HLT51612 Diploma of Nursing
HLTEN515B Implement and monitor nursing care for older clients Question and answers
1. Brie?y explain the meaning of dual diagnosis. Discuss the various problems from nursing perspective that can arise while dealing with a patient of dual diagnosis?
2. Discuss brie?y the epidemiology and common types of dementia based on its causes and its progression in stages. Discuss the behavioural and psychological impacts of dementia on an individual's life and their relevant statistics.
3. Brie?y explain the non-pharmacological therapies used in the treatment of dementia patients.
4. Discuss the di?erent strategies of nursing care that can be applied in order to provide a maximum restraint free environment in residential aged care.
5. Explain brie?y about wandering and its bene?cial effects on the health of Aged Care residents.
6. Outline the major physical issues that residents can pose to themselves or to others in an aged care facility. Discuss brie?y the practice steps that an EN can follow to create a safe environment for residents and themselves. What will you do when a resident poses a risk to themselves or others?
7. List the di?erent commonly referred stereotypical statements that you can come across regarding aged care people.
8. Outline the normal ageing process and various theories proposed to explain the ageing process.
9. List the possible problems & hazards that a carer or service provider can identify in the home of a dementia patient.
10. Discuss the possible triggers that can lead to behaviour change in an aged care resident.