AIMS
To be able to undertake physical assessments on a person to help inform medical professionals of a resident’s condition or any concerns relating to their health
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this course, you will:
- Know some health conditions commonly seen in elderly people
- Be aware of common symptoms seen in elderly people
- Understand the importance of medical history relating to observations
- Recognise how a Person-Centred approach can aid assessments
- Understand that some symptoms may be related to end of life
- Know that some observations will need to be repeated over time
- Be able to measure and record basic vital measurements
- Recognise the importance of visual inspections
- Be able to use basic techniques to assess a person's physical health status
LESSONS AND TOPICS
Common Health Conditions in the Elderly
- Delirium
- Dementia
- Diabetes
- Heart Disease
- Hypertension
- Infections
- Mental Health Conditions
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
Physical Assessment
- Visual Inspection
- Auscultation
- Palpation
- Percussion
- Manipulation
- Mensuration
- Examination Positions
Signs and Symptoms
- Diagnostic Overshadowing
- Person-Centred Approach
- Common Symptoms
- End of Life Symptoms
- Frequency of Observations
Basic Observations
- Blood Pressure
- Temperature
- Oxygen Saturation
- Pulse
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