Course Title: Confirm physical health status
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2013
Course Code: NURS5236C
Course Title: Confirm physical health status
School: 155T Vocational Health and Sciences
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5246 - Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled/Division 2 nursing)
Course Contact: carylin Lenehan
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4837
Course Contact Email: carylin.lenehan@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
City Campus:
- Simone Allison
- Email: simone.allison@rmit.edu.au
- Phone: 03 9925 4809
Bundoora Campus:
- Erica Keen
- Email: erica.keen@rmit.edu.au
- Phone: 02 9925 6649
Nominal Hours: 90
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
Not Applicable
Course Description
This course includes a detailed level of knowledge of anatomy and physiology required to confirm physical health status
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
HLTAP401B Confirm physical health status |
Element: |
1. Obtain information about physical health status 2. Check physical health status 3. Identify variations from normal physical health status
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Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Work with a detailed understanding of the structure and functioning of body systems 2.1 Use detailed knowledge of the structure and functioning of body systems to check health status prior to delivering health intervention or service in line with plan of care 3.1 Identify a range of signs and symptoms of variations from normal health status using standard methods and protocols |
Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes
At the end of this course students should be able to:
• Obtain information about physical health status
• Check physical health status
• Identify variations from normal physical health status
Details of Learning Activities
Formal classroom discussion. Group work, self-directed learning, presentations, lectures
Teaching Schedule
Lesson 1: Cell and Integumentary System
Label the diagram of the animal cell. List the functions of the structures of the cell.
Name the structural components and describe the function of the integumentary system and the components. Label a diagram of the skin.
Lesson 2: Respiratory System
List the major components of the Respiratory System and briefly the functions of each. Discuss the physiology of Respiration (Internal & External respiration). Describe the gaseous exchange. Label a diagram of the respiratory System
Lesson 3: Cardio vascular System - Heart and Blood
List the major components of the CVS and briefly describe the functions of each. Discuss the physiology of the circulatory system. List major structural features of the heart and state function of each in the maintenance of circulation. Explain the cardiac cycle. Label a diagram of the heart.
Lesson 4: Cardiovascular System - Vessels
List the major components of the CVS and briefly describe the functions of each. Discuss the physiology of the circulatory system. List major structural features of the heart and state function of each in the maintenance of circulation. Explain the cardiac cycle. Label a diagram of the heart.
Identify the components of blood, state their functions. Discuss blood groups. Describe the life cycle of a blood cell.
Outline the role of the white blood cells in immunity.
Lesson 5: Urinary System
List the major components of the Urinary System and briefly describe the functions of each. Discuss the physiology of the Renal System. List major structural features of the organs of the Renal System. Label a diagram of the Renal System. Describe the structure and function a nephron, label a diagram of a nephron. Describe the formation of urine.
Lesson 6: Conditions affection the Skin
Describe the major clinical manifestations associated with disorders of the Integumentary System e.g.: impetigo, dermatitis, scabies Describe the pathophysiology
Lesson 7: Conditions affecting the Cardiovascular System + Blood
Describe the major clinical manifestations associated with disorders of the CVS. Describe the pathophysiology of the following: AMI, CCF, Angina, IHD, Arteriosclerosis, Hypertension,
Describe the major clinical manifestations associated with disorders of the blood and lymphatic system
Describe the major clinical manifestations associated with disorders of the Respiratory System. Describe the pathophysiology of the following: Upper respiratory tract infections, Pneumonia/Pleurisy, Bronchitis, Pulmonary Oedema, Asthma, Atelectasis, Emphysema Lung Cancer and other smoking related conditions.
Lesson 8: Digestive System 1 Structure
List the major components of the Digestive System. List major structural features of the organs of digestion including the accessory organs of digestion.
Lesson 9: Conditions affection the Respiratory System
Describe the functions of each. Discuss the physiology of the digestive system. State function of the organs of digestion including the accessory organs.
Lesson 10 - Musculo- Skeletal System
Describe the characteristics of bone. Define the axial and the appendicular skeleton, and label a diagram. State the function and characteristics of bone and the skeleton. Identify the major components of the muscular Skeletal System: bones, muscles, cartilage, tendons & ligaments. Describe the 3 types of muscles and state their functions. List and identify the 5 types of joints. Label a diagram of a typical joint.
Lesson 11: Conditions affecting the Digestive System
Describe the major clinical manifestations associated with disorders of the organs of digestion. Describe the pathophysiology of common conditions affecting the GI tract including for example: cancers, ulcers, colitis, appendicitis (appendectomy) haemorrhoids, Diverticular Disease, Cholecystitis, Bowel irregularities, Hernias, IBS, Stomatis, and Gastroenteritis.
Lesson 12: Nervous System
List the major components of the Nervous System and briefly describe the functions of each. Discuss the physiology of the Nervous system. State the functional divisions of the nervous System: CNS, PNS, SNS, PSNS. Label a diagram of a typical nerve. Label a diagram of the lobes of the brain. Describe the reflex arc
Lesson 13: Special Senses AND Conditions affecting Special Senses
Name the major structural components and function of the eye and the ear. Explain the physiology of normal vision, hearing and equilibrium. Label a diagram of the eye and ear. Discuss the sense of smell and taste.
