NUR 210 - Physical Assessment

Institution:

Harper College

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Description:

Provides theory and demonstration of skills required for basic, systematic physical assessment. Includes content and practical experience in interviewing and obtaining a health history and the skills of inspection, palpation, percussion and auscultation as they are utilized in the routine client assessments performed by the registered nurse. Focuses on the assessment of normal findings and the description of deviations from normal. Discusses cultural considerations and expected findings of individuals across the life cycle, ie., infant/child, adolescent, young/middle adult, and older adult. Requires the synthesis of previously learned knowledge of anatomy, physiology, nursing concepts and nursing process. Prerequisite: BIO 160 and EMS 216, or NUR 112 with grades of C or better.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.harpercollege.edu

Phone Number:

(847) 925-6000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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