Section: Unit 4 The Complete Health Assessment of an Adult | Health Assessment (new) | NextGenU.org

  • Unit Learning Outcomes:
    • Discuss the sequence of steps when conducting a complete adult health assessment

    • Unit 4: Lesson 1: Head to Toe Assessment

      Student Learning Outcomes:

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

      • Explain the processes, procedures and techniques in a head-to-toe assessment
      • Describe documentation of a complete health assessment of an adult

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 2 hours and 10 minutes.

       
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      Lesson Summary: Unit 4 Lesson 1 Head to Toe Assessment URL
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      Slide Deck Presentation: Head to Toe Assessment URL
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      Head to Toe Assessment Flashcards URL
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      Quiz: Unit 4: Lesson 1
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    • Unit 4: Lesson 2: Physical Exam of the Older Adult

      Student Learning Outcomes:

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

      • Examine the considerations for examination of the older adult including approach, accommodations etc. 
      • Detail the complete physical exam of the older adult
      • Identity the expected changes in the assessment of the adult that are consistent with aging

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 1 hour and 38 minutes.

       
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      Lesson Summary: Unit 4 Lesson 2 Physical Exam of the Older Adult URL
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      Slide Deck Presentation: Physical Exam of the Older Adult URL
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      Physical Exam of the Older Adult Flashcards URL
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      Branching Case Study: Cardiovascular and Neurological Assessment SCORM package
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      Quiz: Unit 4: Lesson 2

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      Unit 4 Exam Quiz
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