Respiratory System

Respiratory System

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

• Respiratory System

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 rubricsUn