NURS 615L
Advanced Health Assessment Lab: Adult and Older Adult
1 Graduate credit
Effective
August 24, 2002
– Present
Graduation requirements this course fulfills
This laboratory experience focuses on the application of the skills taught in N615. Students will practice interview and physical exam techniques in simulated clinical settings. Demonstration of a complete physical exam is required for course completion.
Special information
Learning outcomes
General
- Demonstrate proficiency in recording a holistic health history and systematically performing a physical examination of adult and older adults.
- Differentiate between normal and abnormal physical assessment findings in the adult and older adult client.
- Perform risk factor analyses based on social, cultural, familial, occupational, and lifestyle history when assessing health promotion needs of the adult and older adult client.