Topic 2: Problem Focus Exams: Head, Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat (HEENT)

NUR 643 Topic 2: Problem Focus Exams: Head, Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat (HEENT)

Topic 2: Problem Focus Exams: Head, Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat (HEENT)

Read the “Procedures for Advanced Health Assessment Check-Offs” and submit your response below in this forum within the allotted timeframe for completion: Procedures for Advanced Health Assessment Check-Offs Acknowledgement I, (INSERT NAME), verify that I have read, understand, and will comply with the requirements set forth in the “Procedures for Advanced Health Assessment Check-Offs” document.

Objectives:

    1. Review the appropriate anatomy and physiology related to the HEENT systems: head, eyes, nose, ears, and throat.
    2. Explore basic physical examination techniques for conducting a HEENT examination for the applicable regions.
    3. Compile focused subjective and objective health history for the specified HEENT regions while communicating effectively with the patient.
    4. Prepare a competent SBAR (situation, background, assessment, and recommendations) documentation note.

SBAR Template

Choose an experience from your nursing practice. Using the “SBAR” template, explain the situation in detail, followed with background information. Then explain your immediate assessment and recommendations you have for the provider.

Include the following in the “SBAR” template:

  1. Be sure to include three or four evidence‐based references, not older than 5 years.
  2. When giving your recommendation discuss how you would educate the client using evidence‐based research and guidelines. How would you deliver your recommendation in various learning environments?

APA style is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.

Health Assessment Topic Reflection 2

Complete a 250‐word reflection of what you have learned during this topic. Include the following in your reflection:

  1. Think about an experience you’ve encountered when viewing or completing the particular assessment.
  2. Discuss difficulties that could potentially arise or specific questions related to completing this type of assessment.
  3. Include illustrative examples of potential strategies used to overcome the difficulties encountered when completing (the particular) assessment.            
  4. Describe how the Christian worldview and compassion for all plays a role in this type of assessment.

APA style is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.

Course Code Class Code Assignment Title Total Points

NUR-643E NUR-643E-O500 Health Assessment Topic Reflection 2 10.0

Criteria Percentage 1: Unsatisfactory (0.00%) 2: Less Than Satisfactory (80.00%) 3: Satisfactory (88.00%) 4: Good (92.00%) 5: Excellent (100.00%) Comments Points Earned
Content 85.0%

Topic 2 DQ 1

As an instructor, you are working with a nursing student in the second year of a 4-year nursing program. The student does not perform an ear exam correctly. How would you explain the appropriate technique to examine the ears?

Topic 2 DQ 2

You are working the triage desk of the ED. A client presents with sudden loss of vision of the right eye after a head collision during a volleyball game. What would your assessment include? What could be initial problems and would they warrant emergent intervention?

 

 

 

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