Original Year 1 - Patient Assessment by

Original Year 1 - Patient Assessment by https://padlet.com/MDXClinicalSkillsTeam/8yl76su1fei0adwv en-us 2023-09-26 07:14:21 UTC 2026-02-10 16:29:08 UTC hello@padlet.com vhall41 https://padlet.com/MDXClinicalSkillsTeam/8yl76su1fei0adwv/wish/2720687170 List ways of making communication effective.]]> 2023-09-26 07:14:21 UTC https://padlet.com/MDXClinicalSkillsTeam/8yl76su1fei0adwv/wish/2720687170 vhall41 https://padlet.com/MDXClinicalSkillsTeam/8yl76su1fei0adwv/wish/2720687172 What is the main role of communication?
What are the four main methods of communication?

]]> 2023-09-26 07:14:21 UTC https://padlet.com/MDXClinicalSkillsTeam/8yl76su1fei0adwv/wish/2720687172 Types of communication Non-verbal vhall41 https://padlet.com/MDXClinicalSkillsTeam/8yl76su1fei0adwv/wish/2720687173
visual
written
oral communication
active listening]]> 2023-09-26 07:14:21 UTC https://padlet.com/MDXClinicalSkillsTeam/8yl76su1fei0adwv/wish/2720687173 Effective communication; vhall41 https://padlet.com/MDXClinicalSkillsTeam/8yl76su1fei0adwv/wish/2720687175 Practice active listening
Pay]]> 2023-09-26 07:14:21 UTC https://padlet.com/MDXClinicalSkillsTeam/8yl76su1fei0adwv/wish/2720687175 communication allows us to share our views vhall41 https://padlet.com/MDXClinicalSkillsTeam/8yl76su1fei0adwv/wish/2720687176 Can allow the patient to express their feeling and build trust with the team.
Express our emotions]]> 2023-09-26 07:14:21 UTC https://padlet.com/MDXClinicalSkillsTeam/8yl76su1fei0adwv/wish/2720687176 Main method of communication: vhall41 https://padlet.com/MDXClinicalSkillsTeam/8yl76su1fei0adwv/wish/2720687177 Verbal
Non-Verbal
Written
Visual]]> 2023-09-26 07:14:21 UTC https://padlet.com/MDXClinicalSkillsTeam/8yl76su1fei0adwv/wish/2720687177 vhall41 https://padlet.com/MDXClinicalSkillsTeam/8yl76su1fei0adwv/wish/2720687179 Situation: Frankie is a 45-year-old homeless woman who has been admitted with abdominal pain.
Background: Frankie has been homeless for the past 9 months since she and her partner separated and she lost her job.
Assessment: Frankie looks unkempt, she is in a lot of discomfort.
Recommendation: You are working in the A&E department with your practice supervisor who has asked you to take Frankie's vital signs and assist Frankie with a bed bath.
Decision: Document and hand over to your practice supervisor the care you have given Frankie.]]> 2023-09-26 07:14:21 UTC https://padlet.com/MDXClinicalSkillsTeam/8yl76su1fei0adwv/wish/2720687179 vhall41 https://padlet.com/MDXClinicalSkillsTeam/8yl76su1fei0adwv/wish/2720687180 Work Through this Scenario]]> 2023-09-26 07:14:21 UTC https://padlet.com/MDXClinicalSkillsTeam/8yl76su1fei0adwv/wish/2720687180 vhall41 https://padlet.com/MDXClinicalSkillsTeam/8yl76su1fei0adwv/wish/2720687181 2023-09-26 07:14:21 UTC https://padlet.com/MDXClinicalSkillsTeam/8yl76su1fei0adwv/wish/2720687181 vhall41 https://padlet.com/MDXClinicalSkillsTeam/8yl76su1fei0adwv/wish/2720687182 Write down the vitals on notice any changes escalate if needed

]]> 2023-09-26 07:14:21 UTC https://padlet.com/MDXClinicalSkillsTeam/8yl76su1fei0adwv/wish/2720687182 Scenario vhall41 https://padlet.com/MDXClinicalSkillsTeam/8yl76su1fei0adwv/wish/2720687183 Situation- We are group 3 team working in A & E. We have a lady Frankie, 45 year s hold who presented as home less for 9 months

Background- Job loss, look unkempt, just separated from relationship, has been homeless for 9 months

Assessment- frank look unkempt, in a lot of discomfort, complaint of abdominal pain, we need to do pregnancy test, ask about nutrition, eating and drinking, we look for, wound or bruises sign during bed bath