Describe the pathophysiology of common conditions affecting the ear e.g: otitis media, impairment, Meniere’s Disease, Eye e.g: myopia, impairment, cataracts, glaucoma
Lesson 14: Endocrine System and conditions affecting
Identify the components of the Endocrine system. Differentiate between exocrine & endocrine glands. Label a diagram of the major endocrine glands, and identify the hormones they secrete and their functions.
Lesson 15: Reproductive System
List the major components of the Male and Female Reproductive System and briefly describe the functions of each. Discuss the physiology of the Reproductive System. List major structural features of the organs, and state function of each
Describe the menstrual cycle. Describe the process of fertilisation- ejaculation, peristalsis, fusion of sperm/ovum, zygote & embryo.
Lesson 16: - Lymphatic and Immunity System ANDConditions affection Lymphatic and Immune System
Name the major components of the Lymphatic system. Describe their structure and functions.
Describe the major clinical manifestations associated with disorders of the lymphatic and Immune systems.
Lesson 17: Conditions affection the Musculo- Skeletal System
Describe the major clinical manifestations associated with disorders of the Musculo-Skeletal System. Discuss fractures and classification of fractures. Describe the pathophysiology of the following: Muscular Dystrophy, Osteoporosis, Osteomyelitis, Gout, Paget’s Disease, Rheumatoid and Osteo-arthritis.
Lesson 18: Conditions affecting the Nervous System
Describe the major clinical manifestations associated with disorders of the Endocrine System. Describe the pathophysiology of the following conditions resulting from an over secretion and under secretion of the major glands including the Islets of Langerhans, Pituitary, Thyroid, Adrenals, Parathyroid glands and the Gonads.
Describe the major clinical manifestations associated with disorders of the Nervous System. Describe the Pathophysiology of common conditions affecting the Nervous System including for example: Stroke, Head injuries/Trauma, Meningitis, Epilepsy, Multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease.
Lesson 19: Conditions affecting the Reproductive System
Describe the major clinical manifestations associated with disorders of the organs of reproduction. Describe the pathophysiology of common conditions affecting the reproductive System, including for example: Endometriosis, Malignancies (including breast), Ectopic Pregnancy, Uterine Prolapse, Sexually transmitted diseases, Prostatic Hyperplasia, Prostatitis, Epididymitis, and Prostatic cancers. Discuss the issues of male and female infertility.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Marieb, E. (2009) Essentials of anatomy and physiology. San Francisco: Benjamin Cummings. |
References
Recommended Readings
• Brown, D., Edwards, H. (eds) 2005, Lewis’s medical surgical nursing; assessment and management of clinical problems, Elsevier Mosby |
Other Resources
All classroom powerpoints will be posted on Student Blackboard
Overview of Assessment
Exam 1 -33%
Exam 2 -33%
Exam 3 -33%
80% attendance
Assessment Tasks
All assessment tasks must have a competency grade to be deemed competent
Minimum competency grade is 60%
Classroom attendance of 80% requirement for competency
Course needs to have a competency grade to be able to progress to phase 2 of program
Assessment Matrix
- 60 -69 - CAG
- 70 - 79 - CC
- 80 -89 - CDI
- 90 -100 - CHD
Other Information
Essential knowledge:
The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role
This includes knowledge of:
• Common and medical anatomical terminology
• Concepts underpinning human anatomy and physiology, including:
• levels of structural organisation of body systems
• human life processes
• homeostasis and the relationship between homeostatic imbalance and disease
• Structure, physiology of normal functioning of body systems, including:
• cells, tissues and organs
• cardiovascular system
• respiratory system
• musculo-skeletal system
• endocrine system
• digestive system
• urinary system
• reproductive system
• integumentary system
• lymphatic system
• nervous system, including sensory systems - eye and ear
• the special senses - smell, taste, vision, equilibrium and hearing
• immune system
• Processes of metabolism, nutrition, body temperature regulation, biological maturation, inheritance and aging
• Causes of disease:
• pathogens
• inherited genetic conditions
• trauma, toxins and other environmental hazards
• nutritional factors
• degenerative changes in vital organ systems
• the loss of normal control mechanisms such as the uncontrolled growth of cancer cells
• Defence systems and immunity responses in relation to the whole body and the individual body systems.
• Common disorders, problems and complaints associated with each body system and its components, especially where relevant to specific health care services to be provided.
• Potential impacts of a range of factors, both internal (such as physical, mental, emotional factors) and external (e.g. in relation to specific health interventions) in relation to identified body systems and their components.
Essential skills:
It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role
This includes the ability to:
• Accurately use and articulate medical and/or paramedical terminology related to human anatomy and physiology and associated health issues in the context of providing specific health care services.
• Explain in clear language relevant aspects of the structure and functioning of the body systems with particular reference to specific health care services to be provided.
• Describe the major components of each body system and their location in relation to other structures.
• Explain the principles of functional anatomy in relation to each body system using concepts and principles specific to the nature of particular health care to be provided.
• Explain the key factors necessary to healthy functioning of each body system and inter-relationships between body systems needed to maintain overall health.
• Explain common problems associated with each body system and its components using terms relevant to specific health care to be provided.
• Recognise variations from normal functioning and determine an appropriate response in terms of:
• referral to an appropriate medical, nursing or allied health professional
• provision of appropriate health care services.
• Refer to or seek assistance from an appropriate medical or paramedical authority in relation to variations from normal functioning.
• Articulate scope of practice and boundaries for each individual team member
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