Evaluation of patients' clinical stateLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You deepen your comprehension of the normal/abnormal structure and function of the human body.
You understand the basics of clinical examination techniques (inspection, palpation, auscultation, percussion) in the comprehensive assessment of a patient's clinical condition from a nurse's perspective to support independent decision-making.
You understand the importance of patient history in clinical assessment.
You are able to identify abnormal findings and situations that require consultation with a doctor.
You are able to independently carry out patient clinical assessment using various assessment techniques and equipment within the context of a nurse's competence.
You understand the differences between a nurse's and doctor's areas of responsibility in clinical patient assessment.

Content

How do you improve your comprehension of the normal/abnormal structure and function of the human body?
What is the meaning of patient history in clinical assessment?
How do you carry out a patient clinical assessment using various assessment techniques and equipment?
• skin
• respiratory and circulatory systems
• abdomen
• ear, nose and throat
• eyes
• neurology
• musculoskeletal system

What does a full clinical assessment include?

What are the differences between a nurse's and doctor's areas of responsibility in clinical patient assessment?

Evaluation

Students can
• use professional vocabulary and concepts in an expert way in different situations.
• evaluate information sources critically.
• work as team members in working life expert duties and identify and describe the problems of the professional field.
• evaluate operations in customer, user and target group situations.
• choose appropriate models, methods, software and techniques according to the purpose and justify these choices.
• promote a team’s goal-oriented operations.
• apply critically the ethical principles of the professional field in different situations.