Week 2 Assignment- Physical Assessment on Client

  • Due Jul 24, 2016 by 9pm
  • Points 30
  • Submitting a text entry box

Week 2 Assignment- Physical Assessment on Client

 

Learning Goals

  1. Assess dietary intake and lifestyle as related to health and well-being.

 

You will be performing and recording a physical assessment of a client for this assignment.  Please review Panopto Student Instructions for assistance on recording and uploading your videos.   Please read them carefully and rehearse the assessment a few times before you record.  Use the grading criteria listed below to guide you as to what assessments should be performed.  

Make sure you explain to your "client" why you are doing each measurement and what the results mean.  This will put the client at ease and give you credibility.

 

 

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Do not start this too late in the week. Record a bit, then watch it back to assure you and the client are always in the field of view, and sound quality is clear.  If you confirmed this, then you may record the visit and upload.

Do not wait till Sunday night for this, because of upload times.  Average time for this video is about 10-20 minutes tops. You will be penalized if it goes over 20 minutes.

Many do get nervous for the camera, it's a natural feeling. However, just pretend it's you and the client, and it is your opportunity to show off your knowledge, and techniques.

 

Grading Criteria for Physical Assessment:

2.

 

VIDEO Must be uploaded in Panopto. Physical Assessment- Demonstrate competency in performing and recording the following physical assessments on a mock patient of the students’ choosing:

 

2a.

Measure client’s weight and body composition using a BIA scale/machine. Use professional technique, and explain thoroughly.

 

2b.

Perform a waist-to-hip ratio. Use professional technique and explain thoroughly.

 

2c.

Access blood pressure measurement information, Omron digital readings using arm cuff work well, Other wise you can use sphygnomometer and stethoscope if you choose. Discuss the results, and the functional medicine relevance.

 

2d.

Assess activity level of your client. Using the info obtained form the intake forms, and interaction with the client, estimate the BMR and discuss.

 

2e.

Note, discuss and record nutritionally relevant physical findings (skin turgor and integrity, appearance of subcutaneous fat/muscle mass, etc.), any relevant findings from hair, eyes, mouth, lips, teeth, tongue, skin, nails. ( see PDF files and power-points to guide you) and include blood results if you have them, if not then they must be included in your week 3 plan and 4th video. 

 

(I am always looking for an organized and thorough physical assessment. This can make or break the relationship you have with your client. They will leave your office either saying, " wow, he/she was very thorough" , or " wow, i had no idea, there were so many things about my body that were related to nutrition") 
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