HMS112 Physical Diagnosis in Nursing

3 ECTS - 1-1 Duration (T+A)- 2. Semester- 1.5 National Credit

Information

Unit FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
NURSING PR.
Code HMS112
Name Physical Diagnosis in Nursing
Term 2026-2027 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
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Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Açelya TÜRKMEN (Bahar) (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


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 System-based, evidence-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 functioning of the human body; evaluates healthy and sick individuals and plans appropriate nursing care 4
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Knows the basic needs and factors affecting the health status of individuals, families, and society 1
PLO03 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Plans care for health protection and promotion by using concepts, theories, and effective communication techniques specific to nursing. 1
PLO04 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Uses scientific methods and evidence-based practices in nursing care. 2
PLO05 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Effectively applies learning and teaching processes in nursing services. 1
PLO06 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Knows health policies, as well as duties, authorities, and responsibilities in legislation and management processes.
PLO07 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Uses scientific knowledge production and problem-solving methods.
PLO08 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Acts in accordance with ethical principles, human rights, and social values.
PLO09 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Participates in policies, projects, and activities aimed at improving public health.
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Takes responsibility for solving professional problems. 2
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Is open to lifelong learning and continuously develops oneself.
PLO12 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Takes responsibility as an effective member of the healthcare team. 3
PLO13 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Develops oneself in professional, scientific, social, and cultural fields; uses a foreign language in their profession. 1
PLO14 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Uses information and communication technologies appropriate to their field. 4
PLO15 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Determines nursing care priorities in situations such as disasters and epidemics, 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
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


Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria

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Assessment Type Midterm / Year Impact End of Term / End of Year Impact
1. Midterm Exam 100 40
General Assessment
Midterm / Year Total 100 40
1. Final Exam - 60
Grand Total - 100


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

Update Time: 04.05.2026 10:41