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NUR 2010 NURSING ASSESSMENT:
WRITTEN HISTORY AND PHYSICAL FINAL
EXAMINATION PACKET 2012
Smartprep Examinations
1. The lab instructor will use the physical assessment exam guide as criteria for
evaluation.
2. The lab instructor might interrupt at any given point during the assessment exam
to verify results obtained by the student or to ask additional questions related to
the technique or findings.
3. The lab instructor will assign points 0-1 based on the following criteria: Part B
a. The student will receive 1 points if psychomotor skill is performed
correctly;
b. The student will receive 0 point deduction if error in technique or
omission of skill.
i. An ERROR is:
• Using an incorrect technique or using equipment incorrectly,
• Omitting items specified to be included based on assignments
given on the physical assessment exam form (each item omitted
counts as 1 error, unless identified by the student before the end of
the exam)
• For every 5 minutes over the allotted 30 minutes 1 point will be
deducted from total.
4. Designated faculty members will evaluate final performance exams. In most cases
this will be the faculty that you have had all term. In some cases there may be a
substitution of the examiner.
5. When you are ready to begin your Physical Assessment Final exam place your
Evaluation Guide face down on the table next to the exam table. You will be
allowed to look at the Evaluation guide twice during your exam without penalty.
You may decide when you would like to look at it.
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR EVALUATION OF PERFORMANCE OF
PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT FINAL EXAM
Each student is to make an appointment to demonstrate a complete physical exam
for the designated instructor during times indicated on the physical exam sign up
sheet.
The students are responsible for getting their classmates to serve as clients for the
final physical examination.
The student is expected to set up his/her laboratory exam station and prepare the
client before the exam. The student is responsible for collecting and assembling
all equipment and ensuring that it is in proper working order. Remember that
when setting up, you should be as quiet as possible since others may be finishing
up their exams in the PAL lab.
After gathering equipment, preparing the client and obtaining preliminary
assessment findings (Ht. Wt., BP, TPR) the student should call the instructor in to
observe the exam.
The student is to specify whether he or she prefers that the examiner ask clarifying
questions immediately throughout the exam or save all questions for the end.
Make sure you bring your copy of the PE EVALUATION GUIDE.
EQUIPMENT NEEDED
You will want to gather the following equipment before your scheduled
PERFORMANCE OF PHYSICAL EXAM: bring a watch with a second hand and
your own stethoscope if you prefer, or you can use the one provided in the
equipment box
1. Equipment Box
2. Tongue Blade
NUR 2010 NURSING ASSESSMENT:
WRITTEN HISTORY AND PHYSICAL FINAL
EXAMINATION PACKET 2012
Smartprep Examinations
1. The lab instructor will use the physical assessment exam guide as criteria for
evaluation.
2. The lab instructor might interrupt at any given point during the assessment exam
to verify results obtained by the student or to ask additional questions related to
the technique or findings.
3. The lab instructor will assign points 0-1 based on the following criteria: Part B
a. The student will receive 1 points if psychomotor skill is performed
correctly;
b. The student will receive 0 point deduction if error in technique or
omission of skill.
i. An ERROR is:
• Using an incorrect technique or using equipment incorrectly,
• Omitting items specified to be included based on assignments
given on the physical assessment exam form (each item omitted
counts as 1 error, unless identified by the student before the end of
the exam)
• For every 5 minutes over the allotted 30 minutes 1 point will be
deducted from total.
4. Designated faculty members will evaluate final performance exams. In most cases
this will be the faculty that you have had all term. In some cases there may be a
substitution of the examiner.
5. When you are ready to begin your Physical Assessment Final exam place your
Evaluation Guide face down on the table next to the exam table. You will be
allowed to look at the Evaluation guide twice during your exam without penalty.
You may decide when you would like to look at it.
, Smartprep
INSTRUCTIONS FOR EVALUATION OF PERFORMANCE OF
PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT FINAL EXAM
Each student is to make an appointment to demonstrate a complete physical exam
for the designated instructor during times indicated on the physical exam sign up
sheet.
The students are responsible for getting their classmates to serve as clients for the
final physical examination.
The student is expected to set up his/her laboratory exam station and prepare the
client before the exam. The student is responsible for collecting and assembling
all equipment and ensuring that it is in proper working order. Remember that
when setting up, you should be as quiet as possible since others may be finishing
up their exams in the PAL lab.
After gathering equipment, preparing the client and obtaining preliminary
assessment findings (Ht. Wt., BP, TPR) the student should call the instructor in to
observe the exam.
The student is to specify whether he or she prefers that the examiner ask clarifying
questions immediately throughout the exam or save all questions for the end.
Make sure you bring your copy of the PE EVALUATION GUIDE.
EQUIPMENT NEEDED
You will want to gather the following equipment before your scheduled
PERFORMANCE OF PHYSICAL EXAM: bring a watch with a second hand and
your own stethoscope if you prefer, or you can use the one provided in the
equipment box
1. Equipment Box
2. Tongue Blade
