Anatomy Unt.11 Lewis and Clark Study Case

Lewis and Clark Reloaded Case Study

Directions: Go to this website: http://www.sciencecases.org/bicycle_ride/bicycle_ride.asp

Complete the Answers to Parts I, II, and III

Part I

1. What body systems are primarily affected and what physiological changes would you expect Joe and Frank to experience during such rigorous exercise?

a. The systems that will most likely be affected are the muscular system, circulatory system, and the respiratory system.

2. List the symptoms Joe is manifesting on the 20th day of cycling.

a. Dizziness, fatigue, and he is bleeding.

3. Could Joe’s symptoms be explained by your answers to Question #1 alone?

a. The fatigue is caused from the muscular system, respiratory system, and the circulatory system working hard to maintain function/homeostasis.

Part II

1. What, if any, of this new information might be relevant to this case?

a. Joe has thrown up and has drunk more energy drinks than Frank.

2. What can you determine from the clinical lab results of Joe’s blood work and urinalysis?

a. Joe has an infection and is dehydrated because his urine is a dark yellow and has a above average count of neutrophils.

3. What additional information or tests would you request?

a. Heart rate and data on the respiratory system should be taken to access if there are any additional problems.

Part III

Your Task

From this point forward, you will role-play Dr. Smith’s medical consultants. Your task is to gather “missing” information from Joe and Frank, asking additional questions about their daily habits, activities, and experiences on the bike trail. What other questions would you ask Joe and Frank in order to gather pertinent information necessary for you to make an accurate diagnosis? Write down a minimum of 5 questions that you would ask.

1. Do you have a routine in the morning and night, such as when you eat, drink fluids, and sleep?

2. What...