Decision: We need a duty doctor to come and check out Frankie

]]> 2023-09-26 07:14:21 UTC https://padlet.com/MDXClinicalSkillsTeam/8yl76su1fei0adwv/wish/2720687183 vhall41 https://padlet.com/MDXClinicalSkillsTeam/8yl76su1fei0adwv/wish/2720687184 2023-09-26 07:14:21 UTC https://padlet.com/MDXClinicalSkillsTeam/8yl76su1fei0adwv/wish/2720687184 vhall41 https://padlet.com/MDXClinicalSkillsTeam/8yl76su1fei0adwv/wish/2720687185 What is prioritisation of care?
Why is prioritisation of care important?
What skills are needed to prioritise care?
Can you name any assessment tools used to aid prioritisation?]]> 2023-09-26 07:14:21 UTC https://padlet.com/MDXClinicalSkillsTeam/8yl76su1fei0adwv/wish/2720687185 Is making decision about based the urgency of who needs care vhall41 https://padlet.com/MDXClinicalSkillsTeam/8yl76su1fei0adwv/wish/2720687187 2023-09-26 07:14:21 UTC https://padlet.com/MDXClinicalSkillsTeam/8yl76su1fei0adwv/wish/2720687187 vhall41 https://padlet.com/MDXClinicalSkillsTeam/8yl76su1fei0adwv/wish/2720687188 What does the A-E assessment stand for?]]> 2023-09-26 07:14:21 UTC https://padlet.com/MDXClinicalSkillsTeam/8yl76su1fei0adwv/wish/2720687188 Physical Assessment vhall41 https://padlet.com/MDXClinicalSkillsTeam/8yl76su1fei0adwv/wish/2720687189 What does a physical assessment entail? What would you consider with regards to Frankie?]]> 2023-09-26 07:14:21 UTC https://padlet.com/MDXClinicalSkillsTeam/8yl76su1fei0adwv/wish/2720687189 Vital Signs vhall41 https://padlet.com/MDXClinicalSkillsTeam/8yl76su1fei0adwv/wish/2720687192 What observations are part of vital signs?

