Module Descriptors
PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT
NURS60263
Key Facts
School of Health, Science and Wellbeing
Level 6
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Mark Lovatt
Email: M.J.Lovatt@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 37
Independent Study Hours: 113
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- PRESENTATION - INDIVIDUAL weighted at 80%
- MULTI-CHOICE TEST weighted at 20%
Module Details
Module Texts
Bickley, L.S. (2008) Bate's Pocket Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking ( 6th Ed) Philadelphia, J. B. Lippincott
Thompson C; Dowding D ( 2002) Clinical Decision making and Judgement in Nursing, London, Churchill-Livingstone
Welsby, P.D. (2003) Clinical history taking and Examination (2nd edit), Churchill- Livingstone, Elsevier Science Lt
Wilson, K.J. W ,Waugh, A . (2005) Anatomy and Physiology in Health and Illness (9th Ed), Churchill- Livingstone,Pearson Professional Ltd
Thompson C; Dowding D ( 2002) Clinical Decision making and Judgement in Nursing, London, Churchill-Livingstone
Welsby, P.D. (2003) Clinical history taking and Examination (2nd edit), Churchill- Livingstone, Elsevier Science Lt
Wilson, K.J. W ,Waugh, A . (2005) Anatomy and Physiology in Health and Illness (9th Ed), Churchill- Livingstone,Pearson Professional Ltd
Module Additional Assessment Details
A case presentation to the clinical preceptor of a chosen patient's comprehensive or focused health assessment (contributes to the achievement of learning outcomes number 1,2,3, and 4)
A multiple choice question paper (40mins) testing knowledge of systems inc. anatomy and physiology/pathophysiology/assessment process (contributes to the achievement of learning outcomes 1 and 2).
Both parts must be passed
Formative Assessment / Feedback:
skills lab practice; practice feedback; tutorials; scenario discussions, multi choice questions; role play.
A multiple choice question paper (40mins) testing knowledge of systems inc. anatomy and physiology/pathophysiology/assessment process (contributes to the achievement of learning outcomes 1 and 2).
Both parts must be passed
Formative Assessment / Feedback:
skills lab practice; practice feedback; tutorials; scenario discussions, multi choice questions; role play.
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Students wishing to undertake this module as a stand alone must have written support from their employer and an identified clinical preceptor
Module Resources
Library
IT resources
Skills laboratory for taught sessions with appropriate clinical instruments to facilitate physical assessment
VHS recorder and Bates videos for visual guide to physical examination
Blackboard
Clinical practice placement, practice based preceptor
IT resources
Skills laboratory for taught sessions with appropriate clinical instruments to facilitate physical assessment
VHS recorder and Bates videos for visual guide to physical examination
Blackboard
Clinical practice placement, practice based preceptor
Module Indicative Content
This module enables students to gain and expand knowledge and skill in the performance of adult physical assessment, clinical decision making and the development of practice skills. Physical assessment skills development is based upon a systems approach which compares normal and abnormal findings from physical examination of the following:
Skin, Nails, Hair, Head, eyes, ears nose, throat and neck
Musculoskeletal system
Respiratory system
Female and male health
Cardio and perhipheral vascular system
Neurological system and movement
Gastro intestinal
Mental health assessment
History taking will be an integral part of the module
Skin, Nails, Hair, Head, eyes, ears nose, throat and neck
Musculoskeletal system
Respiratory system
Female and male health
Cardio and perhipheral vascular system
Neurological system and movement
Gastro intestinal
Mental health assessment
History taking will be an integral part of the module
Module Learning Strategies
Contact Hours: (37)
22 hours Structured Lectures
15 hours Skills lab supervised practice
Independent Study Hours: (113)
40 hours Learning with preceptor
40 hours Assessment preparation
33 hours Reading and study
22 hours Structured Lectures
15 hours Skills lab supervised practice
Independent Study Hours: (113)
40 hours Learning with preceptor
40 hours Assessment preparation
33 hours Reading and study