NURS 1020 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Circulatory System, Scurvy, Visual Acuity
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The key concepts in this chapter are the assessment of the cardiovascular system, the assessment of the respiratory system, and the assessment of the nervous system. Some important events that should be studied in this chapter include the development of the cardiovascular system, the development of the respiratory system, and the development of the nervous system. Some notable figures that should be studied in this chapter include william harvey, who discovered the circulation of blood, and james lind, who pioneered the use of citrus fruits to prevent scurvy. The key concepts in chapter 17 of the physical assessment textbook are the assessment of the head, neck, and face; the assessment of the eyes; and the assessment of the ears. For the head, neck, and face, students should be able to describe the anatomy and physiology of these structures, as well as identify common abnormalities.