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| Unit | FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES |
| NURSING PR. | |
| Code | HMS112 |
| Name | Physical Diagnosis in Nursing |
| Term | 2025-2026 Academic Year |
| Semester | 2. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 1-1 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 1.5 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Açelya TÜRKMEN |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to provide nursing students with the knowledge and skills of basic physical assessment and to gain the ability to systematically observe and evaluate the health status of patients and to make appropriate nursing diagnoses.
Course Content
The aim of this course is to provide nursing students with the knowledge and skills of basic physical assessment and to gain the ability to systematically observe and evaluate the health status of patients and to make appropriate nursing diagnoses.
Course Precondition
none
Resources
Bickley, L. S. (2020). Bates' Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking. Jarvis, C. (2023). Physical Examination and Health Assessment. Commonly used nursing physical examination books in Turkey.
Notes
ickley, L. S. (2020). Bates' Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking. Jarvis, C. (2023). Physical Examination and Health Assessment. Commonly used nursing physical examination books in Turkey.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains basic physical examination techniques (observation, palpation, percussion, auscultation). |
| LO02 | Performs system-based physical assessment (neurological, cardiovascular, respiratory, etc.). |
| LO03 | Distinguish normal and abnormal findings. |
| LO04 | Integrates the results of physical diagnosis into the nursing process. |
| LO05 | Performs physical assessment in accordance with patient safety, privacy and ethical principles. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows the structure and functions of the cells, tissues, organs and systems that make up the human body and the relations of these systems with each other. Explains the structure and physiological functions of healthy and sick individuals, defines deviations from health, plans appropriate nursing interventions. | 4 |
| PLO02 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | The individual applies advanced theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field of health, in accordance with basic human needs, to provide nursing care to individuals, families, and communities. | 1 |
| PLO03 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Using evidence-based scientific knowledge, ethical principles, and effective communication techniques, the individual applies the appropriate nursing process within the framework of their roles and responsibilities to promote and protect health. | 1 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Evaluates the developments related to nursing by using scientific methods. Knows the ways of benefiting from evidence-based applications in meeting the health care needs of healthy and sick individuals | 2 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows how to use the learning and teaching process in nursing services | 1 |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows how to use health policies, health legislation and management process in nursing services, duties, authorities and responsibilities | |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows the methods related to the production of scientific knowledge. Knows how to use scientific problem solving method | |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Acts in accordance with democracy, human rights, social, scientific, cultural values and professional ethical principles | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | It contributes to the establishment of health policies and to the health level of the society. | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Take responsibility for solving professional problems | 2 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Develop a positive attitude towards lifelong learning in the awareness of learning needs. Participates in activities that contribute to personal development in scientific, social, and cultural fields (such as national projects supported by TÜBİTAK, professional events, university social clubs, etc.)." | |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Takes responsibility as an active member of the team in health-related practices | 3 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | In addition to his professional development, he develops himself / herself by determining learning needs in scientific, social, cultural and artistic fields in accordance with his / her interest abilities. Follows developments in their field using a foreign language and applies them in their professional practices. | 1 |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Uses information and communication technologies required by the field. | 4 |
| PLO15 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Determines nursing care priorities in situations such as natural disasters, epidemics, etc., that affect public health on a large scale, and takes an active role in crisis management. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to the lesson | there is no preperation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 2 | Basic Principles of Physical Assessment | there is no preperation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 3 | Examination Techniques I | there is no preperation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 4 | Examination Techniques II | there is no preperation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 5 | General Appearance and Vital Signs | there is no preperation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 6 | Skin, Hair and Nails | there is no preperation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 7 | Head and Neck Evaluation | there is no preperation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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| 9 | Respiratory System Assessment | there is no preparation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 10 | Cardiovascular System Assessment | there is no preparation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 11 | Abdomen Assessment | there is no preparation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 12 | Musculoskeletal System Assessment | there is no preparation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 13 | Nervous System Assessment | there is no preparation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 14 | Urogenital and Anus, Rectum Evaluation | there is no preparation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 15 | General Evaluation and Clinical Scenarios | there is no preparation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 16 | Term Exams | there is no preparation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | there is no preparation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 2 | 12 | 24 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 76 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,04 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||