PART I

BEGINNING THE ASSESSMENT

1

Health history

2

Fundamental physical assessment techniques

3

Nutritional assessment

4

Mental health assessment

PART II

ASSESSING BODY SYSTEMS

5

Skin, hair, and nails

6

Neurologic system

7

Eyes

8

Ears, nose, and throat

9

Cardiovascular system

10

Respiratory system

11

Breasts and axillae

12

Gastrointestinal system

13

Female genitourinary system

14

Male genitourinary system

15

Musculoskeletal system

Appendices

Practice makes perfect (Posttest)

Glossary

Selected references

Credits