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Part 1: Case study scenario 1 and short answer questions Read the Case Study Scenario below then complete the short answer questions in the spaces provided

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Part 1: Case study scenario 1 and short answer questions

Read the Case Study Scenario below then complete the short answer questions in the spaces provided. Take note of the word length requirements where indicated. 

Gemma is 65 years old and uses a wheelchair to mobilise due to experiencing a stroke 10 years ago. Gemma is 95kgs and has a family history of type 2 diabetes.

She used to smoke but quit three months ago.

She tries to eat a healthy diet but often has takeaway food as she finds it difficult to cook for herself and admits she knows very little about nutrition. She also doesn’t drink very much as going to the toilet ‘is a hassle’.

She does very little exercise – she used to before her accident but has not exercised since.

Gemma has had a series of urinary tract infections recently resulting in high temperatures and confusion. She has also stated she been constipated for some weeks.

 

1. List the eight risk factors that will impact Gemma’s health.

 

 

2. Outline what you could tell Gemma about how good nutrition and hydration would contribute to her health.  (40-60 words)

 

3. Briefly explain why Gemma would become confused when she has a urinary tract infection. (10-30 words)

 

4. What specific advice would you give Gemma about how to reduce the incidence of urinary tract infections? (10-20 words)

 

 

 

Part 2: Case study scenario 2 and short answer questions

Read the Case Study Scenario below then complete the short answer questions in the spaces provided. Take note of the word length requirements where indicated. 

Mr Ibrahim is a healthy 70 year old with no known medical issues other than constipation. He comes to you to seek advice on how he can maintain his health.

Mr Ibrahim is 1.75m tall and his weight is 75kg. According to BMI calculations this puts him in the normal category.

Mr Ibrahim has never smoked and generally has a healthy, balanced diet. He takes his dog for a walk each morning.

 

1. List two things you could advise Mr Ibrahim to do to maintain his weight.

2. Outline for Mr Ibrahim how regular exercise would contribute his health. (40-60 words)

 

 

3. List two things you could advise Mr Ibrahim to do to help maintain his fluid and electrolyte balance.

 

4. What specific advice would you give Mr Ibrahim about how to manage constipation? 

(15-40 words)

 

 

 

Part 3: Case study scenario 3 and short answer questions

Read the Case Study Scenario below then complete the short answer questions in the spaces provided. Take note of the word length requirements where indicated. 

Maryam has an Arabic background and enjoys cooking traditional food for friends and family.

She is 60 years old, 1.54m tall and her weight is 98kg. According to BMI calculations this puts her in the overweight category and means she has high blood pressure.

Maryam currently smokes about 15 cigarettes a day. She says her job is stressful and she has started smoking more in recent years because of stress.

She does not drink alcohol, but she drinks between 6 and 8 cups of coffee per day.

 

1. List two body systems that may be affected by Maryam’s lifestyle.

2. What should Maryam’s blood pressure be within ‘normal’ limits?

3. What is the term used to describe a blood pressure higher than ‘normal’? (1 word)

4. List four suggestions you could make to Maryam about actions she could take to improve her overall health and reduce her blood pressure to normal levels.