Clinical patient assessment (5 cr)

Objective

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

Content

• patient history
• assessment techniques
o skin
o respiratory and circulatory systems
o abdomen
o ear, nose and throat
o eyes
o neurology
o musculoskeletal system
• full clinical assessment

Evaluation

Competence in the completion phase.
You are able to:
a) expertly use professional terminology in various situations
b) critically assess your sources of information
c) select appropriate models, methods, software and techniques and justify your choice

Course material

anatomian kirja esim. Bjålie

Study forms and methods

Lähiopetus Mikkelin kampuksella D318 klo 9-15:30

11.5.2020 opintojakson esittely, anamneesi, tutkimustekniikat ja iho
12.5.2020 hengitys ja verenkierto
20.5.2020 vatsa, korva/nenä/kurkku
25.5.2020 silmä, neurologia
26.5.2020 tuki- ja liikuntaelimistö, kertaus
29.5.2020 taitonäyttö

Further information

jussi.hanninen@xamk.fi

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Assessment methods and criteria

hyväksytty taitonäyttö yli 95 pistettä

Qualifications

Professional competence of a nurse responsible for general nursing (180 ECTS credits).