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Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing
NUR 3029: Foundations of Health Assessment
Activities and Assignments
WEEK
Week 1
TOPICAL OUTLINE
Course Orientation
Health History Interview
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Interview
Data Collection
Therapeutic Techniques
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ACTIVITIES AND ASSIGNMENTS
Review: Getting Started on Canvas Home Page. Review and print out the NSU
Official Syllabus and Activities & Assignment
Winter 22
Note: Each week begins on Monday at 12:01 AM/EST and ends on
Sunday at 11:59 PM/EST
***Note: For all activities and assignments, students may use the articles posted in the
class only in addition to the required peer-reviewed scholarly journals and references.
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Classroom Activities will be completed in the classroom. Students must be present in
class and participate in the activities to receive points.
Readings:
 Jarvis (2020) Textbook: Chapters 1, 3, and 4
 Jarvis (2020) Lab Manual: Chapter 4
Week 1 Content
 Go to Modules on the Course Menu, click, and scroll down to Week 1 content
Meet Your Classmates:
Please post a short introduction on the board to the professor and classmates
In Class Lecture/Discussion
Prior to class, read the weekly content and be prepared to discuss the following:
 Orientations, syllabus review, and Activities and Assignment review
 Provide 5-10 overview of topics
 Steps of the interview
 Therapeutic communication techniques
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 Adaptations for age and culture
 Characteristics of chief complaint
 Documentation
 Use of evidence-based research
 Significance of data collected
 Using Bates videos, view health history interview video during class.
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In Class Activity
In-class activities will be facilitated by the instructor and may include small groups,
shared pairs, individual work, groups discussions, and individual/group presentations.
 Viewing Pairs: Assign students to teams of two. Watch video. One student note
what is the nurse doing; other student notes what is the nurse saying. Report to
class.
Shadow Health: Digital Clinical Experience Orientation
 Please see Week 1 Modules for Shadow Health Instructions
Shadow Health: Conversation Concept Lab
 Instructions were included in the Shadow Health: Digital Clinical Experience
Orientation
Note:
Bring a stethoscope and watch with second hand to class.
WEEK
Week 2
TOPICAL OUTLINE
Assessment Techniques
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General Survey
Documentation
Lifespan
ACTIVITIES AND ASSIGNMENTS
Readings:
 Jarvis (2020) Textbook: Chapters 5, 8, 9, 10, and 11
 Jarvis (2020) Lab Manual: Chapters 5, 8, 9, 10, and 11
Week 2 Content
 Go to Modules on the Course Menu, click, and scroll down to Week 2 content
Nova Southeastern University
Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing
NUR 3029: Foundations of Health Assessment
Activities and Assignments
In Class Lecture/Discussion
Prior to class, read the weekly content and be prepared to discuss the following:
 Provide 5-10 minute overview of topics
 General Survey
 Assessment techniques
o Mental Status
o Inspection
o Palpation
o Percussion
o Auscultation
 Vital Signs, General Survey, Pain
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In-Class Activity
In-class activities will be facilitated by the instructor and may include small groups,
shared pairs, individual work, groups discussions, and individual/group presentations.
 Turn to classmate and perform general survey
 Lab Practice:
o Assessment techniques
o Vital signs (pulse oximetry)
WEEK
Week 3
TOPICAL OUTLINE
General Survey
Pain Assessment
Integumentary Assessment
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Documentation
Lifespan
ACTIVITIES AND ASSIGNMENTS
Readings:
 Jarvis (2020) Textbook: Chapters 9, 11, and 13
 Jarvis (2020) Lab Manual: 9, 11, and 13
Week 3 Content
 Go to Modules on the Course Menu, click, and scroll down to Week 3 content
In Class Lecture/Discussion
Prior to class, read the weekly content and be prepared to discuss the following:
 Provide 5-10 minute overview of topics
 General Survey
Nova Southeastern University
Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing
NUR 3029: Foundations of Health Assessment
Activities and Assignments
o Components of general survey
o Techniques used
o Types of information gathered
 Pain Assessment
o Types of pain
o Age and gender differences
o Nonverbal behaviors of pain
o Pain assessment tools
 Integumentary Assessment
o Components of integumentary assessment
o Assessment techniques used
o Geriatric considerations
o Cultural considerations
o Health promotion
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In-Class Activity
In-class activities will be facilitated by the instructor and may include small groups,
shared pairs, individual work, groups discussions, and individual/group presentations.
