1. 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
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Task ref. Evidence submitted Page numbers or
description
P6 follow guidelines to interpret
collected data for heart
rate, breathing rate and
temperature 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:
5. 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.
6. 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
7. Measurement At rest After activity After 1 minute
interval
After 2 minutes After 3 minutes
Pulse
Breathing
Blood pressure
Temperature
Measurements
1. 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
Stretch
What is the relationship between pulse, breathing rate, blood pressure and temperature?
