2) A good way to compliment someone’s appearance is:
e. ‘It’s the wrong shape for you.’
f. ‘I think you looked better before.’
g. ‘You look great.’
h. ‘Have you thought about wearing something else?’
3) ‘Often changing from feeling happy to feeling sad or angry’ is the definition of:
a. emotionally stable
b. emotionally unstable
c. immature
d. disagreeable
4) Rationalisation and regression are examples of:
a. personality traits
b. hobbies
c. defence mechanisms
d. psychological problems
5) A place where people who are terminally ill are cared for is a:
a. hospice
b. hospital
c. social welfare centre
d. care home
6) Therapy through gardening is:
a. chromotherapy
b. bibliotherapy
c. choreotherapy
d. horticultural therapy
7) Salt and pepper are examples of:
a. dairy products
b. meat
c. vegetables
d. seasonings
8) You should do CPR:
a. when someone is sad
b. when someone has a broken leg
c. when someone falls on the floor
d. when someone’s heart stops working
9) Someone who is helpful and happy is:
a. assertive
b. friendly
c. sensitive
d. patient
10) A polite phrase for negotiating your contract is:
a. This is totally unacceptable.’
b. ‘How dare you write this in the contract!’
c. ‘Could we change this please?’
d. ‘No one would ever agree to this.’
READING
Read this personal care plan and answer the questions that follow:
PERSONAL CARE PLAN
Name: Mr Tom Hastings Date of Birth: 15/04/1941
PHYSICAL DISORDERS
He/she suffers from:
arthritis √
blindness
deafness
ischemic heart disease
hypertension
migraines
osteoporosis
comments: ¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬__________________________________________________
BATHING
Bed Bath Shower Other Equipment : he uses a bath lift.
Days and times: Every day at 9.00
Assist No need to assist
WASHING
Assist No need to assist
Days and times: Every day at 21.30
DRESSING :
Assist No need to assist
Times: After bathing
UNDRESSING:
Assist No need to assist
Times: Before washing, at about 21.15
TOILET
Uses Doesn’t use
Assist No need to assist
MOBILITY
EQUIPMENT
Cane Walker Wheelchair None
Other_________________________________
NUTRITION
TYPE OF DIET He has diabetes
ALLERGIES: None
Time of:
breakfast 10.00
lunch 14.00
dinner 18.00
snacks 12.00 and 16.00
Assist No need to assist
ROUTINE
Mr Hastings wakes up at 9.00 and has a bath in his own bathroom, and gets dressed. At 10.00, he has breakfast in his bedroom and then goes downstairs and watches TV in the lounge. He has lunch at 14.00, and after lunch he likes to go to the garden, or into the town, if the weather is nice. If the weather isn’t nice, he usually stays in the lounge. He eats dinner in the dining room at 18.00.
His family (son, daughter-in-law and grandchildren) come to visit him on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 17.00. They stay and eat dinner with him in the dining room.
After dinner, he watches the evening activities going on in the home, but he doesn’t take part in any activity except the book club, which he goes to every Wednesday, 19.00 – 20.00.
He has a wash at 21.15 every day, and gets ready for bed. He goes to his room after washing at 21.30.
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS
He likes reading newspapers and books, talking to other residents, and meeting his family.
Home activities (s)he would like to/takes part in:
bingo √ (just watching)
bird watching
book club √
bowling
cards √ (just watching)
dancing classes √(just watching)
gardening club √(just watching)
knitting club
music lessons √ (just watching)
sewing club
1) Mr Hastings’ physical disorder means he has a problem with his:
a. blood
b. bones
c. eyes
d. joints
2) Mr Hastings doesn’t need help with:
a. bathing
b. dressing
c. eating
d. using the toilet
3) Mr Hastings diet should NOT contain:
a. foods high in calcium
b. foods high in protein
c. foods high in sugar
d. foods high in vitamin C
4) How often does Mr Hastings have visitors?
a. once a week
b. twice a week
c. three times a week
d. four times a week
5) In the evening, Mr Hastings:
a. watches TV
b. watches the evening activities
c. takes part in the evening activities
d. watches and sometimes takes part in the evening activities
LISTENING
Listen to the conversation between David and Mr Cotton and answer the questions that follow.
1) David is Mr Cotton’s:
a. father
b. nephew
c. son
d. uncle
2) What does Mr Cotton want to eat for breakfast?
a. cereal
b. sandwiches
c. sausages, bacon and eggs
d. toast with jam and butter
3) Mr Cotton needs help with:
a. bathing
b. dressing
c. washing
d. walking
4) What is Mr Cotton going to do after breakfast?
a. bird-watching
b. gardening
c. playing cards
d. washing-up
5) What is Mr Cotton going to do after lunch?
a. bird-watching
b. gardening
c. get dressed
d. playing cards
WRITING
1) Which age of child do you like caring for the most? Why?
2) What would you say or do if a child pushed another child?
3) Write down three situations when you need to call the emergency services.
4) Write an example of a time in your life when you used one of these skills:
- fun
- creative
- patient
- mature
- friendly
- good communication skills
- reliable
5) Write your objective, as it would appear in your CV.
SPOKEN INTERACTION
1) 2Which age of child do you like caring for the most? Why?
2) What housework do you like doing?
3) What advice do you give to a child when he says ‘I’ve got chickenpox’?
4) What skills do you have that are important for child care?
5) Why do you like working with children?
6) After an interview, what questions would you ask your interviewer?
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