Prentice Hall Real Nursing Skills

 

CD 1

General Survey, Techniques, and Vital Signs

 

General Survey





Interview presents relevant interview questions for the general survey.
Technique Video presents assessment of physical appearance, physical mobility and mental status and behavior
Expected and Unexpected Findings describes findings important to client assessment
Considerations present approaches and findings for individuals of various cultures, ages, and conditions
Printable Documentation Form for the General Survey



 



Assessment Techniques

The four techniques: inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation are discussed in detail.
Techniques Video demonstrates each of these techniques and discusses their individual importance.
Expected and UnexpectedFindings sections provide more descriptions of findings and their significance.
Considerations present variations across the lifespan as well as the variations in the techniques to consider when assessing each of the various body systems or regions.
A detailed Fact Sheet provides additional vital information about each of the assessment techniques.



 



Height and Weight Measurements

Interview presents relevant interview questions related to height and weight assessment.
Technique Video demonstrating accurate height and weight assessment methods.
Expected and Unexpected Findings provide parameters for evaluating the assessment findings.
Considerations present variations in approach and findings for children, pregnant women and older adults.
Printable Documentation Form for the Height and Weight measurements.



 



Pain Assessment

Detailed pain assessment questions and interview is presented in the Techniques Video.
 Considerations for pain assessment in children are presented along with the OUCHER pain assessment tool.
Considerations present variations in approach and findings for pain assessment in the older adult.
Pain assessment Fact Sheet provides examples of various techniques and documentation forms for pain assessment.



 



Nutrition

Interview presents relevant interview questions for nutrition assessment.
Nutrition assessment interview and Techniques Video demonstrates the importance of a thorough nutrition assessment.
Expected and Unexpected Findings for nutrition assessment are detailed.
The skill includes Considerations for individuals with a wide variety of nutrition preferences.
Considerations for approach and findings related to infants, children, adolescents, pregnant women, and older adults.
Consideration Videos

Bulimia
Anorexia


Printable Documentation Form for Nutrition assessment



 



Vital Signs

Full vital sign assessment with expected and unexpected findings
Technique Videos.

Oral, rectal, axillary, and tympanic temperature assessment
Radial and apical pulse
Blood pressure
Respirations evaluation


Considerations for the approach and findings for pregnant women and older adults.
Consideration Videos

Orthostatic blood pressure 
Thigh cuff blood pressure ,


Printable Documentation Form for Vital Signs



 

Pediatric Vital Signs and Weight

 



Pediatric Vital Signs and Weight

Five Technique Videos demonstrate vital sign assessment and weight and height measurements in both an infant and school age child.
The Pediatric Measurements Fact Sheet provides many specifics to consider when assessing a child.
Printable Documentation Form for pediatric Vital Sign assessment and Height and Weight measurements



 

 

CD 2

Skin, Head, Neck, Eyes, Ears, Mouth, Throat

 



Skin

Interview presents relevant interview questions for integumentary assessment.
Techniques Video of subjective and objective skin assessment.
Expected and Unexpected Findings of the skin including photos of skin lesions.
Approach and findings Considerationsfor individuals of different races, children, pregnant women and older adults.
Considerations Video

Piercing


Printable Documentation Form for Hair, Skin and Nails.



 



Hair

Interview presents relevant interview questions for assessment of the hair.
Techniques Video hair assessment.
Expected and Unexpected Findings of the hair.
Approach and findings Considerationsfor children, pregnant women and older adults.
Printable Documentation Form for Hair, Skin, and Nails.



 



Nails

Interview presents relevant interview questions for assessment of the nails.
Techniques Video assessment of the nails.
Expected and Unexpected Findings of the nails.
Approach and findings Considerationsfor children and older adults.
Printable Documentation Form for Hair, Skin, and Nails.



 



Head, Neck and Regional Lymphatics

Interview presents relevant interview questions for assessment of the head, neck, and regional lymphatics.
Technique Videos

Head and Temporal Arteries
Thyroid
Regional Lymphatics


Expected and Unexpected Findings for examination.
Approach and findings Considerations for children, pregnant women, and older adults.
Printable Documentation Form for Head, Neck, and Lymphatics.



 



Eyes and Vision

Interview presents relevant interview questions for assessment of the eyes and vision.
Techniques Videofor vision and eye examination.
Expected Findings provide details of examination findings.
Unexpected Findings are detailed in narrated text and a series of images.
Considerations details approach and expected findings for examining children and older adults.
Considerations Videoinstructing child Snellen E Chart.
Printable Documentation Form for Eyes and Vision.



 



Ears and Hearing

Interview presents relevant interview questions for assessment of the ears and hearing.
Techniques Video for hearing and ear examination.
Expected and Unexpected Findings for ear and hearing examination.
Considerations details approach and expected findings for examining children and older adults
Consideration Videosshows detailed examination of auditory and Otoscopic examination in children.
Printable Documentation Form for Ear and Auditory System.



