Head-To-Toe vs. Focused Physical Assessment
Channel: Nursing School Explained
Date: 2022-02-07

Physical assessment is the baseline of everything we do in nursing and is the first step in the nursing process.This video explains the differences and similarities between a head-to-toe and a focused assessment. It emphasizes the importance of following a methodical approach and focusing on the affected body system to determine a baseline and any interventions needed to proceed with nursing care.

You may also find these other videos on my channel Nursing School Explained helpful:

PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT PLAYLIST:
Head-to-toe vs. Focused Assessment:
https://youtu.be/2Cy0MmtS_pk

Focused Respiratory Assessment:
https://youtu.be/8dAKVNaL6ak

Tactile Fremitus, Egophony, Bronchophony & Whispered Pectoriloquy:
https://youtu.be/wb15Dex0EFI

Focused Cardiovascular Assessment:
https://youtu.be/qFTuK_rscyY

Focused Abdominal Assessment:
https://youtu.be/oDKUEcsY-4I

Focused Neurologic Assessment:
https://youtu.be/MR_sTmL6NkA

Cranial Nerve Assessment:
https://youtu.be/DkjKVvfv6aQ

Focused Musculoskeletal Assessment:
https://youtu.be/6y8Y3zS8QMQ

CLINICAL SKILLS:
Donning Sterile Gloves:
https://youtu.be/3KGCRdpr8dI

Catheterization of a male patient:
https://youtu.be/EiEQ-iBGIeg

Catheterization of a female patient:
https://youtu.be/nZZKI_VFMGo

Sterile Dressing Change:
https://youtu.be/CYnuSpvP8RI

Removal of an Indwelling Urinary Catheter:
https://youtu.be/Gu2QKkhXS2k

Nasogastric (NG) Tube Insertion:
https://youtu.be/o6OrguCbebE

Application of Steri Strips:
https://youtu.be/Y3jpfpmoKzc

How to correctly measure Blood Pressure:
https://youtu.be/puNIWNdhLEs

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