 Turn to classmate and assess general health state, hair, skin, nails.
 Lab Practice:
o General survey
o Pain assessment
o Integumentary assessment
Assignment 3: Shadow Health: Health History (5 points)
Please see Week 3 Module for Shadow Health Instructions
WEEK
Week 4
TOPICAL OUTLINE
Assessment of the Eyes
Assessment of the Ears
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Documentation
ACTIVITIES AND ASSIGNMENTS
Readings:
 Jarvis (2020) Textbook: Chapters 15, 16
 Jarvis (2020) Lab Manual: Chapters 15, 16
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Lifespan
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Week 4 Content
 Go to Modules on the Course Menu, click, and scroll down to Week 4 content
In Class Lecture/Discussion
Prior to class, read the weekly content and be prepared to discuss the following:
 Provide 5-10 minute overview of topics
 Assessment of the Eyes
o Components of eye assessment
o Assessment techniques used
o Equipment needed
o Geriatric considerations
o Cultural considerations
o Health promotion
 Assessment of the Ears
o Components of ear assessment
o Assessment techniques used
o Equipment needed
o Geriatric considerations
o Cultural considerations
o Health promotion
In-Class Activity
In-class activities will be facilitated by the instructor and may include small groups,
shared pairs, individual work, groups discussions, and individual/group presentations.
 Using Bates videos, view eye and ear assessment video during class.
o Viewing Pairs: Assign students to teams of two. Watch video. One
student notes what is the nurse doing; other student notes what is the
nurse saying. Report to class.
 Turn to classmate and conduct interview using the interview tool in the Jarvis
Study guide & laboratory manual.
 Lab Practice:
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o Eye Assessment
o Ear Assessment
o Using penlight, practice assessment of eyes and ears
Note:
 Bring penlights to class.
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Exam 1:
 Covers Weeks 1 and 3
NUR 3130 and NUR 3029 content
WEEK
TOPICAL OUTLINE
Week 5
Nose, Mouth and Throat
Assessment
Head, Neck, & Lymphatic
Assessment
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Documentation
Lifespan
ACTIVITIES AND ASSIGNMENTS
Readings:
 Jarvis (2020) Textbook: Chapters 14 and 17
 Jarvis (2020) Lab Manual: Chapters 14 and 17
Week 5 Content
 Go to Modules on the Course Menu, click, and scroll down to Week 5 content
In Class Lecture/Discussion
Prior to class, read the weekly content and be prepared to discuss the following:
 Provide 5-10 minute overview of topics
 Nose, Mouth, and Throat Assessment
 Components of nose, mouth and throat assessment
 Assessment techniques used
 Geriatric considerations
 Cultural considerations
 Health promotion
 Head, Neck, & Lymphatic Assessment
o Components of head, neck, & lymphatic assessment
o Assessment techniques used
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o Geriatric considerations
o Cultural considerations
o Health promotion
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In-Class Activity
In-class activities will be facilitated by the instructor and may include small groups,
shared pairs, individual work, groups discussions, and individual/group presentations.
 Turn to classmate and conduct interview using the interview tool in the Jarvis
Study guide & laboratory manual.
 Lab Practice:
o Thyroid gland
o Sinuses
o Cervical lymph nodes
o Head and Neck
WEEK
Week 6
TOPICAL OUTLINE
Abdominal Assessment
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Documentation
Lifespan
Note:
 Bring plain white T-Shirt and markers to class
 Bring your stethoscope
ACTIVITIES AND ASSIGNMENTS
Readings:
 Jarvis (2020) Textbook: Chapters 22
 Jarvis (2020) Lab Manual: Chapters 22
Week 6 Content
 Go to Modules on the Course Menu, click, and scroll down to Week 6 content
In Class Lecture/Discussion
Prior to class, read the weekly content and be prepared to discuss the following:
 Provide 5-10 minute overview of topics
 Abdominal Assessment
o Components of abdominal assessment
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Activities and Assignments
o Assessment techniques used
o Geriatric considerations
o Cultural considerations
o Health promotion
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In-Class Activity
In-class activities will be facilitated by the instructor and may include small groups,
shared pairs, individual work, groups discussions, and individual/group presentations.
