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Samina Ali Student ID 200033283
HLT37215 - Certificate III in Pathology Collection
HLTAAP001 Recognise Healthy Body Systems and Interpret
BSBMED301 Apply Medical Terminology Appropriately
Simulated patient examination and medical history
2 of 3 Due date `16/02/24
Krizzoli@kangan.edu.au
 You will be observed completing an examination of the human body,
identifying the basic structures and functions of the body systems and
associated components.
 You will need to explain processes, conditions and resources required by the
body to support healthy functioning.
 Interpret and follow written instructions containing medical terminology.
 Use appropriate medical terminology as directed, in oral communication
with patients, fellow workers and health professionals.
 Identify and use appropriate abbreviations for medical terms and associated
processes.
 You will be observed and assessed two times throughout the allocated
assessment completion due date.
 This assessment will be a mixture of open and closed book.
Part A will be closed book and completed in groups.
Part B will be open book and completed one on one.
 Reasonable adjustment can be provided for this assessment task which may
include providing extra time to complete the tasks. You must be told to
discuss their options with the teacher/assessor, if required.
 The teacher/assessor can assist you with clarifying any of the instructions but
cannot assist you with the tasks during the observations.
 The assessment will not proceed if for any reason it is not safe to do so. The
teacher/assessor will advise you of the reason for suspending the
assessment, and what safety action should be taken. The teacher/assessor
will advise you of revised arrangements for the assessment when it is safe to
do so.
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Student instructions
All observable behaviour/tasks must be observed in order for you to be deemed
satisfactory.

This assessment task has two parts:

Part A
For this component your assessor will observe you undertaking a simulated patient
Task(s) to be assessed examination of a body mannequin or another class member to identify the location
of the major organs of the body. You need to explain what you’re doing and what
you are identifying to your patient, using laymen’s terms and to your fellow
student/mannequin and to your assessor using the appropriate medical terminology.

Part B
For this component you are required to read an excerpt from a medical history,
correctly expanding abbreviations and using the correct pronunciation of all medical
terminology terms which are highlighted in RED.

Time allowed Part A – 30 minutes

Part B – 15 minutes
Location These assessments will be completed in the classroom

Part A
A person or mannequin
Part B
Resources required Simulated medical history notes
Better Health Channel – Medical Dictionary
https://hnb.dhs.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcsite.nsf/pages/bhc_medicaldictionary?open
Access to a computer and the internet for research
For successful completion of this assessment students must demonstrate they can:
 Identify basic structures and function of the body systems and associated
components.
 Explain processes, conditions and resources required by the body to support
Assessment criteria healthy functioning.
 Interpret and follow written instructions containing medical terminology.
 Use appropriate medical terminology as directed, in oral communication
with patients, fellow workers and health professionals. Identify and use
appropriate abbreviations for medical terms and associated processes.
If the student is deemed not satisfactory for any of the observations, they will be
Results/Second attempt given one (1) more attempt at this assessment (or part thereof) or you can negotiate
a further assessment with the student as required. The second attempt must be
completed within 10 working days from the date your feedback is given.
You can access further information regarding assessment, including Recognition of
Important information Prior Learning, Reasonable Adjustment and Assessment Appeals in the Student
handbook which can be found on the MyLearning portal.

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Part A
Observation 1
Observable work behaviours/tasks
Date
All observable work behaviour/tasks must be Comments
_16_/__02/_2024_
observed in order for the student to be deemed
satisfactory.
Satisfactory?

Communicate with the patient about the ✘ Yes No

procedures that are going to take place.
Identify the location of the following major
organs.
 Heart ✘ Yes No Well done

 Lungs ✘ Yes No

 Kidneys ✘ Yes No

 Pancreas ✘ Yes No

 Liver ✘ Yes No

 Abdominal Cavity ✘ Yes No

 Pelvic Cavity ✘ Yes No

Explain which body system each of the
following major organs belong to.
 Heart ✘ Yes No Well done

 Lungs ✘ Yes No

 Kidneys ✘ Yes No

 Pancreas ✘ Yes No

 Liver ✘ Yes No

 Abdominal Cavity ✘ Yes No

 Pelvic Cavity ✘ Yes No

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Part B
Observation 1
Observable work behaviours/tasks
Date _16_/_02_/_2024_ Comments
All observable work behaviour/tasks must be observed
in order for the student to be deemed satisfactory.
Satisfactory?

