Download NUR3069C Learning Objectives Heart and Neck Vessels and

NUR 3069C: Health Assessment and Communication
Subject: Heart and Neck Vessels and Peripheral Vascular System and Lymphatic
System
Learning Objectives: At the end of today’s session, the student will be able to:
1. Identify the anatomical lines used to facilitate assessment of the heart.
2. Identify the location of the heart based upon anatomical lines and the skeletal
system of the thoracic cavity.
3. Identify and locate the pulse points of the extremities.
4. Describe the physical examination techniques for routine evaluation of the heart
and neck vessels and peripheral vascular system and lymphatic system:
inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation, as is appropriate to the
system.
5. Compare and contrast history taking questions related to assessment of the
cardiovascular system as it relates to children: adults: older adults.
6. Describe the findings a nurse will collect when conducting cardiovascular
assessments across the lifespan.
7. Describe normal findings of the heart, neck vessels, peripheral vascular system
and lymphatic system.
8. Connect abnormal findings to pathological conditions involving the heart and
neck vessels and the peripheral vascular system and lymphatic system.
9. Relate the results of a FHP interview with the needs of a patient.
 Activity-Exercise
Learning Activities:
Watch On-Line Lectures/ Demonstrations
Course Website:
 Lecture on Peripheral Vascular System and Lymphatics Voice Over Power Point
Evolve Website: https://evolve.elsevier.com
 Video Assessment- Neck Vessels and Heart
You Tube:
 The Cardiovascular/ Peripheral Vascular Exam Video.mov by: Bilderback Health
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlfVHjVXlmQ
 Be aware of how to measure for JVD, but will not practice.
 You will be assessing for normal heart sounds.
 Heart and Neck Vessels (lecture on Jarvis Chapter 19) by:Ronnie Mann
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bVe836i-GGI
Readings in Jarvis:
 Chapter 19: Heart and Neck Vessels
 Chapter 20: Peripheral Vascular System and Lymphatic System
Handouts Provided:
 Chapter 19 Heart and Neck Vessels HANDOUT
This handout is a bit different as it is quite comprehensive. It provides you with
an in-depth outline of this chapter for your learning. It does not match up slide to
slide with the You Tube video. However, it can be used quite effectively in
conjunction with the You Tube lecture provided.
 Chapter 20 Peripheral Vascular System and Lymphatics Voice Over Power Point
HANDOUT
 NRC Lab Practice Sheet
NRC Activities:
 Heart and Neck Vessel Assessment
o Wear something under your uniform top that you are comfortable wearing
for your partner to assess your thorax and lung.
o The student in the patient role will be provided a patient gown for
additional comfort.
NRC Reminders: Bring Functional Health Pattern Framework with Sample Questions
 Nursing Care Plan (to practice organizing your data)
 NRC Lab Sheet
Learning Assignment:
 Shadow Health Assignment #5: Cardiac Assessment of Tina Jones- due 6/11
10PM
 Note: Shadow Health has a Respiratory Concept Lab for you to explore. It is not
a required assignment. It is there to support your learning.
 Documentation Activity: NCP: Assessment, One Nursing Diagnosis, and One
Goal/ Three Outcomes based upon the “findings” collected on your partner in the
NRC this week. – due in class on Thursday- June 18th; Note difference in typical
due date!
Optional Learning Activity:
 Cardiovascular Concept Lab in Shadow Health