Learning objectives
In the end of this course the student should be able to perform an accurate patient general evaluation, collect clinical history, perform physical exam, recognize signs and symptoms of the main systems (see section “ contenuti” and “programma esteso”)
Prerequisites
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Course unit content
Patient general evaluation
Clinical history
Physical exam
Signs and symptoms of the following systems:
1) Cardiovascular
2) Respiratory
3) Urinary
4)Gastrointestinal
5) Liver and biliary tract
6) Nervous
Full programme
- Initial approach to the patient: Good Practice versus Malpractice
- General evaluation and clinical history:
Reason for the hospital admission
Clinical history
Medications
Family history
Functional capacity
Pain assessment
Physical exercise
Alcohol consumption/smoke/drugs
Allergies
- Physical exam:
Inspection
Palpation
Percussion
Auscultation
- Signs and symptoms of the Cardiovascular system:
Key concepts
Blood pressure measurement and peripheral pulses
Arterial hypertension
- Signs and symptoms of the Respiratory system:
Key concepts
Asthma
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Respiratory failure
- Signs and symptoms of the urinary system:
Key concepts
Factors influencing diuresis
Urinary tract infections
Renal insufficiency
- Signs and symptoms of the gastrointestinal and liver-biliary tract:
Key concepts
Acute abdomen
Biliary tract obstruction
- Signs and symptoms of the nervous system:
Evaluation of mental status testing, cranial nerves, muscle strength and tone, reflexes, coordination, sensory function, gait
Bibliography
Ruth Craven, Constance J. Hirnle, Sharon Jensen. “Principi fondamentali dell’assistenza infermieristica”. Edizione V
Teaching methods
Lectures
Assessment methods and criteria
Oral exam
Other information
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