KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE
- Describe the unique needs for assessing an individual with a specific chief complaint with no known prior history. (p. 275)
- Differentiate between the history and physical exam that is performed for responsive patients with no known prior history and responsive patients with a known prior history. (pp. 274, 275) (Scan 11-1, pp. 272-273)
- Describe the needs for assessing an individual who is unresponsive. (pp. 274, 277-279) (Scan 11-2, pp. 276-277)
- Differentiate between the assessment that is performed for a patient who is unresponsive or has an altered mental status and other medical patients requiring assessment. (p. 274)
- Attend to the feelings that these patients might be experiencing. (pp. 269, 271, 275)
SKILLS
- Demonstrate the patient assessment skills that should be used to assist a patient who is responsive with no known history.
- Demonstrate the patient assessment skills that should be used to assist a patient who is unresponsive or has an altered mental status.
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