Learning Objectives, Chapter 26, Newborns and Infants
1. Demonstrate knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the newborn and infant.
2. List critical components of an acute assessment of the newborn and infant.
3. Identify important topics for health promotion and risk reduction related to the newborn and
infant.
4. Collect subjective data related to the newborn and infant.
5. Collect objective data related to the newborn and infant using physical examination
techniques.
6. Identify expected and unexpected findings related to the newborn/infant assessment.
7. Analyze subjective and objective data from assessment of the newborn and infant and consider
initial interventions.
8. Document and communicate data from the newborn/infant assessment using appropriate
terminology and principles of recording.
9. Consider age, condition, gender, and culture of the patient to individualize the newborn/infant
assessment.
10. Identify nursing diagnoses and initiate a plan of care based on findings from the
newborn/infant assessment.
Learning Objectives, Chapter 27, Children and Adolescents
1. Demonstrate knowledge of anatomy and physiology of each body system in the child or
adolescent that may not be the same as in the adult.
2. Identify important topics for health promotion and risk reduction related to children and
adolescents.
3. Collect subjective data related to children and adolescents from the child’s and caregiver’s
perspectives.
4. Collect objective data related to children and adolescents using physical examination
techniques.
5. Identify expected and unexpected findings related to children and adolescents.
6. Analyze subjective and objective data from the assessment of children and adolescents and
consider initial interventions.
7. Document and communicate data from children and adolescents using appropriate
terminology and principles of recording.
8. Consider age, condition, and culture of children and adolescents to individualize the
assessment.
9. Identify nursing diagnoses and initiate a nursing plan of care based on findings from the
assessment of children and adolescents.
Learning Objectives, Chapter 28, Older Adults
1. Demonstrate knowledge of normal changes in anatomy and physiology that occur with aging.
2. Identify important topics for health promotion and risk reduction in older adults.
3. Describe common signs and symptoms reported by older adults.
4. Collect subjective data using interviewing techniques that include adaptations based on age.
5. Collect objective data on the body systems using physical examination techniques and
considering variations based on age.
6. Identify expected and unexpected findings related to the older adult.
7. Analyze subjective and objective data from the assessment of the older adult and consider
initial interventions.
8. Document and communicate data from the older adult using appropriate terminology and
principles of recording.
9. Consider age, condition, and culture of the older adult to individualize the assessment.
10. Identify nursing diagnoses and initiate a nursing plan of care based on findings from the
assessment of the older adult.
Learning Objectives, Chapter 29, Assessment of the Hospitalized Adult
1. Demonstrate knowledge of anatomy and physiology related to the hospitalized adult patient.
2. Describe how preexisting conditions are affected by and affect the hospitalized adult patient.
3. Identify important topics for health promotion and risk reduction related to the hospitalized
adult patient.
4. Collect subjective data related to the hospitalized adult patient.
5. Collect objective data related to the hospitalized adult patient using physical examination
techniques.
6. Distinguish expected and abnormal findings related to the hospitalized adult patient.
7. Analyze subjective and objective data from the assessment of the hospitalized adult patient
and consider initial interventions.
8. Document and communicate data from the hospitalized adult patient using appropriate
terminology and principles of recording.
9. Consider age, condition, and culture of the hospitalized adult patient to individualize the
assessment.
10. Identify nursing diagnoses and initiate a nursing plan of care based on findings from the
assessment of the hospitalized adult patient.
Learning Objectives, Chapter 30, Head-to-Toe Assessment of the Adult
1. Identify the rationale for a comprehensive screening or focused health assessment as
appropriate to the patient situation and setting.
2. Collect subjective data, including history and risk assessment.
3. Identify teaching opportunities for health promotion and risk reduction.
4. Collect objective data by completing a head-to-toe physical assessment.
5. Individualize the health assessment, taking into consideration the condition, age, gender, and
culture of the patient.
6. Identify normal and abnormal findings gathered from inspection, palpation, percussion, and
auscultation during the head-to-toe assessment.
7. Document and communicate data using appropriate medical terminology.
8. Use subjective and objective data to analyze findings and plan interventions.
9. Use assessment findings to identify patterns and problems, set outcomes, and initiate a plan of
care.