iRubric: Vital Signs rubric

1. Explained part of the procedure.
2. Did not allow pt to ask questions
3. Did not positioned pt correctly/comfortable.
4. Did not provide privacy for pt.
5. Did not preform hand hygiene
6. Demonstrated little confidence with most parts of preforming vital signs

1. Explained to pt and was able to perform procedures.
2. Did not position pt correctly
3. Did not provided privacy for pt.
4. Did not preform hand hygiene
5. Some mistakes are multiple attempts, but demonstrated confidence.

1. Explained procedure and allowed pt to ask questions.
2. Placed pt in correct position.
3. Provided privacy for pt.
4. Preformed hand hygiene
5. Obtained correct reading on 1st try with confidence.

Did not place in correct location of where pulse is taken on the 1st or 2nd attempt and was not able to report findings on the 2nd attempt.

Unable to record the correct pulse

Found the indicated pulse site and had correct finding after 1st attempt.

Able to calculate the pulse readings

Found indicated pulse site quickly, findings were correct and required no help from instructor.

Positioned the tips of the fingers gently over the radial artery in the patient’s wrist. (Do not use your thumb.)

Count the number of pulsations for 30 seconds and multiply by two to get the pulse rate for one minute.

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

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

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

1. Did not assure scale balances correctly at “0” pounds, or scale shows “0” when empty
2. Did not remove shoes and heavy outer clothing prior to measurement.
3. Did not measures in kilograms
4. Reports incorrect measurement

1. Did not assure scale balances correctly at “0” pounds, or scale shows “0” when empty
2. Did not remove shoes and heavy outer clothing prior to measurement.
3. Measures in kilograms
4. Reports correct measurement

1. Assure scale balances correctly at “0” pounds, or scale shows “0” when empty
2. Removed shoes and heavy outer clothing prior to measurement.
3. Measures in kilograms
4. Reports correct measurement