NURS 1230 - Advanced Physical Assessment of the Adult

Institution:

Lakeland Community College

Subject:

Nursing

Description:

Prerequisite: NURS 1080 or licensed RN or permission of instructor This advanced course builds on the basic physical assessment skills learned in the first semester. Topics include percussion and auscultation of breath, heart, and vascular sounds. The course also examines geriatric and cultural variations in physical assessment findings. Students will further develop skills in the use of the ophthalmoscope, otoscope, and reflex hammer and discuss variations found via physical examination which indicate the need for referral. Students will develop and apply skills through practice on an adult lab partner and the documentation of findings. (4 contact hours: 1 lecture, 3 lab)

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.lakelandcc.edu

Phone Number:

(440) 525-7000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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