Title: Video-Taped Head-to-Toe Assessment
Course: HEALTH ASSESSMENT 80FA20 > Section: Module 7 - Topic (October 5-9)

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:

- 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.

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