Perform the skin, hair, and nails examination, covering all of the areas listed in the checklist.

Assignment 3 (Optional) Practice Assessment: Skin, Hair, and Nails Examination

Advanced practice nurses are required to have the skills and knowledge necessary to perform many different physical assessments and health examinations. In this course, you will demonstrate your abilities in this area by videotaping yourself as you perform various examinations on a volunteer “patient.”

In preparation for the Head-to-Toe Physical Assessment Video due in Week 10, it is recommended that you practice conducting an assessment of the skin, hair, and nails this week.

To prepare:

• Arrange an appropriate time and setting with your volunteer “patient” to perform a skin, hair, and nails examination. Note: Your volunteer’s Video Release form must be submitted prior to the exam.
• Download and review the Skin, Hair, and Nails checklist provided in this week’s Learning Resources.

To complete:

• Perform the skin, hair, and nails examination, covering all of the areas listed in the checklist.