Med Sur Lab

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Mosby: Mosby's Nursing Video Skills Student _________________________________________ Date ___________________ Instructor _______________________________________ Date ___________________ PERFORMANCE CHECKLIST FOR ASSESSING RADIAL PULSE

S U NP Comments

1. Verified health care provider’s orders.

2. Gathered necessary equipment and supplies.

3. Performed hand hygiene.

4. Provided patient’s privacy.

5. Introduced self to patient and family.

6. Identified patient using two identifiers.

7. Assessed for factors that can affect pulse rate

and rhythm.

8. Used gloves if necessary.

9. Helped patient into appropriate position.

10. Placed fingers properly on patient’s inner

wrist, extended or flexed wrist until strongest

pulse is felt.

11. Pressed against radius until pulse was

obliterated, relaxed pressure until pulse is

palpable.

12. Rated strength of pulse properly.

13. Note regularity and rate of rhythm properly.

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14. Helped patient to comfortable position,

placed personal items within reach.

15. Placed call light within reach, ensured patient

knows how to use it.

16. Raised appropriate number of side rails and

lowered bed to ensure patient safety.

17. Disposed of used supplies and equipment, left

patient’s room tidy.

18. Removed and disposed of gloves if worn,

performed hand hygiene.

19. Discussed finding with patient as needed.

20. Compared patient’s pulse rate and character

with baseline and acceptable range.

21. Documented and reported patient’s response

and outcomes.