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Assessment

Links

• Automatic External Defibrillators
• Wound Management Series
• A Practical Guide to Clinical Medicine
• Bates Visual Guide to Physical Examination Vol 1-18
• Managing the Patient with a Chest Tube

Videos

Assessing Breath SoundsThe illustrations and computer graphics in this assessment series should help nurses to understand the physiologic causes of breath sounds. The video reviews: auscultatory sites and sequencing; normal breath sounds; bronchial breathing; bronchophony; and whispered pectoriloquy
• Part 1 (10 min)
• Part 1 (10 min)
Assessing Chest PainThis video reviews anatomy and physiology, critical assessment techniques, key assessment landmarks, and pain assessment. Nurses also see how to recognize the cardiac, respiratory, gastrointestinal, and musculoskeletal causes of chest pain.
• Part 1 (27 min)
Assessing Heart SoundsThis video reviews auscultatory sites S(1), through S(4), tricuspid regurgitation, mitral regurgitation, pulmonic stenosis, aortic stenosis, aortic regurgitation, pulmonic regurgitation, mitral stenosis, and tricuspid stenosis. Also included are ways to determine critical descriptive factors used for documentation, such as where the sound is best heard, its intensity or loudness, and its duration, pitch, quality, and timing in relation to S(1) and S(2).
• Part 1 (10 min)
• Part 1 (10 min)
Assessing the Adult Head to ToeThis video shows how to perform a complete assessment efficiently by integrating all body system assessments in each region.  This approach starts at the patient's head and progresses to the feet, rather than proceeding through one body system at a time.  It saves time and is less tiring for the patient because it requires fewer position changes than the body system approach.  Because the video focuses on normal findings, it assumes that you will refer abnormal findings to the patient's primary caregiver.
• Part 1 (59 min)
Cardiac SystemAfter viewing this video, you should be able to: ask the necessary questions to obtain a cardiac health history, prepare the patient for a cardiac examination, inspect and evaluate the patient's anterior chest for apical impulse location, other ventricular movements, and prominent pulsations of the aorta or pulmonary artery, palate the patient's chest for the degree of pulsations of the aorta or pulmonary artery, percuss the patient's chest to estimate heart size, auscultate the patient's chest and identify normal heart sounds, abnormal or extra heart sounds, and murmurs.
• Part 1 (11 min)
• Part 1 (11 min)
Community and Aggregate Assessmentfocuses on the process and issues inherent in assessing a geographic community and various aggregates within such a couumunity, using a partnership approach.  The concept and methods of community/aggregate assessment are described, as is the role of the nurse in the process.
• Part 1 (24 min)
Gastrointestinal SystemAfter viewing this video, you should be able to: ask the necessary questions to obtain a GI system health history, prepare the patient for an abdominal examination, inspect the patient's abdomen, auscultate both bowel and other sounds, including bruits, percuss the patient's abdomen, liver, and spleen, palpate the patient's abdomen, liver, spleen, kidneys, and abdominal aorta, palpate for rebound tenderness, assess for costovertebral angle tenderness, prepare the patient for a rectal examination, inspect the perianal area, palpate the anus and rectum, palpate the prostate gland in the male patient.
• Part 1 (14 min)
• Part 1 (14 min)
Jarvis Physical Examination and Health Assessment - Abdomen HiresTakes a systematic approach to the complete examination, combining body-system assessments within the same region and concluding with the genitalia. First, it shows how to obtain an overview by observing general appearance, measuring height and weight, inspecting the skin, and assessing vital signs. Then it demonstrates the head-to-toe examination, working from the head and face to the eyes, ears, nose, mouth and throat, neck, chest, upper extremities, breasts, neck vessels, heart, abdomen, inguinal area, lower extremities (supine), musculoskeletal system, neurologic system, lower extremities (standing), neuromuscular function, and genitalia and rectum (with variations for men and women).
• Part 1 (19 min)
Jarvis Physical Examination and Health Assessment - Bedside AssessmentLearn to successfully assess your patient in the hospital setting with this new and unique DVD! Full-motion videos show you how to conduct shift assessments on both a surgical and a medical patient, with real nurses demonstrating proper assessment techniques with rationales. Plus, anatomy and physiology overlays, animations, bulleted summary points, and developmental and cultural highlights reinforce your learning and help you understand how to conduct a physical examination of the bedside patient as a bridge to clinical practice.
