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Teaching patients how to give insulin pen injections
Evaluate students ability to teach a patient how to give diabetes treatment injections
Rubric Code: RX89XW3
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Subject: Medical  
Type: Presentation  
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Powered by iRubric Teaching Insulin Injection Techniqu
Teaches a patient how to properly give an diabetes treatment injection using a pre-filled pen
  Unacceptable

Information given is incorrect or incomplete

0 pts

Fair

Information given is partially correct or incomplete.

0.5 pts

Good

Information complete and correct

1 pts

COMMENTS

(N/A)

Before injection

• Washes hands<BR>
•pull off pen cap and wipe rubber stopper with alcohol <BR>
• screw needle onto syringe<BR>
• use new needle each time<BR>
• remove outer and inner caps
Unacceptable

Does NOT show the patient how to do all of the following:<BR>
• Washes hands<BR>
•pull off pen cap and wipe rubber stopper with alcohol <BR>
• screw needle onto syringe<BR>
• use new needle each time<BR>
• remove outer and inner caps<BR>
OR information given is incorrect
Fair

Shows the patient how to do all of the following:<BR>
• Washes hands<BR>
•pull off pen cap and wipe rubber stopper with alcohol <BR>
• screw needle onto syringe<BR>
• use new needle each time<BR>
• remove outer and inner caps<BR>
BUT Information given is partially correct or incomplete.
Good

Shows the patient how to do all of the following:<BR>
• Washes hands<BR>
•pull off pen cap and wipe rubber stopper with alcohol <BR>
• screw needle onto syringe<BR>
• use new needle each time<BR>
• remove outer and inner caps<BR>
AND All information is correct and complete
COMMENTS
Airshot before injection

• turn dial 2 units<BR>
• with needle up, tap reservoir <BR>
• press push button as far as it will go until drop of medication appears<BR>
• if not, repeat until drop of medication appears (if not drop after 6 trys contact manufacturer)
Unacceptable

Does NOT show the patient how to do all of the following:<BR>
• turn dial 2 units<BR>
• with needle up, tap reservoir <BR>
• press push button as far as it will go until drop of medication appears<BR>
• if not, repeat until drop of medication appears (if not drop after 6 trys contact manufacturer)<BR>
OR information given is incorrect
Fair

Shows the patient how to do all of the following:<BR>
• turn dial 2 units<BR>
• with needle up, tap reservoir <BR>
• press push button as far as it will go until drop of medication appears<BR>
• if not, repeat until drop of medication appears (if not drop after 6 trys contact manufacturer)<BR>
BUT Information given is partially correct or incomplete.
Good

Shows the patient how to do all of the following:<BR>
• turn dial 2 units<BR>
• with needle up, tap reservoir <BR>
• press push button as far as it will go until drop of medication appears<BR>
• if not, repeat until drop of medication appears (if not drop after 6 trys contact manufacturer)<BR>
And All information is correct and complete.
COMMENTS
setting the dose

• check dose selector is at 0<BR>
• dial number of units<BR>
• DO NOT set dose by number of clicks you hear<BR>
• dose can be corrected by turning dial in either direction<BR>
• will not dispense more medication than is available
Unacceptable

Does NOT show the patient how to do all of the following:<BR>
• check dose selector is at 0<BR>
• dial number of units<BR>
• DO NOT set dose by number of clicks you hear<BR>
• dose can be corrected by turning dial in either direction<BR>
• will not dispense more medication than is available<BR>
OR information given is incorrect
Fair

Shows the patient how to do all of the following:<BR>
• check dose selector is at 0<BR>
• dial number of units<BR>
• DO NOT set dose by number of clicks you hear<BR>
• dose can be corrected by turning dial in either direction<BR>
• will not dispense more medication than is available BUT Information given is partially correct or incomplete.
Good

Shows the patient how to do all of the following:<BR>
• check dose selector is at 0<BR>
• dial number of units<BR>
• DO NOT set dose by number of clicks you hear<BR>
• dose can be corrected by turning dial in either direction<BR>
• will not dispense more medication than is available<BR>
AND All information is correct and complete
COMMENTS
Choose an injection site

• teach possible site locations<BR>
• teach to rotate sites<BR>
• clean injection site with alcohol<BR>
• pinch skin and insert needle at 90 degree angle<BR>
• hold syringe at mid or back of barrel like a pencil<BR>
•if anxious, can numb site with ice cube
Unacceptable

Does NOT show the patient how to do all of the following:<BR>
• teach possible site locations<BR>
• teach to rotate sites<BR>
• clean injection site with alcohol<BR>
• pinch skin and insert needle at 90 degree angle<BR>
• hold syringe at mid or back of barrel like a pencil<BR>
•if anxious, can numb site with ice cube<BR>
OR information given is incorrect
Fair

