Case Study Assignment Scenarios

Scenario 1: Mrs. Barnes with severe crippling arthritis

Scenario 1

You are assigned to care for Mrs. Barnes an 82 year old lady with severe crippling arthritis. Mrs. Barnes has no family in the immediate area. 

Part A Time Management

You will provide service to the client 7 days per week from 8:00 am to 9:00 am for 2 mornings per week and from 8:00 am to 10:00 am for 5 mornings per week. Mrs. Barnes will also receive your services from 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm every evening to assist her in getting ready for bed and to complete any unfinished tasks. You are the Primary Caregiver. Develop a work plan for the week.

Part B Meal Preparation

Mrs. Barnes is a vegetarian. Create a one day meal plan which includes breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks according to Canada’s Food Guide. Include any dietary requirements and preferences

Scenario 2

You are assigned to care for Mr. Fields a business man age 68, recovering from a serious foot ulcer. Mr. Fields lives alone and his job takes him out of town most of the time

Part A Time Management

You will provide service to the client 7 days per week from 8:00 am to 9:00 am for 2 mornings per week and from 8:00 am to 10:00 am for 5 mornings per week. Mr. Fields will also receive your services from 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm every evening to assist him in getting ready for bed and to complete any unfinished tasks. You are the Primary Caregiver. Develop a work plan for the week. 

Part B Meal Preparation

Mr. Fields is a diabetic. Create a one day meal plan which includes breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks according to Canada’s Food Guide. Include any dietary requirements and preferences

Scenario 3

You are assigned to care for Mr. Beaton, a 76 year old man who due to taking large doses of codeine for his broken hip is currently suffering from constipation.

Part A Time Management 

You will provide service to the client 7 days per week from 8:00 am to 9:00 am for 2 mornings per week and from 8:00 am to 10:00 am for 5 mornings per week. Mr. Beaton will also receive your services from 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm every evening to assist him in getting ready for bed and to complete any unfinished tasks. You are the Primary Caregiver. Develop a work plan for the week. 

Scenario 2: Mr. Fields recovering from a serious foot ulcer

Part B Meal Preparation

Mr. Beaton has been on a regular diet but needs some assistance now due to his constipation. Create a one day meal plan which includes breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks according to Canada’s Food Guide. Include any dietary requirements and preferences. Explain why this diet is suitable based on the information provide in the case history.

Scenario 4

You are assigned to care for Mrs. Putty a 48 year old lady who is very weak and tired from chemotherapy due to right breast cancer

Part A Time Management

You will provide service to the client 7 days per week from 8:00 am to 9:00 am for 2 mornings per week and from 8:00 am to 10:00 am for 5 mornings per week. Mrs. Putty will also receive your services from 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm every evening to assist her in getting ready for bed and to complete any unfinished tasks. You are the Primary Caregiver. Develop a work plan for the week. 

Part B Meal Preparation

Mrs. Putty is having difficulty eating due to mouth sores and lack of appetite based on her current treatment. Create a one day meal plan which includes breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks according to Canada’s Food Guide. Include any dietary requirements and preferences. 

Scenario 5 

You are assigned to care for Mrs. Murry, aged 62 years, with heart and breathing problems. Mrs. Murry energy level is low but likes to be as independent as possible.

Part A Time Management

You will provide service to the client 7 days per week from 8:00 am to 9:00 am for 2 mornings per week and from 8:00 am to 10:00 am for 5 mornings per week. Mrs. Murry will also receive your services from 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm every evening to assist her in getting ready for bed and to complete any unfinished tasks. You are the Primary Caregiver. Develop a work plan for the week.

Part B Meal Preparation Mrs. Murry is on a low sodium diet. Create a one day meal plan which includes breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks according to Canada’s Food Guide. Include any dietary requirements and preferences. Explain why this diet is suitable based on the information provide in the case history.

Scenario 6

You are assigned to care for Mrs. Bark, an active 36 year old mother recovering from bowel surgery. Presently her children and husband have gone on a vacation while she recovers. 

Scenario 3: Mr. Beaton suffering from constipation

Part A Time Management

You will provide service to the client 7 days per week from 8:00 am to 9:00 am for 2 mornings per week and from 8:00 am to 10:00 am for 5 mornings per week. Mrs. Bark will also receive your services from 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm every evening to assist her in getting ready for bed and to complete any unfinished tasks. You are the Primary Caregiver. Develop a work plan for the week.

Part B Meal Preparation

Mrs. Bark is on a low residue diet. Create a one day meal plan which includes breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks according to Canada’s Food Guide. Include any dietary requirements and preferences. Explain why this diet is suitable based on the information provide in the case history.

Scenario 7

You are assigned to care for Mr. Juner a 25 year old man who was in a motor vehicle accident and recently came home from the hospital with his jaw wired shut. 

Part A Time Management

You will provide service to the client 7 days per week from 8:00 am to 9:00 am for 2 mornings per week and from 8:00 am to 10:00 am for 5 mornings per week. Mr. Juner will also receive your services from 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm every evening to assist him in getting ready for bed and to complete any unfinished tasks. You are the Primary Caregiver. Develop a work plan for the week.

Part B Meal Preparation

Mr. Juner is on a liquid diet. Create a one day meal plan which includes breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks according to Canada’s Food Guide. Include any dietary requirements and preferences. Explain why this diet is suitable based on the information provide in the case history 

Scenario 8

Part A Time Management

You are assigned to care for Mrs. White a 50 year old woman who is 220 pounds. She returned home following a heart attack. Mrs. White is under strict orders from the cardiologist to lose weightYou will provide service to the client 7 days per week from 8:00 am to 9:00 am for 2 mornings per week and from 8:00 am to 10:00 am for 5 mornings per week. Mrs. White will also receive your services from 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm every evening to assist her in getting ready for bed and to complete any unfinished tasks. You are the Primary Caregiver. Develop a work plan for the week.

Part B Meal Preparation

Mrs. White is on a low calorie diet and has difficulty resisting sweet desserts. Create a one day meal plan which includes breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks according to Canada’s Food Guide. Include any dietary requirements and preferences.