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Nursing Studies - The Physical Examination - Revised 2018
Learn about patient care and the procedures and techniques used in modern nursing with this free nursing course.
Description
This free nursing course begins by giving an overview of a systematic approach to conducting an effective physical examination. You will first learn the function of the physical examination, the role of the nurse during the examination, and the positioning of the patient. Next, you will study throat cultures and the main types of specimen collection, including the principles, procedures, supplies, and equipment used. You will then learn how testing determines the health condition of vital internal organs and body components.
Next, you will cover the topic of cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, and genitourinary systems as well as the musculoskeletal and integumentary system. You will learn how to measure a patient's vital signs, temperature, pulse, and respiration rate. You will also learn how to effectively interview your patient to gather subjective and objective medical data. Finally, you will study blood pressure and its physiological impact, and you will learn how to identify anatomical sites where blood pressure may be taken.
This free nursing course will be of great interest to all healthcare professionals who would like to learn more about advanced practices in nursing, and will enable them to refresh their understanding of the procedures in the physical examination, specimen collection, and measurement of patient vital signs. It will also be valuable to learners who are interested in starting a career in nursing. Check out the course today, and get on your way to a fulfilling nursing career.
Start Course NowModules
Module 1: The Physical Examination
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The Physical Examination - Learning Outcomes
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The Function of the Physical Examination
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The Role of the Practical Nurse During a Physical Examination
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Positioning of the Patient During a Physical Examination
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Body Systems Examined and Evaluated
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The Physical Examination - Lesson Summary
Module 2: Specimen Collection
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Specimen Collection - Learning Outcomes
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Throat Cultures
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Types of Specimen Collection
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Specimen Collection - Lesson Summary
Module 3: The Physical Assessment
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The Physical Assessment - Learning Outcomes
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The Function and Facts of a Physical Examination
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Appearance and Behaviour Examination
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Components of the Physical Examination
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Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Gastrointestinal, and Genitourinary Systems
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Musculoskeletal System and the Integumentary Systems
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The Physical Assessment - Lesson Summary
Module 4: Measuring Vital Signs
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Measuring Vital Signs - Learning Outcomes
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The Measurement of a Patient's Vital Signs
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Measuring Temperature, Pulse, and Respiration Rate
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Blood Pressure Readings
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Measuring Vital Signs - Lesson Summary
Course assessment
Learning Outcomes
After completing this course you will be able to:
- Discuss the purpose of performing a physical examination.
- Discuss the factors to consider when working with diverse patient groups i.e. older patients and Infants.
- Discuss the principles, procedures, supplies, and equipment used to obtain different sample types.
- Discuss the reasons for obtaining a blood culture and the supplies equipment required.
- Identify the basic techniques used in performing a physical assessment.
- Discuss how to effectively interview your patient to gather subjective and objective medical data.
- Discuss types of Blood Pressure and their Physiologically impact
- Identify anatomical sites where the blood pressure may be taken.
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