Assessment of Patients
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Learn how to conduct comprehensive health assessments by gathering patient histories and performing systematic physical examinations. This lesson covers essential interview techniques, key components of a health history, physical assessment methods, and accurate documentation for evidence-based patient care.
Key Learning Objectives:
By studying this lesson, you will be able to:
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Conduct patient interviews using effective communication techniques
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Identify and document all components of a comprehensive health history
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Perform structured physical examinations using inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation (IPPA)
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Distinguish between subjective symptoms and objective clinical signs
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Apply structured approaches to assess chief complaints and present illness
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Recognize how cultural, spiritual, and psychosocial factors influence health assessments
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Correlate history findings with physical exam results to form clinical judgments
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Health assessment and history takingLearn how to conduct effective health assessments by gathering patient histories. This lesson covers interview techniques, key components of a health history, and how to document findings for accurate patient care.
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How to conduct physical examination
Learn how to perform thorough physical examinations using proven clinical techniques. This lesson covers systematic assessment methods and key examination components.
To successfully complete this Health Assessment & History Taking lesson, participants should:
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Prerequisite Knowledge:
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Basic understanding of medical terminology
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Familiarity with healthcare settings (clinical or academic)
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Technical Requirements:
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Access to the provided PPT files
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Stable internet connection (if accessing via LMS)
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Participation Expectations:
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Review all lesson slides thoroughly
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Apply concepts through case studies or clinical practice
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Clinical Students:
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Nursing students (all levels)
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Medical students (pre-clinical years)
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Physician assistant students
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Paramedic/EMT trainees
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Healthcare Professionals:
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New graduate nurses
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Clinical nurses transitioning to new specialties
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Nurse practitioners in training
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Resident physicians
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Allied health professionals (e.g., physical therapists, occupational therapists)
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Educators & Preceptors:
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Clinical instructors
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Nursing faculty
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Hospital educators developing orientation programs
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Preceptors training new staff
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