Knowledge Check: Module 1: Advanced Nursing Practice Competencies, Integumentary, and HEENT Conditions

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Knowledge Check: Module 1: Advanced Nursing Practice Competencies, Integumentary, and HEENT Conditions

In this exercise, you will complete a 10- question Knowledge Check to gauge your understanding of this module’s content.  Please note that this is a formative practice to help you better prepare for your Midterm and Final Exam as well as your Nurse Practitioner (NP) certification exam. Knowledge Check: Module 1: Advanced Nursing Practice Competencies, Integumentary, and HEENT Conditions The questions in this Knowledge Check are related to the topics from Weeks 1, 2, and 3 Topics include:

  • Nursing competencies
  • Billing and coding
  • Integumentary conditions
  • HEENT conditions

It is in your best interest to take your time, do your best, and answer each question to the best of your ability.

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By Day 7

Complete and submit your Knowledge Check. Knowledge Check: Module 1: Advanced Nursing Practice Competencies, Integumentary, and HEENT Conditions

Submission Information

Submit Your Knowledge Check by Day 7

To submit your Knowledge Check:

Week 3 Knowledge Check

What’s Coming Up in Module 2?

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In Module 2, you will examine the evaluation and management of cardiovascular conditions in Week 4 and respiratory conditions in Week 5. Knowledge Check: Module 1: Advanced Nursing Practice Competencies, Integumentary, and HEENT ConditionsYou will consider how to assess, diagnose, and treat two i-Human patients—one presenting a cardiovascular condition and one presenting a respiratory condition.

Week 5 Knowledge Check

In Week 5, you will experience your next Knowledge Check which covers the Module 2 topics from Weeks 4 and 5. Refer to the Week 5 Knowledge Check Assignment for further details related to the topics covered. Plan your time accordingly. Knowledge Check: Module 1: Advanced Nursing Practice Competencies, Integumentary, and HEENT Conditions

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To go to the next modul

Week 3: Evaluation and Management of HEENT Conditions

Last week, observing external characteristics of a patient was introduced as an important initial component of a physical examination. In addition to those observations, additional patient information can be learned by examining the head, eyes, ears, nose and throat, referred to as the HEENT system. Knowledge Check: Module 1: Advanced Nursing Practice Competencies, Integumentary, and HEENT Conditions Abnormal or disease manifestations may cause changes to one or more parts of the HEENT system, and understanding those manifestations is a critical skill for the advanced practice nurse.

For this week, you will not have a simulation case study however, it will be important for you to recognize that your continued observations and additional patient information are critical to your advanced nursing skills.  Knowledge Check: Module 1: Advanced Nursing Practice Competencies, Integumentary, and HEENT ConditionsThis Week 3 concludes Module 1, and you will complete a Knowledge Check assessment covering the Module 1 topics examined in Weeks 1–3.

Learning Objectives

Students will:

  • Identify key terms, concepts, and principles related to the primary care of adults across the lifespan

Learning Resources

Required Readings (click to expand/reduce)

Buttaro, T. M., Trybulski, J., Polgar-Bailey, P., & Sandberg-Cook, J. (2021). Primary care: Interprofessional collaborative practice (6th ed.). Elsevier.

  • Part 6, “Evaluation and Management of Eye Disorders” (pp. 342–370, 373–377)
    • Chapter 52, “Evaluation of the Eyes” Knowledge Check: Module 1: Advanced Nursing Practice Competencies, Integumentary, and HEENT Conditions
    • Chapter 53, “Cataracts”
    • Chapter 54, “Blepharitis, Hordeolum, and Chalazion”
    • Chapter 55, “Conjunctivitis”
    • Chapter 56, “Corneal Surface Defects and Ocular Surface Foreign Bodies”
    • Chapter 57, “Dry Eye Syndrome”
    • Chapter 58, “Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction and Dacryocystitis”
    • Chapter 59, “Preseptal and Orbital Cellulitis”
    • Chapter 61, “Traumatic Ocular Disorders”
  • Part 7, “Evaluation and Management of Ear Disorders” (pp. 378–398)
    • Chapter 62, “Auricular Disorders”
    • Chapter 63, “Cerumen Impaction”
    • Chapter 64, “Cholesteatoma”
    • Chapter 65, “Impaired Hearing”
    • Chapter 66, “Inner Ear Disturbances”
    • Chapter 67, “Otitis Externa”
    • Chapter 68, “Otitis Media” Knowledge Check: Module 1: Advanced Nursing Practice Competencies, Integumentary, and HEENT Conditions
    • Chapter 69, “Tympanic Membrane Perforation”
  • Part 8, “Evaluation and Management of Nose Disorders” (pp. 399–414)
    • Chapter 70, “Chronic Nasal Congestion and Discharge”
    • Chapter 71, “Epistaxis”
    • Chapter 72, “Nasal Trauma”
    • Chapter 73, “Rhinitis”
    • Chapter 74, “Sinusitis”
  • Part 9, “Evaluation and Management of Oropharynx Disorders” (pp. 420–441)
    • Chapter 77, “Dental Abscess”
    • Chapter 78, “Diseases of the Salivary Glands”
    • Chapter 79, “Epiglottitis”
    • Chapter 80, “Oral Infections”
    • Chapter 81, “Parotitis”
    • Chapter 82, “Peritonsillar Abscess”
    • Chapter 83, “Pharyngitis and Tonsillitis” Knowledge Check: Module 1: Advanced Nursing Practice Competencies, Integumentary, and HEENT Conditions

iHuman Patients. (2014b). i-Human Patients case player student manual. (PDF)

Required Media (click to expand/reduce)

i-Human Patients. (2020a). i-Human case player [Interactive media]

Case Study: Ear Disorder
This media presentation features an evaluation of a patient presenting with an ear disorder. (11m)

Case Study: Throat Disorder
This media presentation features an evaluation of a patient presenting with a throat disorder. (11m) Knowledge Check: Module 1: Advanced Nursing Practice Competencies, Integumentary, and HEENT Conditions

Adult HEENT