• Part 1 (23 min)
Jarvis Physical Examination and Health Assessment - Breast HiresVideo begins with an anatomical review of the breasts and axillary lymph nodes. Then it demonstrates how to inspect the breast, nipples, and axillae; screen for retraction; palpate the axillary lymph nodes, breasts, nipples, and areolae; and evaluate any lump or mass. It also shows how to examine men’s breasts and how to teach women about breast self-examination (BSE) and mammography.
• Part 1 (14 min)
Jarvis Physical Examination and Health Assessment - Cardio Heartneck HiresVideo begins with an anatomical review of the neck vessels and heart. Then it covers physical examination of carotid arteries and jugular veins. After the neck vessel assessment, it explores the heart examination, including inspection and palpation of the precordium. Finally, it details heart sound auscultation, highlighting normal sounds, common variations, and abnormal sounds.
• Part 1 (19 min)
Jarvis Physical Examination and Health Assessment - Cardio Vascularlymph HiresVideo begins with an anatomical review of the vascular system and lymphatics. Then it reveals how to inspect and palpate these structures in the arms and in the legs. It also demonstrates additional techniques to assess for vascular problems.
• Part 1 (16 min)
Jarvis Physical Examination and Health Assessment - Female Gentalia HiresVideo begins with an anatomical review of a woman’s external and internal genitalia, anus, and rectum. It describes critical preparation steps for this sensitive examination, including how to perform a mirror pelvic exam. Then it demonstrates how to inspect and palpate the external and internal genitalia, collect cervical smears and cultures, and perform a bimanual examination. It concludes with assessment of the perianal region and techniques to perform the rectovaginal examination.
• Part 1 (20 min)
Jarvis Physical Examination and Health Assessment - Head-to-Toe Examination of the NeonateTakes a systematic approach to the complete examination of a neonate, combining body-system assessments within the same region and incorporating gestational age assessments. First, it shows how to obtain an overview by observing general appearance, assessing vital signs, and measuring length and head and chest circumference. Then it continues with a head-to-toe examination, reserving potentially upsetting procedures for the end. The video demonstrates how to examine the structures of the head and neck, chest and abdomen, upper and lower extremities, genitalia (with variations for boys and girls), neuromuscular system, and spine. It concludes with a rectal examination and final procedures.
• Part 1 (21 min)
Jarvis Physical Examination and Health Assessment - Head-to-Toe Examination of the Normal AdultTakes a systematic approach to the complete examination, combining body-system assessments within the same region and concluding with the genitalia. First, it shows how to obtain an overview by observing general appearance, measuring height and weight, inspecting the skin, and assessing vital signs. Then it demonstrates the head-to-toe examination, working from the head and face to the eyes, ears, nose, mouth and throat, neck, chest, upper extremities, breasts, neck vessels, heart, abdomen, inguinal area, lower extremities (supine), musculoskeletal system, neurologic system, lower extremities (standing), neuromuscular function, and genitalia and rectum (with variations for men and women).
• Part 1 (33 min)
Jarvis Physical Examination and Health Assessment - Head-to-Toe Examination of the Normal ChildTakes a systematic approach to the complete examination of a preschooler, combining body-system assessments within the same region and adapting techniques to suit the child’s developmental stage. First, it shows how to obtain an overview by observing general appearance, measuring height and weight, and assessing vital signs. Then it proceeds through the body regions, saving potentially distressing examinations for last. It includes examination of the chest and heart, abdomen, genitalia (with variations for girls and boys), legs, arms, head and neck, eyes, nose, mouth and throat, and ears.
• Part 1 (25 min)
Jarvis Physical Examination and Health Assessment - Head-to-Toe Examination of the Older AdultVideo takes a systematic approach to complete examination of the older adult, combining body-system assessments within the same region, adapting techniques for an older adult, and highlighting variations in findings related to age and functional impairment. First, it shows how to obtain an overview by measuring height and weight, inspecting the skin, and assessing vital signs. Then it proceeds to the head-to-toe examination and covers assessment of the head and face, eyes, ears, nose, mouth, throat, neck, chest, upper extremities, breasts, neck vessels, heart, abdomen, lower extremities (while supine), neurologic system, lower extremities (when standing), neuromuscular function, and genitalia and rectum (with variations for men and women).
