Philadelphia University Faculty of Nursing First Semester 2012/2013 Course Syllabus Course Title: Physical Assessment /Practice Course code: 911218 Course prerequisite(s) and/or co requisite(s): Anatomy and Physiology in Human Fundamentals of Nursing Adult Nursing Theory and Practice Course Level: 2nd year Lecture Time: Sunday and Tuesday (8-12 12 MD) Credit hours: 3 Credit hours Academic Staff Specifics Name Rank Office No & Location E-mail Address Mrs. TAGREED MARJI, SN. MSN Course coordinator 403/ ext.2196 Lecturer Mr. AWAD KHAWALDEH tmarji@philadelphia.edu.jo 15521, fifth floor Course Tutor faculty of nursing awad.khawaldeh@yahoo.com assistants Tel. ext: 2189 Course Description This course is designed for nursing students who are learning to interview patients, to examine them and to understand and assess their health problems. This course provides the skill foundation for health assessment, physical examination and clinical experience for implementing knowledge into practice setting. This course is also designed for mastering the different techniques of physical examination; identify abnormalities with special emphasis to the common and or important problems. Page 1 of 29 Course Objectives: Initiate the interview with the patient. Prepare equipments & supplies necessary for physical exam. Provide patient's privacy during the examination. Connect data about the patient health history accurately. Assess the patient's different body systems. Demonstrate head to toe assessment. Practice physical examination in different positions. Recognize the different health problems facing patients. Provide patient psychological support. Formulate nursing diagnosis for each problem according to physical examination ndings. Module Outline and Course Academic Calendar Week Date (1) (2) 7-9/10/2012 14-16/10/2012 (3) 21-25/10/2012 (4) (4) 28/10/2012 30/10/2012 (5) 4-6/11/2012 (6) 11--13/11/2012 (7) 18--20/11/2012 (8) (9) 25--27/11/2012 2--4/12/2012 (10) 9—11/12/2012 (11) 16--18/12/2012 (12) 23/12/2012 (12) (13) 25/12/2012 30/12/2012 (13) (14) 1/1/2013 13-15/2013 Page 2 of 29 Subject Introduction Patient interview "collecting of subjective and objective data and Techniques of physical exam Assessment of Skin. Hair .and Nail Demonstration in Hospital Holyday eid al-adha Physical assessment of head and neck. Demonstration in Hospital Assessment of Eye and Ear. Demonstration in Hospital Assessment of the mouth, throat and nose. Demonstration in Hospital Assessment of the thorax anterior and posterior. Demonstration in Hospital Mid-term Exam Assessment of the heart. Demonstration in Hospital Assessment of the peripheral vascular system. Demonstration in Hospital Physical assessment of the abdomen. Demonstration in Hospital Assessment of muscle & skeletal systems. Christmas holyday Assessment of the nervous systems and mental health. Demonstration in Hospital New year holyday Final exam Course Evaluation Modes of Assessment: Mid term exam Professionalism Hospital assignments & quizzes Score 30 10 20 Final Exam (Comprehensive ) written verbal, demonstration) TOTAL 40 10 30 100 Date 25--27/11/2012 Appendix 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 13/1/2013 15/1/2013 Make-up exams will be offered for valid reasons only with consent of the Dean. Make-up exams may be different from regular exams in content and format. Textbook: Title: Title: Health assessment in nursing./2007 Author(s)/Editor(s): JANET WEBAR AND JANE KELLY Publisher: Lippincott Williams ISBN: In addition to the above, the students will be provided with handouts by the lecturer. Module References Students will be expected to give the same attention to these references as given to the Module textbook(s) 1. Physical examination and health assessment 2004/ Caroline Jarvis. 2. www.philadelphia.edu.jo/nursing/resource. Teaching Methods: 1.Lab sessions, 2.Discussion, 3.Demonstration, 4.Role play. 5.Modules and audio visual aid Attendance Policy: Policy Guide: Each student should arrive on time for each clinical day. Students should be at the hospital in full uniform ready for work at the latest. Two lates are considered one absence. Students are only allowed two clinical day absences with acceptable excuses. Any student who exceeds his/her absences limit will be suspended from the clinical course and given a grade of 35%. Jewelry should be kept to a minimum Make-up for female student should be avoided as possible (to the Minimum) Long hair should always be tied up. Uniforms should always be clean and tidy. Name tags are essential. Male students with beards should keep them clean and trimmed Page 3 of 29 Female students should wear white or brown stockings and white shoes with their white uniforms. Male students should wear black shoes and navy blue pants only. Navy blue tie are required for the uniform. Uniform jackets should be short not long as lab coats. Each student is