Information Package / Course Catalogue
Physical examination-I
Course Code: HF259
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

Aims to give students the ability to evaluate the patient's physical examination and ability.

Course Content

Health diagnose basic concepts, methods, physical examination, skin, hair, nails, diagnostics, diagnostics of head and neck, ENT diagnostics, eye diagnostics, identification of the thorax and lungs, cardiovascular system diagnostics, identification of the nervous system, musculoskeletal system,

Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc. Prof. Nurdan GEZER
Learning Outcomes
1.To know of the physical examination methods
2.To evaluate An individual's skin, nails and hair
3.To evaluate the results of physical examination of the individual
4.Be able to make physical examination.
5.Be able to ensure patient privacy
Recommended or Required Reading
1.ZENGİN, N., ÖZCAN, H., & ÇUVADAR, A. (Eds.). (2023). Ebe ve Hemşireler İçin Fizik Muayene. Akademisyen Kitabevi.
2.Nischal, N., & Madan, K. (2020). Bates' Pocket Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking SAE. Wolters kluwer india Pvt Ltd.
3.Seidel, H. M., Stewart, R. W., Ball, J. W., Dains, J. E., Flynn, J. A., & Solomon, B. S. (2010). Mosby's Guide to Physical Examination-E-Book. Elsevier Health Sciences.
4.Weber, J. R., & Kelley, J. H. (2013). Health assessment in nursing. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
5.Jarvis, C. (2023). Physical Examination and Health Assessment-Canadian E-Book: Physical Examination and Health Assessment-Canadian E-Book. Elsevier Health Sciences.
6.ERDİNÇLER, D. S. (2012). Yaşlıda anamnez ve fizik muayene. Klinik Gelişim, 25(3), 4-7.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to physical examination
Week 2 - Theoretical
Physical examination preparation and Nursing Care
Week 3 - Theoretical
Physical examination methods and tools
Week 4 - Theoretical
General Evaluation of Patient's
Week 5 - Theoretical
Physical examination of mental health
Week 6 - Theoretical
Nutrition evaluation
Week 7 - Theoretical
Evaluation of growth and development
Week 8 - Theoretical
Evaluation of pain (Midterm Exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Head and neck evaluation
Week 10 - Theoretical
Evaluation of ear, nose and throat
Week 11 - Theoretical
Evaluation of eyes
Week 12 - Theoretical
Evaluation of the chest and lungs
Week 13 - Theoretical
Evaluation of the heart
Week 14 - Theoretical
Evaluation of the axilla and breast
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Midterm Examination130131
Final Examination140141
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
OÇ-1
4
2
3
5
5
1
2
4
1
1
OÇ-2
4
3
3
5
5
1
2
4
1
1
OÇ-3
4
5
3
4
4
3
2
4
1
1
OÇ-4
5
5
3
4
4
3
2
3
1
1
OÇ-5
5
2
4
4
5
3
2
3
1
1
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026