Evaluate the student’s understanding of human physiology, interrelated body systems, and the role of homeostasis in health and disease
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The purpose of this project is to evaluate the student’s understanding of human physiology, interrelated body systems, and the role of homeostasis in health and disease, with direct application to nursing assessment and patient care.
Project Description: Students will select ONE body system covered in Anatomy II and analyze:
Normal physiological function
Regulation and homeostasis
Common disorders affecting the system
Nursing implications for assessment, monitoring, and safety
Body System Options (Choose ONE)
Examples include (but are not limited to):
Only systems covered in Anatomy & Physiology II may be selected.
Project Format: PowerPoint Presentation
20 slides (excluding title and references)
Oral presentation
Required Project Components
1. Introduction
Overview of the selected system
Importance of the system in maintaining homeostasis
Purpose of the project
2. Normal Physiology
Key physiological processes
Regulation mechanisms (e.g., feedback loops)
Interaction with other body systems
3. Homeostasis & Regulation
How the system maintains internal balance
Hormonal, neural, or chemical regulation
Consequences of imbalance
4. Common Disorders or Dysfunction
At least two common conditions affecting the system
Brief explanation of altered physiology
Impact on overall health
5. Diagnostic & Assessment Considerations
Common diagnostic tests or assessments
Relevant lab values or measurements
Interpretation at a basic nursing level
6. Nursing Implications
Nursing assessments and monitoring
Patient safety considerations
Relevance to medications, treatments, or procedures
7. Reflection
What the student learned
How understanding physiology supports safe nursing practice
8. Evidence-Based Sources
Minimum 3 scholarly or academic sources (2022-2026)
APA 7th edition
In-text citations required
Academic Integrity
All work must be original
No plagiarism
Proper citation required
See the attached rubrics