 Using Bates videos, view abdominal assessment video during class.
o Viewing Pairs: Assign students to teams of four. Watch video. Each
student notes how inspection, auscultation, palpation, and percussion are
used in an abdominal assessment.
 Turn to classmate and conduct interview using the interview tool in the Jarvis
Study guide & laboratory manual.
 Lab Practice:
o Abdominal assessment
o Using plain white T-shirt and markers, identify anatomical structures
involved in abdominal assessment.
Shadow Health: Abdominal Concept Lab:
Abdominal Concept Lab is a supplemental activity and can be completed via the
Shadow Health Portal, using the instructions from the Shadow Health: Digital Clinical
Experience Orientation.
WEEK
Week 7
TOPICAL OUTLINE
Respiratory Assessment
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Documentation
Lifespan
ACTIVITIES AND ASSIGNMENTS
Readings:
 Jarvis (2020) Textbook: Chapters 19
 Jarvis (2020) Lab Manual: Chapters 19
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NUR 3029: Foundations of Health Assessment
Activities and Assignments
Week 7 Content
 Go to Modules on the Course Menu, click, and scroll down to Week 7 content
In Class Lecture/Discussion
Prior to class, read the weekly content and be prepared to discuss the following:
 Provide 5-10 minute overview of topics
 Respiratory Assessment
o Components of respiratory assessment
o Assessment techniques used
o Geriatric considerations
o Cultural considerations
o Health promotion
In-Class Activity
In-class activities will be facilitated by the instructor and may include small groups,
shared pairs, individual work, groups discussions, and individual/group presentations.
 Using Bates videos, view respiratory assessment video during class.
o Viewing Pairs: Assign students to teams of two. Watch video. One
student notes what is the nurse doing; other student notes what is the
nurse saying. Report to class.
 Turn to classmate and conduct interview using the interview tool in the Jarvis
Study guide & laboratory manual.
 Lab Practice:
o Respiratory Assessment
o Using plain white T-shirt and markers, identify anatomical structures
involved in respiratory assessment.
Kaplan: Kaplan Focused Review: Kaplan Health Assessment
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NUR 3029: Foundations of Health Assessment
Activities and Assignments
 Access through your Kaplan Portal: Points for the Kaplan Integrated exam will
not be awarded if student does not complete the focused review and
remediation per the syllabus.
Shadow Health: Respiratory Concept Lab:
 Respiratory Concept Lab
Exam 2:
 Covers Weeks 4, 5, and 6
WEEK
Week 8
TOPICAL OUTLINE
Cardiovascular Assessment
Peripheral Vascular
Assessment
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Documentation
Lifespan
ACTIVITIES AND ASSIGNMENTS
Readings:
 Jarvis (2020) Textbook: Chapters 20 and 21
 Jarvis (2020) Lab Manual: Chapters 20 and 21
Week 8 Content
 Go to Modules on the Course Menu, click, and scroll down to Week 8 content
In Class Lecture/Discussion
Prior to class, read the weekly content and be prepared to discuss the following:
 Provide 5-10 minute overview of topics
 Cardiovascular Assessment
o Components of a cardiovascular assessment
o Assessment techniques used
o Geriatric considerations
o Cultural considerations
o Health promotion
 Peripheral Vascular Assessment
o Components of peripheral vascular assessment
o Assessment techniques used
o Geriatric considerations
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o Cultural considerations
o Health promotion
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In-Class Activity
In-class activities will be facilitated by the instructor and may include small groups,
shared pairs, individual work, groups discussions, and individual/group presentations.
 Using Bates videos, view cardiovascular and peripheral vascular assessment
video during class.
o Viewing Pairs: Assign students to teams of two. Watch video. One
student notes what is the nurse doing; other student notes what is the
nurse saying. Report to class.
