Reference no: EM133910248

Question 1.

Mr Armstrong is 80 years of age and lives in an aged care facility. He is behaving out of character with violent outbursts towards fellow residents and care team members. He has become noticeably drowsy and his posture has changed considerably. Mr Armstrong also insists on wearing his favourite loose-fitting slippers when he is walking around inside the facility.

Mr Armstrong had a fall six months ago, but luckily only experienced substantial bruising and no broken bones. However, on several recent occasions he has tripped and nearly fallen over again.

The care team members are concerned Mr Armstrong is at risk of another fall and discuss the issues at hand with their supervisor at a team meeting.

1. How would you identify the factors that increase the risk of Mr Armstrong having a fall?

2. You need to discuss the issues with Mr Armstrong, what do you need to consider and how would you go about this discussion?

3. The care team are concerned that Mr Armstrong's violent outbursts are caused by issues beyond their scope of practice, how could these issues be addressed?

4. What documentation and reports need to be completed in accordance with organizational policy and procedures?

5. Why is this documentation required and how often should it be updated?

Question 2.

Mrs Brookes is 78 years old and has recently been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. She has a history of falling, nothing serious to date just severe bruising. Mrs Brookes' family have moved her into an aged care facility as they felt they could not provide adequate care.

Mrs Brookes, on occasion, wanders off and gets lost in the facility. Once the care staff locate Mrs Brookes they validate her feelings and redirect her back to her room.

The family brought some personal and familiar items from home for Mrs Brookes to have in her room. She was also fitted with soft-shield hip protectors and given both vitamin D supplementation and calcium.

Care team members are checking that Mrs Brookes is wearing the hip protectors and taking her vitamins daily.

1. Explain why Mrs Brookes was wearing soft-shield hip protectors?

2. What are the benefits of providing Mrs Brookes with vitamin supplements?

3. How will Mrs Brookes care team members monitor her progress?

4. Explain why it is necessary to discuss the care plan with Mrs Brookes and what factors you need to take into consideration.