DE LA SALLE LIPA
COLLEGE OF NURSING
Nursing Care Management _101
Procedural Checklist in
Assessment of Musculoskeletal System
Name: Year/Sec: Rating:
General Objective:
Given simulated situations/conditions, the students will be able to systematically assess,
observe and perform the assessment of musculoskeletal system.
Specific Objectives:
1. Perform a systematic assessment of the musculoskeletal system.
2. Describe normal findings in the physical assessment of the musculoskeletal system.
3. Describe abnormal findings in the physical assessment of the musculoskeletal system.
4. Perform accurate documentation.
CRITERIA:
Item Descriptors Verbal Interpretation
Weight
1.0 Excellent Performed the procedure with great ease and confidence, observing
work ethics (prudent, accepts criticisms and suggestions), able to
rationalize scientifically and shows diligence in documenting
observations at all times .
0.75 Satisfactory Performed the procedure with less confidence and requires close
supervision, observing work ethics (prudent, accepts criticisms and
suggestions), able to rationalize scientifically and shows minimal
diligence in documenting observations.
0.5 Needs Failed to perform the procedure, unable to function well and needs
Improvement repeated specific/ detailed guidance or direction.
Skills – 20 points 1.0 0.75 0.5 Remarks
1. Prepare all the materials/supplies to be used (tape measure,
goniometer). Explain the procedure to client. Ask the client to put
on a gown.
2. Interview the client about his/her current symptoms, medical
history, family history and lifestyle and health practices
GAIT
3. Observe gait for base, weight bearing stability, feet position,
stride, arm wing and posture.
TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT
4. Inspect, palpate and test for range of motion (ROM)
STERNOCLAVICULAR JOINT
5. Inspect and palpate for midline location, swelling, and masses
SPINE AND SHOULDER
COLLEGE OF NURSING
Nursing Care Management _101
Procedural Checklist in
Assessment of Musculoskeletal System
Name: Year/Sec: Rating:
General Objective:
Given simulated situations/conditions, the students will be able to systematically assess,
observe and perform the assessment of musculoskeletal system.
Specific Objectives:
1. Perform a systematic assessment of the musculoskeletal system.
2. Describe normal findings in the physical assessment of the musculoskeletal system.
3. Describe abnormal findings in the physical assessment of the musculoskeletal system.
4. Perform accurate documentation.
CRITERIA:
Item Descriptors Verbal Interpretation
Weight
1.0 Excellent Performed the procedure with great ease and confidence, observing
work ethics (prudent, accepts criticisms and suggestions), able to
rationalize scientifically and shows diligence in documenting
observations at all times .
0.75 Satisfactory Performed the procedure with less confidence and requires close
supervision, observing work ethics (prudent, accepts criticisms and
suggestions), able to rationalize scientifically and shows minimal
diligence in documenting observations.
0.5 Needs Failed to perform the procedure, unable to function well and needs
Improvement repeated specific/ detailed guidance or direction.
Skills – 20 points 1.0 0.75 0.5 Remarks
1. Prepare all the materials/supplies to be used (tape measure,
goniometer). Explain the procedure to client. Ask the client to put
on a gown.
2. Interview the client about his/her current symptoms, medical
history, family history and lifestyle and health practices
GAIT
3. Observe gait for base, weight bearing stability, feet position,
stride, arm wing and posture.
TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT
4. Inspect, palpate and test for range of motion (ROM)
STERNOCLAVICULAR JOINT
5. Inspect and palpate for midline location, swelling, and masses
SPINE AND SHOULDER
