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Administering a SQ injection

The objective of this task is to competently prepare and administer a subcutaneous injection *Major patient safety violations will result in an automatic fail and remediation will be required*

Rubric Code: C23CAWA

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Subject: Nursing

Type: Quiz

Grade Levels: 9-12

I. Preparation
	Exemplary 2 pts	Competent 1 pts	Unsuccessful 0 pts
Sub Q medication preparation 2 pts 1. Correctly identify medication and confirm provider order. 2. Check expiration date 3. Calculate correct dose 4. Draw into syringe 5. Properly secure syringe (safe recapping).	Exemplary All steps of preparation are completed	Competent The learner follows some, but not all of the steps. No major safety violations.	Unsuccessful Major safety violation occurred including failure to follow the medication rights. Remediation required
II. Assessment
	Exemplary 2 pts	Competent 1 pts	Unsuccessful 0 pts
Patient assessment 2 pts 1. Identify the pt using 2 identifiers 2. Ask about allergies 3. Explain the procedure 4. Assesses for appropriate administration site.	Exemplary The assessment is complete and patient safety maintained.	Competent The assessment is mostly complete.	Unsuccessful The assessment is missing or grossly incomplete. Remediation required.
III. Administration
	Exemplary 2 pts	Competent 1 pts	Unsuccessful 0 pts
Medication administration 2 pts 1. Perform hand hygiene and apply gloves. 2. Clean site with alcohol swab. 3. Grasp skin at administration site. 4. Safety uncap need and administer medication at a 45- to 90- degree angle. 5. Withdraw needle and safety dispose in sharps container.	Exemplary Medications are administered accurately in one attempt with zero mistakes or self-corrections.	Competent Medications are administered safely but one or more mistakes occur in the administration process.	Unsuccessful Does not perform hand hygiene. Does not perform task safely. Remediation required.
IV. Documentation
	Exemplary 2 pts	Competent 1 pts	Unsuccessful 0 pts
Appropriate Documentation 2 pts 1. Documents under the correct date, time, and med (per the scenario) 2. Initials or signature	Exemplary The injection is properly documented in EMR with date, date, procedure methods, and patient reaction.	Competent Most of the documentation has been addressed.	Unsuccessful There is no documentation recorded. Remediation required.
V.Professionalism and Safety
	Exemplary 2 pts	Competent 1 pts	Unsuccessful 0 pts
Student professionalism 2 pts 1.Calm, confident manner. 2. Clear communication	Exemplary Professionalism maintained through interaction.	Competent Patient safety and professionalism mostly maintained but one or more mistakes occur in the process.	Unsuccessful Does not have uniform or ID badge. Not prepared. Did not maintain professionalism with patient throughout interaction. Remediation required.

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