iRubric: VITAL SIGN CHECK-OFF rubric

1. Explained part of the procedure
2. Did not allow pt to ask questions
3. Did not positioned pt correctly for 2 parts of obtaining vital signs
4. Did not provide privacy for pt.
5. Unable to complete all steps correctly on 2nd attempt

1. Explained to pt and was able to perform procedures
2. Did not position pt correctly for 1 part of obtaining vital signs
3. Provided privacy for pt.

1. Explained procedure and allowed pt to ask questions
2. Placed pt in correct position for each part of vital signs
3. Provided privacy for pt.

1. Did not have correct equipment
2. Did not place correctly in mouth
3. Needed to repeat more than twice to complete correctly
3. Incorrect documentation

1. Correct apical or radial pulse finding/procedure n 2nd attempt.
2. Second attempt to correctly record pulse rate

1. Found apical and radial pulse site quickly, findings were correct on first attempt.
2. Accurate recording of pulse rate on 1st attempt

1. Needs several tries to adjust BP cuff
2. Needs several attempts to get cuff inflated
3. Left the cuff inflated to long causing some pain to the pt.
4. Incorrect documentation

1. Did some fumbling with the cuff, but got it on correctly
2. Got the cuff inflated correctly after 2nd attempt.
3. Recorded BP correctly

1. Correct cuff size
2. Palpate pulse point
3. Apply cuff correctly (evenly and snuggly
4. Cuff was inflated/deflated correctly
5. Let the air out slowly but not painfully slow.
6. Recorded BP correctly