NURS 6512 Week 7: Assessment of the Heart, Lungs, and Peripheral Vascular System
NURS 6512 Week 7: Assessment of the Heart, Lungs, and Peripheral Vascular System
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death worldwide, with 610,000 annual deaths as of 2017. This disease commonly goes unnoticed until it’s too late. However, with early detection and prevention measures, CVD can be treated. One of the ways to detect CVD is by assessing the heart, lungs, and peripheral vascular system.
This week, you will evaluate abnormal findings in the chest and lungs area. You will also appraise health assessment techniques and diagnoses of the heart, lungs, and peripheral vascular system.
Assignment: Assessing the Heart, Lungs, and Peripheral Vascular System
In order to effectively assess the chest area of a patient, you need to be aware of your patient’s history, abnormal findings, and what diagnostic tests must be conducted to determine the cause and severity of their condition.
For this assignment, you will conduct an exam related to chest pain. You will consider the patient’s symptoms and how they relate to different diagnoses.
NURS 6512 Week 8: Assessment of the Musculoskeletal System
The musculoskeletal system’s complex structure and range of movement pilot physical activities. A healthy musculoskeletal system ensures that your patient lives a life full of mobility. Assessment is one of the basic ways of maintaining the health of this assessment.
This week, you will learn how to examine the musculoskeletal system.
Discussion: Assessing Musculoskeletal Pain
The body constantly sends signals about its health, and one of these signals is pain. Musculoskeletal conditions are one of the leading causes of long-term pain in patients. This system is made up of interconnected levers that provide the body with support and mobility. Due to this interconnectedness, identifying the cause of pain in a musculoskeletal system can be quite challenging. Interpreting this pain requires an assessment process.
In this discussion, you will examine case studies that describe abnormal findings in patients.
Assignment: Practice Assessment-Musculoskeletal System (Optional)
It’s not enough to highlight the symptoms of a musculoskeletal condition. Before formulating a diagnosis, it’s essential to perform a physical examination. This will determine whether your diagnosis is accurate.
In this assignment, you will practice performing a musculoskeletal examination and formulate a diagnosis.