required to have the following supplies on each clinical day: 1-a blue pen 2-a red pen 3- a measurement meter 4- Adequate paper for writing Students should always be on their best behavior. Students should always respect their clinical instructors. Students should always demonstrate professional behavior when dealing with their clients, their peers, and other health care Professionals and instructors. Students should communicate effectively with health team members, peers and instructors All major procedures should be done under the supervision of a clinical instructor. Students who lack experience and skill in performing procedures should review them in the nursing lab until they become safe and efficient. Attendance Policy: Absence from lectures and/or tutorials shall not exceed 15%. Students who exceed the 15% limit without a medical or emergency excuse acceptable to and approved by the Dean of the relevant college/faculty shall not be allowed to take the final examination and shall receive a mark of zero for the course. If the excuse is approved by the Dean, the student shall be considered to have withdrawn from the course. On average you should expect to spend at least (8) hours per week on this module. Page 4 of 29 Appendix two Philadelphia University Faculty of Nursing First Semester 2012/2013 Clinical Physical Examination Skin hair and nails Student Name:…………………………………………….. Student number:………………………………………….. Date of Interview:………………………………………… 1. Biographical/Demographic Data: Client Initials: Room/Bed: Age: Floor: Sex: Marital Status: Religion: Educational: Occupation: Medical diagnosis: Surgical Operation: Date of surgery: Diet: Activity limitation: Date of Admission: 2. Subjective data : (1 mark) Any current problems or changes of skin: Hx of Skin Disease: Nails: 3. Objective data: A. Skin (1 mark) Color and pigmentation: Temperature: Turgor: Moisture: Page 5 of 29 Lesions: Rashes: B. Nails (1 mark) Shape & configuration: Color: Capillary refill: Any abnormalities: C. Any unusual observation with: (1 mark) Scalp: Page 6 of 29 Hair: Appendix three Philadelphia University Faculty of Nursing First Semester 2012/2013 Clinical Physical Examination Head and neck Student Name:…………………………………………….. Student number:………………………………………….. Date of Interview:………………………………………… 1. SUBJECTIVE DATA : (1 mark) A. Headache : B. Injuries \ infections: C. Dizziness \ vertigo : D. Neck pain 2. OBJECTIVE DATA: A. Face (1 mark) Folds: Expression: Temporal pulse: B. Skull, Scalp and Head (1 mark) Size: Symmetry Scalp findings: E. Neck (1 mark) Centralization: Masses/Edema: Page 7 of 29 Carotid Artery: F. Lymph Nodes (1 mark) Size: Shape: Tenderness: Mobility: G. Thyroid Gland(1 mark) Bulging: Size: Shape: Tenderness: Nodules: Page 8 of 29 Appendix four Philadelphia University Faculty of Nursing First Semester 2012/2013 Clinical Physical Examination Mouth,throat.nose and sinuses Student Name:…………………………………………….. Student number:………………………………………….. Date of Interview:………………………………………… 1. Biographical/Demographic Data: Client Initials: Room/Location: Sex: Marital Status: Educational: Occupation: Medical diagnosis: Surgical Operation: Diet: Activity limitation: 2. Subjective data : (1 mark) Any current problems or changes: Problems (mouth and throat) Problems (Nose): Sense of Smell and Taste Altered: Difficulty in Swallowing: Hoarseness 3. Objective data: A. Nose: Page 9 of 29 Age: Date of surgery: Date of Admission: External nose: Patency of nostrils: B. Mouth and throat Lips: Gums: Buccal mucosa: Tongue: Tonsils: Uvula: Teeth: Sinuses: Frontal sinus: Maxillary sinus: Page 10 of 29 Appendix five Philadelphia University Faculty of Nursing First Semester 2012/2013 Clinical Physical Examination Cardiovascular Date of Interview: Student name: Student NO: __________________________________________________________ 1. Biographical/Demographic Data: Client initial: admission date: Age: Sex: Education: Marital Status: occupation: Medical diagnosis: surgery: bed/room Surgical Operation: diet: activity limitation: 2- Subjective data: Chest pain: …………………………………….. Palpitations:…………………………………………………… Hx Murmur:……………………………………………………. Hypertension: …………………………………………………. Bleeding and Bruising:……………………………………….. Anemia:………………………………………………………. Blood Transfusions:…………………………………………... 