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Physical Assessment of a Child Part One

Product code: 78622R    Copyright © 2008
    

Physical assessments are a regular and fundamental part of pediatric care, yet examining children requires a broad knowledge base and is often challenging even to the experienced clinician. Physical Assessment of a Child, a two-part video series completely updated for 2008, is designed to address these real-world challenges and demonstrates the step-by-step process of performing gentle, safe, comprehensive pediatric evaluations. Using a systematic yet flexible 'head-to-toe' approach, these two videos detail the specific techniques, skills and strategies necessary to tailor an exam efficiently to children of all ages, physical and psychosocial development, and unique medical needs. Each program provides 1 hour of continuing nursing education.

Physical Assessment of a Child Part Two

Product code: 78623R    Copyright © 2008
    

Physical assessments are a regular and fundamental part of pediatric care, yet examining children requires a broad knowledge base and is often challenging even to the experienced clinician. Physical Assessment of a Child, a two-part video series completely updated for 2008, is designed to address these real-world challenges and demonstrates the step-by-step process of performing gentle, safe, comprehensive pediatric evaluations. Using a systematic yet flexible 'head-to-toe' approach, these two videos detail the specific techniques, skills and strategies necessary to tailor an exam efficiently to children of all ages, physical and psychosocial development, and unique medical needs. Each program provides 1 hour of continuing nursing education.

Physical Assessment of a Child Part Two

Product code: 78623S    Copyright © 2008
    

Physical assessments are a regular and fundamental part of pediatric care, yet examining children requires a broad knowledge base and is often challenging even to the experienced clinician. Physical Assessment of a Child, a two-part video series completely updated for 2008, is designed to address these real-world challenges and demonstrates the step-by-step process of performing gentle, safe, comprehensive pediatric evaluations. Using a systematic yet flexible 'head-to-toe' approach, these two videos detail the specific techniques, skills and strategies necessary to tailor an exam efficiently to children of all ages, physical and psychosocial development, and unique medical needs. Each program provides 1 hour of continuing nursing education.

Physical Assessment: Foundation for Data Collection

Product code: M015        Reviewed for accuracy: 2008

Overview:

Focuses on systematic methods for evaluating the patient's health status.

Physical Assessment: The Abdomen

Product code: M019        Reviewed for accuracy: 2008

Overview:

Studies the internal structures and describes the normal and abnormal findings.

Physical Assessment: The Female Reproductive System

Product code: M023        Reviewed for accuracy: 2008

Overview:

Demonstrates comprehensive and systematic examination of both the external and internal structures, including an assessment of the findings.

Physical Assessment: The Head and Neck

Product code: M016        Reviewed for accuracy: 2008

Overview:

Demonstrates specific techniques for the examination of structures. Discusses normal and abnormal findings.

Physical Assessment: The Heart

Product code: M018        Reviewed for accuracy: 2008

Overview:

Gives explicit illustrations and techniques for examining the heart and features of the cardiac cycle.

Physical Assessment: The Integumentary System

Product code: M024        Reviewed for accuracy: 2008

Overview:

Presents guidelines for systematic assessment of skin, hair, and nails. Demonstrates a systematic approach to inspection and palpation, comparing both sides of the body.

Physical Assessment: The Lungs

Product code: M017        Reviewed for accuracy: 2008

Overview:

Describes an efficient evaluation and identifies various normal and abnormal findings.

Physical Assessment: The Male Reproductive System

Product code: M022        Reviewed for accuracy: 2008

Overview:

Provides techniques for evaluation of specific structures, as well as instructions for a self-examination.

Physical Assessment: The Musculoskeletal System

Product code: M021        Reviewed for accuracy: 2008

Overview:

Describes normal shapes and assesses range of motion, including physical findings.

Physical Assessment: The Neurologic System

Product code: M020        Reviewed for accuracy: 2008

Overview:

Explains criteria used to determine the level of consciousness, speech and language use in the neurologic assessment.

Rapid Physical Assessment

Product code: M241        

This course reviews the steps required to perform a rapid physical assessment (RPA), including pre-assessment information gathering, general observations, and the performance of a physical exam of all major body regions. The results of this assessment will help reveal undiagnosed complaints and lay the groundwork for further testing that may be necessary.

Rapid Physical Assessment of the Critically Ill Patient

Product code: 78566        Reviewed for accuracy: 2008

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.