Shows the patient how to do all of the following:<BR>
• teach possible site locations<BR>
• teach to rotate sites<BR>
• clean injection site with alcohol<BR>
• pinch skin and insert needle at 90 degree angle<BR>
• hold syringe at mid or back of barrel like a pencil<BR>
•if anxious, can numb site with ice cube<BR>
BUT Information is incomplete or not totally correct.
Good

Shows the patient how to do all of the following:<BR>
• teach possible site locations<BR>
• teach to rotate sites<BR>
• clean injection site with alcohol<BR>
• pinch skin and insert needle at 90 degree angle<BR>
• hold syringe at mid or back of barrel like a pencil<BR>
•if anxious, can numb site with ice cube<BR>
AND All information is correct and complete
COMMENTS
Complete injection

• slowly push the button all the way in<BR>
• press in center of button, keep your finger away from window <BR>
• with button pressed leave needle in skin for 6 sec<BR>
• pull needle straight out<BR>
• gently press on spot for several seconds. Do not rub
Unacceptable

Does NOT show the patient how to do all of the following:<BR>
• slowly push the button all the way in<BR>
• press in center of button, keep your finger away from window <BR>
• with button pressed leave needle in skin for 6 sec<BR>
• pull needle straight out<BR>
• gently press on spot for several seconds. Do not rub<BR>
OR information given is incorrect
Fair

Shows the patient how to do all of the following:<BR>
• slowly push the button all the way in<BR>
• press in center of button, keep your finger away from window <BR>
• with button pressed leave needle in skin for 6 sec<BR>
• pull needle straight out<BR>
• gently press on spot for several seconds. Do not rub<BR>
BUT Information is not completely correct OR incomplete.
Good

Shows the patient how to do all of the following:<BR>
• slowly push the button all the way in<BR>
• press in center of button, keep your finger away from window <BR>
• with button pressed leave needle in skin for 6 sec<BR>
• pull needle straight out<BR>
• gently press on spot for several seconds. Do not rub<BR>
AND All information is correct and complete
COMMENTS
Discard materials

• Do not recap needle<BR>
• Place cap on on pen<BR>
• show how to discard needle<BR>
• DO NOT store pen in fridge<BR>
• DO NOT store with needle; can be used for 42 days
Unacceptable

Does NOT show the patient how to do all of the following:<BR>
• Do not recap needle<BR>
• Place cap on on pen<BR>
• show how to discard needle<BR>
• DO NOT store pen in fridge<BR>
• DO NOT store with needle; can be used for 42 days<BR>
OR information given is incorrect
Fair

Shows the patient how to do all of the following:<BR>
• Do not recap needle<BR>
• Place cap on on pen<BR>
• show how to discard needle<BR>
• DO NOT store pen in fridge<BR>
• DO NOT store with needle; can be used for 42 days<BR>
BUT Information is not completely correct OR incomplete.
Good

Shows the patient how to do all of the following:<BR>
• Do not recap needle<BR>
• Place cap on on pen<BR>
• show how to discard needle<BR>
• DO NOT store pen in fridge<BR>
• DO NOT store with needle; can be used for 42 days<BR>
AND All information is correct and complete
COMMENTS
Review to ensure understanding

Ensures that patient understands teaching. Follows up with written materials or other teaching materials if needed
Unacceptable

Does not ensure that the patient understands.
Fair

Ensures that patient understands teaching by asking them
Good

Ensures that patient understands teaching by asking them to repeat the instructions or by some other appropriate means. Follows up with written materials or other teaching materials if needed.
COMMENTS
Reviews hypoglycemia

Reviews how to recognize, avoid and treat hypoglycemia
Unacceptable

Hypoglycemia not reviewed
Fair

S/S of hypoglycemia are reviewed. What to do to avoid and treat are reviewed. Information is incomplete or not completely correct.
Good

S/S of hypoglycemia are reviewed. What to do to avoid and treat are reviewed. Information is complete and correct.
COMMENTS
Ability to answer questions

Answers all questions appropriately
Unacceptable

Unable to answer questions correctly
Fair

Able to answer questions but are not able to give complete answers
Good

Able to answer questions correctly, completely and confidently.
COMMENTS
Attitude

Unacceptable

Lack of confidence, caring attitude OR approachability AND NOT a good listener
Fair

Lack of confidence, caring attitude OR approachability. OR not a good listener.
Good

Confident, caring and approachable. Listens carefully to patients questions and concerns.
COMMENTS



Keywords:
  • diabetes, teaching, diabetes treatment, injections

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