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HEALTH MANAGEMENT & PHYSICAL EXAMINATION

1. Illustrate and described the different positions during physical assessment. Make sure to identify what
system/part is assessed in each position.

a. DORSAL RECUMBENT POSITION

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b. DORSAL/SUPINE POSITION

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c. SITTING OR SEATED POSITION

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d. SEMI-FOWLER’S POSITION

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e. HIGH FOWLER’S POSITION

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f. LITHOTOMY POSITION

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g. GENUPECTORAL/KNEE-CHEST KNEELING POSITION

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h. LATERAL/SIDE-LYING POSITION

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i. SIM’S POSITION/SEMI PRONE POSITION

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j. PRONE/FACE LYING POSITION

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2. Illustrate and identify the parts of acoustic stethoscope.

3. Draw and identify the parts of a manual (aneroid) BP apparatus.

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QUESTIONS FOR RESEARCH

1. What is the importance of conducting physical assessment during a family home visit?

2. Explain the statement: “Health assessments should consider the patient’s privacy and foster open, honest
patient communications.”

3. Describe the different assessment techniques.

a. Inspection

b. Palpation

c. Percussion

d. Auscultation
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VITAL SIGNS
4. Identify the normal values of vital signs.

5. What determines the frequency of measuring vital signs?

BODY TEMPERATURE
6. How is temperature controlled and maintained?

7. Identify and explain the factors affecting the body’s temperature.

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8. What are the different types of fever and give at least 2 examples of disease associated with that type of
fever?

9. Identify the differences between:

a. Core temperature and Axilla

b. Sublingual and Tympanic temperatures

10. Based on the different sites for measuring body temperature identify the type of thermometer to be use,
when to be used and how to use.
a. Rectal Measurement

b. Axillary Measurement
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c. Oral Measurement

d. Tympanic Ear Measurement

PULSE RATE

11. Explain how fever affects pulse rate.

12. Identify and explain the factors affecting pulse rate.

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13. Describe the techniques, common sites for palpation, and characteristics for evaluating the pulse.

14. Identify and discuss the different abnormal arterial pulses.

BLOOD PRESSURE

15. Describe the techniques for determining Blood Pressure.

16. What are the determinants of Blood Pressure? Explain each.

17. Identify and explain the factors affecting Blood Pressure.

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RESPIRATORY RATE

18. Explain the anatomy and physiology related to the control of respiration.

19. Describe the techniques for determining Respiratory Rate

20. Identify and explain the factors affecting Respiratory Rate.

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COMMUNITY ORGANIZING AND COMMUNITY DIAGNOSIS

Assume that you are a community organizer working to address some major social problems in a certain
community. Read the scenario below and answer the worksheets below:

SCENARIO:

Sibiran is a large urban, 3rd class municipality that is strongly stratified by class. It has a total land area of
7,938 hectares divided into two regions, the North Siriban and South Siriban. In the 2015 census, the
population of Sibiran, was 157,150 people, with a density of 1979 inhabitants per square kilometer. Economic
activities in the municipality are heavily concentrated in the poblacion where the highly dense and
constricted central business district is home to a large cluster of different business enterprises. It has only 1
public hospital that is capable of providing common medical services.

Nearly half of the population resides on the Southern side of Siriban which is quite dilapidated, crime is rampant,
vital businesses and jobs are scarce, and the neighborhood is in need of revitalization. Most people in this part
of Sibiran make a median income below the poverty line. The Northern side of the municipality is more
affluent. There are numerous businesses within walking distance, crime has generally remained minimal, and
there is an intact health program.

Recently, the local news media has exposed an increase crime rate in the entire municipality. A housing crisis is
occurring, drug use in the community is extensive and progressively visible, and the school district is in shambles
after dropout rates have surged and teacher retention has dwindled. Furthermore, health problems due to poor
sanitation and unsafe drinking water are becoming rampant. The community members have increasingly
expressed concern about the state of their community. There is a community organization in place; but all regular
members are upper-middle class, and most projects and initiatives focus on the problems of the Northern Side of
the town.

Community members from the have recently expressed anger and frustration about their lack of status in
community operations. Local Government Unit representatives are deliberating on whether or not to install a
community policing program in the community or to explore other options. The housing crisis is becoming a wide-
scale dilemma, now affecting the middle class and not simply impoverished community members. All families are
concerned about the poor resources in their schools and the lack of quality educators. The existing neighborhood
group now realizes that they have a crucial role in rallying all community members to address the various problems
facing the community, and they must come up with some solutions before the upcoming community meeting.
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WORKSHEET I: Backgrounder

(1) Briefly described the macro and micro-environment.

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WORKSHEET II: Community Diagnosis

(1) List the social problems in the order in which you will address them. (There are 10 spaces, but if you identify
more or less than this, feel free to add or subtract spaces).

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(2) Why did you decide to address social problems in this particular order? Explain your rationale for choosing
the first social problem. Why does is this problem top priority? Why is the last concern you listed a lower
priority?

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WORKSHEET III: External and Internal Environment Scan

(1) List at least 10 issues/trends presented in the scenario.

Issues/ Trends Classification (O/T) Evidence Impact to the

(Political, Regulatory, Is this an (Provide Information/ Community
Economic, Social, Opportunity or Data regarding
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WORKSHEET IV: Directional Strategy

(1) SWOT ANALYSIS: Identify the at least 5 Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats present in the
community.

Strengths Weaknesses Opportunities Threats

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(2) What strategies will you use to organize the community? Will your strategies center on, direct action,
education, garnering media attention, program planning, etc.— or a combination of these activities? Did you
choose strategies and tactics within or outside of societal norms and institutionalized means?

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(3) Write at least 10 objectives in order to achieve your goals.

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WORKSHEET V: Stakeholder Analysis

(6) List your target stakeholders and identify their roles. With which organizations, community groups, social
movements, and politicians will you align? Name movement resources (ie: networks, affiliated organizations,
money sources, and advocates) from which you will draw.

EXTERNAL STAKEHOLDERS ROLES

INTERNAL STAKEHOLDERS ROLES

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WORKSHEET VI: Scenario Building

(1) Describe the community in the next 3-5 years after the implementation of your program.
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