 Turn to classmate and conduct interview using the interview tool in the Jarvis
Study guide & laboratory manual.
 Lab Practice:
o Cardiovascular Assessment
o Peripheral Vascular Assessment
o Using plain white T-shirt and markers, identify anatomical structures
involved in respiratory assessment.
Shadow Health: Cardiovascular Concept Lab:
 Cardiovascular Concept Lab
WEEK
Week 9
TOPICAL OUTLINE
Musculoskeletal Assessment
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Documentation
Lifespan
ACTIVITIES AND ASSIGNMENTS
Readings:
 Jarvis (2020) Textbook: Chapters 23
 Jarvis (2020) Lab Manual: Chapters 23
Week 9 Content
 Go to Modules on the Course Menu, click, and scroll down to Week 9 content
In Class Lecture/Discussion
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NUR 3029: Foundations of Health Assessment
Activities and Assignments
Prior to class, read the weekly content and be prepared to discuss the following:
 Provide 5-10 minute overview of topics
 Musculoskeletal Assessment
o Components of musculoskeletal assessment
o Assessment techniques used
o Equipment needed
o Geriatric considerations
o Cultural considerations
o Health promotion
In-Class Activity
In-class activities will be facilitated by the instructor and may include small groups,
shared pairs, individual work, groups discussions, and individual/group presentations.
 Turn to classmate and conduct interview using the interview tool in the Jarvis
Study guide & laboratory manual.
 Using Bates videos, view musculoskeletal assessment video during class.
o Viewing Pairs: Assign students to teams of two. Watch video. One
student notes what is the nurse doing; other student notes what is the
nurse saying. Report to class.
 Lab Practice:
o Musculoskeletal assessment
WEEK
Week 10
TOPICAL OUTLINE
Neurological Assessment
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Documentation
Lifespan
ACTIVITIES AND ASSIGNMENTS
Readings:
 Jarvis (2020) Textbook: Chapters 24
 Jarvis (2020) Lab Manual: Chapters 24
Week 10 Content
 Go to Modules on the Course Menu, click, and scroll down to Week 10 content
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In Class Lecture/Discussion
Prior to class, read the weekly content and be prepared to discuss the following:
 Provide 5-10 minute overview of topics
 Neurological Assessment
o Components of neurological assessment
o Assessment techniques used
o Equipment needed
o Geriatric considerations
o Cultural considerations
o Health promotion
In-Class Activity
In-class activities will be facilitated by the instructor and may include small groups,
shared pairs, individual work, groups discussions, and individual/group presentations.
 Using Bates videos, view neurological assessment video during class.
Viewing Triads: Assign students to teams of three. Watch video.
o Student 1 notes the components of the neurological assessment
o Student 2 notes assessment techniques used
o Student 3 notes communication with patient. Report to class.
 Turn to classmate and conduct interview using the interview tool in the Jarvis
Study guide & laboratory manual.
o Turn to classmate and assess:
 Reflexes
 Strength Testing
 PERRLA
 Lab Practice:
o Neurological assessment
Note:
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Activities and Assignments
 Bring penlights to class.
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Exam 3:
 Covers Weeks 7, 8, and 9
WEEK
Week 11
TOPICAL OUTLINE
ACTIVITIES AND ASSIGNMENTS
Assessment of Male & Female Readings:
 Jarvis (2020) Textbook: Chapters 25, 26, and 27
Patients
 Jarvis (2020) Lab Manual: Chapters 25, 26, and 27
 Documentation
 Lifespan
Week 11 Content
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Go to Modules on the Course Menu, click, and scroll down to Week 11 content
In Class Lecture/Discussion
Prior to class, read the weekly content and be prepared to discuss the following:
 Provide 5-10 minute overview of topics
 Assessment of Male and Female Clients
o Components of male and female genitalia assessment
o Assessment techniques used
o Equipment needed
o Geriatric considerations
o Cultural considerations
o Health promotion
In-Class Activity
In-class activities will be facilitated by the instructor and may include small groups,
shared pairs, individual work, groups discussions, and individual/group presentations.
 Using Bates videos, view male and female assessment video during class.
