ASIA PACIFIC COLLEGE OF ADVANCED STUDIES

A.H. Banzon St., Ibayo, Balanga City, Bataan

COLLEGE OF NURSING AND ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES

HEALTH TEACHING PLAN

TOPIC:VERTIGO
GOAL: SHARE KNOWLEDGE ABOUT VERTIGO
VENUE: IBAYO BALANGA CITY
PARTICIPANTS: MRS.BRENDA DE LEON & MRS. SYDNEY TOLENTINO
LEARNING OBJECTIVES CONTENT OUTLINE METHOD OF TIME INSTRUCTIONAL EVALUATION
INSTRUCTION MATERIALS
COGNITIVE: Vertigo is usually due to a Open 55 Handouts/notes After 55 minutes
The learner’s will problem with the inner ear but Discussion minute of health
need to know the can also be caused by vision s teaching
definition of vertigo.
problems and other conditions. assessment the
Vertigo is medically distinct from learner’s will
dizziness, lightheadedness, and answer the
The learner’s will unsteadiness in that vertigo following
need to know the involves the sensation of question:
symptoms of vertigo. movement.
1.What is
The symptoms of vertigo include vertigo?
a sense of spinning, loss of 2.What are the
balance , whirling or loss of symptoms of
AFFECTIVE:
balance. vertigo?
Discussion
3.What are the
learners the things
Things to know about vertigo medications and
that need to know in
Vertigo is the sense of the world treatments for
vertigo.
spinning, rotating, or rocking that vertigo?
is experienced even when a 4.What are the
person is holding perfectly still. things that you
Some patients use the term need to do when
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COLLEGE OF NURSING AND ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES

PSYCHOMOTOR: vertigo interchangeably with you are having

Demonstration dizziness to describe a variety of vertigo?
The learned will symptoms, ranging from balance
know the medication disorders and difficulty with
/ treatments in walking to motion sickness or
psoriasis lightheadedness. However most
health care professionals
consider vertigo to be a specific
complaint that involves the
balance centers of the inner ear
and the brain.

What do you when youhave

vertigo?
Sitting or lying down
immediatelyn and resting in a
cool place till the vertigo
disappears. This prevents the risk
of losing balance and serious
injury. One may use a cane,
walker , or handrail for support.
Those with frequent episodes of
dizziness may fix handrails at
home, and the elderly can keep a
walking stick or walker handy.
Avoiding sudden movements of
the head and neck and sudden
changes in positioning.
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A.H. Banzon St., Ibayo, Balanga City, Bataan

COLLEGE OF NURSING AND ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES

How to prevent vertigo?

Doing activities that improve
balance, such as vestibular
rehabilitation exercises, yoga, or
Tai chi. Staying hydrated by
drinking at least eight glasses of
water a day. Sleeping for at least
seven hours and avoiding
stressful situation. Eating a
healthy diet that consist of
vegetables , fruits and lean
proteins. Reducing salt content in
food .
Taking medications as
prescribed.

VERTIGO TREATMENT
Vertigo from inner ear problems
may often be treated with
maneuvers to repositions the
crystals and debris in the
semicular canals. Repositioning
techniques that can be helpful
include the Epley and Semont
manuevers, and the patient may
be taught these to use at home.
Depending upon the reason for
the inner ear inflammation, the
doctor may prescribe oral steroid
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medications to decrease that

inflammation. Over-the-counter
or prescription medications is
occasionally recommended or
prescribed to help with vertigo.
Medicine (Antivert) or diazepam
(Vallum) may control mild
symptoms.

PREPARED BY:

CIARA DONITA T. SANTES

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