NUR 210 — Physical Assessment
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 patient 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, i.e., 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 260 and EMS 212 , or NUR 104 or NUR 112 with grades of C or better.
Prerequisites: BIO 260, EMS 212, NUR 104, NUR 112