Nursing Care Management 101
HEALTH ASSESSMENT
Procedural Checklist in Assessment Of Skin, Hair and Nails
Name: _____ Date: ______Year/Sec: ___ Rating:
General Objectives: To administer assessment of skin, hair and nail with maximum
comfort and safety for the patient and nurse.
Specific Objectives:
1. Conduct accurate history taking of the client’s skin, hair and nail condition.
2. Perform physical assessment of the integumentary system using the correct method
of inspection and palpation.
3. Differentiate between normal and abnormal findings.
4. Describe the findings frequently seen when assessing older patients.
5. Analyze the data gathered from the interview and physical assessment and
formulate valid nursing diagnosis, collaborative problems and/or referrals.
CRITERIA:
Item Descriptors Verbal Interpretation
Weight
1 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 Very Performed the procedure with less confidence, observing
Satisfactory work ethics (prudent, accepts criticisms and suggestions),
able to rationalize scientifically and shows minimal
diligence in documenting observations.
0.5 Satisfactory Performed the procedure but requires close supervision
and shows potential for improvement.
0.25 Needs Failed to perform the procedure, unable to function well
Improvement and needs repeated specific/ detailed guidance or
direction.
HEALTH ASSESSMENT
Procedural Checklist in Assessment Of Skin, Hair and Nails
Name: _____ Date: ______Year/Sec: ___ Rating:
General Objectives: To administer assessment of skin, hair and nail with maximum
comfort and safety for the patient and nurse.
Specific Objectives:
1. Conduct accurate history taking of the client’s skin, hair and nail condition.
2. Perform physical assessment of the integumentary system using the correct method
of inspection and palpation.
3. Differentiate between normal and abnormal findings.
4. Describe the findings frequently seen when assessing older patients.
5. Analyze the data gathered from the interview and physical assessment and
formulate valid nursing diagnosis, collaborative problems and/or referrals.
CRITERIA:
Item Descriptors Verbal Interpretation
Weight
1 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 Very Performed the procedure with less confidence, observing
Satisfactory work ethics (prudent, accepts criticisms and suggestions),
able to rationalize scientifically and shows minimal
diligence in documenting observations.
0.5 Satisfactory Performed the procedure but requires close supervision
and shows potential for improvement.
0.25 Needs Failed to perform the procedure, unable to function well
Improvement and needs repeated specific/ detailed guidance or
direction.
