Reference no: EM133396655
Mr. K is an 80-year-old resident at Sunnyside Care Home. He enjoys playing Bingo, watching old movies, and playing cards with the other men. He also enjoys going for a smoke when his family visits him. Mr. K has lost a lot of weight over the past 2 years and appears very thin and frail. He's had Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) for 40 years. He tells you that his sister and mother also had RA. The following questions are based on this scenario.
a) What risk factors does Mr. K have in his history that may have increased his risk of getting Rheumatoid Arthritis?
b) Review the symptoms of RA and describe any difficulties Mr. K may have with the following activities of daily living:
Washing/bathing himself in the tub (1 mark)
Dressing/Grooming (1 mark)
Eating (1 mark)
Ambulation/Mobility (1 mark)
c) How can the CCA assist Mr. K in each of the following areas?
Washing/Bathing (1 mark)
Dressing/Grooming (1 mark)
Eating (1 mark)
Ambulation/Mobility (1 mark)
2. Mrs. P is a 74-year-old resident who has Spastic Cerebral Palsy. She has lived at Sunnyside Care Home for the past two years. The following questions are based on this scenario.
a) Describe 3 daily activities that you think Mrs. P will struggle with most and explain why.
b) List two things the CCA can do to assist Mrs. P.