Review the simulated medical history notes provided by

the assessor. Correctly pronounce expanded
abbreviations and medical terminology terms which are
highlighted in RED in the scenario.
This pt was admitted to the hospital for elective surgery ✘ Yes No Well done. All clear and
to the R) shoulder. concise

He underwent repair of a torn right rotator cuff. Surgery ✘ Yes No

was performed at 1415 on the 8/8, he was in the OR for
3/24.

Post op the patient developed a generalised rash. He ✘ Yes No

also complained of slight chest pain over the past 12 hr.

His clinical observations included: T 37.2, P 84, R 18 and ✘ Yes No

BP 230/120mmHg.

Concomitantly the patient has been quite anxious and ✘ Yes No

distraught over the generalised eczema and chest pain
and overall ‘feeling badly’.

The patient, Thomas, is an active young adult who plays ✘ Yes No

club football. He was told that he had HT approximately
six years ago.

No particular follow up Rx was advised. ✘ Yes No

He has no PHx of Diabetes or CHD and no recent history ✘ Yes No

of arrhythmias or angina. He has been in good health.

There is a strong FHx of AMI as well as hypertension. ✘ Yes No

His father has had CABG and is known to have ✘ Yes No

hypercholesterolaemia. The patient has had no similar
episodes in the past.

Thomas presented with a complaint of a sore throat of ✘ Yes No Well done, all clear and

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Observation 1
Observable work behaviours/tasks
Date _16_/_02_/_2024_ Comments
All observable work behaviour/tasks must be observed
in order for the student to be deemed satisfactory.
Satisfactory?

Review the simulated medical history notes provided by

the assessor. Correctly pronounce expanded
abbreviations and medical terminology terms which are
highlighted in RED in the scenario.
two to four weeks’ duration. concise
He has chest pain and fever. He has a history of
arthritis, acute painful bilateral inflammation of the
knee joints and chondromalacia of both patellae.

O/E there is: tachycardia and cardiomegaly. ✘ Yes No

I suspect this is a case of acute rheumatic fever. He
requires immediate treatment. I would be grateful if
you would take over the management of this patient.

Your patient, Mr. Dobson, has been suffering from ✘ Yes No

arthritis of the left knee. An arthroscope was
performed, and arthrocentesis was done.

Today an arthrotomy was performed and it was found ✘ Yes No

that the medial meniscus and articular cartilage are
completely damaged.

It is my opinion that he may need arthroplasty. ✘ Yes No

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Assessment task feedback

Details

Student name Samina Ali Student ID 200033283

Qualification code and title HLT37215 Certificate III in pathology Collection

HLTAAP001 Recognise Healthy Body Systems and Interpret
Unit code and title
BSBMED301 Apply Medical Terminology Appropriately

Assessment task title Simulated patient examination and medical history

Assessment task number 2 of 3

Teacher/Assessor name Kerry Rizzoli

Teacher/Assessor email krizzoli@kangan.edu.au

Assessment outcome
Your final result for this unit will be provided on the Unit Result Record at completion of all assessment tasks

Result

Assessment feedback / comments

Well done, clear understanding of the required task regarding the anatomy.
Medical history spoken clear and concise

Second attempt (where applicable)

Unsatisfactory tasks are to be re-submitted according to the details below. Type NA if not applicable.

Task (or component of Re-Submission

Additional evidence required S NS
task) to be re-submitted date

N/A ☐ ☐

Special consideration / Reasonable adjustment (where applicable)

Describe any special consideration or reasonable adjustment that has been made for this assessment. Type NA if
not applicable. N/A

Teacher/Assessor signature
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Special consideration / Reasonable adjustment (where applicable)

Teacher/Assessor signature Date16/02/2024

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