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    Manual Blood Pressure Competency Checklist

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    This 3 sentence summary provides the key details about the blood pressure competency checklist: The blood pressure competency checklist contains 15 steps for correctly obtaining a blood pressure reading, including preparing the patient, selecting the appropriate cuff size, positioning the cuff and patient correctly, taking the reading using the proper method, and documenting the results. Students must demonstrate competency in obtaining accurate systolic and diastolic blood pressure readings based on correctly following the 15 steps outlined. The checklist is used to assess student performance and determine if they have met the competency requirements to correctly measure blood pressure.

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    Manual Blood Pressure Competency Checklist

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    This 3 sentence summary provides the key details about the blood pressure competency checklist: The blood pressure competency checklist contains 15 steps for correctly obtaining a blood pressure reading, including preparing the patient, selecting the appropriate cuff size, positioning the cuff and patient correctly, taking the reading using the proper method, and documenting the results. Students must demonstrate competency in obtaining accurate systolic and diastolic blood pressure readings based on correctly following the 15 steps outlined. The checklist is used to assess student performance and determine if they have met the competency requirements to correctly measure blood pressure.

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    This 3 sentence summary provides the key details about the blood pressure competency checklist: The blood pressure competency checklist contains 15 steps for correctly obtaining a blood pressure reading, including preparing the patient, selecting the appropriate cuff size, positioning the cuff and patient correctly, taking the reading using the proper method, and documenting the results. Students must demonstrate competency in obtaining accurate systolic and diastolic blood pressure readings based on correctly following the 15 steps outlined. The checklist is used to assess student performance and determine if they have met the competency requirements to correctly measure blood pressure.

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    Manual Blood Pressure Competency Checklist

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    This 3 sentence summary provides the key details about the blood pressure competency checklist: The blood pressure competency checklist contains 15 steps for correctly obtaining a blood pressure reading, including preparing the patient, selecting the appropriate cuff size, positioning the cuff and patient correctly, taking the reading using the proper method, and documenting the results. Students must demonstrate competency in obtaining accurate systolic and diastolic blood pressure readings based on correctly following the 15 steps outlined. The checklist is used to assess student performance and determine if they have met the competency requirements to correctly measure blood pressure.

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    BLOOD PRESSURE COMPETENCY CHECKLIST

    DATE:
    Attempt: 1 2 3

    Competency: Obtains both systolic and diastolic blood pressure readings.


    Behaviors: 1. Chooses correct size blood pressure cuff.
    2. Demonstrates correct procedure for obtaining accurate blood pressure measurement.
    GRADE LEVEL: GRADE 11-CAREGIVING
    RATING SCALE
    Steps:
    MEETS DOES NOT
    MEET

    1. Identify patient.
    2. Assist patient to Semi-Fowler’s or sitting position with back supported and
    allow to rest for 5 minutes prior to obtaining blood pressure.
    3. If sitting, patient’s feet should be flat, not dangling from exam table or bed,
    and her legs uncrossed.
    4. Assess for any consumption of caffeine or nicotine within previous 30 minutes.
    5. Instruct patient on need to obtain blood pressure.
    6. Position patient with back supported and arm at heart level with palm turned up.
    7. Bare upper arm of any restrictive clothing.
    8. Select appropriate size cuff (width of bladder 40% of circumference and
    encircle 80% of arm).
    9. Palpate brachial artery
    10. Position cuff 1” above site of brachial pulsation (antecubital space). Center
    bladder of cuff above artery.
    11. Assess for proper fit of blood pressure cuff.
    12. Verbalizes that if proper fit is not obtained may use forearm for B/P
    measurement.
    13. Instruct patient not to talk during B/P measurement
    14. Obtain blood pressure reading using automated or manual method
    15. Document B/P, patient position, and arm in which taken.
    16. Verbalizes that if B/P in severe range (≥ 160/110), recheck B/P in 15 minutes
    TOTAL SCORE
    80%
    REQUIRED TO MEET
    * Essential Elements

    MEETS  DOES NOT MEET 

    Teacher’s Signature

    Sudent’s Signature _

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