NZQA registered unit standard
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Title
Demonstrate knowledge of diseases and disorders in the human
body
Level
4
Credits
9
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate
knowledge of terminology and conditions associated with
disease of cells and tissues, and the common diseases and
disorders associated with the major systems of the human
body.
Classification
Health, Disability, and Aged Support > Core Health
Available grade
Achieved
Explanatory notes
1
As the content of this unit standard is largely informational, evidence requirements
assume that knowledge will be acquired from relevant texts in conjunction with
models and other information-bearing media.
2
This unit standard is intended for those people requiring an introductory level of
knowledge in the study of pathology.
3
The application of these evidence requirements is likely to occur in a wide variety of
settings and may involve higher level complex skills and responsibilities associated
with the activity or occupational environment where the application occurs.
4
Definitions
Pathology, in the context of this unit standard, refers to the study of disease and
disorders of the human body, and includes signs and symptoms, causes (if known)
and risk factors in the development of the disease.
Disease refers to the effect of injury and the reactions of the body, mind and/or spirit
to the injury. Injury may be due to adverse physical, psycho-social or spiritual
environment, or genetic abnormality.
Disorder refers to abnormality in human structure and function; that is where these
differ in some way from a normal or healthy state.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Demonstrate knowledge of terminology and conditions associated with disease of cells
and tissues.
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Evidence requirements
1.1
The common terms associated with cells and tissues are defined.
Range
1.2
cytology, biopsy, histology, benign, malignant, metastatic.
The common medical conditions associated with cells and tissues are identified
and defined according to the constructs of pathology.
Range
bruise, haematoma, sprain, strain, neoplasm, ischaemia, cyanosis,
oedema, tissue repair.
Outcome 2
Demonstrate knowledge of the common diseases and disorders associated with the major
systems of the human body.
Evidence requirements
2.1
The common diseases and disorders of the skeletal system are defined and
described according to the terms and constructs of pathology.
Range
2.2
The common diseases and disorders of the muscular system are defined and
described according to the terms and constructs of pathology.
Range
2.3
may include but is not limited to – scoliosis, kyphosis, lordosis,
ankylosing spondylitis, herniated disc, spina bifida, osteoporosis,
osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, Paget’s disease, osteomyelitis,
rickets, neoplasm;
evidence is required for a minimum of three.
may include but is not limited to – tenosynovitis, hypotonia,
hypertonia, muscular atrophy, repetitive stress injury or strain, shin
splint syndrome, torticollis, fibromyalgia, muscular dystrophy,
myasthenia gravis, tout, neoplasm;
evidence is required for a minimum of three.
The common diseases and disorders of the cardiovascular system are defined
and described according to the terms and constructs of pathology.
Range
may include but is not limited to – thrombus, embolus, coronary
artery disease, haemorrhage, thrombosis, anaemia, septicaemia,
leukemia, pericarditis, endocarditis, angina, myocardial infarction,
rheumatic fever, congestive heart failure, valve disease,
artheriosclerosis, arteriosclerosis, arrhythmia, syncope (faint),
hypertension, hypotension, aneurysm, hypothermia, varicose
veins, haemorrhoids, phlebitis, Raynaud’s disease, chilblains,
vasospasm, polycythaemia;
evidence is required for a minimum of three.
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2.4
The common diseases and disorders of the respiratory system are defined and
described according to the terms and constructs of pathology.
Range
2.5
may include but is not limited to – urinary tract infection, polycystic
disease, diabetes insipidis, incontinence, renal calculi,
glomerulonephritis, acute renal failure, chronic renal failure,
nephrotic syndrome, prostatitis, neoplasm, benign prostatic
hypertrophy;
evidence is required for a minimum of three.
The common diseases and disorders of the lymphatic and immune systems are
defined and described according to the terms and constructs of pathology.
