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Vital Signs checklist
Vital Signs checklist
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Greets the patient
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Identifies the patient by at least their last name
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Introduces self by first and last name
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Introduces self as student
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Verbally ensures patient’s comfort
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Establishes a complete agenda for the visit
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome When possible, maintains eye contact
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Upholds an alert posture (upright)
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Demonstrates genuine concern of patient’s physical wellbeing, (verbally and nonverbally)
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Professional Appearance:Is appropriately dressed (no unnecessarily revealing of body parts: no cleavage, no male chest exposure or legs (when sitting), not higher than 3 inch above knee cap, no abdomen )
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Has appropriate hygiene. (clean and short nails, no body odor, no bad breath)
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Has appropriate grooming (Hair is controlled, no overwhelming cologne)
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Wears a clean and ironed white coat or scrubs
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Wears appropriate footwear. (clean closed toe shoes that support mobility)
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Doesn’t use jargon at all, or explains without prompt
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Communicates verbally professional, refrains from too casual phrases or slang
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Speaks clearly
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Hand Hygiene - Alcohol based q8. Applies solution to hands, Rubs solution on all surfaces of fingers and hands, Rubs until dry
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Blood Pressure - Technique Positions the patient correctly (legs uncrossed)
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Positions the blood pressure cuff correctly on patient’s arm (2 fingers above elbow crease, not over clothing, cuff tight, arm correct relaxed position)
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Estimates the systolic blood pressure correctly. (fingers on radial/brachial, inflates cuff)
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Inflates cuff 30 mmHg above the estimated systolic blood pressure
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Listens with stethoscope over the brachial artery using membrane
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Deflates cuff slowly (<10mm per second)
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome States the BP reading to the patient.
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Palpates the radial artery with fingers (not thumbs)
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Counts the heart rate for at least 15 seconds
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome States the heart rate to the patient
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Respiratory Rate 31. Inconspicuously counts the respiratory rate by asking patient to place hand on the opposite shoulder and observing for at least 30 seconds
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome States the respiratory rate to the patient
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Places a cover correctly on the thermometer
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Explains to the patient where to place the thermometer and hold it there until it beeps (or 15 seconds)
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome States the temperature to the patient
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Total Points: 165.0 out of 165.0