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iRubric: Tying the Tourniquet rubric

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Tying the Tourniquet Demonstrate proper tying of a tourniquet Rubric Code: P2356B5 By ephlink Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Health Type: Assignment Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Skill Evaluation
	Needs improvement 1 pts	Competent 2 pts	Mastery 3 pts
Knowledge/Reasoning	Needs improvement The student struggles to demonstrate a level of understanding when evaluating the patient's condition and/or tying the tourniquet in the appropriate location for the appropriate length of time. Student requires assistance to complete the skill or answer related questions.	Competent The student demonstrates an acceptable level of understanding by the ability to evaluate the patient's condition followed by tying the tourniquet in the appropriate location for the appropriate length of time with 1 or less reminders or assistance.	Mastery The student demonstrates an exceptional depth of understanding by the ability to evaluate the patient's condition followed by tying the tourniquet in the appropriate location for the appropriate length of time without assistance. The student can also explain the reasoning as to why they selected the location they did.
Application	Needs improvement The student requires more than 1 need for assistance and/or reminders to complete the following skill or skills: The student ties the tourniquet to the correct location. The tourniquet is not too tight or loose. The tourniquet is tied 3-4 inches above the vein. The tourniquet is left on less than 1 minute.	Competent The student performs the following skills with 1 or less reminders or need for assistance: The student ties the tourniquet to the correct location. The tourniquet is not too tight or loose. The tourniquet is tied 3-4 inches above the vein. The tourniquet is left on less than 1 minute.	Mastery The student performs the following skills without assistance: The student ties the tourniquet to the correct location. The tourniquet is not too tight or loose. The tourniquet is tied 3-4 inches above the vein. The tourniquet is left on less than 1 minute.
Communication	Needs improvement The student struggles with verbal and/or nonverbal communication with the patient. The student's confidence and professionalism is lacking.	Competent The student generally communicates professionally with the patient. The student participates in at least some small talk to make the patient feel welcomed and comfortable. The student's nonverbal communication mostly demonstrates confidence and professionalism.	Mastery The student always communicates professionally with the patient. The student participates in the appropriate amount of small talk to make the patient feel welcomed and comfortable. The student's nonverbal communication demonstrates confidence and professionalism.