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NU330: Health Assessment Across the Lifespan

Module 1

1. Describe the types of information collected in a database to include subjective and objective data.

2. Describe the phases of the nursing process.

3. Define the purpose of assessment.

4. Describe methods for establishing rapport, ensuring comfort, and defining expectations during the introductory phase of the interview.

5. Describe the principles of effective communication that apply to the working phase of the interview.

6. Identify barriers to therapeutic communication.

7. Define the purpose and components of the health history.

8. Identify factors that may influence the interview process, including culture and developmental level.

9. Describe five critical characteristics of a symptom.

10. Discuss the transcultural considerations of assessment.

Module 2

1. Describe the application of senses used during a physical examination: inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation.

2. Discuss nutritional status.

3. Discuss various methods for collecting current dietary intake information.

4. Discuss health history questions that are important to skin, hair, and nail assessment

5. Outline the process of examining the skin, hair and nails.

6. Discuss changes that occur in the aging adult regarding skin, hair, and nails.

Module 3

1. Identify the reference lines of the thorax.

2. List the system-appropriate history questions for the lungs.

3. Outline the process of examining the thorax and lungs utilizing the sequence of: inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation.

4. Describe expected and adventitious lung sounds.

5. Discuss developmental changes in the lungs of the aging adult.