• Part 1 (35 min)
Jarvis Physical Examination and Health Assessment - Head-to-Toe Examination of the Pregnant WomanVideo shows a complete initial examination during the first trimester of pregnancy, and key assessments and findings during the third trimester. It combines body-system assessments within the same region, shows developmental adaptations in examination techniques, highlights pregnancy and fetal assessments, and compares expected findings early and late in pregnancy. In the first trimester, it shows how to perform a general survey, assess vital signs, and measure height and weight. It continues with examination of the musculoskeletal system; legs; head and face; eyes, ears, nose, and throat; neck; extremities; thorax and lungs; heart; breasts; abdomen; genitalia; and pelvis. It includes a scenario about health promotion during pregnancy. In the third trimester, it covers vital signs and measurements; examination of the musculoskeletal system, legs, thorax and lungs, heart, breasts, abdomen, and fetus; and health promotion topics.
• Part 1 (24 min)
Jarvis Physical Examination and Health Assessment - Heads Eyes and EarsVideo begins with an anatomical review of the structures of the head, eyes, and ears. The head examination focuses on skull inspection and palpation and face inspection. The eye examination includes vision testing, extraocular muscle function testing, inspection of the external eye and anterior eyeball, and the ophthalmoscopic examination. The ear examination demonstrates inspection and palpation of the external ear structures, the otoscopic examination, and hearing acuity testing.
• Part 1 (20 min)
Jarvis Physical Examination and Health Assessment - Male GenitaliaThis video shows the steps needed to examine the male genitalia, rectum, and prostate, including the proper use of equipment. With the patient standing, it demonstrates how to inspect and palpate the patient's external genitalia and assess for hernias. Then with the patient leaning over the examination table, it presents inspection and palpation of the prostate, anus, and rectum, including bidigital examination. The video shows expected findings and highlights selected variations in techniques and expectations for pediatric and geriatric patients. In addition, it uses graphics to reveal what is happening internally during examination of the rectum and prostate.
• Part 1 (16 min)
Jarvis Physical Examination and Health Assessment - Musculoskeletal SystemThis video shows the steps needed to examine the musculoskeletal system, including the proper use of equipment. With the patient standing, it demonstrates how to assess gait, posture, and alignment. With the patient in various positions, it shows how to inspect and palpate the muscles, joints, and bones and how to percuss the spine. It also presents muscle-strength and range-of-motion testing, identifying the expected degrees of movement. The video highlights expected findings and alerts the viewer to selected variations in pediatric and geriatric patients.
• Part 1 (17 min)
Jarvis Physical Examination and Health Assessment - Neurologic System: Cranial NervesThis video shows the steps needed to perform two major parts of the neurologic examination: assessment of mental status and cranial nerves. With the patient seated, it demonstrates how to evaluate the patient's general appearance and behavior, cognitive abilities, emotional stability, and speech and language skills as well as the functioning of all twelve pairs of cranial nerves, using the appropriate equipment. The video shows expected findings in healthy adults and presents variations in assessment techniques and expected findings in pediatric and geriatric patients.
• Part 1 (17 min)
Jarvis Physical Examination and Health Assessment - Neurologic System: Motor ReflexesBegins with a review of the corticospinal and extrapyramidal tracts, the cerebellar system, and the reflex arc. The motor system examination shows how to assess the muscles and cerebellar function by testing balance, coordination, and skilled movements. The reflex examination provides general guidelines and then demonstrates how to elicit deep tendon reflexes in the arms and legs as well as common superficial reflexes.
• Part 1 (17 min)
Jarvis Physical Examination and Health Assessment - Nose, Mouth, Throat, and NeckThis 17 minute video shows the steps needed to perform two major parts of the neurologic examination: assessment of mental status and cranial nerves. With the patient seated, it demonstrates how to evaluate the patient's general appearance and behavior, cognitive abilities, emotional stability, and speech and language skills as well as the functioning of all twelve pairs of cranial nerves, using the appropriate equipment. The video shows expected findings in healthy adults and presents variations in assessment techniques and expected findings in pediatric and geriatric patients.
• Part 1 (17 min)
Jarvis Physical Examination and Health Assessment - Thorax and LungsBegins with a review of the thoracic landmarks and reference lines and the lung structures. Then it presents inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation of the posterior thorax and the anterior thorax. In both areas, it features expected and unexpected breath sounds during auscultation.
