Organize the headings and content of your paper using the outline below:
Select a body system relevant to the lesson from the previous week for the topic of this paper. For example, if
you are writing this assignment for Week 2, then select the HEENT, Respiratory, or Integumentary system as
the focus for the paper (not all three systems). NOTE: If you are writing this assignment for Week 1, select the
Health History as the topic of the paper.
Discuss the physiology (structure and function) of the body system including details about the major organ
systems (if applicable). NOTE: If you are writing the assignment for Week 1, provide an overview of
interviewing techniques.
Construct relevant health history questions (subjective data) pertaining to the body system. NOTE: If writing the
assignment for Week 1, construct relevant health history questions for all body systems as included on the
review of systems (ROS).
Provide an overview of the objective data and expected normal physical examination findings for this body
system. NOTE: If writing this assignment for Week 1, provide the expected normal subjective findings for each
body systems on the ROS.
Explain special physical assessment examination techniques or procedures specific to assessing this body
system. NOTE: If writing the assignment for Week 1, explain advanced interview techniques.
Analyze and discuss how you might adapt your physical assessment skills or interviewing techniques to
accommodate each of the following specific populations:
Infant/pediatric
Pregnancy
Geriatric
Identify one major disease or disease process that may significantly impact this body system. NOTE: If writing
the assignment for Week 1, identify one disease process or condition that may significantly hinder conducting a
Health History interview.
Synthesis and discuss the expected abnormal physical examination findings that may be associated with this
disease or disease process.
Summarize the key points.
References in correct APA format
ASSIGNMENT CONTENT
Category
Points
%
Description
Application of Knowledge, Analysis, and Clarity
10
33.33
The quality of this criterion will be evaluated based upon the following:demonstration of analysis, synthesis,
and/or application of principles and concepts consistent with the principles of advanced physical assessment;
relevance of content specific to the topic; expected normal findings, appropriate health history questions, and
organization and clear presentation of information.
Adapted Physical Assessment Skills to Special Populations, Disease Process, Summary, and Scholarly Source
10
33.33
The quality of this criterion will be evaluated based upon the following: discussion regarding how to adapt
physical assessment skills or techniques to accommodate all special populations; identification and discussion
of one major disease or disease process and expected
