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:
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:
Click the video below to watch the introduction from your faculty.
Module Outcomes
At the end of this module students will be able to:
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 |
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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 |