Competency performance checklist neck examination Submitted by: Nawal Galet Submitted to: MRS. Mehrunnisa

1. Competency
Performance Checklist
Neck Examination
Submitted to: Dr Mahrun
Submitted by: Nawal Galet

2. Competency Performance Checklist
Neck Examination
Student_________________ Date: ____________
Essential
/critical
Element
Steps Competency
Demonstrated
Done not done
1. the purpose equipment
2. explaining procedure to
client
3. Provide comfortable
position and privacy
4. identified the client and
collecting history
5. Performed hand hygiene.
6. Inspect the neck position
in relation to the head
and trachea
7. Inspect the neck for skin
characteristics , presence
of lumps , masses
8. Inspect the neck for range
of motion

3. 9. Palpate the neck for
anatomic structures and
trachea
10. Palpate the thyroid
gland for size , shape
consistency, tenderness,
and presence of nodules
11. Palpate lymph nodes
for size, consistency ,
mobility, borders,
tenderness, and warmth
12. Document the findings
in the client record
___ used effective body mechanics throughout procedure
Comments:
________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
Overall Performance: Satisfactory Unsatisfactory
Evaluator: _____________________________________________

4. Reference
Health Assessment for Nursing
Practice
5th
Edition
Authors: SUSAN WILSON
And GIDDENS
Stamp: 2013