3- Current Health Status Reason for Visit: …………………………………………. Page 11 of 29 Date of ……………………………………………………………. Hx of Present Illness:…………………………………….. …………………………………………………………… Symptom:………………………………………………… Objectives data: B/P – Lying:………………………………………………………… Standing:……………………………………………………………. Sitting:………………………………………………………………. Heart rate: …………………………… rhythm:…………………….. Capillary refill:……………………………………………………….. Edema: ……………………….. location: amount (+1 - + 4):………… Quality (pitting, non-pitting):……………………………………………. Heart and Neck Blood Vessels: Carotid : Apical Pulse: rate: Rhythm: strength Pulse Deficit: Auscultation: Abnormal finding sound: Jugular vein: Present (degree of bed elevated): Estimated jugular venous pressure (CVP): Page 12 of 29 Heart sound: S1 (location & causes):………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………………………… S2 (location & causes):…………………………………………………... …………………………………………………………………………… Murmur present:………………………………………………………… …………………… Page 13 of 29 Appendix six Philadelphia University Faculty of Nursing First Semester 2012/2013 Clinical Physical Examination Abdomen Student Name:……………………………………. Student Number:…………………………………. Date of Interview:………………………………… 1. Biographical/Demographic Data: (1 mark) Client Initials:……………….Ward/ Room:…………………. Age: ………………………Birthplace: ………………………Sex:……………… Marital Status:…………… Religion:…………………………Occupation:………….. Medical diagnosis: ……………………date of admission:……………………… Surgical procedure:………………… date of surgery:………………………… Diet: …………………….. Activity limitation:…………………. Allergy:………….. Transportation to Hospital (if applicable): ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 2. Current Health Status(subjective data): (1 marks) Any Problems: (Nausea, Vomitting, Indigestion, Infection:………………………... ………………………………………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………………………………………….. Pain (COLDSPA):……………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………. Appetite Change: ………………………………………………………………………. ………………………………………………………………………………………….. Bowel Habits and Consistency:……………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………………………………………….. Rectal Pain, Hemorrhoids, Rectal Bleeding:…………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………………………………………….. Food sensitivity & tolerance: ………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………………………………………. Page 14 of 29 Medication (past& current):……………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………. 3. objective data: (8 marks) Abdomen Inspection: Skin condition:…………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………. Shape:…………………………………………………………………………………... Symmetry: …………………………………………………………………………….. Scars: ………………………………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………………………………………. ………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………….... Hernia: ………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………. Stria:…………………………………………………………………………………. ………………………………………………………………………………………… Umbilicus:…………………………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………………………………………… Auscultation: Bowel Sounds: URQ: …………………………….. ULQ: …………………………… LRQ: ……………………………...LLQ:……………………………. Percussion: Over all abdomen:……………………………………………………………………… Liver edge & liver span:………………………………………………………….......... ………………………………………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………………………………………….. Spleen size: …………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………. Blunt palpation:………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………. Page 15 of 29 Palpation: Hocks sign:……………………………………………………………………………... …………………………………………………………………………………………. Mourphy sign:………………………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………………………………………. Rebound Tenderness:…………………………………………………………………... ………………………………………………………………………………………..… Iliopsoas sign:………………………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………………………………………. Obturator sign:………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………… Aortic palpation:……………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………... Page 16 of 29 Appendix seven Philadelphia University Faculty of Nursing First Semester 2012/2013 Clinical Physical Examination Musculoskeletal Student Name:……………………………………. Student Number:…………………………………. Date of Interview:………………………………… 1. Biographical/Demographic Data: Client Initials: Age: Sex: Occupation: Medical diagnosis: Room: Birth place: Marital Status: date of admission: 2. Current Health Status Reason for Visit: Hx of Present Illness: Symptom Analysis: Other Known Health Problems: 3. General Health State Weight: Height: Fatigue/weakness: Ability to Carry Out ADL: 4. Musculoskeletal: Any Problems with Muscles: Any Problems with Bones: Any Problems with Joints: Hx of Arthritis, Gout, etc: Page 17 of 29 Any Change: Any Problems with Walking: Back Problems: (Hx of Trauma): A- Temporomandibular Joint Snapping/clicking: Pain, crepitus: Locking: ROM: 1-----------------------------------------2-----------------------------------3------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Strength of muscle:……………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………….. B-Neck AND spinal: Crepitation: Spinal Curvature: Posture: ROM: 1234567Muscle Strength (general) 0-5: Deformities: Ambulatory Aids: C-shoulder ROM 1------------------------------2-------------------------------3--------------------------------4----------------------------------5--------------------------------6----------------------------------Muscle Strength (general) 0-5: Page 18 of 29 D- Elbow ROM 