HLT100 Task 1. Case Study A: Jamie
HLT100 Task 1. Case Study A: Jamie
Jamie is a 53-year-old male, who is 175cm tall, weighs 100kg, and has a waist circumference of 98cm. He lives in Queensland, and travels to work each day to the office where he works as a regional manager within a manufacturing organisation.
As a keen gardener, Jamie is constantly suffering scratches, cuts and grazes when working. One day when he comes inside and gets changed, he finds a significant cut on his right arm. With appropriate consideration of Jamies case:
Discuss how Jamies normally intact skin acts a barrier towards infection, detailing specific anatomy and physiology of the integumentary system.
Outline the key steps involved in the healing of his wound.
Jamie is considering a high-protein diet as an approach for both increasing muscle mass and losing weight.
Detail the processes that are involved in the digestion of protein. Describe what (physiology) and where (anatomy) specific events are occurring.
Briefly explain if a high-protein diet may cause Jamies desired effects.
Jamie experiences constant soreness and stiffness in his left knee, and it sometimes feels like it might give way. Jamie blames an old knee injury, which he says ended his rugby career; it transpires that Jamie suffered tears to his meniscus and anterior cruciate ligament at age 45. Using patient-friendly terminology that Jamie will be able to follow:
Explain what happened at the time that Jamie injured his knee, fully detailing the structures involved and the roles they play in knee stability.
Provide an evidence-based explanation to relate this previous injury to Jamies current knee symptoms.
In attempt to manage his knee-pain, Jamie has been prescribed pain medication that contains codeine, known as Panadeine Forte. Medication that contains codeine has a potential risk of constipation. Remember that the focus of this question is on anatomy and physiology, and not specifically about details of the medication. Focus on Jamies potential constipation. Where appropriate, consider all elements of Jamies case when answering this question.
Explain what is occurring in the digestive system if Jamie is experiencing constipation since starting his pain medication.
Make an evidence-based recommendation for a non-pharmaceutical intervention that could help manage Jamies knee pain.
HLT100 Assessment Task 1: Case Study Rubric
Case Study
Assessment Criteria HD
High Distinction DN
Distinction CR
Credit PS
Pass FL
Fail
Knowledge (45%):
Demonstrated understanding and application of concepts in anatomy and physiology relevant to the chosen case study.
(Questions 1-3) Exceptionally skilfully and accurately explains the normal anatomical structures and their related physiological functions of the human body relevant to the Case Study. Thoroughly and accurately explains the normal anatomical structures and their related physiological functions of the human body relevant to the Case Study. Accurately explains the normal anatomical structures and their related physiological functions of the human body relevant to the Case Study. Explains the normal anatomical structures and their related physiological functions of the human body relevant to the Case Study. Insufficient, incomplete or inaccurate explanation of the normal anatomical structures and physiological functions of the human body relevant to the Case Study.
Knowledge Integration (25%):
Demonstrated ability to integrate multiple body systems to overall physiology and pathophysiology, and apply concepts to the chosen case study
(Question 4) Comprehensive explanation of how interactions between multiple body systems is achieved, with thorough application of concepts relevant to the chosen Case Study. Thorough explanation of how interactions between multiple body systems is achieved, with detailed application relevant to the chosen Case Study. In-depth explanation of how interactions between multiple body systems is achieved, with accurate application relevant to the chosen Case Study. Clear explanation of how interactions between multiple body systems is achieved, with relevant application to the chosen Case Study. Insufficient, incomplete or inaccurate explanation of interactions between multiple body systems is achieved, with little relevant application to the chosen Case Study.
Communication (20%):
Clearly conveys scientific information, tailoring style for case study where appropriate Clearly, concisely and coherently explores links between basic and complex scientific concepts; understanding evident in highly-logical explanations; novel consideration of target audience where appropriate. Thoughtful and effective use of language and terminology to explore links between basic and complex scientific concepts; understanding is consolidated by logical explanations; considered presentation for audience as appropriate. Accurate and effective use of language and terminology to convey both basic and complex scientific concepts; explanations are presented logically and tailored towards audience. Employs appropriate language and terminology to explain basic scientific concepts; explanations are presented logically; some attempt to tailor style for audience where directed. Information is unclear or inaccurate; contains jargon; is not presented in a logical way; is not tailored appropriately.
Information Literacy (10%):
Adherence to conventions of academic writing and referencing according to APA style. Adherence to word limit. Expertly applies an extensive range of recent, applicable scholarly reference material. Referencing is accurate and meets USC APA requirements. A wide range of recent, applicable scholarly reference material is integrated into answers and appropriately cited. Referencing is accurate and meets USC APA requirements. A broad range of recent, applicable scholarly reference material is applied and appropriately cited. Referencing is accurate and meets USC APA requirements. An appropriate range of recent, applicable scholarly reference material is cited. Referencing is accurate and meets USC APA requirements. Insufficient citation of recent, applicable, scholarly reference material. Referencing does not meet USC APA requirements.
