Unit 7: Lesson 1: Documenting and Reporting Data

Student Learning Outcomes:

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

• Describe why timely and accurate documentation is important
• Identify the nurse's aide’s responsibilities for documentation

Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 20 minutes.

Required Learning Resources and Activities

Unit 7: Lesson 2: Recognizing Signs of Client Discomfort

Student Learning Outcomes:

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

• Describe subjective and objective signs of pain and discomfort in clients
• Identify the role of the nurse's aide in documenting signs of pain

Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 17 minutes.

Required Learning Resources and Activities

Unit 7: Lesson 3: Obtaining Vital Signs

Student Learning Outcomes:

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

• Explain the process of measuring temperature, respirations, pulse, and blood pressure in clients of various ages
• Identify differences between normal and abnormal vital signs
• Describe the role of the nurse's aide in the documentation and reporting of abnormal vital signs

Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 48 minutes.

Required Learning Resources and Activities

Unit 7: Lesson 4: Measuring Weight and Height

Student Learning Outcomes:

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

• Explain the process of measuring height and weight
• Identify differences between normal and abnormal height and weight
• Describe the role of the nurse's aide in the documentation and reporting of abnormal height and weight

Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 20 minutes.

Required Learning Resources and Activities

Optional Learning Resources

Unit 7: Lesson 5: Measuring Intake and Output

Student Learning Outcomes:

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

• Explain the process of measuring intake and output
• Identify differences between normal and abnormal intake and output
• Describe the role of the nurse's aide in the documentation and reporting of abnormal intake and output

Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 19 minutes.

Required Learning Resources and Activities