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NUR 3029: Foundations of Health Assessment
Activities and Assignments
o Discuss with a partner cultural considerations, privacy issues, modesty
issues, and therapeutic communication techniques.
 Lab Practice:
o Comprehensive Head to Toe Assessment
WEEK
Week 12
TOPICAL OUTLINE
Breast Assessment
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Documentation
Lifespan
ACTIVITIES AND ASSIGNMENTS
Readings:
 Jarvis (2020) Textbook: Chapters 18
 Jarvis (2020) Lab Manual: Chapters 18
Week 12 Content
 Go to Modules on the Course Menu, click, and scroll down to Week 12 content
In Class Lecture/Discussion
Prior to class, read the weekly content and be prepared to discuss the following:
 Provide 5-10 minute overview of topics
 Breast Assessment
o Components of breast assessment
o Assessment techniques used
o Geriatric considerations
o Cultural considerations
o Health promotion
In-Class Activity
In-class activities will be facilitated by the instructor and may include small groups,
shared pairs, individual work, groups discussions, and individual/group presentations.
 Using Bates videos, view breast assessment video during class.
o Discuss with a partner cultural considerations, privacy issues, modesty
issues, and therapeutic communication techniques.
 Lab Practice:
o Comprehensive Head to Toe Assessment
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Exam 4:
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WEEK
Week 13
TOPICAL OUTLINE
Head to Toe Lab Practice
WEEK
Week 14
TOPICAL OUTLINE
Head-to-Toe Practicum
Examination
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ACTIVITIES AND ASSIGNMENTS
Week 13 Content
 Complete Head-to-Toe Practicum practice using the checklist provided in week 13
ACTIVITIES AND ASSIGNMENTS
Head-to-Toe Practicum- Schedule TBA, see checklist provided
Independent
appointment times will
be provided
WEEK
TOPICAL OUTLINE
Week 15
Kaplan Week
Assessment of the Older
Adult Patient
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Covers Weeks 10 and 11
Documentation
Lifespan
ACTIVITIES AND ASSIGNMENTS
Readings:
 Jarvis (2020) Textbook: Chapters 32
 Jarvis (2020) Lab Manual: Chapters 32
Week 15 Content
 Go to Modules on the Course Menu, click, and scroll down to Week 15 content
In Class Lecture/Discussion
Prior to class, read the weekly content and be prepared to discuss the following:
 Provide 5-10 minute overview of topics
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Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing
NUR 3029: Foundations of Health Assessment
Activities and Assignments
 Assessment of the Older Adult Patient
o Components of geriatric assessment
o Assessment techniques used
o Equipment needed
o Cultural considerations
o Health promotion
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In-Class Activity
In-class activities will be facilitated by the instructor and may include small groups,
shared pairs, individual work, groups discussions, and individual/group presentations.
Turn to classmate and conduct interview using the interview tool in the Jarvis Study
guide & laboratory manual.
Kaplan Exam
 Please see Syllabus for Kaplan Examination Requirements
WEEK
TOPICAL OUTLINE
Week 16
Final Exam Week
ACTIVITIES AND ASSIGNMENTS
Online Course Evaluations
 Please complete both course and instructor
 Link sent in NSU email
Assignment 1: Shadow Health: Digital Clinical Experience (DCE) Orientation
Shadow Health provides a clinical simulation designed to improve your health assessment skills in a safe learning environment.
Students will utilize Shadow Health periodically throughout the course. Students are expected to complete the Shadow Health
assignments by the due date listed.
Steps to register for Shadow Health are located in Modules/Week 1.
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Assignment 2: Shadow Health: Conversation Concept Lab
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Please see Week 1 Module for instructions regarding Shadow Health.
Assignment 3: Shadow Health: Health History Assignment (5 points)
Please see Week 1 Module for instructions regarding Shadow Health. Completion of Assignment 1 and Assignment 2 are required to
earn points for Assignment 3.
Grading Scale for Assignment 3:
Digital Clinical Experience (DCE) Score
DCE score 75% or above
DCE score 70-74.99%
DCE score 65-69.99%
DCE score 60-64.99%
DCE 59.99% or less
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5.0 points
3.75 points
2.50 points
1.25 points
0 points