DE LA SALLE LIPA
COLLEGE OF NURSING
Nursing Care Management 101
Procedural Checklist in
HEAD AND NECK ASSESSMENT
Name: Date: Year/Sec:
Rating:
General Objectives:
Given actual or simulated situations/conditions, the students will be able to discuss and
systematically perform head and neck assessment accurately.
Specific Objectives:
1. Discuss the different assessment of head and neck.
2. Correctly demonstrate proper assessment while rationalizing each step in the
procedure.
3. Differentiate between normal and abnormal findings.
Item Descriptors Verbal Interpretation
Weight
1 Excellent Performed the procedure with great ease and confidence,
observing work ethics (prudent, accepts criticisms and
suggestions), able to rationalize scientifically and shows
diligence in documenting observations at all times.
0.75 Very Performed the procedure with less confidence, observing work
Satisfactory ethics (prudent, accepts criticisms and suggestions),
able to rationalize scientifically and shows minimal diligence in
documenting observations.
0.50 Satisfactory Performed the procedure but requires close supervision and
shows potential for improvement.
0.25 Needs Failed to perform the procedure, unable to function well and needs
Improvement repeated specific/ detailed guidance or direction.
CRITERIA:
I. Skills 1.0 0.75 0.50 0.25 Remarks
1. Gather the equipment (gloves, penlight or
flashlight, glass of water, stethoscope) and
explain the procedure to client.
2.
Inspect head for size, shape, and
configuration.
Palpate head for consistency while
wearing gloves.
3.
Inspect face for symmetry, features,
movement, expression, and skin
condition.
Palpate temporal artery for tenderness
COLLEGE OF NURSING
Nursing Care Management 101
Procedural Checklist in
HEAD AND NECK ASSESSMENT
Name: Date: Year/Sec:
Rating:
General Objectives:
Given actual or simulated situations/conditions, the students will be able to discuss and
systematically perform head and neck assessment accurately.
Specific Objectives:
1. Discuss the different assessment of head and neck.
2. Correctly demonstrate proper assessment while rationalizing each step in the
procedure.
3. Differentiate between normal and abnormal findings.
Item Descriptors Verbal Interpretation
Weight
1 Excellent Performed the procedure with great ease and confidence,
observing work ethics (prudent, accepts criticisms and
suggestions), able to rationalize scientifically and shows
diligence in documenting observations at all times.
0.75 Very Performed the procedure with less confidence, observing work
Satisfactory ethics (prudent, accepts criticisms and suggestions),
able to rationalize scientifically and shows minimal diligence in
documenting observations.
0.50 Satisfactory Performed the procedure but requires close supervision and
shows potential for improvement.
0.25 Needs Failed to perform the procedure, unable to function well and needs
Improvement repeated specific/ detailed guidance or direction.
CRITERIA:
I. Skills 1.0 0.75 0.50 0.25 Remarks
1. Gather the equipment (gloves, penlight or
flashlight, glass of water, stethoscope) and
explain the procedure to client.
2.
Inspect head for size, shape, and
configuration.
Palpate head for consistency while
wearing gloves.
3.
Inspect face for symmetry, features,
movement, expression, and skin
condition.
Palpate temporal artery for tenderness
