CLINICAL METHODS II

Course Content

Module Content 

• Neuro-musculoskeletal system examination; nervous system,symptoms, higher centers, Cranial Nerves (I-XII), motor function, sensory function, signs of meningeal irritation, ANS functions. Investigations and diagnostic procedures, (X - ray, CT Scan, MRI, Lumbar puncture).


• Musculoskeletal; common signs and symptoms, examination of muscles, joints and bones.


• Genital urinary system examination; common signs and symptoms of GUT. Inspection of external genitalia, Palpate and percuss lower abdomen; kidneys examination; Trans- illumination test and special examination; Urinalysis, HVS, Pelvic ultrasound, colposcopy.


• Introduction to diagnostic and therapeutic procedures: definitions, clinical procedures, documentation, patient feeding and infection prevention, isolation techniques, sterile techniques, surgical asepsis, patient ambulation, applying restrains, applying bandage, wound care, medication, and blood transfusion.


• Diagnostic and therapeutic procedures: Endoscopy, gastroscopy, paracentesis, thoracocentesis, radiological investigation, otoscopy, laryngoscopy, ophthalmoscopy, venepuncture, throat swab; enema, colostomy care, catheterization, oxygen administration, oral/nasopharyngeal suction, tracheostomy, care/suctioning; care of patients with chest tube, nasogastric intubation and uses, pre and post-operative care, irrigation of the bladder, ear swabbing and syringing, eye swabbing and irrigation, care of unconscious patient; Biological and medical waste disposal. Injection Safety,


• Infection Prevention and Control; principles of infection prevention and control; Decontamination processes and sterilization; Safe injection principles and procedures; use of safety boxes, proper waste segregation and disposal.


• Practicum (Skill slab and clinical placement) – history taking, communication skills, examination of body systems, nursing skills, injection safety, infection prevention and control.


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