Welcome to Module 7

Module Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this module, you will be able to:

Vital Signs:

(CO:1a,e)
Outline the four circulatory qualities and how they determine blood pressure.(CO:1a)
Identify factors affecting blood pressure (CO:1a,e)
Contrast the effects of hypertension and hypotension on the body.(CO:1a,e)
Briefly describe how to assess and document pain.(CO:1a,2a)
Discuss the effect of pain on vital signs.(CO:1a,e).

Concepts: Patient Centered Care, Safety, Critical Thinking

Physical Assessment:

Describe purposes of physical assessment.(CO:1a,b,c)
Differentiate between a comprehensive health assessment, a focused assessment, and an initial head-to-toe shift assessment.(CO:1a,b,c)
Discuss the importance of and the various ways to foster rapport and communication when interacting with patients.(CO:1a,b)
Summarize the techniques used for physical assessment, including their correct performance.(CO:1c)
Describe adaptations in assessment techniques that are necessary due to the age, size, or condition of the patient(CO:1a,o)
Apply the significance of abnormal assessment findings to patient scenarios.(CO:1m)
Distinguish the different components to be examined during an initial head-to-toe shift assessment and documentation.(CO:1a,b,o)
Differentiate between normal and abnormal assessment findings of each body system.(CO:1o,2a)

Concepts: Health Promotion

Promoting Health and Wellness

Explain the wellness illness continuum. (CO 1a,d)
Describe theories of wellness and illness. (CO 1a)
Discuss different types and phases of illness. (CO 1a, 3a)

Concept: Health Promotion

(CLO = Course Learning Outcome)

To Do

Please read/watch all of the module learning materials (readings, presentations, videos, etc.) and complete all assignments/assessments listed below. If you have questions, please contact the course instructor or ask in the Questions About This Course forum.

Readings and Presentations:

Chapter 17: Burton pages 317-322
Chapter 21: Burton pages 376-399
Chapter 7: Burton pages 116-118

Vital Signs Ch, 17.pptx

Physical Assessment Ch 21.pptx

Health and Wellness Ch. 7.pptx

Videos:

Before Class:

Upload Chapters 17 & 21 Study Guide to the assignment tab.

During Class:

Instructor presentation Vital Signs and Physical Assessment
Introduction to Promoting Health and Wellness
Orientation to Elsevier-Sim Chart

After Class: (9.24.24) for class 9.26.24

Read Chapter 7: Burton pages 118- 126
Review the Learning Outcomes at the beginning of the chapter
Review the Chapter's Key Terms
Review the Chapter's Concepts

Assignments/Assessments:

Complete the following assignments by the date and time indicated on each assignment page.

Complete Davis Advantage Quizzing for Burton Chapter 17 and 21 (due 9/26)
Complete Chapter 7 Study Guide Parts 1-3 and upload to the assignment tab ( due by 8 a.m. 9/26)

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