Task 5 Interpreting Data Obtained from Monitoring Routine Variations in the Functioning of Healthy Body Systems. P6, M3

Learning objective: 4 Be able to interpret data obtained from monitoring routine activities with reference to the functioning of healthy body systems.Hand in date 16th March

Learning Intention

To secure knowledge by explaining the methods used to measure body systems; heart rate, breathing rate and temperature

To further develop knowledge by taking measurements using safe practice

To show excellence by evaluating the factors that can affect the reliability of the data you obtain and present in an appropriate manner explaining which homeostatic mechanisms are involved.

Scenario:A local university is opening a new fitness suite and would like your assistance in producing some of the introductory course literature. The introductory course outlines how to monitor body systems. You are required to produce a fact booklet for first year nursing students.

Task ref. Evidence submitted Page numbers ordescription

P6 follow guidelines to interpretcollected data for heartrate, breathing rate andtemperature before and after a standard period of exercise. 

   

M3 present data collected before and after a standard period of exercise with reference to validity. 

   

Additional comments to the Assessor: 

Interpreting Data Obtained from Monitoring Routine Variations in the Functioning of Healthy Body Systems. You will be required to obtain data by measuring the temperature, pulse and breathing rates of a healthy

individual at rest and at intervals during recovery from a standard exercise test. You will need to know; How to take the measurements using safe practice.

The range of normal values

The factors that affect the reliability of the data you obtain.

You will need to interpret and analyse your data, draw graphs and then demonstrate how homeostatic mechanisms respond to exercise.

  Activity: Measure body temperature, heart and breathing rate before and after a standard period of exercise (e.g.

Harvard step test), interpret the data and comment on its validity. Analyse the data obtained to show how homeostatic mechanisms control the internal environment during

exercise. Include graphs and tables.

Range of Content:4 Be able to interpret data obtained from monitoring routine activities with reference to the functioning of healthy body systems Measurements: pulse rate, breathing rate, temperature; normal values

and ranges; safe practice in taking measurements, recognition of factors affecting reliability of measurements Normal variations: as measured at rest and then at intervals during recovery following a standard exercise test, e.g. Harvard step test

Data presentation and interpretation: graphs and charts; supporting explanations of collated data

Measurement At rest After activity After 1 minute interval After 2 minutes After 3 minutes

Pulse          

Breathing          

Blood pressure          

Temperature          

Measurements1. Work with a partner to take and record measurements in the table below.2. Create a graph to illustrate the above data. Remember to create a key and use a suitable scale

StretchWhat is the relationship between pulse, breathing rate, blood pressure and temperature?