Assessment of patient/client

Unit Number - 4 of Fundamentals of Nursing
learning Objectives - Describe the principles of assessment demonstrate skills in assessing the patient
Hours - 14
Teaching and Learning Activities - Lecture cum discussions Demonstration
Assessment Methods - Short answer Objective type Essay type Return demonstration Assessment using checklist

Content of the chapter

a) Physical Assessment

  • Importance, principles, methods of
    assessment
  • Height, Weight, posture
  • Head to toe examination.

b) Physiological Assessment

  • Vital signs, normal, abnormal
    Characteristics, factors influencing the
    variations,
  • Observation and collection of
    specimens-urine, stool, vomitus and
    sputum.

c) Psychological Assessment

  • Mood, Intelligence, Emotions Normal
    and Abnormal behavior.