 



Nose, Mouth and Throat

Interview presents relevant interview questions for assessment of the mouth, throat, and thyroid.
Technique Videos

Mouth and Throat
Thyroid


Expected and Unexpected Findings for mouth, throat, and thyroid examination
Consideration details approach and expected findings for examining children and older adults
Printable Documentation Form for Nose, Mouth, and Throat



 

 

CD 3

Respiratory, Cardiovascular, Peripheral Vascular, Breasts

 



Lungs and Respiratory

Interview presents relevant interview questions for assessment of the lungs and respiratory system.
 Techniques Video of lungs and respiratory system.
Expected Findings including audiovisual animations of breath sounds

Bronchial breath sounds
Vesicular breath sounds


Unexpected Findings of audiovisual animations of adventitious breath sounds

Fine crackles
Coarse crackles
Wheeze
Rhonchi
Pleural Friction Rub
Stridor


Consideration details approach and findings for examining children, pregnant women, women, and older adults
Printable Documentation Form for Lungs and Respiratory System



 



Heart and Cardiovascular

Interview presents relevant interview questions for assessment of the heart and cardiovascular system.
Techniques Video of heart and cardiovascular system
Expected Findings including audiovisual animations of heart sounds

Basic Heart Sounds
S1  and S2
S3  and S4


Unexpected Findings including audiovisual animations of various heart murmurs

Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Aortic Stenosis
Pulmonic Stenosis
Atrial Septal Defect
Pulmonic Regurgitation
Tricuspid Stenosis
Tricuspid Regurgitation
Ventral Septal Defect
Mitral Stenosis
Mitral Regurgitation


Consideration details approach and findings for examining children, pregnant women, and older adults.
Printable Documentation Form for Heart and Cardiovascular System



 



Peripheral Vascular

Interview presents relevant interview questions for assessment of the peripheral vascular system.
Techniques Videofor peripheral vascular assessment
Expected Findings provide details of examination findings.
Unexpected Findings are detailed in narrated text and a series of images.
Considerations detailed approach and expected findings for examining children, pregnant women, and older adults.
Printable Documentation Form for the Peripheral Vascular System.



 



Breasts and Regional Lymphatics

Interview presents relevant interview questions for assessment of the breasts and regional lymphatics.
Techniques Videofor examination of the breasts and regional lymph nodes.
Expected and Unexpected Findings provide details that may require further evaluation.
Considerations detail approach and expected findings for examining children, pregnant women, and older adults.
Consideration Videos

Self Breast Examination.
Male Breast Examination


Printable Documentation Form for Breast and Regional Lymphatics.



 

CD 4

Abdomen, Musculoskeletal, Neurological

 



Abdomen and Gastrointestinal

Interview presents relevant interview questions for assessment of the abdomen and gastrointestinal system.
Techniques Videofor examination of the abdomen and gastrointestinal system.
Expected and Unexpected Findings provide details that may require further evaluation.
Considerations detail of special tests used in abdominal assessment

Palpate for rebound tenderness
Percuss for ascites
Test for Psoas sign
Test for Murphy’s sign


Considerations detail of approach and expected findings for examining children, pregnant women, and older adults.
Printable Documentation Form for the Abdomen and Gastrointestinal System.



 



Musculoskeletal

Interview presents relevant interview questions for assessment of the musculoskeletal system.
Technique Videosfor examination of range of motion and the musculoskeletal system.

Musculoskeletal Examination
Upper body
Lower body
Back and Spine


Expected Findings audiovisual and text describing anticipated findings

Muscle Contraction animation


Unexpected Findings provide details that may require further evaluation.
Considerations detail approach and expected findings for examining children, pregnant women, and older adults.
Printable Documentation Form for the Musculoskeletal System.



 



Neurological

Interview presents relevant interview questions for assessment of the neurological system.
Technique Videosfor examination of the neurological system.

Cognitive and cranial nerves
Motor
Sensory
Reflexes


Expected and Unexpected Findings provide the details for interpreting the assessment findings
Considerations detail approach and expected findings for examining children, pregnant women, and older adults.
Printable Documentation Form for the Neurological Assessment
A detailed Fact Sheet provides additional vital information cranial nerves and assessing the neurological system.



 

CD 5

Genitalia, Rectal, Head to Toe Examination

 



Female Genitalia

Interview presents relevant interview questions for assessment of the female genitalia.
Technique Videosfor pelvic examination and specimen collection.Expected and Unexpected Findings provide the details for interpreting the assessment findings
Considerations detail approach and expected findings for examining children, adolescent females, pregnant women, and older adults.
Printable Documentation Form for the Female Genitalia examination.
A detailed Fact Sheet provides specific information to assess for Sexual Abuse.



 



Male Genitalia

Interview presents relevant interview questions for assessment of the male genitalia.
Techniques Videofor examination of the male genitalia.
Expected and Unexpected Findings provide details that may require further evaluation.
Considerations detail approach and expected findings for examining children, adolescent males, and older adults.
Consideration Videos

Male self genitalia examination


Printable Documentation Form for Male Genitalia.



 



Anus, Rectum and Prostate

Interview presents relevant interview questions for assessment of the anus, rectum, and prostate.
Techniques Videofor examination of the anus, rectum, and prostate.
Expected and Unexpected Findings provide details that may require further evaluation.
Considerations detail approach, appropriateness of examination, and expected findings for examining children, and older adults.
Printable Documentation Form for Anus, Rectum, and Prostate.



 



Head-to-Toe Integrated Examination

Equipment and Preparation summarizes all equipment needed for the complete examination.
Technique Videos present the complete physical examination.

General Survey
Head and Neck
Posterior examination, client seated
Anterior examination, client seated
Spine
Neurological examination


Printable Documentation Form for the Head-to-Toe examination.