demonstration due!

Strong physical assessment skills are an important foundational skill in nursing practice. Proper technique, sequencing, positioning, and professional communication while verbalizing normal expected findings throughout the assessment is essential. This activity helps build your confidence as you receive feedback from your peers in preparation for your Final Skills Check-off.  

NOTE: Utilize this text as a clinical reference to aid your analysis for the relevant areas noted. Also utilize study questions to develop your understanding of the concepts and topics presented throughout this course.

· Soriano, R. P. (2026). Bates’ guide to physical examination and history taking (14th ed.). Wolters Kluwer Health.  

· Chapter 10, "General Survey, Vital Signs, and Pain" 

· Chapter 12, "Skin, Hair, and Nails" 

· Walden University, LLC. (2026). Advanced Physical Assessment Part 1: Demonstration Video of Physical Assessment of Head and Face, Ears, Eyes, Nose, Throat, and Mouth [Video]. Walden University Canvas. https://waldenu.instructure.com

· Document:  Physical Exam Reference Sheet (PDF) Download Physical Exam Reference Sheet (PDF)

· Document:  Part 1 of the Final Skills Check-Off Grading Rubric (PDF)

· Watch the Demonstration Video in the Learning Resources for proper technique and verbalizations. 

· Download Part 1 of the Final Skills Check-Off Grading Rubric. Review the rubric to familiarize yourself with the expectations for the Final Skills Check-Off.  Note:  This rubric will not be used to grade this discussion; however, reviewing it will help you practice the relevant section of the physical assessment in preparation for your Final Skills Check-Off. 

· Review the Assignment Rubric.

· Using a (friend, family member, or co-worker), video record your practice physical assessment of the head, face, ears, eyes, nose, throat, and mouth. You may use Zoom, Teams, or your phone camera.  

· During the assessment, verbalize normal expected findings. Ensure clear camera angle, appropriate lighting, and professional communication throughout the process. Limit the length of the video to 10 minutes or less. 

· Post your demonstration video. 

(for this portion, you do not have to record yourself, I will be the one to do that. What I want you to do is write down what I will say on camera verbatim, making sure the instructions and rubric are followed. So please make sure you have read the instructions and watched the videos before starting. PDFs are attached.)