List the normal ranges for each of the vital signs.]]> 2023-09-26 07:14:21 UTC https://padlet.com/MDXClinicalSkillsTeam/8yl76su1fei0adwv/wish/2720687192 vhall41 https://padlet.com/MDXClinicalSkillsTeam/8yl76su1fei0adwv/wish/2720687193 2023-09-26 07:14:21 UTC https://padlet.com/MDXClinicalSkillsTeam/8yl76su1fei0adwv/wish/2720687193 vhall41 https://padlet.com/MDXClinicalSkillsTeam/8yl76su1fei0adwv/wish/2720687194 Using your knowledge of the A-E assessment read the scenario and go through an A-E assessment.
Situation: You are a student nurse walking to work. You see a homeless woman that you are concerned about. You call the emergency services
Background: You see this woman on your regular walk to work and know that she is a homeless person. When you saw her last night on the walk from work to home, she passed the normal pleasantries.
Assessment: You don't know what is wrong but you are worried. She looks pale and mottled hands/fingers responsive to pain only. Breathing is shallow respiration 10.
Recommendation: Explain what you need to do.]]> 2023-09-26 07:14:21 UTC https://padlet.com/MDXClinicalSkillsTeam/8yl76su1fei0adwv/wish/2720687194 vhall41 https://padlet.com/MDXClinicalSkillsTeam/8yl76su1fei0adwv/wish/2720687195 Situation: You are a student nurse working within a GP setting. You and your practice supervisor are running a drop-in clinic. Katia is a new mother who comes in and explains that she thinks her baby does not love her.
Background: Katia had been trying to have a baby for 5 years and went through 3 rounds of IVF. She is 9 weeks postbirth. Her birth was long with a failed induction and ended with an emergency caesarean.
Assessment: Katia is low in mood, and gets agitated at times and although she holds her baby her body language displays detachment from her child. She looks tired. You believe that Katia is suffering from postnatal depression.
Recommendation: Explain what you need to do and specify the timeline.]]> 2023-09-26 07:14:21 UTC https://padlet.com/MDXClinicalSkillsTeam/8yl76su1fei0adwv/wish/2720687195 vhall41 https://padlet.com/MDXClinicalSkillsTeam/8yl76su1fei0adwv/wish/2720687197 Situation: You are a student nurse working on the ward. You and your practice supervisor are caring for 6 patients. Marcus is a 14-year-old who was admitted last night with a temperature of 38, dry cough, and runny nose.
Background: Marcus has been out of sorts according to his mother. She says for the past 2 days he has had a dry cough Marcus started with a runny nose two days ago. Although she has been self-medicating with paracetamol and simple linctus. Last night Marcus became lethargic.
Assessment: Marcus looks very unwell. He has a dry cough, and runny nose and his eyes look watery. He has a high temperature.
Recommendation: This is Marcus' third day of symptoms. Explain what you need to do.]]> 2023-09-26 07:14:21 UTC https://padlet.com/MDXClinicalSkillsTeam/8yl76su1fei0adwv/wish/2720687197 Patient assessment vhall41 https://padlet.com/MDXClinicalSkillsTeam/8yl76su1fei0adwv/wish/2720687199 Airway
Breathing
Circulation
Disability
Exposure]]> 2023-09-26 07:14:21 UTC https://padlet.com/MDXClinicalSkillsTeam/8yl76su1fei0adwv/wish/2720687199 Physical assessment entails vhall41 https://padlet.com/MDXClinicalSkillsTeam/8yl76su1fei0adwv/wish/2720687200 2023-09-26 07:14:21 UTC https://padlet.com/MDXClinicalSkillsTeam/8yl76su1fei0adwv/wish/2720687200 Korotkoff sounds vhall41 https://padlet.com/MDXClinicalSkillsTeam/8yl76su1fei0adwv/wish/2720687201 2023-09-26 07:14:21 UTC https://padlet.com/MDXClinicalSkillsTeam/8yl76su1fei0adwv/wish/2720687201 Understanding the audio-visual skill of blood pressure reading vhall41 https://padlet.com/MDXClinicalSkillsTeam/8yl76su1fei0adwv/wish/2720687202 2023-09-26 07:14:21 UTC https://padlet.com/MDXClinicalSkillsTeam/8yl76su1fei0adwv/wish/2720687202 Video: how to undertake a manual blood pressure vhall41 https://padlet.com/MDXClinicalSkillsTeam/8yl76su1fei0adwv/wish/2720687204 2023-09-26 07:14:21 UTC https://padlet.com/MDXClinicalSkillsTeam/8yl76su1fei0adwv/wish/2720687204 vhall41 https://padlet.com/MDXClinicalSkillsTeam/8yl76su1fei0adwv/wish/2720687205 2023-09-26 07:14:21 UTC https://padlet.com/MDXClinicalSkillsTeam/8yl76su1fei0adwv/wish/2720687205 Mind the gap vhall41 https://padlet.com/MDXClinicalSkillsTeam/8yl76su1fei0adwv/wish/2720687206 2023-09-26 07:14:21 UTC https://padlet.com/MDXClinicalSkillsTeam/8yl76su1fei0adwv/wish/2720687206 Documentation vhall41 https://padlet.com/MDXClinicalSkillsTeam/8yl76su1fei0adwv/wish/2720687207 Find information of what good documentation should look like.]]> 2023-09-26 07:14:21 UTC https://padlet.com/MDXClinicalSkillsTeam/8yl76su1fei0adwv/wish/2720687207 vhall41 https://padlet.com/MDXClinicalSkillsTeam/8yl76su1fei0adwv/wish/2720687208 2023-09-26 07:14:21 UTC https://padlet.com/MDXClinicalSkillsTeam/8yl76su1fei0adwv/wish/2720687208 PEWS vhall41 https://padlet.com/MDXClinicalSkillsTeam/8yl76su1fei0adwv/wish/2720687209 2023-09-26 07:14:21 UTC https://padlet.com/MDXClinicalSkillsTeam/8yl76su1fei0adwv/wish/2720687209 vhall41 https://padlet.com/MDXClinicalSkillsTeam/8yl76su1fei0adwv/wish/2720687210 2023-09-26 07:14:21 UTC https://padlet.com/MDXClinicalSkillsTeam/8yl76su1fei0adwv/wish/2720687210 vhall41 https://padlet.com/MDXClinicalSkillsTeam/8yl76su1fei0adwv/wish/2720687211 2023-09-26 07:14:21 UTC https://padlet.com/MDXClinicalSkillsTeam/8yl76su1fei0adwv/wish/2720687211 group 2 vhall41 https://padlet.com/MDXClinicalSkillsTeam/8yl76su1fei0adwv/wish/2720687213 Documentation should evidence based not on assumptions
Clear concise and accurate at all times.
The information should data driven.
Data integrity
Record keeping
Should state date and time of activities.