• Part 1 (21 min)
Mental Health Issues in the Acute Care Setting Part I Recognition and AssessmentPart I Recognition and Assessment This program addresses the impact of mental health disorders on an individual's ability to provide self-care. It also looks at the stress these disorders place on caregivers and the economy worldwide. The signs and symptoms which will aid healthcare workers in identifying mental health disorders are described and shown. The concepts of stereotype and prejudice as related to mental health are also discussed. Concerns and fears related to caring for patients with mental illness in the acute medical setting are identified and discussed
• Part 1 (23 min)
Mosby's Physical Examination Video seriesAs a set or individually, this completely revised, 15-part video series provides a visual presentation on how to perform a complete and effective physical examination. The videos demonstrate physical examination techniques of the adult for each body system, with highlighted lifespan variations. Each 12-25-minute video is enhanced by computer animation, introductory remarks and narration, breath and heart sounds where applicable, and a focus on the interactions between examiner and patient. A separate Putting It All Together video presents a full, head-to-toe examination of the adult, summarizing the key steps in one complete exam.
• Part 1 (20 min)
Musculoskeletal SystemThe Musculoskeletal video can help you perform a musculoskeletal system assessment accurately and completely. Within each area of a musculoskeletal system examination, you'll learn what to assess for, how to assess for it, and why.
• Part 1 (12 min)
Nervous SystemThe Nervous system, just one of the valuable videos in the Assessment Review Series, can help you perform a neurologic assessment accurately and completely. From this video, you'll learn what to assess for, how to assess for it, and why. For example: when to assess the patient's mental status and speech; how to assess the 12 pairs of cranial nerves; how to assess the functioning of the three motor system pathways (the corticospinal tract, the extrapyramidal tract, and the cerebellar system)
• Part 1 (11 min)
• Part 1 (11 min)
Nursing Skills: Blood Administration To describe blood components commonly transfused.To examine the functions of transfused blood components.To demonstrate nursing techniques used to perform safe blood tranfusions
• Part 1 (12 min)
• Part 1 (12 min)
Rapid Physical AssessmentThis course reviews the steps required to perform a rapid physical assessment (RPA), including pre-assessment information gathering, general observations, and the performance of a physical exam of all major body regions. The results of this assessment will help reveal undiagnosed complaints and lay the groundwork for further testing that may be necessary. 25 minutes. Copyright 2006. Shipped directly from California factory. Allow extra delivery time.
• Part 1 (24 min)
Reading EKGsAfter viewing this videotape, you should be able to: recognize and describe each part of the EKG waveform, assess an EKG waveform using the 8-step method, recognize and explain the significance of normal sinus rhythm, detect and identify cardiac dysrhythmias.
• Part 1 (9 min)
Reproductive and Urinary SystemsFrom this video, you will learn how to: prepare the patient for this sensitive examination, insect and palpate genitourinary structures in both the male and female patient, inspect and palpate the inguinal and femoral areas for hernias, inspect and palpate the breasts and axillae.
• Part 1 (8 min)
Respiratory SystemAfter viewing this video, the learner should be able to: ask the necessary questions to obtain a respiratory health history, prepare the patient for a respiratory examination, inspect and evaluate the patient's chest for anteroposterior movement impairment, inspect and palpate the patient's neck for tracheal deviation, palpate the patient's chest to assess respiratory expansion and tactile fremitus, percuss the patient's chest for diaphragmatic excursion, auscultate the patient's chest and identify normal and adventitious sounds and voice sounds.
• Part 1 (10 min)
• Part 1 (10 min)
The Challenge of Healthcare LiteracyAs healthcare has become more complex, the ability of a large percentages of the population to understand their own healthcare needs, prescriptions and other medical instructions and make informed choices has not kept pace. The entire healthcare profession must make an effort to offer healthcare information in a manner that makes it comprehensible to all, without creating a sense of shame for those with healthcare literacy problems. All providers must employ strategies that ensure that all information is clearly understood. This program provides healthcare personnel information and techniques to use when facing the challenges and risks of low healthcare literacy, and describes what actions to take to help all patients make informed healthcare choices
• Part 1 (27 min)
Vascular SystemAfter viewing this video, the learner should be able to: inspect for arterial pulsations and signs of arterial insufficiency, palpate for arterial pulsations, auscultate for blood pressure and bruits, measure jugular venous pressure, inspect for signs of venous insufficiency, palpate for varicosities, inspect and palpate for peripheral edema, inspect and palpate superficial lymph nodes.
• Part 1 (31 min)
• Part 1 (31 min)