Transport and Respiration

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Name of Centre:

 

Croydon College

 

 

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Level Achieved: L3
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Title of Access to HE Diploma: Nursing
Unit title(s):  Transport and Respiration Unit code(s):  CBB067
Learner:   

Tutor/Assessor: R. Aziz, C. Mehta, A. Francis

 
Description of Assignment: 

 

1)    An explanation of the structure and functions of blood tissue

2)    A drawn diagram with an accompanying explanation of the structure and function of the heart

3)    An explanation of the three types of circulation found in the body and a diagnosis and explanation of a stroke patient

4)    Interpretation and explanation of a graph showing the relationship between cardiac output and blood pressure.

5)    An explanation of the structure and function of the three main blood vessels and a diagnosis and explanation of a haemorrhage

6)    A drawn diagram of the respiratory system and explanations of the structure and function of these.

7)    An explanation of the processes of ventilation and the pressure changes as well as an explanation of the effects of a puncture wound to the thoracic cavity.

 

Submission Guidance:

In order to be graded;

·         All work must be submitted by the deadline indicated – late work is capped at a pass.

·         All work must be submitted online through Moodle. Work that is not submitted following the correct online procedure will be capped at a pass.

·         Plagiarism will result in your work being capped at a pass.

·         All submitted work must be accompanied by the assignment brief

You should keep to the specified word count for each task. Not meeting the word limit will affect your grade. Work that exceeds the word count excessively will not be assessed beyond the word limit

 
Date set:  21st December 2018 Date for draft submission

(if applicable): 

Date for final

submission:  15th March 2019 – 4pm
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Learner declaration:

 The explanations and evaluations in this work have been developed and written by me.

 I have not submitted material copied from the Internet, text books or other sources in place of my own thinking and writing.

 When I have referred to the work of others I have done so to discuss, comment on or argue their ideas.

 I have kept quotation and paraphrasing to an absolute minimum and only to support points I have made.

 I understand that referencing the names of authors whose ideas I have used without including my own interpretation of those ideas, does not meet the assessment criteria and cannot attract the Pass, Merit or Distinction grades.

 I have not copied the work of my peers.
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TO THE LEARNER: Please attach this assignment brief to any written work you are handing in for assessment, or submit the brief as instructed.  

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Level 3 Unit title: 
Learning outcomes Assessment criteria
This is what you will learn on the unit. This is what you must be able to demonstrate that you can do in your assignment in order to achieve the unit.
The learner will: The learner can:
1.    Understand the major components and functions of the blood 1.1.  Explain the major components and functions of blood
2.    Understand the structure and function of the heart. 2.1.  Explain the structure of the heart in relation to its function
3.    Understand the role of the heart in circulation 3.1.  Differentiate between the coronary, pulmonary, and systematic circulation

3.2.  Explain the function of the  heart in relation to the cardiac cycle

3.3.  Interpret the relationship between blood pressure and cardiac output.
4.    Understand the structure and function of arteries, veins and capillaries and their role in transport 4.1.  Explain the structure of arteries, veins and capillaries in relation to their functions
5.    Understand the structure and function of the respiratory system and the transport of respiratory gases 5.1.  Explain the structure of the respiratory system in relation to its function and the transport of respiratory gases.
6.    Understand the mechanisms of pulmonary ventilation 6.1.  Explain the mechanism of breathing (pulmonary ventilation).

6.2.  Explain pressure changes in the thorax during breathing (pulmonary ventilation).

 

 

 

Level 3 units only:

Learners achieve a Pass if they meet all Level 3 Assessment Criteria for a unit.  You will achieve a Merit or Distinction by meeting the following Grade Descriptors.  Your tutor will give you feedback for all three grades.
Grade Descriptor Merit

(Choose one or more relevant grade components)

 Distinction

(Choose one or more relevant grade components)
GD1: Understanding of Subject The students work demonstrates a very good grasp of the relevant knowledge base The students work demonstrates an excellent grasp of the relevant knowledge base
Grade Descriptor Merit

(Choose one or more relevant grade components)

 Distinction

(Choose one or more relevant grade components)
GD2: Application of Knowledge The students work makes use of relevant facts and concepts with either breadth or depth that goes beyond the minimum required to Pass The students work makes use of relevant facts and concepts with both breadth and depth
Grade Descriptor Merit

(Choose one or more relevant grade components)

 Distinction

(Choose one or more relevant grade components)
GD7: Quality The students work;

·         Is structure in a way that is generally logical and fluent

·         Taken as a whole, demonstrates a very good response to the demands of the brief/assignment

 The students work;

·         Is structure in a way that is consistently logical and fluent

·         Taken as a whole, demonstrates an excellent response to the demands of the brief/assignment

 

 

 

Grade Guidance: Learners must carefully read the guidance below which is linked to the components above
 

MERIT: (e.g. To achieve a Merit your work will show…..)

