Questions and Answers
What is the course title for the physical assessment course?
Who are the lecturers for the Physical Assessment course?
Dr ABB Mensah and Mr P Amooba
The marking scheme consists of _____% for Class Participation.
10
The final exam consists of _____ MCQs in _____ minutes.
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Match the body systems with their respective assessments:
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What are the course learning objectives?
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Attendance to the skills lab sessions is optional.
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Which textbook is recommended for Health Physical Assessment?
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Why is it important to repeat practice on the ward?
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Students should read recommended textbooks _____ by _____ topic.
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Students should focus solely on lecture notes for their studies.
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Study Notes
Course Overview
- Course Title: General Nursing III (Physical Assessment)
- Course Code: SSN 278
- Instructors: Dr ABB Mensah and Mr P Amooba
- Skills Lab Team: Mr. John Antwi and Mrs. Ajaratu Lam
- Student resources available via a provided Dropbox link
Course Assessment Breakdown
- Class Participation: 10% (includes lectures and skills lab)
- Mid-semester Exam: 20% (80 multiple-choice questions in 60 minutes)
- Final Exam: 70% (120 multiple-choice questions in 2 hours)
Course Goal and Learning Objectives
- Aim to develop comprehensive skills in history taking and physical assessment of patients.
- Objectives include:
- Detailed history taking for various body systems.
- Performing physical examinations across different body systems.
- Knowledge of secondary diagnostic procedures for accurate diagnoses.
Course Content Overview
- General and system-specific assessments encompassing:
- Integumentary system
- Head, face, neck, eyes, and ears
- Cardiovascular and respiratory systems
- Digestive (gastrointestinal), neurologic, genitourinary (renal), and reproductive systems
- Inclusion of secondary diagnostic procedures relevant to body systems.
Course Structure
- Unit 1: Introduction, integumentary system, and pain assessment
- Unit 2: Assessment of ears, eyes, head, face, and neck
- Unit 3: Respiratory system assessment
- Unit 4: Cardiovascular system assessment
- Unit 5: Gastrointestinal, renal, and reproductive systems assessment
- Unit 6: Neurological and musculoskeletal systems assessment
Teaching Methodology
- Combination of classroom lectures and practical skills lab sessions
- Mandatory attendance policy
- Emphasis on hands-on practice during lab sessions with guidance from instructors
- Encourage additional practice in clinical settings for skill refinement
Recommended Textbooks
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Primary Texts:
- "Health Physical Assessment" by Barkauskas et al.
- "Health Assessment" by Malasanos et al.
- "Health Assessment in Nursing" by Sims et al.
- "Health Assessment & Physical Examination" by Estes
- "Bates' Nursing Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking" by Bickley et al.
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Additional Resources:
- "Macleod’s Clinical Examination"
- "Mosby’s Guide to Physical Examination"
- "Physical Examination & Health Assessment" by Jarvis
- "Davidson’s Principles & Practice of Medicine"
- "Nurses Handbook of Health Assessment"
- "Hutchinson’s Clinical Methods"
- "Textbook of Physical Diagnosis"
- "Techniques in Clinical Nursing"
Study Tips
- Use lecture notes as a reference, not the sole source of information.
- Read recommended textbooks on a topic-by-topic basis.
- Focus on assessment techniques and identifying normal vs. abnormal findings.
- Be prepared to discuss examples of abnormal findings related to common diseases.
- If discrepancies in information arise, report them with cited references.
Learning Session Objectives
- Understand the significance of physical assessment in patient care.
- Recognize the timing and necessity for nurses to conduct assessments.
- Learn the general approach to conducting physical assessments.
- Identify essential skills and tools required for effective patient evaluation.
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Description
This quiz explores the fundamentals of physical assessment as part of the General Nursing III course. Designed for students under Dr. ABB Mensah and Mr. P Amooba, it covers key skills and assessments necessary for nursing practice. Participate actively and prepare for your mid-semester exam with this quiz!
