UNIT I: Assessment of the Peripheral Vascular and Musculoskeletal Systems:
By the end of the unit, learners will be able to:
1. Discuss the patient health history question necessary to perform the
assessment of Peripheral Vascular System (PVS) and Musculoskeletal System (MS) system.
2. Discuss critical observations to assess PVS.
3. Assess musculoskeletal functions including muscles strength,symmetry, size, contour, ROM and its characteristics.
4. Document findings.
5. List the changes in the given systems that are characteristics of agin process.
UNIT II: Assessment of the Mental Status and Sensory Neuro System
By the end of the unit, learners will be able to:
1. Perform mental status examination of a client.
2. Assess cranial nerve, sensory, sense of proprioception and cerebellar functions and deep tendon reflexes.
3. Document findings.
4. List the changes in the nervous system that are characteristics of the aging process.
UNIT III: Assessment of Cardio Vascular System
By the end of the unit, learners will be able to:
1. Describe the components of health history that should be elicited during the assessment of cardiovascular system.
2. Identify the landmarks of the chest.
3. Describe the following:
• Pulse rate, rhythm and pulsation characteristics
• PMI
• Heart sounds
• Discuss systolic and diastolic murmurs
4. Assess the cardiovascular system systematically.
5. Document findings.
6. List the changes in cardiovascular system that is characteristics of aging process.
UNIT IV: Assessment of Thorax and Lungs
By the end of the unit, learners will be able to:
1. Describe the components of health history that should be elicited during assessment of respiratory system.
2. Describe the following:
• Chest contour and symmetry
• Respiratory rate and pattern
• Tactile fremitus
• Chest expansion
• Density of lung fields
• Diaphragmatic excursion
• Auscultated lung sounds
3. Assess the respiratory system including inspection, palpation, percussion and auscultation.
4. Document findings.
5. List the changes in respiratory system that are characteristics of aging process.
UNIT V: Assessment of the Eyes, & Ears
By the end of the unit, learners will be able to
1. Identify the component of health history necessary for the examination of eye & ear.
2. Describe the following:
• Eye structure and position
• Upper and lower eyelids
• Gross visual perception
• Characteristics of the cornea, sclera, pupil, and lens fundi.
• Peripheral fields
• Color, shape, and location of auricle
• External ear canal and tympanic membrane
• Gross hearing
3. Perform the examination of eye and ear of a healthy patient.
4. Document findings.
5. List the changes in eye and ear that are characteristics of aging process.
UNIT VI: Assessment of an Elderly Client
By the end of the unit, learners will be able to
1. Describe the variations in history taking for an elderly client.
2. Differentiate health assessment variations for elderly clients.
3. Identify any differing examination techniques or skills for elderly client
UNIT VII: Assessment of Pediatric Client
By the end of the unit, learners will be able to:
1. Describe the component of a thorough pediatric history, including differences for developmental levels.
2. Differentiate health assessment norms for infants, and children.
3. Identify common examination techniques/skills for pediatric health assessment.
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