Head-To-Toe vs. Focused Physical Assessment

Physical assessment is the baseline of everything we do in nursing and is the first step in the nursing process.This video explains the differences and similarities between a head-to-toe and a focused assessment. It emphasizes the importance of following a methodical approach and focusing on the affected body system to determine a baseline and any interventions needed to proceed with nursing care.

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PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT PLAYLIST:
Head-to-toe vs. Focused Assessment:
Head-To-Toe vs. Focused Physical Asse...

Focused Respiratory Assessment:
Focused Respiratory Physical Assessme...

Tactile Fremitus, Egophony, Bronchophony & Whispered Pectoriloquy:
Tactile Fremitus, Bronchophony, Egoph...

Focused Cardiovascular Assessment:
Focused Cardiovascular Physical Asses...

Focused Abdominal Assessment:
Focused Abdominal Physical Assessment...

Focused Neurologic Assessment:
Focused Neurologic Physical Assessmen...

Cranial Nerve Assessment:
Cranial Nerve Assessment

Focused Musculoskeletal Assessment:
Focused Musculoskeletal Assessment He...

CLINICAL SKILLS:
Donning Sterile Gloves:
Donning Sterile Gloves

Catheterization of a male patient:
Catheterization of a Male Patient

Catheterization of a female patient:
Catheterization of a Female Patient

Sterile Dressing Change:
Sterile Dressing Change

Removal of an Indwelling Urinary Catheter:
Removal of an Indwelling Catheter

Nasogastric (NG) Tube Insertion:
Nasogastric NG Tube Insertion

Application of Steri Strips:
Application of Steri Strips

How to correctly measure Blood Pressure:
How to correctly measure Blood Pressure

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