Performing an adult head-to-toe examination requires integration of history taking, assessment skills, and communication with the patient. See rubric and template below in the link.
Comprehensive Assessment Template-4.docx
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:
In your course site, any time that you have the box to type, you should see a blue “v” in the ribbon of icons. It is next to the YouTube icon. Once you go into the assignment and click "submit assignment", you will see the tool bar with the "v" icon. When you click on the ‘v’ a drop down menu appears. Select the VidGrid embed. This will allow you to upload or record videos and embed them directly into your course site. Students can use Zoom and upload to the course site, as well. We haven’t had any problems with that. I am not sure if using Zoom you would need to use the "Media" tab once you go into "submit assignment". If students experience technical difficulties during office hours, they can call our office at 660-562-1532. If it is after hours, they will need to email me, and I will try to help the best I can. After hours, please email Ms. Shandy Beck at sbeck@nwmissouri.edu