Nursing Assessment: The Respiratory System
This program focuses on the assessment of the respiratory system complete with a subjective assessment to make the patient feel more comfortable, and an objective portion, which covers palpation, auscultation, and examples of breath sounds.
Streaming video runtime: 21:30 min. © 2018
Nursing Assessment: The Cardiovascular System, Part 1:Anatomy and Subjective Data
A focus on the assessment of the cardiovascular system complete with a review of its anatomy and a step-by-step approach to collect subjective data for the assessment. Streaming video runtime: 16:33 min.
Nursing Assessment: The Cardiovascular System, Part 2: Objective Data
It may seem that delivering oxygen and nutrition to different parts of the body is simple, but it can mean the difference between life and death for a person if any of these complex processes fail. For this reason, it is pertinent for nurses to be skilled in collecting objective data for the assessment of the cardiovascular system. Streaming video runtime: 20:43 min. © 2018
Nursing Assessment: the Integumentary System
This program provides a review of the anatomy of the integumentary system, then demonstrates and describes a step-by-step approach for collecting subjective data for use in an assessment of the integumentary system.
Nursing Assessment: The Musculoskeletal System
The assessment of the musculoskeletal system focuses on the structure and function. During the subjective assessment, patients are asked questions that would explain what brought them into the clinic or hospital in the first place, while the objective assessment addresses the various regions of the system from the upper and lower extremities to the spinal column. Streaming video runtime: 24:31 min. © 2018
Nursing Assessment: The Digestive System
With the digestive system, a focal point of assessment is how to discover and address potential difficulties.This program focuses on the subjective assessment with concerns related to both digestion and elimination, as well as the objective assessment. Digestive disorders such as GERD, hernia, appendicitis, and Crohn’s Disease are also discussed in this program.
Streaming video runtime: 20:28 min. © 2018
Nursing Assessment: The Nervous System, Part 1: Anatomy and Subjective Data
The nervous system is a critical element in helping all parts of the body to communicate with one another. The assessment begins with a good understanding of its components to ensure for quality patient care This program focuses on the complex anatomy of this system, as well as the subjective data within the exam. Streaming video runtime: 18:11 min. © 2018
Nursing Assessment: The Nervous System, Part 2: Objective Data
The nervous system is complex and requires an extensive objective assessment without compromising quality care. The detailed objective assessment is an integral part of the process. At each step, specific tests must be performed with results documented, always with an alertness for abnormal neurological findings that will require additional follow-up evaluation.
Nursing Assessment: Head and Neck, Mouth and Throat
The assessment of the head, neck, mouth, and throat is an important part of the exam because the head includes many complex organs and functions. This program includes palpation of the skull, neck, and trachea, and conditions that affect each region of the subjective and objective assessment. Streaming video runtime: 16:27 min. © 2018
Nursing Assessment: Eyes, Ears, and Nose
The focus of this program is three specialized structures of the face and head—the eyes, ears and nose. Each of these is discussed individually and demonstrations of both the subjective and objective assessment of these sensory organs is provided. Streaming video runtime: 18:41 min. © 2018
Nursing Assessment: The Male Genitourinary System
The assessment of the male genitourinary system includes both the urinary and reproductive systems. This program places a focus on the anatomical structure and function within these systems during the objective assessment, and patients are made to feel comfortable during the subjective assessment. Streaming video runtime: 18:51 min. © 2018 Reg. Price $315
Nursing Assessment: Head-to-Toe Assessment
The program presents a standard head-to-toe screening assessment appropriate to inpatient, emergency, and clinical settings. It provides the viewer with an example of how facets of the more detailed assessments provided in the systems-based programs are drawn together into an exam appropriate for an initial contact, and how this type of exam can assist in learning of health issues that need focused attention.
Streaming video runtime: 16:39 min. © 2018
Nursing Assessment: The Female Genitourinary System
The program begins with an overview of the anatomy of the female genitourinary system and the breast. The assessment portion begins with a reproductive and urinary health history, including menstrual difficulties and an obstetrical history. The objective assessment portion provides a demonstration of urine testing and includes information of the effects of foods, vitamins, and medications on urine. Streaming video runtime: 34:12 min. © 2018
Pathophysiology: The Immune System
An understanding of basic pathophysiology—the study of the processes and mechanisms of disease in the body and the accompanying functional changes that result—is a foundational skill for healthcare professionals in any setting. But there is one body system that affects all the others: the immune system. The immune system works to keep all the other body systems healthy and functioning. This program will provide an overview of the components of the immune system and their roles. Streaming video runtime: 13:10 min. © 2016
Pathophysiology: The Vascular System
The adult human has about six quarts of blood that move through the vasculature in his or her body three times per minute, a circuit that is equal to 12,000 miles. This program describes disorders that can afflict the arteries, veins, and capillaries of the vascular system. DVD runtime: 26 min. © 2016
Pathophysiology: Neurological System: Infections
Since the central nervous system is crucial in the maintenance of health within the human body, it is important to understand the issues that can arise when infections occur. This program focuses on infectious processes of the central nervous system, including encephalitis, meningitis, and Guillian Barré, a post-infectious autoimmune disease of the peripheral nervous system. Streaming video runtime: 18 min. © 2017
Pathophysiology: Neurological System: Seizures and Brain Tumors
The brain and nerves are often thought of as a smooth-running highway of electrical activity inside the body. But uncontrolled electrical activity in the brain—a seizure—can result in tremendous disruption throughout the body, that in turn, can lead to an altered level of consciousness or other neurologic, motor, or behavioral manifestations. In some cases, the cause of the seizure is even more threatening—a brain tumor. This program describes the characteristics, risk factors, and symptoms of different types of seizures and brain tumors. Streaming video runtime: 15:04 min. © 2017
Pediatric Physical Assessment Part 1
An essential part of preventive pediatric medicine is a complete and thorough physical assessment. Pediatric Physical Assessment Part 1 covers the evaluation of external body functions, including assessing physical growth and observing general appearance of the whole person. Streaming runtime 25:11 © 2013. Reviewed for accuracy 11/2017; last updated 2/23/2018.
Pediatric Physical Assessment Part 2
Part 2 covers the examination of internal body functions, including the chest and lungs, heart, abdomen, musculoskeletal system and neurological system. The course presents a systematic, step-by step process for performing a complete internal physical exam on a preschool-age child. Streaming video runtime 28:57 © 2013. Reviewed for accuracy 11/2017; last updated 2/23/2018.