Section: Unit 3 Intro to Physical Assessment | Health Assessment (new) | NextGenU.org

  • Unit Learning Outcomes:
    • Select the appropriate technique for assessment of each system
    • Interpret assessment findings in terms of normal and abnormal

     

    • Unit 3: Lesson 1: Physical Assessment Techniques

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • List the four techniques used when performing a physical assessment
      • Describe the psychomotor skills need to perform each physical assessment technique

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 4 hours and 5 minutes.

       
      Required Learning Resources and Activities
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      Quiz: Unit 3: Lesson 1

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    • Unit 3: Lesson 2: Equipment for Physical Assessment

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Identify the equipment needed for performing a physical assessment
      • Explain the purpose and proper use of equipment needed for physical assessment

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 2 hours and 13 minutes.

       
      Required Learning Resources and Activities
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      Quiz: Unit 3: Lesson 2

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    • Unit 3: Lesson 3: Assessment of Height, Weight and Vital Signs

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Interpret measures of height, weight and vital signs
      • Explain how variations in height, weight and vital signs influence assessment findings
      • Describe correct recording of height, weight and vital signs

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 3 hours.

       
      Required Learning Resources and Activities
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      Quiz: Unit 3: Lesson 3

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    • Unit 3: Lesson 4: Assessment of Skin, Hair, Nails

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Explain the processes, procedures and techniques in the assessment of the skin, hair and nails 
      • Differentiate between normal and abnormal assessment findings of the skin, hair and nails 
      • Identify the nurse’s role in health promotion and interventions related to skin, hair and nails

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 5 hours and 7 minutes.

       
      Required Learning Resources and Activities
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      Quiz: Unit 3: Lesson 4

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    • Unit 3: Lesson 5: Assessment of Head and Neck (including lymph nodes)

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Explain the processes, procedures and techniques in the assessment of the head and neck 
      • Differentiate between normal and abnormal assessment findings of the head and neck
      • Identify nursing health promotion interventions related to head and neck

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 2 hours and 53 minutes.

       
      Required Learning Resources and Activities
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      Quiz: Unit 3: Lesson 5

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    • Unit 3: Lesson 6: Assessment of the Ears, Nose, Mouth and Throat

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Explain the processes, procedures and techniques in the assessment of the ears, nose, mouth and throat 
      • Differentiate between normal and abnormal assessment findings of the ears, nose, mouth and throat
      • Identify nursing health promotion interventions related to ears, nose, mouth, and throat

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 5 hours and 34 minutes.

       
      Required Learning Resources and Activities
    • To access the mini case studies:

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      Quiz: Unit 3: Lesson 6

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    • Unit 3: Lesson 7: Assessment of the Lungs and Thorax

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Explain the processes, procedures and techniques in the assessment of the lung and thorax 
      • Differentiate between normal and abnormal assessment findings of the lungs and thorax
      • Identify nursing health promotion interventions related to lungs and thorax

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 5 hours and 33 minutes.

       
      Required Learning Resources and Activities
    • To access the mini case studies:

      Step 1: Click the link to the mini case study above.
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      Quiz: Unit 3: Lesson 7

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    • Unit 3: Lesson 8: Assessment of Lymphatic System

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Explain the processes, procedures and techniques in the assessment of the lymphatic system 
      • Differentiate between normal and abnormal assessment findings of the lymphatic system
      • Identify nursing health promotion interventions related to lymphatic system

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 3 hours and 15 minutes.

       
      Required Learning Resources and Activities
    • To access the mini case studies:

      Step 1: Click the link to the mini case study above.
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      Quiz: Unit 3: Lesson 8

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      Unit 3 Part 1 Exam Quiz
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    • Unit 3: Lesson 9: Assessment of Heart

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Explain the processes, procedures and techniques in the assessment of the heart
      • Differentiate between normal and abnormal assessment findings of the heart 
      • Identify nursing health promotion interventions related to the heart

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 4 hours and 27 minutes.

       
      Required Learning Resources and Activities
    • To access the mini case studies:

      Step 1: Click the link to the mini case study above.
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    • Unit 3: Lesson 10: Assessment of Breasts

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Explain the processes, procedures and techniques in the assessment of the breasts
      • Differentiate between normal and abnormal assessment findings of the breasts
      • Identify nursing health promotion interventions related to breasts

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 2 hours and 11 minutes.

       
      Required Learning Resources and Activities
    • To access the mini case studies:

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      Quiz: Unit 3: Lesson 10

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    • Unit 3: Lesson 11: Assessment of Abdomen

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Explain the processes, procedures and techniques in the assessment of the abdomen
      • Differentiate between normal and abnormal assessment findings of the abdomen 
      • Identify nursing health promotion interventions related to the abdomen

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): hours and 15 minutes.

       
      Required Learning Resources and Activities
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      Quiz: Unit 3: Lesson 11

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    • Unit 3: Lesson 12: Assessment of Peripheral Circulation

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Explain the processes, procedures and techniques in the assessment of the peripheral circulation
      • Differentiate between normal and abnormal assessment findings of the peripheral circulation
      • Identify nursing health promotion interventions related to peripheral circulation

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 3 hours and 12 minutes.

       
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      Quiz: Unit 3: Lesson 12

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    • Unit 3: Lesson 13: Assessment of the Neurological System

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Explain the processes, procedures and techniques in the assessment of the neurological system 
      • Differentiate between normal and abnormal assessment findings of the neurological system
      • Identify nursing health promotion interventions related to the neurological system

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 6 hours and 6 minutes.

       
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      Quiz: Unit 3: Lesson 13

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    • Unit 3: Lesson 14: Assessment of Muscular System

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Explain the processes, procedures and techniques in the assessment of the muscular system
      • Differentiate between normal and abnormal assessment findings of the muscular system
      • Identify nursing health promotion interventions related to the muscular system

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 5 hours and 50 minutes.

       
      Required Learning Resources and Activities
    • To access the mini case studies:

      Step 1: Click the link to the mini case study above.
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      Quiz: Unit 3: Lesson 14

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    • Unit 3: Lesson 15: Assessment of Female Genital-Urinary System (G/U)

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Explain the processes, procedures and techniques in the assessment of the female g/u system 
      • Differentiate between normal and abnormal assessment findings of the female g/u system
      • Identify nursing health promotion and disease prevention interventions related to the female g/u system

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 3 hours and 50 minutes.

       
      Required Learning Resources and Activities
    • To access the mini case studies:

      Step 1: Click the link to the mini case study above.
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      Quiz: Unit 3: Lesson 15

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    • Unit 3: Lesson 16: Assessment of Male Genital-Urinary System (G/U)

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Explain the processes, procedures and techniques in the assessment of the male g/u system
      • Differentiate between normal and abnormal assessment findings of the male g/u system
      • Identify nursing health promotion interventions related to male g/u system

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 2 hours and 52 minutes.

       
      Required Learning Resources and Activities
    • To access the mini case studies:

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      Quiz: Unit 3: Lesson 16

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      Unit 3 Part 2 Exam Quiz
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