 

(GD1: Understanding of the Subject)

·         You will show a very good understanding of the subject with generally accurate information and very good use of terminology

·         You will be able to link the structure to the function for different parts of the cardiovascular and respiratory system

·         You will demonstrate a clear understanding of the cardiac cycle and pulmonary ventilation

·         You will give a clear explanation of the main components of blood

·         Your explanations of the structure of the heart and the respiratory system will make reference to tissue types

·         Diagrams will be clear and accurately labelled.

(GD2: Application of Knowledge)

·         You will be able to accurately and clearly interpret the graph in task 3.3

·         You will accurately identify the conditions discussed in the case studies and will be able to give some explanation of these

·         When considering the penetrating injury in task 6 you will be able to link this to your understanding of the respiratory system

(GD7: Quality)

·         You will produce responses to all tasks that are generally logical and make sense in a clear sequence of facts and ideas.

·         The work will be largely fluently written throughout the assignment with few errors in grammar, punctuation and spelling.

·         Your answer will show that you can work with sources to generate your own ideas and not just copy from sources.

·         You will include a full reference list of all your sources will be included in your work.

 

 
 

DISTINCTION: (e.g. To achieve a Distinction your work will show…..)

 

(GD1: Understanding of the Subject)

·         You will show an excellent understanding of the subject with highly accurate information and excellent use of terminology that is explained

·         You will be able to draw lots of links between structure and function when explaining the cardiovascular and respiratory system and these will be explained in depth.

·         You will demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the cardiac cycle and pulmonary ventilation

·         You will give a comprehensive explanation of the components of blood and take into consideration many different types.

·         Your explanations of the structure of the heart and the respiratory system will include explanations of their tissues in detail

·         Your diagrams will include annotations.

(GD2: Application of Knowledge)

·         You will interpret the graph accurately and explain it in detail using excellent terminology

·         The case studies will be explained in depth and show a thorough understanding and application of knowledge.

·         When considering the penetrating injury in task 6 you will be able to explain a range of potential complications and link these clearly to structure and function.

(GD7: Quality)

·         Your response to each one of the will consistently show that you can use sources to develop your own informed and independent reflections on this topic.

·         There will be accurate use of referencing throughout the assignment which must be in a Harvard Style and will include citations in your writing.

·         The work will be fluently written, detailed but concise using appropriate scientific terminology throughout. There will very few errors with regards to spelling, punctuation and grammar.

·         Diagrams will be included where appropriate. These may be drawn or taken from books/internet but MUST be referenced fully and correctly. They should also be used effectively in your work and you should refer the reader to them through the use of figure labels.

 

 

 

 

Part A: Feedback on credit level
AC no Credit achieved (L3) Location of evidence Tutor/Assessor comments on assessment criteria

(the assessor may also indicate on the work itself where each AC is met)
1.1   Task 1  

 

 

 

 

 

 
2.1   Task 2  

 

 

 

 
3.1   Task 3.1  

 

 

 

 
3.2   Task 3.2  

 

 

 

 
3.3   Task 3.3  

 

 

 

 
4.1   Task 4  

 

 

 

 

 
5.1   Task 5  

 

 

 

 
6.1   Task 6  

 

 

 

 
6.2   Task 6  

 

 

 

 
Level achieved   Tutor/Assessor’s signature:   Date:  
 
Resubmission (if applicable) If any of the assessment criteria for this assignment have not been met at Level 3, a resubmission may be permitted.  Resubmission must follow the QAA guidelines and be permitted only once.
Requirements for resubmission/new Task set:

 

Date Set:

  

Date due:

  

Date Submitted:

  
Feedback on resubmission:

 
Level achieved

after resubmission:

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Part B: Feedback on grading (Applicable only if all assessment criteria achieved at Level 3)
Grade Descriptor Tutor/Assessor comments against grade descriptors Grade indicator

(P/M/D)

Please enter the final grade on page 1 based on this grade profile e.g. PPM=P
GD1: Understanding of subject  

 

 

 

 

 

  
GD2: Application of  Knowledge  

 

 

 

 

 

 

  
GD7: Quality  

 

 

 

 

 

 

  
Tutor/Assessor’s reason for final grade decision (if applicable):

 
Areas for development (how will the learner be able to use and improve on what they have learnt on this unit and the skills that they have used in their further studies?)

