Abdomen and neurological system

Nursing Role & Scope – Week 14 – Ethics in Professional Nursing Practice
January 22, 2023
Nursing Discussion
January 22, 2023

Abdomen and neurological system

Assignment DetailsThe purpose of this assignment is to practice the skills you have learned and demonstrate your ability to assess the abdomen and neurological system. For this assignment you will need to videotape yourself examining the abdomen on a volunteer of your choosing. This should take you between 30-45 minutes. When you are done you will document your findings. You will need to submit both your video and your documentation. Below are the required pieces in your assessment.Abdomen:Inspect the skin and contour of the abdomenObserve for peristalsis and pulsationsAuscultate the abdomenAuscultate for bruits over the aorta, renal arteries, iliac arteries and femoral arteriesPercuss the abdomenPalpate the abdomen (light then deep)Assess for peritoneal inflammationRebound tendernessMurphy’s signRovsing’s signPsoas signObturator signCutaneous hyperesthesiaPercuss liverPalpate liverPercuss spleenPalpate spleenPalpate bilateral kidneysAssess for CVA tendernessPalpate width of the aortaNervous systemAssess mental statusCranial nerves 1-12Motor system: muscle bulk, tone strength, coordination, gait and stanceSensory system: pain/temp, vibration, light touch, discriminationDeep tendon reflexesNext, you will need to document your findings.To view the Grading Rubric for this Assignment, please visit the Grading Rubrics section of the Course Resources.Assignment RequirementsBefore finalizing your work, you should:be sure to read the Assignment description carefully (as displayed above)consult the Grading Rubric to make sure you have included everything necessary; andutilize spelling and grammar check to minimize errors.Your writing Assignment should:follow the conventions of Standard English (correct grammar, punctuation, etc.);be well ordered, logical, and unified, as well as original and insightful;display superior content, organization, style, and mechanics; and

 
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