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.
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Quiz
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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