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TASK 1 (ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 1.1)

Word count for task 1: 250

1.1 Explain the major components and functions of blood
  1. Blood is a connective tissue that carries out important functions for the body. Give an explanation of the main functions played by the blood within the body.

 

  1. Identify and explain the functions of the four main components of blood.

 

 

 

TASK 2 (ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 2.1)

 

2.1 Explain the structure of the heart in relation to its function

 

Word count for task 2: 250

 

CLASS PRACTICAL 2.1

 

  1. Carry out a heart dissection following health and safety procedures carefully. Take a photo of the dissected heart label the parts and upload it as part of your assignment.

 

  1. Explain the structures of the key tissues and components of the heart and relate this to their functions.

 

 

 

TASK 3.1 (ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 3.1)

 

3.1 Differentiate between the coronary, pulmonary, and systematic circulation

 

Word count for task 3.1: 300

A patient is suffering from a stroke which has been brought on by an embolism from a blood clot becoming wedged forming an arterial blockage.

 

  1. Explain coronary, pulmonary and systematic circulation and the differences between them.

 

  1. Identify which type of circulation has been disrupted in the example given above and explain the effects.

 

 

 

 

TASK 3.2 (ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 3.2)

 

3.2 Explain the function of the heart in relation to the cardiac cycle

 

Word count for task 3.2: 350

 

  1. Using diagrams explain the stages of the cardiac cycle in detail

 

  1. An atrial-septal defect is also commonly known as a ‘hole in the heart’. Explain the effect this congenital defect has on the cardiac cycle.

 

 

 

 

 

TASK 3.3 (ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 3.3)

 

3.3 Interpret the relationship between blood pressure and cardiac output

 

 

Word count for task 3.3: 300

 

The graph above demonstrates the relationship between cardiac output and right atrial pressure and how this changes for a person during rest and when doing exercise.

 

 

  1. Define cardiac output and blood pressure
  2. Use the graph to interpret and explain the relationship between cardiac output and blood pressure as well as the differences that can be seen at rest and during exercise.

 

 

 

TASK 4 (ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 4.1)

 

4.1 Explain the structure of arteries, veins and capillaries in relation to their functions

 

Word count for task 4: 350

 

A patient is admitted to A&E with haemorrhaging from a blood vessel in their right arm. The blood is spurting and coming in waves and appears bright red in colour.

 

  1. Draw diagrams of arteries, veins and capillaries. In your own words explain their functions and in relation to their structure.
  2. Identify which kind of blood vessel is haemorrhaging in the example above and explain the severity in comparison to bleeds from other blood vessel types

 

 

TASK 5 (ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 5.1)

 

5.1 Explain the structure of the respiratory system in relation to its function and the transport of respiratory gases

 

Word count for task 5: 600

 

  1. Draw, label and annotate a diagram of the components of the respiratory system
  2. Explain the relationship between function and structure of the following components of the respiratory system
    1. Nasal Cavity
    2. Pharynx
    3. Larynx
    4. Trachea
    5. Pleural membranes and pleural cavity
    6. Lungs, including;
      1. Bronchi
      2. Bronchioles
  • Alveoli
  1. Intercostal Muscles
  2. Diaphragm

 

TASK 6 (ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 6.1, 6.2)

 

6.1 Explain the mechanism of breathing (pulmonary ventilation)
6.2 Explain pressure changes in the thorax during breathing (pulmonary ventilation)

 

Word count for task 6: 500

 

  1. Using diagrams, explain the individual stages of pulmonary ventilation in detail making sure to indicate and explain the pressure changes occur in the thorax during inhalation and exhalation.

 

  1. A patient has been admitted with a penetrating injury to the chest that has gone through the pleural membranes. Explain how this injury will disrupt pulmonary ventilation and the pressure changes that occur.