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Bates Physical Assessment Series: Abdomen

Product code: 78577        

Overview:

Covers the anatomy and landmarks of the abdominal region, and auscultation for bowel sounds. Normal and abnormal bowel sounds are heard. The examiner demonstrates percussion and palpation to test the liver, spleen, and kidneys.

Bates Physical Assessment Series: Breasts and Axillae

Product code: 78576        

Overview:

Covers the anatomy of the breasts and describing them in quadrants or as a clock face. Demonstrates observation and palpation of the breasts while standing, leaning forward, and supine. Also demonstrates palpating lymph nodes of the axillae and breast area.

Bates Physical Assessment Series: Cardiovascular System: Neck Vessels and Heart

Product code: 78574        

Overview:

Covers the anatomy of the neck blood vessels, including palpation and auscultation of the region. Demonstrates palpating and auscultation of heart area and all appropriate body and heart sounds are heard, including abnormal murmurs.

Bates Physical Assessment Series: Cardiovascular System: Peripheral Vascular System

Product code: 78575        

Overview:

Covers locating the blood vessels with palpable pulse and the palpable lymph nodes in the arms and legs. Demonstrates the Allen test for patency and notes skin abnormalities. The video also discusses testing for deep thrombosis and varicose veins.

Bates Physical Assessment Series: Female Genitalia, Anus, and Rectum

Product code: 78579        

Overview:

Covers the anatomy and examination of the external female genitalia and demonstrates palpation for swellings. Demonstrates the use of a speculum for an internal examination and palpation of the uterus. Concludes with an examination and palpation of the perianal area and rectum.

Bates Physical Assessment Series: Head, Eyes and Ears

Product code: 78571        

Overview:

Covers the anatomy and assessment of the exterior of the head, including eyes and ears. The video reviews a thorough eye examination using the Snellen eye chart, visual field apparatus, and a penlight. Also demonstrates an exterior ear examination and an otoscopic exam. Hearing acuity tests are demonstrated.

Bates Physical Assessment Series: Male Genitalia, Rectum and Hernias

Product code: 78578        

Overview:

Covers the anatomy of the male groin area. Demonstrates inspecting for sexual maturity, compressing the glans, and palpating the penis and testes. The examiner palpates for hernias, then examines the anal area and palpates the rectal wall and prostate.

Bates Physical Assessment Series: Musculoskeletal System

Product code: 78580        

Overview:

Describes the anatomy of the muscles and skeleton, then moves down the body in a detailed sequence of observations and palpations: head and neck, then hands and wrists, including range of motion tests. Covers the elbows, shoulders and shoulder girdles, feet and ankles, knees and legs, hips, and spine.

Bates Physical Assessment Series: Neurologic System: Cranial Nerves and Sensory System

Product code: 78581        

Overview:

Describes the cranial nerves and sensory system, moving through the cranial nerves with tests for smell, eyesight, eyelid motion, pupil reaction, and extraocular movements. The corneal reflex motor function of the jaw are tested, as well as sensations for pain, temperature, and light touch. The face is inspected in various situations, and hearing acuity is tested. Dermatome mapping is explained and the entire sensory system is examined for pain, temperature, light touch and vibrations.

Bates Physical Assessment Series: Neurologic System: Motor System and Reflexes

Product code: 78582        

Overview:

Covers examining the motor system, including muscle bulk and tone of the shoulders, arms, hands and thighs. The program continues with elbows, wrists, hands, and Romberg's sign is used to evaluate position sense. The video then demonstrates assessing deep tendon reflexes in the arms, knees and legs and tests for ankle clonus and signs of meningitis.

Bates Physical Assessment Series: Nose, Mouth and Neck

Product code: 78572        

Overview:

Covers the interior of the nose and mouth, including the nasal cavities, turbinates, sinuses, tongue, gums, teeth, tonsils, and pharynx. The video also includes landmarks of the neck and palpation of the lymph nodes, trachea, and thyroid.

