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NURSING

Health Assessment

NUR2404
3 hours English

Health Assessment

Health Assessment
MED1403 Integrated Human Anatomy and Physiology
3 hours No requisites
1 Complete health history.
2 Assessment techniques and safety in the clinical setting.
3 General survey and measurement.
4 Pain assessment: the fifth vital sign.
5 Assessment of integumentary system (Skin, Hair, and Nails).
6 Assessment of neurological system (Part 1).
7 Assessment of neurological system (Part 2).
8 Assessment of head, face, and neck, including regional lymphatics.
9 Assessment of respiratory system (Thorax and Lungs).
10 Assessment of cardiac system (Heart and Neck Vessels).
11 Assessment of peripheral vascular system.
12 Assessment of abdominal system (Part 1).
13 Assessment of abdominal system (Part 2).
14 Assessment of musculoskeletal system.
15 Putting it all together (The Complete Health Assessment of the Adult).
1.1 Mapped to: K1

Describe the fundamental concepts and principles of health assessment, including history-taking and physical examination techniques.

Teaching Strategy • Interactive lectures. / • Group discussions.
Assessment Methods • Mid-term written exam / • Final written exam
1.2 Mapped to: K2

Demonstrate understanding of the purposes and components of history taking and health assessment.

Teaching Strategy • Interactive lectures. / • Group discussions.
Assessment Methods • Mid-term written exam / • Final written exam
2.1 Mapped to: S4;S1

Systematically collect health assessment data across diverse genders and cultures using different physical examination skills and techniques

Teaching Strategy • Simulation based learning / • Clinical training
Assessment Methods • Formal OSCE / • Final OSCE / • Clinical lab performance
2.2 Mapped to: S5

Apply communication skills to gather a comprehensive health history and subjective data.

Teaching Strategy • Simulation based learning / • Clinical training
Assessment Methods • Formal OSCE / • Final OSCE / • Clinical lab performance
2.3 Mapped to: S1

Utilize a systematic approach in interpreting health assessment findings, reporting and recording.

Teaching Strategy • Simulation based learning / • Case based learning
Assessment Methods • Mid-term written exam / • Final written exam / • Formal OSCE / • Final OSCE / • Clinical lab performance
3.1 Mapped to: V1

Adhere to the ethical principles of confidentiality in the management of patient data and professional standard while performing physical examination.

Teaching Strategy • Interactive Discussion. / • Case based learning / • Interactive discussion
Assessment Methods • Clinical lab performance / • Behavioral and interpersonal skills.
3.2 Mapped to: V2

Exhibit commitment to enhance nursing care through ongoing learning

Teaching Strategy - Case Studies. / - Interactive Discussion. / - Collaborative Learning.
Assessment Methods • Clinical lab performance / • Behavioral and interpersonal skills.
Assessment
Weight
Behavioral and Interpersonal Skills
10%
Clinical lab performance
15%
Final OSCE
10%
Final written exam
40%
Formal OSCE
10%
Midterm written exam
15%
Total
100%