1. OBJECTIVE
The objective of this experiment is to explain the implementation of the physical examination of the head and trunk in a production process.
At the end of the experiment, you should be able to:
• Understand the physical examination;
•. Describe the indication and its purpose;
•. Recognize the materials used to perform the technique;
•. Perform the technique using the described sequence and biosafety standards.
1.1. WHERE TO USE THESE CONCEPTS?
The concepts that will be learned can be used in a hospital environment, basic health units, family health strategy, emergency care unit, emergency room, private clinics and other health establishments.
1.2. THE EXPERIMENT
In this experiment, you must perform the physical examination on the patient in the patient's bed. The nurse will have to assess the integrity of the skin, temperature, aspects, whether there is any type of wound, edema, spots, sensitivity, bone integrity.
1.3. SECURITY
In this practice, the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is essential, a measure that aims to preserve the physical integrity and health of people who are exposed to risks inherent to the environment, such as contact with equipment and materials that can cause accidents.
1.4. SCENARIO
The experiment environment is a hospital emergency room, in the patient's bed or on a clinical/rigid stretcher in the emergency room's red room. The equipment includes a lab coat and procedure gloves for carrying out the physical examination of the head and trunk. When the patient is admitted to a medical clinic in a shared room, the patient's privacy must be respected by keeping curtains closed, the place must be clean, quiet, well lit, for better patient comfort.