Bates Physical Assessment Series: Thorax and Lungs

Product code: 78573        

Overview:

Covers the thoracic landmarks, front and back, and demonstrates palpation, auscultation and assessment. Demonstrates systematic auscultation patterns. All key percussive sounds and auscultative sounds are heard.

Pediatric Physical Assessment Part 1

Product code: 78865A-DVD    Copyright © 2013
    

Series Overview:

Performing a physical assessment on a child can be a challenge and requires healthcare professionals to not only have a solid knowledge-base of the normal growth and development patterns of children, but to also have effective approaches for assessing children of various ages. This series will focus on the technical skills used to perform a head-to-toe well-child evaluation, as well as how to approach and minimize the stress of the youngster during the process.

Overview:

An essential part of preventive pediatric medicine is a complete and thorough physical assessment. Pediatric Physical Assessment Part 1 covers the evaluation of external body functions, including assessing physical growth and observing general appearance of the whole person.

Objectives:

After completing this course, the learner should be able to:

• Explain the issues to consider when performing a physical examination of a child.
• Perform the necessary steps to acquire and record the patient’s health history
• Identify key area to assess the pediatric patient’s general appearance
• Describe the elements necessary to accurately assess the pediatric patient’s growth

Pediatric Physical Assessment Part 2

Product code: 78865B-DVD    Copyright © 2013
    

Series Overview:

Performing a physical assessment on a child can be a challenge and requires healthcare professionals to not only have a solid knowledge-base of the normal growth and development patterns of children, but to also have effective approaches for assessing children of various ages. This series will focus on the technical skills used to perform a head-to-toe well-child evaluation, as well as how to approach and minimize the stress of the youngster during the process.

Overview:

An essential part of preventive pediatric medicine is a complete and thorough physical assessment. Pediatric Physical Assessment Part 2 covers the examination of internal body functions, including the chest and lungs, heart, abdomen, musculoskeletal system and neurological system. The course presents a systematic, step-by step process for performing a complete internal physical exam on a preschool-age child.

Objectives:

After completing this course, the learner should be able to:

• Perform an internal exam using the four basic techniques of a physical assessment.
• Assess the health of the skin.
• Assess the health of the eyes, ears, nose and mouth.
• Evaluate the thorax, chest and lungs.
• Assess the function and health of the heart.
• Evaluate the abdomen.
• Determine abnormalities of the musculoskeletal system.
• Perform a complete neurological assessment.

Rapid Physical Assessment

Product code: M241R    Copyright © 2012
    

Overview:

This updated program gives a new look and feel to Medcom’s popular and trusted course for performing a rapid physical assessment. The program provides a comprehensive review of the steps required to perform a rapid physical assessment including:

• Pre-assessment information gathering
• General observations
• Performing a physical exam of all major body regions

The results of this assessment will help reveal undiagnosed complaints and lay the groundwork for any additional testing that might be necessary.

Objectives:

After completing this course, the learner should be able to:

• Describe what is involved in a rapid physical assessment
• Explain the importance and purpose of a rapid physical assessment
• Identify and perform pre-assessment tasks
• Take vital signs and make general observations about the patient’s condition
• Perform a rapid physical assessment of major body regions
• Describe the need to change approach immediately in the event of a highly abnormal finding, or if the patient expresses a crucial complaint.

Rapid Physical Assessment of the Critically Ill Patient

Product code: 78566        

Overview:

Focuses on the most important areas in a quick assessment: the neurological, cardiovascular, respiratory and gastrointestinal systems. Nurses demonstrate mental status assessment; test cranial nerves, motor system, sensory system, and reflexes; assess cardiac status, including auscultating for heart sounds and checking peripheral pulses; assess the respiratory system, including inspection, palpation, and auscultation, and examining endotracheal placement; and assess the abdomen by auscultating, percussing, and palpating. This program provides a practical review.