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HLTAAP002 Confirm physical health status

Assessment task 1 - Knowledge questions

Question 1. Briefly describe the overall structure and functions of the following components of the human body.

a) Overall structure and functions of a human cell

Structure:

Functions:

b) Overall structure and functions of skeletal muscle tissue:

Structure:

Functions:

Question 2. Briefly describe the following four (4) major types of cellular adaptation.

a) Hyperplasia:

b) Hypertrophy:

c) Atrophy:

d) Metaplasia:

Question 3. Briefly describe the following life processes in your own words.

a) Organisation:

b) Processes of metabolism:

c) Nutrition:

d) Biological maturation:

e) Inheritance:

f) Ageing:

Question 4. Briefly describe the six (6) levels of structural organisation of the human body in order from the smallest structural unit to the largest.

Question 5. The human body strives to adjust to conditions that are optimal for survival. Answer the following questions on homeostasis.

a) Briefly describe the concept of homeostasis in your own words.

b) Briefly describe the relationship between homeostatic imbalance and disease.

c) Briefly explain the process of body temperature regulation through behavioural and physiological mechanisms.

Question 6. Briefly describe the structure and functions of the cardio-vascular system.

Question 7. Briefly describe the structure and functions of the respiratory system.

Question 8. How does the respiratory system work with the cardio-vascular system?

Question 9. Briefly describe the structure and functions of the muscular system.

Question 10. Briefly describe the structure and functions of the skeletal system.

Question 11. Briefly describe the interactions between the muscular system and skeletal system in maintaining the posture and balance of the body.

Question 12. Briefly describe the structure and functions of the endocrine system.

Question 13. Briefly describe the structure and functions of the nervous system.

Question 14. How do the endocrine and nervous systems work together to act as a communication system for the human body?

Question 15. Briefly describe the structure and functions of the digestive system.

Question 16. Briefly describe the structure and functions of the urinary system.

Question 17. Briefly describe how the urinary system, respiratory system, digestive system and integumentary system contribute to excretion of waste products from the human body.

Question 18. Briefly describe the structure and functions of the male and female reproductive systems.

Question 19. Briefly describe the interaction of the reproductive and endocrine systems.

Question 20. Briefly describe the structure and functions of the integumentary system.

Question 21. Briefly describe the structure and functions of the lymphatic system.

Question 22. Describe the three (3) lines of defence provided by our immune system.

Question 23. Briefly describe the structure of the human eye and how the eyes contribute to our vision.

Question 24. Briefly describe the structure of the human ear and how the ears contribute to our hearing.

Question 25. Explain the ear mechanism that controls the balance and equilibrium of the body.

Question 26. Briefly describe organs associated with and processes underpinning the sense of smell in humans.

Question 27. Briefly describe organs associated with and processes underpinning the sense of taste in humans.

Question 28. The major organ systems and their vital components are given in the following table. Identify one (1) common disorder affecting each organ or component. Briefly describe identified disorder, problem or complaint and discuss common signs and symptoms of each of them.

 

Organ System	Organs / Components	Common disorders, problems and complaints	Provide a brief description of the disorder, problem or complaint and discuss common signs and symptoms
Cardiovascular system	Heart	E.g. Congestive cardiac failure	Shortness of breath, edema and fatigue.
	Blood vessels
	Blood
Digestive system	Stomach
	Large intestine

 

Organ System	Organs / Components	Common disorders, problems and complaints	Provide a brief description of the disorder, problem or complaint and discuss common signs and symptoms
	Small intestine
Special senses	Eyes
	Ears
	Nose
Endocrine system	Thyroid
	Pituitary gland
Female reproductive system	Ovary
	Uterus
Male reproductive system	Testis
	Prostate
Respiratory system	Lungs
Integumentary system	Skin
Nervous system	Brain
	Spinal cord
Musculoskeletal system	Bone
	Muscles
	Joint
Urinary system	Kidneys
	Urinary bladder
Lymphatic system	Lymph nodes and vessels
	Spleen

Question 29. Various health issues of mouth and teeth are listed below. Briefly describe the cause and key features of these diseases.

a) Dental caries:

b) Periodontal disease:

c) Halitosis:

d) Dry mouth:

e) Denture stomatitis:

Question 30. Imagine that you are going to administer a Paracetamol tablet as a pain killer to a resident prior to providing wound care. Briefly describe the cautions and contraindications you would look for in relation to the medication being administered.

Question 31. You are required to insert a naso gastric tube for a resident. Briefly describe the cautions and contraindications you will look for prior to using Xylocaine jelly as a lubricant during tube insertion.

Question 32. To whom would you refer any potentially serious issues in relation to the physical health status of a client? Briefly describe how an enrolled nurse should refer an identified variation from normal functioning of a person to a healthcare team member.

Question 33. Briefly describe the physical, mental and emotional causes of disease.

a) Physical causes:

b) Mental and emotional causes:

Question 34. Describe the key features of the following agents/factors causing diseases. (Hint: what do they actually do to human beings?)

a) Pathogens:

b) Inherited genetic conditions:

c) Trauma:

d) Toxins:

e) Environmental hazards:

f) Nutritional factors:

g) Impacts caused by health interventions (Iatrogenic):

h) Degenerative changes in vital organ systems:

i) The loss of normal control mechanisms such as the uncontrolled growth of cancer cells:

Question 35. The roles and responsibilities of different members of the health team in relation to assessing a person's health status may vary. Research and describe the role, responsibilities and limitations for the following members of the care team in relation to checking client health status in a primary health care facility.

a) Registered Nurse:

Role and responsibilities:

Limitations:

b) Enrolled Nurse:

Role and responsibilities:

Limitations:

c) General practitioner:

Role and responsibilities:

Limitations:

Question 36. Using appropriate anatomical and medical terminology, briefly describe what parameters you should consider when undertaking a respiratory assessment and assessment of the musculo-skeletal system (Hint: what should you look for and what measurements should you undertake?).

Question 37. Briefly describe appropriate health care strategies when a person is presented with moderate to severe breathing difficulty and wheezing.