Human Anatomy and Physiology PDF

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This document provides an outline of human anatomy and physiology, covering structures, functions and diseases. It also includes sections on managing symptoms for a range of conditions including those in the brain, nervous system and reproductive system.

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Understand human anatomy and physiology and the effects diseases and disorders have on the body 1. Illustrate the structure of the: digestive system reproductive system nervous system brain eye ear 2. Describe the key functions of the: digestive s...

Understand human anatomy and physiology and the effects diseases and disorders have on the body 1. Illustrate the structure of the: digestive system reproductive system nervous system brain eye ear 2. Describe the key functions of the: digestive system reproductive system nervous system brain eye ear urinary system lymphatic system skin, hair and nails 3. Explain the physiology of: hearing balance sight smell taste 4. Describe the recognition features for a range of diseases and disorders Know how to assess and manage acute symptoms for a range of conditions 3. Be able to assess and manage a patient with chest pain 3.1 Assess a patient experiencing chest pain 3.2 Manage a patient experiencing chest pain 3.3 Describe care pathways for patients experiencing chest pain 3.4 Evaluate the recognition features of chest pain to determine a patient's conditions 3.5 Describe the terms atypical and differential diagnosis 4. Know how to recognise and manage life-threatening infections 4.1 Compare and contrast the recognition features of meningitis for both adults and children 4.2 Explain the management of meningitis for both adults and children 4.3 Describe the pathophysiology of sepsis 4.4 Describe the recognition features of sepsis 4.5 Explain the management of sepsis All conditions for question 2 include: Diseases, Disorders and Conditions May include: Disorders of the brain: Increased intracranial pressure Head injuries Cerebral hypoxia Stroke Dementia Parkinson's disease Effects of poisons on the brain Infections of the central nervous system: Bacterial infections Viral infections Demyelinating diseases: Multiple sclerosis (MS) Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis Diseases of the spinal cord: Motor neurones Mixed motor and sensory conditions Diseases of peripheral nerves: Peripheral neuropathy Guillain-Barre syndrome Bell's palsy Developmental abnormalities of the nervous system: Spina bifida Hydrocephalus Disorders of the ear: Hearing loss Ear infections Labyrinthitis Motion sickness Disorders of the eye: Inflammatory conditions Glaucoma Strabismus (squint, cross eye) Presbypoia Cataract Retinopathies Retinal detachment Retinitis pigmentosa Refractive errors of the eye Red eye, i.e. conjunctivitis or a burst blood vessel Diseases of the reproductive system Diseases of the female reproductive system o Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) o Disorders of the uterus o Disorders of the uterine tubes and ovaries Diseases of the male productive system o Infections of the penis o Infections of the urethra o Epididymis and testes o Prostate gland Must include: Anaphylaxis Administration of adrenaline auto-injector training device PPE Gaining patient consent Auto-injector preparation Correct drug, dose, expiry date and integrity of packaging Administration site Demonstrating administration of auto-injector Safe disposal of sharps May include patient's own medication and devices

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