Assignment on Role of Physiotherapist
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Added on 2020-06-03
Assignment on Role of Physiotherapist
Added on 2020-06-03
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ANALYSE AND RESPOND TO CLIENT HEALTH INFORMATIONYou need to reference the source for the answer for each questions.You also need to include a reference list at the end of your assignment detailing the references used directly in answering the assignment questions.Questions 1Explain the different roles, responsibilities and limitations for following members of the health care team, include in your response, the services they provide and any documentation they are required to do as part of their role.Physiotherapist: The basic role of a physiotherapist is to provide help to the people that are suffering from some sort of illness or disability. They provide help by means of various treatment programs such as therapies, electro therapy and exercises as well.They have to keep the past medical history of the patient in documents so that on that basis only, they can deliver the specified treatments and procedures. Dietitian: The role of a dietitian is to assess the nutritional needs of the client. The limitations of the dietitian is that they cannot prescribe medicines to the client as they only have to provide a meal plan as per the requirements of the body. They also have to keep themedical reports of the client so that they can decide meal plan and routine on the basis of that. Stomal Therapist: The role of a stomal therapist is to provide support and help the people with temporary or permanent stoma. The services they provide includes some counseling and post operative sessions. These therapists also have to keep the past medical records of the client. Unlicensed care worker: The role of an unlicensed care worker is to help the person in basicchores such as washing, cleaning, preparing food etc. Their services includes washing, cleaning, feeding etc. No sort of documentation is required. Pharmacist: The role of a pharmacist is to dispense medications for monitoring the health ofthe patient. The services they provide is that they prepare the medications after interpretingthe orders of the physician. Questions 2Sonya, a 15year old teenager, was recently diagnosed with IDDM (Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus). She is resentful and hostile towards the nurse who is encouraging her to understand her condition.After self-administering her insulin medication, Sonya stormed away, shouting and refusing
her meal.Explain function of the accessory organ of the digestive system that is linked to thiscondition and the path physiological affect of this condition.Answer:Accessory organs of the digestive system involves various organs such as the salivary glands, teeth, pancreas and liver. The function of the accessory organs is to provide equal amount of energy to every part of the body. Various functions of it includes secretion, digestion, excretion, absorption etc. The physiological effect of this condition, that is Sonya is refusing to take the food and that can affect her digestive system (American Heart Association, 2017). Due to the fact Sonya is 15 years, what path physiological changes will occur in other body systems that will impact her in the long term.Answer: Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus can actually impact on the mental health of Sonya. If Sonya fails to comply with her recommended diet and the Insulin regime prescribed for her, how will this affect her Homeostasis.Answer: If Sonya fails to take proper and balanced diet along with the insulin regime, it may affect her physical as well as mental being also.There is a possibility that her tendency to a stable equilibrium may also decrease to a huge extent. Describe the roles of two Allied Health personnel who could assist Sonia to understand and cope with her conditionAnswer: Allied health personnel's are considered as the professionals of the health care that work hard in order to provide a wide range of the treatments, diagnosis etc. Two Allied health personnel's can be counsellors and nutritionist. It is because counsellors can help in understanding her situation so that she can understand that intake of food is very important in such situation. Questions 3 Identify the normal parameters of the five (5) Vital signs.Answer: The normal parameters of the vital signs are discussed as under :Body temperature : 36.5 degree C - 37.2degree CPulse rate : 60 -100 beats/per minuteBlood pressure : 120/80 mm Hg - 140/90 mm HgRespiration rate : 12 - 16 breaths/per minuteWith this knowledge explain, using correct terminology, the impact on these vital signs (change from the normal parameters) when the patient presents with the follow conditions:
1.Haemmorhage2.Pain3.Asthma (100 words)HaemmorhageBody temperature : ≥38.3°CPulse rate :20-30 beats/ minuteBlood pressure : 160/40 mm HGRespiration rate : 14 - 16breaths/ minutePainBody temperature : 32 -36 degree CPulse rate : 40 -70Blood pressure : 170/50Respiration rate : 10-12breaths/ minuteAsthmaBody temperature : 32-38 degree CPulse rate : 30 - 50 beats/ minuteBlood pressure : 160/40Respiration rate : 12-14 breaths/ minuteRefering to Marieb and your understanding of human life processes, explain the eight (8) functions for maintaining life and the five (5) survival needs of the human body.Answer: The functions required are discussed as under :BoundariesResponseDigestionMovementsReproductionGrowthExcretionQuestion 4Ms Marple is a 68yr old lady who has been suffering with intermittent chest pain oflate. You are the enrolled nurse working in the emergency department when Ms Marple arrives.What signs and symptoms would you expect this patient to present with?Answer: Some well known symptoms of intermittent chest pain can be considered asMs Marple must be feeling pressure and tightness in her chest. Also, she must be going through cold sweating and was feeling like nausea. It is because these are the basic symptoms through which any person who may be suffering from intermittent chest pain is going. Questions 5 Mr. Bill Knob has been admitted with possible diverticulitis.
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