Section: Module 10: Lesson 1- Assessment of musculoskeletal function | Health Assessment Course Resource

Section: Module 10: Lesson 1- Assessment of musculoskeletal function | Health Assessment Course Resource | NextGenU.org

Learning Objectives:

State the structure and function of the musculoskeletal system.

Describe the assessment of a patient’s mobility, motor skills, gait, pain, and use of assistive devices.

Discuss documentation of the musculoskeletal assessment.

Interpret musculoskeletal assessment findings in terms of range of motion, strength and sensory findings.

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Module 1: Lesson 1- Introduction to Health Assessment

Introduction to health assessment

Admission Assessment and Examination

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Module 1: Lesson 3- Subjective and Objective Data

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Module 1: Lesson 4- Assessment of height, weight and vital signs

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Cardiac Emergencies: Assessment, Angina, and MI

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Module 4: Lesson 2- Heart Assessment Part 2: Infants and Children

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Review the following graphic on neonatal circulation:

Congenital heart disease symptoms

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Heart Assessment Quiz

Module 4: Lesson 3- Assessment of peripheral circulation

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The following video is a review of peripheral circulation

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Module 5: Lesson 1- Assessment of the abdomen

Abdominal Assessment

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Module 5: Lesson 2- Assessment of female GU system

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Module 5: Lesson 3- Assessment of male GU system

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Module 6: Lesson 1- Assessment of Cranial Nerves

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