Title: Demonstrate assessment procedures as outlined in the Virginia Board of Nursing Regulations in a lab and/or clinical setting.
Course: Practical Nursing II (14052-II) > Section: Mastering Nursing Competencies and Skills in the Clinical Setting

Demonstration should include

- using appropriate medical equipment and supplies
- assessing of all vital signs
- taking the client’s height, weight, and circumferences
- assisting with physician's examination.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is the significance of vital signs?
- What steps should be taken to assess a client's temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure?
- What steps should be taken to measure height, weight, and circumferences?
- What steps should be taken to assist a physician with a physical examination, including pre- and post-care of client and room, positioning and draping the client, and managing