Examination MCQ

Numeracy Examination

The numeracy examination requires 100% pass LO 4
The MCQ / SAQ examination enables achievement of LO 1,2,3 Formative MCQ/Numeracy assessment opportunities.

Taking a patient history, including the patient profile, chief complaint, history of present illness, past medical history, family medical history, social history and history taking techniques General observations

Physical assessment based on a whole-body systems approach including respiratory, circulatory, neurological, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, skin, mental state. To include but not exclusively - respiratory examination - respiratory sounds, percussion, chest auscultation, peak flow and oximetry measurements / Interpreting selected normal and abnormal blood profiles Interpretation of commonly encountered normal / abnormal ECG traces / heart sounds

Neurological examination / peripheral nervous system assessment- The limbs and trunk: tone and power; sensation and coordination; reflexes

Locomotor system: musculoskeletal assessment

Mental health assessment - to include (but not exclusively) assessing capacity, physical health and mental illness, diagnostic overshadowing

Recognising and describing normal signs and symptoms, differentiated abnormal findings and responding to clinical 'red flags'

Recording clinical findings in a structured format

Communicating with professional colleagues

Documentation and record keeping

Clinical pharmacology and therapeutics
The effects of comorbidity and polypharmacy
Prescribing and readiness for prescribing across the lifespan

Legal, policy and ethical aspects of prescribing

Medication and prescribing differences related to children, adults and vulnerable groups

Physical assessment of children to include- height and weight, head circumference, pulse oximetry, capillary refill, peak flow, assessing for signs of sepsis, rashes, signs of child abuse, use of PEWS, recognition of deteriorating infant, child, young person, links made to conditions child may have, Use of nebuliser/inhaler with spacer, oxygen therapy, neurological assessment

During this module you will develop an in-depth understanding of patient assessment, utilising simulated practice to develop your practical skills. Alongside this, you will develop understanding around safe prescribing, including legal, professional and ethical aspects related to children, adults and vulnerable groups.

Face to face / VLE / Online resources
Simulation

Cox CL (2019) Physical Assessment for Nurses and Healthcare Professionals. Wiley Blackwell. West Sussex

Royal Pharmaceutical Society (2016 /2020) A Competency Framework for all Prescribers. RPS. Great Britain

Davison N (2015) Numeracy and Clinical Calculations for Nurses. Lantern Publishing Banbury

Access to online materials via VLE


Simulation labs and equipment

During this module, members of the service user and carer group will be involved in supporting learning through simulated practice activities.

Enrolled on BSc (Hons) Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship

1. Demonstrate a client sensitive approach to physical assessment techniques and medicines management. Summarise and demonstrate an understanding of the findings of physical assessment, demonstrating problem solving and decision-making skills recognising your knowledge limitations.

2. Understand the principles of pharmacology and therapeutics, in relation to a selected group of medicines, and be able to apply these to a chosen area of practice.

3. Critically explore the legal, cognitive, emotional and physical difference between adults and children, and vulnerable groups in relation to prescribing.

4. Successfully achieve a health numeracy assessment related to nursing proficiencies and the calculation of medicines.