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Vital Signs 
Vital Signs
Pulse, respiratory rate, BP
Rubric Code: ZX77945
By BillDemers
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Subject: Vocational  
Type: Exam  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric Temp, Pulse, RR, BP
  Exemplary

5 pts

Proficient

4 pts

Needs Practice

3 pts

Pre Procedure

Exemplary

Knocks on door and receives permission to enter from patient
Proficient

Knocks on door and enters prior to receiving permission from patient
Needs Practice

Did not knock on door
Introduction

Exemplary

Introduces themselves and clarifies their level of training
Proficient

Introduces themselves but fails to specify their level of training
Needs Practice

Fails to introduce themselves or their level of training or only specifies their level of training
Explain procedure to client

Exemplary

Explained to client what you will be doing. Also asked what their normal blood pressure is. Also asked if they've had anything to eat, drink or smoke in the last 15 minutes.
Proficient

Explained procedure to client but forgot to ask questions or asked questions but forget to explain procedure.
Needs Practice

Did not explain procedure or ask questions.
Temperature

Exemplary

Used probe to cover thermometer. Put it in the correct position under the tongue. Left in place for 3 minutes.
Proficient

Used probe to cover thermometer. Put in the correct position. Did not leave in place for 3 minutes.
Needs Practice

Used probe. Fumbled with correct placement. Did not leave in place for 3 minutes.
Obtain temperature

Exemplary

Accurately read thermometer in F*.
Proficient

Read thermometer within 2 degrees F* of correct reading.
Needs Practice

Read thermometer at greater than 2 degrees F* of correct reading.
Pulse

Exemplary

Found the pulse quickly at the wrist and took it correct the first attempt.
Proficient

Found the pulse at the writst after several minutes.
Needs Practice

Had difficulty finding the pulse at the wrist, but fianlly was able to get this correct.
Respiratory rate

Exemplary

Able to count on first attempt without cues from instructor and record correct respirtory rate.
Proficient

Able to count on first attempt but required cues from instructor on how to get a correct respiratory rate.
Needs Practice

Was not able to count rate on first attempt and needed to repeat more than once to get correct respiratory rate and needed cues from instructor.
Apply blood pressure cuff

Exemplary

Correct size BP cuff selected. Palpate the pulse point. Apply BP cuff with arrow mark above artery, gauge visiable. Apply cuff evenly and snuggly around extremity.
Proficient

Did some fumbling with the cuff, but got it on correct.
Needs Practice

Needed several tries to do this and had to adjust the tightness.
Took blood pressure

Exemplary

Handled the gauges corrected and inflated the cuff just above where it needed to be. Let the air out slowly but not painfully slow.
Proficient

Did correct but took several attempts to get the inflation knob correct.
Needs Practice

Needed several attempts to get the cuff inflated and left it up too long causing some pain.
Obtained reading

Exemplary

Obtained the correct reading on the first try.
Proficient

Obtained the correct reading on the second try.
Needs Practice

Obtained the correct reading on the second try but demonstrated little confidence.
Disinfects Equipement

Exemplary

Properly disinfects all equipment adequately.
Proficient

Fails to disinfect all equipment or inadequately disinfects portions of the equipment.
Needs Practice

Does not disinfect equipment.
Post Procedure

Exemplary

Answers any questions and meets all of the needs of the client prior to leaving the room.
Follows all safety protocols and checks for safe environment prior to leaving the room.
Proficient

Does not answer the needs of the patient, but follows safety protocols prior to leaving the room.
Needs Practice

Fails to follow all or any portion of the safety protocols prior to leaving the room.





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