Public Health: Past Paper Questions Flashcards
Mr Ndlovu is a 50-year-old man who had a left (CVA) 12 months ago as a result of hypertension. He is now at home in Diepsloot living with his 45-year-old wife and he smokes cigarettes 4 packs/day. His highest functional level is sitting on a chair unsupported. His wife works as a cashier at a local supermarket and his neighbour takes care of Mr Ndlovu during the day.
Justify five benefits of home-based rehabilitation for Mr Ndlovu. (5)
Mr Ndlovu is a 50-year-old man who had a left (CVA) 12 months ago as a result of hypertension. He is now at home in Diepsloot living with his 45-year-old wife and he smokes cigarettes 4 packs/day. His highest functional level is sitting on a chair unsupported. His wife works as a cashier at a local supermarket and his neighbour takes care of Mr Ndlovu during the day.
State an outcome measure you can use at each level of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) when assessing Mr Ndlovu
and justify your choice. (10)
Mr Ndlovu is a 50-year-old man who had a left (CVA) 12 months ago as a result of hypertension. He is now at home in Diepsloot living with his 45-year-old wife and he smokes cigarettes 4 packs/day. His highest functional level is sitting on a chair unsupported. His wife works as a cashier at a local supermarket and his neighbour takes care of Mr Ndlovu during the day.
Use a teaching and lesson plan to educate the community physiotherapists on the
importance of using outcome measures. (10)
Mr Ndlovu is a 50-year-old man who had a left (CVA) 12 months ago as a result of hypertension. He is now at home in Diepsloot living with his 45-year-old wife and he smokes cigarettes 4 packs/day. His highest functional level is sitting on a chair unsupported. His wife works as a cashier at a local supermarket and his neighbour takes care of Mr Ndlovu during the day.
Explain the stages of change that Mr Ndlovu will need to go through to stop
smoking. (10)
Mr Ndlovu is a 50-year-old man who had a left (CVA) 12 months ago as a result of hypertension. He is now at home in Diepsloot living with his 45-year-old wife and he smokes cigarettes 4 packs/day. His highest functional level is sitting on a chair unsupported. His wife works as a cashier at a local supermarket and his neighbour takes care of Mr Ndlovu during the day.
Describe the social grant that Mr Ndlovu is eligible for. (5)
The new community based rehabilitation (CBR) matrix lists five components of CBR that should be considered in any holistic programme.
Outline the five components of CBR. (5)
Explain why these components are necessary to make a CBR programme
comprehensive. (3)
Define community participation. (2)
Outline how community participation is measured. (6)
Mr Solomon, a 40 year old, was diagnosed with HIV a month ago. He is experiencing
generalised weakness and is unable to walk. He lives in Soweto with his wife and his son. You are seeing him at his home for the first time today.
LIst five questions you would ask Mr Solomon during your subjective assessment. (5)
Distinguish between home-based care and home based rehabilitation. (3)
Explain three action areas for health promotion, that are relevant in Mr Solomon’s case (6)
Explain the levels of HIV/AIDS prevention using a teaching and learning plan. (10)
Using a teaching and learning pian outline what community participation is. (15)
Explain why community participation is important? (5)
Mr Joe is a 37 year old clerk. He is 1,6m tall and weighs 130kg. He sits for most of
the day. He buys a loaf of white bread and 500ml of Coca-Cola on his way to work
every day.
Develop a health promotion and prevention programme for Mr Joe. (10)
Two ways of delivering rehabilitation services are through institution based services
and community based services.
Give four contrasting features of the two modes of service delivery. (10)
Using a teaching and learning plan briefly outline: What is health promotion? (5)
Using a teaching and learning plan briefly outline: Why is health promotion important? (9)
Using a teaching and learning plan briefly outline: How health promotion can assist in addressing diabetes? (6)
Explain the role of physiotherapy in this primary healthcare setting. (10)
There have been complaints by the patients with disabilities that accessibility at
this clinic is problematic.
Explain accessibility in relation to people with disability. (10)