Title: Module 7: Overview
Course: HEALTH ASSESSMENT 80FA20 > Section: Module 7 - Topic (October 5-9)

Module Introduction

In the final week of the course, students will complete the STTI module, Nursing Liability, Learning Activities 3 and 4 contained within the module, and take the module posttest.

The final assignment, a videotaped head-to-toe assessment of a mock patient is due this week.

Overview:

Performing an adult head-to-toe examination requires integration of history taking, assessment skills, and communication with the patient.

Upon completion of this lesson, the learner will be able to:

- Conduct an adult head-to-toe examination.

Nurses should perform physical examinations both accurately and in a timely manner to provide quality patient care. Remember, the physical examination begins with the initial patient encounter. To prepare for successful assessment, consider the following:

- Review the patient’s health history for important medical, surgical, and family history before you start the examination. The history and physical examination are interrelated.
- Ask the patient about the chief complaint and think critically about what the cause may be. Look for related signs and symptoms while performing the examination.
- Gather appropriate equipment to perform the examination, such as stethoscope, vital sign equipment, penlight, gloves, etc.
- Provide the patient with privacy and comfort before beginning the examination. For example, close the door, pull the curtain, and adjust the temperature of the room. Empty the bladder. Remove as much clothing as necessary and put on a gown.

- Ask for a chaperone to remain with the patient if you think it necessary.
- Record both normal and abnormal findings.

Click the video below to watch the introduction from your faculty.

Module Outcomes

At the end of this module students will be able to:

1. Explain the differences between the various types of liability. (CO1, CO2)
2. List the most common allegations filed against nurses. (CO1, CO2)
3. Identify additional legal roles for nurses. (CO1, CO2)

Module Activities

Below is an outline of the items for which you will be responsible throughout the module.

Task | Activity | Due Date | Module Learning Objective Alignment
Submit | Head-to-Toe video assessment | Day 3 by 11:59 PM CST | 1, 2, 3, 4
Watch and Read Online | STTI Module: Complete the Nursing Liability Module and follow the submission instructions included on the assignment page. | Friday, Day 5 (Last Day of Course) | 1, 2
Submit | STTI Module Learning Activities 3 & 4 and Certificate of Completion 1:  Submit your completed written assignment by Day 5 of this week.  For detailed instructions on completing this assignment, see the associated course page. | Day 5 | 1, 2