Range
2.8
may include but is not limited to – dental caries, periodontal
disease, parotitis, gastroenteritis, jaundice, peritonitis, hiatus,
hernia, peptic ulcer, oesophageal varices, appendicitis,
pancreatitis, diverticulitis, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease,
hepatitis, cirrhosis, gallstones, irritable bowel syndrome,
haemorrhoids, anorexia, neoplasm;
evidence is required for a minimum of three.
The common diseases and disorders of the urinary system are defined and
described according to the terms and constructs of pathology.
Range
2.7
may include but is not limited to – dyspnoea, hypoxaemia,
tachypnoea, asthma, hay fever, bronchitis, croup, emphysema,
laryngitis, pleurisy, pneumothorax, tuberculosis, pulmonary
embolism, cystic fibrosis, asphyxia, chronic obstructive respiratory
disease, neoplasm;
evidence is required for a minimum of three.
The common diseases and disorders of the digestive system are defined and
described according to the terms and constructs of pathology.
Range
2.6
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may include but is not limited to – metastases, acquired immune
deficiency syndrome (AIDS), human immunodeficiency virus
(HIV), infectious mononucleosis, chronic fatigue syndrome,
hypersensitivity (allergy), Hodgkin’s disease, anaphylactic shock,
lymphoma, lymphoedema, cadidiasis;
evidence is required for a minimum of three.
The common diseases and disorders of the endocrine system are defined and
described according to the terms and constructs of pathology.
Range
may include but is not limited to – acromegaly, dwarfism,
gigantism, cretinism, myxoedema, Grave’s disease,
hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, goitre, Addison’s disease,
Cushing’s syndrome, adrenogenital syndrome, aldosteronism,
diabetes mellitus, diabetes insipidus, neoplasm;
evidence is required for a minimum of three.
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2.9
The common diseases and disorders of the nervous system are defined and
described according to the terms and constructs of pathology.
Range
2.10
may include but is not limited to – glaucoma, cataract, retinopathy,
strabismus, ptosis, myopia, hyperopia, presbyopia, astigmatism,
blepharitis, conjunctivitis, otitis media, impacted cerumen,
Meniere’s syndrome, tinnitus, vertigo, loss of skin sensation, pain,
referred pain, agnosia, sinusitis, epistaxis;
evidence is required for a minimum of three.
The common diseases and disorders of the integumentary system are defined
and described according to the terms and constructs of pathology.
Range
2.12
may include but is not limited to – concussion, open and closed
head injury, cerebro vascular accident (CVA), extra-dural and subdural haemorrhage, Alzheimer’s disease, brain tumour, cerebral
palsy, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, Huntington’s
disease, Bell’s palsy, neuralgia, sciatica, headache, dyslexia,
epilepsy, shingles, poliomyelitis, meningitis, encephalitis, tetany,
spina bifida, hydrocephalus, spinal shock;
evidence is required for a minimum of three.
The common diseases and disorders of the sensory nervous system are
defined and described according to the terms and constructs of pathology.
Range
2.11
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may include but is not limited to – eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis,
hives, erythema nodosum, skin cancer, acne, fungal infection,
bacterial infection, pruritus, rosacea, keratosis, lentigines,
verrucae, abscess, ulcer, scabies, impetigo, rashes of childhood,
infectious diseases;
evidence is required for a minimum of three.
The common diseases and disorders of the sexual and reproductive system are
defined and described according to the terms and constructs of pathology.
Range
Planned review date
may include but is not limited to – ectopic pregnancy, fibroids,
polyps, endometriosis, vaginitis, emenorrhoea, menorrhagia,
dysmenorrhoea, pre-menstrual syndrome, infertility, pelvic
inflammatory disease, prostatitis, epididymitis, benign prostatic
hyperplasis, cryptorchidism, azoospermia, oligospermia, nonejaculation, impotence, cancer of reproductive system, breast
infection, mastitis, breast abscess, non-malignant breast lump,
sexually transmitted diseases;
evidence is required for a minimum of three.
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Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
19 October 2000
31 December 2012
Revision
2
19 May 2004
31 December 2012
Review
3
20 March 2008
31 December 2012
Review
4
20 September 2012
N/A
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