1------------------------------------2---------------------------------------3-------------------------------------------4---------------------------------------Muscle Strength (general) 0-5: E-wrist (ROM): Muscle Strength (general) 0-5: F- Hand ROM 1-----------------------------------------2-------------------------------------------3-----------------------------------------4-------------------------------------------5------------------------------------------Muscle Strength (general) 0-5: Phalen test: Tinel test: G- Lower limp -Hip (ROM): Muscle Strength (general) 0-5: -Knee (ROM): Muscle Strength (general) 0-5: -Ankle and feet (ROM): Muscle Strength (general) 0-5: Page 19 of 29 Appendix eight Philadelphia University Faculty of Nursing First Semester 2012/2013 Clinical Physical Examination Neurologic system physical examination Student Name:……………………………………. Student Number:…………………………………. Date of Interview:………………………………… Subjective data: 1. Biographical/Demographic Data: (1 mark) 1. Biographical/Demographic Data: Client Initials: …………………. Age:……………………………. Marital Status:…………………. Education level:………………… Medical diagnosis:………………… Weight (wt.):……………………... Room/Location:…………………… Gender:………………………… Religion:……………………….. Occupation:……………………. Diet:…………………………… Height (Ht):……………………….. 2. chief complain (Reason for visit): …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………….………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………… 3. present history illness: ………………………………………………………………………………...…………………………… ……………………………...……………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………...……………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………… 4. Past health history: ……………………………….……………………………………………………….....………………… …………………………………………………………………………...………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………...………………………… Page 20 of 29 …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………….……… 5. Family health history: ………………………………………………………………….………………………………………… ………..…………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………...……………...…………………………………………………………………………………… …………………..………………...……………………………………………………………………… ……………………………..…………………..………………………………………………………… ……………………………………...……………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………….. Objectives Data: Mental status & level of consciousness: Glasgow coma scale (GCS):………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …….. Posture & body movements:………………………………………………………………………………… Dress, grooming, & hygiene:……………………………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …… Facial expression:…………………………………………………………………………………………… Speech:……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……… Mood, feeling, & expression:……………………………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……. Thought processes & perceptions:…………………………………………………………………………... ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …….. Cognitive abilities: Orientation:…………………………………………………………………………………………… ……. Concentration:………………………………………………………………………………………… ……. Memory (recent & remote):………………………………………………………………………………… Using memory in learning new information:………………………………………………………………. Page 21 of 29 Abstract reasoning:…………………………………………………………………………………………. Judgment:…………………………………………………………………………………………… ……… Perception (visual, auditory & tactile):……………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……. Cranial nerves: CN I:……………………………………………………………………………………………………… … …............................................................................................................................................................ ......... CN II:……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …… CN III:…………………………………………………………………………………………………… …. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……. CN IV & VI:………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……. CN V:……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ... ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …….. CN VII:…………………………………………………………………………………………………… … ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……. CN VIII:…………………………………………………………………………………………………… ... ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …….. CN IX & X:………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …… CN XI:…………………………………………………………………………………………………… …. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……. Page 22 of 29 CN XII:…………………………………………………………………………………………………… … ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Motor & cerebellar systems: Motor Functions: muscle strength & ROM Inspection, Palpation & Range of motion (ROM): Temporomadibular joint (TMJ)…………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …... Sternoclavicular joint:………………………………………………………………………………………. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……. Cervical, thoracic & lumber spine:…………………………………………………….…………………... ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …….. Shoulders, arms, & elbows:………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……. Wrist:………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …….. Hands & fingers:…………………………………………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …….. Hips:………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……..... ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …….. Knee:………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……. Ankles & feet:……………………………………………………………………………………………… Page 23 of 29 ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …… Balance test: Gait, posture, freedom of movement, symmetry, rhythm & balance:………………………………………. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……. Romberg test:……………………………………………………………………………………………….. Tandem walk:……………………………………………………………………………………………….. Coordination: Finger to nose:………………………………………………………………………………………………. Rapid alternative movement:………………………………………………………………………………... ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………… Deep Tendon Reflexes: Biceps:………………………………………………………………………………………………… …... Brachioradialis:……………………………………………………………………………………… ……. Triceps:……………………………………………………………………………………………… …….. Patellar:……………………………………………………………………………………………… …….. Achilles:……………………………………………………………………………………………… …….. Ankle:………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……. Superficial reflexes: Plantar (Babinski):………………………………………………………………………………………… Abdominal:…………………………………………………………..……………………………… ……. Sensory Function: Light touch, pain & temperature:…………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …… Vibration:………………………………………………………………………………………..…… …… Position:……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……... Tactile Discrimination: Page 24 of 29 Stereognosis:………………………………………………………………………………………… ……… Graphesthesia:………………………………………………………………………………………… ……. Two point discrimination:…………………………………………………………………………………… Test for meningeal inflammation: Brzezinski's sign:……………………………………………………………………………………………. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …….. Kerning sign:………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …….. Page 25 of 29 Appendix one Philadelphia University Faculty of Nursing First Semester 2012/2013 Clinical Physical Examination health assessment sheet (patient interview) Student Name:…………………………………………….. Student number:………………………………………….. Date of Interview:………………………………………… 1. Biographical/Demographic Data: (2 grades) Client Initials: Room/Location: Age: Birthplace: Sex: Marital Status: Religion: Educational: Allergies: Transportation to Hospital (if applicable): 2. Current Health Status:( 2 grades) Chief complain: Hx of Present Illness: Health Behaviors: (2 grades) Page 26 of 29 Occupation: Screen test: Relaxation/Stress/Reduction/Exercise: Nutrition (diet, likes/dislikes/intolerances): Activity/Exercise: Sleep/Rest Patterns: Medications (Prescription; OTC): Tobacco: Alcohol: Seat Belt Use: Self Esteem / Self Concept: Coping and Stress Management: 3. Past Health: (2 grades) Obstetric Hx: Childhood Illnesses: Immunizations (Current): Hospitalizations/Operations: Serious or Chronic Illnesses: Accidents and Injuries: 3. Family History: (2 grades) 4. Major Disorders (cancer, diabetes, hypertension, etc): Health Information about Family Members: Genogram (Who lives in home): Page 27 of 29 Criteria for Evaluation of Professional Behavior in clinical settings Criteria of Evaluation ● Attendance (3 Grades) - Attend all days - Absent one day without excuse - Absent two days without excuse - Absent three days without excuse 3 1.5 1 To be de-registered from the module (35%) N.B:- for each one day absence with excuse subtract 0.25 grade from the attendance Usually Sometimes Rarely ● Punctuality (2 Grades) 0.5 0.25 0 - Attend on expected time - Submit all clinical documents on time - Submit & present self learning activities ( seminar & patient case study) on time - Perform all scheduled nursing assessment , monitoring and intervention on time ● Uniform (2 Grades) - Follow the prescribed uniform - Has clean tidy & complete uniform (pencil, notes ,file, clinical document…) - Has Neat appearance (Hair, fingernail, makeup jewelry,) - Hung ID university & name badge. ● Relationship\ Communication(1.5 Grades) - Use verbal and nonverbal communication skills effectively with: - Patient and family - Hospital staff - Other students(peers) - Faculty staff ● Leadership abilities (1.5 Grades) - Be self motivated & self directed Page 28 of 29 - Evaluate self and peers objectively - Lead the group effectively - Follow faculty and hospital policies TOTAL 10 MARKS Critical Care Nursing (Clinical) Daily Evaluation for Lab Sessions Group: - ……….. Student' name 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Page 29 of 29 Date: - …\ …\ ………. Attendance & Punctuality Lab coat & Badge Behavior & Attitude (1) (1) (1) Relation Participation & & Cooperation Demonstration (1) (1) Total 5 MARKS