Skip to main content
iRubric: I.P.1a Blood Pressure I.P.1c Pulse rubric

iRubric: I.P.1a Blood Pressure I.P.1c Pulse rubric

find rubric

edit   print   share   Copy to my rubrics   Bookmark   test run   assess...   delete   Do more...
I.P.1a Blood Pressure I.P.1c Pulse 
Vital Signs
Vital Signs Blood Pressure and Pulse
Rubric Code: GXB4786
By pgiannon
Ready to use
Public Rubric
Subject: Health  
Type: Exam  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric Blood Pressure & Pulse
Take pt pulse, then perform blood pressure.
  Unsatisfactory

(N/A)

Unsatisfactory

(N/A)

Pass

(N/A)

Explain Procedure to Patient

Perform hand hygiene.
Identify the pt (2 identifiers).
Introduce yourself.
Explain the procedure.
Proper pt position (legs uncrossed, feet on floor, arm at level of heart).
Unsatisfactory

Did not perform hand hygiene.
Did not identify the patient.
Did not introduce.
Did not explain the procedure.
Patient not in proper position.
Unsatisfactory

Missed some of the steps
Pass

Explained procedure to the patient.
Did not miss any of the steps.
Pulse & Apply Cuff

Find pt radial pulse.
Count the pulse for 1 full minute.
Apply the proper size BP cuff.
Determine how high cuff should be pumped up for BP reading.
Unsatisfactory

Had difficulty finding the pulse at the wrist, but finally was able to get this correct.
Did not choose correct cuff size.
Was not able to determine how high to pump the cuff.
Needed several tries to do this and had to adjust the tightness.
Unsatisfactory

Found the pulse at the wrist after several minutes.
Did some fumbling with the cuff, but was able to apply correctly.
Did not determine, or remember how high to pump the cuff.
Pass

Found the pulse quickly at the wrist and took it correct the first attempt.
Palpated the pulse point in the arm and applied the appropriate size cuff properly with the gauge in the front at the pulse point. Was not too lose or too tight.
Cuff Inflation & Blood Pressure

Inflate cuff to pre-determined amount.
Competently adjust the valve to inflate and deflate the cuff.
Unsatisfactory

Needed several attempts to get the cuff inflated and left it up too long causing some pain.
Could not read the gauge properly.
Unsatisfactory

Took several attempts to inflate and deflate the cuff properly.
Struggled with the valve and reading the gauge.
Pass

Handled the valve correctly and inflated the cuff just above where it needed to be. Let the air out slowly but not painfully slow.
Was able to read the gauge without hesitation.
Obtain Reading

Read the gauge with confidence.
Quickly deflated the cuff after getting BP reading.
Removed the cuff and informed the pt of the BP reading.
Unsatisfactory

Obtained the correct reading on the second try but demonstrated little confidence.
Did not deflate the cuff quickly.
Did not speak to the patient.
Unsatisfactory

Obtained the correct reading on the second try.
Left the cuff pumped up too long.
Left the cuff on too long.
Did not inform the patient of the reading.
Pass

Obtained the correct reading on the first try.
Quickly deflated the cuff and removed it after obtaining the BP reading.
Confidently informed the patient of the BP reading.




Subjects:

Types:

Discuss this rubric




Do more with this rubric:
Preview

Preview

Preview this rubric.
Edit

Edit

Modify this rubric.
Copy

Copy

Make a copy of this rubric and begin editing the copy.

Print

Print

Show a printable version of this rubric.
Categorize

Categorize

Add this rubric to multiple categories.
Bookmark

Bookmark

Bookmark this rubric for future reference.
Assess
Test run

Test run

Test this rubric or perform an ad-hoc assessment.
Grade

Grade

Build a gradebook to assess students.
Collaborate

Collaborate

Apply this rubric to any object and invite others to assess.
Share
Publish

Publish

Link, embed, and showcase your rubrics on your website.
Email

Email

Email this rubric to a friend.
Discuss

Discuss

Discuss this rubric with other members.
 

Do more with rubrics than ever imagined possible.

Only with iRubrictm.


Copyright © 2024 Reazon Systems, Inc.  All rights reserved.
n98