]]> 2023-09-26 07:14:21 UTC https://padlet.com/MDXClinicalSkillsTeam/8yl76su1fei0adwv/wish/2720687213 vhall41 https://padlet.com/MDXClinicalSkillsTeam/8yl76su1fei0adwv/wish/2720687214 Lesson Aim
To gain knowledge and understanding of Patient assessment by discussing the principles and techniques for patient assessment.

Outcomes

1. Students will develop a working knowledge and
understanding of what constitutes effective
communication.

2. Understand the importance of patient assessment.

3. Students will know how to perform a patient assessment
in a systematic way.
4. Document findings from the case scenario.

5. Students will hand over the care they have delivered
using an SBAR tool.

6. Participate in peer discussions and self-reflection.

]]> 2023-09-26 07:14:21 UTC https://padlet.com/MDXClinicalSkillsTeam/8yl76su1fei0adwv/wish/2720687214 vhall41 https://padlet.com/MDXClinicalSkillsTeam/8yl76su1fei0adwv/wish/2720687216 2023-09-26 07:14:21 UTC https://padlet.com/MDXClinicalSkillsTeam/8yl76su1fei0adwv/wish/2720687216 vhall41 https://padlet.com/MDXClinicalSkillsTeam/8yl76su1fei0adwv/wish/2720687217 Michalea's A-E Assessment
Airway: Patent - Michaela is able to maintain her own airway. No added sounds.
Breathing: When you look, listen, and feel Michaela does not seem to be struggling to breathe when you count for 1 minute you find that her respiration is 22 bpm.
O2 Saturation - 96%
Circulation: Pulse rate 110 bpm regular and thready. B/P 130/85
Disability: Blood glucose 3 mmol, pupils are equal and reactive. Relatives of Michaela are concerned that her speech is not coherent and she does not recognise she is in hospital.
Exposure: Temp 36.2. No abnormality on exposure.

]]> 2023-09-26 07:14:21 UTC https://padlet.com/MDXClinicalSkillsTeam/8yl76su1fei0adwv/wish/2720687217 vhall41 https://padlet.com/MDXClinicalSkillsTeam/8yl76su1fei0adwv/wish/2720687218 Gemma's A-E Assessment
Airway: Gemma is talking to her mother unable to complete full sentences.
Breathing: When you look, listen, and feel Gemma's respiratory rate seems fast, you can hear a wheeze and when you expose her chest of Gemma you see accessory muscles working hard. Respiratory rate 35.
O2 Saturation - 89%
Circulation: Pulse rate 120 bpm regular and strong. B/P 110/65
Disability: Gemma remains alert, pupils are equal and reactive to light. Blood sugar - 6 mmols
Exposure: On exposure, we notice accessory muscles are working very hard. Temp 36.2

]]> 2023-09-26 07:14:21 UTC https://padlet.com/MDXClinicalSkillsTeam/8yl76su1fei0adwv/wish/2720687218 Group 2 vhall41 https://padlet.com/MDXClinicalSkillsTeam/8yl76su1fei0adwv/wish/2720687219 A-E]]> 2023-09-26 07:14:21 UTC https://padlet.com/MDXClinicalSkillsTeam/8yl76su1fei0adwv/wish/2720687219 GROUP2 vhall41 https://padlet.com/MDXClinicalSkillsTeam/8yl76su1fei0adwv/wish/2720687220 A-E assessment
Airway: Is normal
Breathing: was not within range
Circulation: is not within range
Sat: Is within range
Disability: blood glucose is low
Exposure: is within range]]> 2023-09-26 07:14:21 UTC https://padlet.com/MDXClinicalSkillsTeam/8yl76su1fei0adwv/wish/2720687220 Care Prioritizing: vhall41 https://padlet.com/MDXClinicalSkillsTeam/8yl76su1fei0adwv/wish/2720687221 - base on critical thinking
- Time management
- Emergency situation

Assessment tools-
ABCDE
News Score Outcome
PEWS- Pediatric early warning score
MSE- mental state examination

]]> 2023-09-26 07:14:21 UTC https://padlet.com/MDXClinicalSkillsTeam/8yl76su1fei0adwv/wish/2720687221 Main Role Of communication vhall41 https://padlet.com/MDXClinicalSkillsTeam/8yl76su1fei0adwv/wish/2720687222 To relate information
It has to be two ways
Effective communication also involve listening to what the other parties is saying]]> 2023-09-26 07:14:21 UTC https://padlet.com/MDXClinicalSkillsTeam/8yl76su1fei0adwv/wish/2720687222