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    This document outlines the steps for performing a subcutaneous injection and the skills assessment checklist. It lists 20 steps that must be completed, including preparing equipment and medications, identifying the patient, explaining the procedure, performing hand hygiene, administering the injection with correct technique, disposing of supplies, and documenting. The student will be scored on completing each step correctly out of a total possible score of 20.

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    This document outlines the steps for performing a subcutaneous injection and the skills assessment checklist. It lists 20 steps that must be completed, including preparing equipment and medications, identifying the patient, explaining the procedure, performing hand hygiene, administering the injection with correct technique, disposing of supplies, and documenting. The student will be scored on completing each step correctly out of a total possible score of 20.

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    This document outlines the steps for performing a subcutaneous injection and the skills assessment checklist. It lists 20 steps that must be completed, including preparing equipment and medications, identifying the patient, explaining the procedure, performing hand hygiene, administering the injection with correct technique, disposing of supplies, and documenting. The student will be scored on completing each step correctly out of a total possible score of 20.

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    This document outlines the steps for performing a subcutaneous injection and the skills assessment checklist. It lists 20 steps that must be completed, including preparing equipment and medications, identifying the patient, explaining the procedure, performing hand hygiene, administering the injection with correct technique, disposing of supplies, and documenting. The student will be scored on completing each step correctly out of a total possible score of 20.

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    WEST FORT COLLEGE OF NURSING

    OSCE- SUBCUTANEOUS INJECTION

    Name of examination: Register number:

    Sl Steps Maximu Score


    No m score obtained
    1 All equipments gathered. Each medication order against the 1
    original order in the medical record, according to facility policy
    checked.
    2 Checked the patient’s chart for allergies. 1
    3 Identified the patient. 1
    a. Compared information with the medical record
    b. Checked the name and identification number on the
    patient’s identification band.
    c. Asked the patient to state his or her name and birth date,
    based on facility policy.
    4 Explained the purpose and action of the medication to the patient. 1
    5 Performed hand hygiene. 1
    6 Prepared medications 1
    7 Selected an appropriate administration site 1
    8 Performed hand hygiene 1
    9 Cleansed the site with an antimicrobial swab while wiping with a 1
    firm, circular motion and moving outward from the injection site.
    10 Removed the needle cap with the non-dominant hand by pulling 1
    it straight off
    11 Grasped the area surrounding the injection site 1
    12 Injected the needle quickly at a 45- to 90-degree angle. Pushed 1
    the medication slowly.
    13 Withdrawn the needle quickly at the same angle at which it was 1
    inserted.
    14 Applied gentle pressure to the site after the needle is withdrawn. 1
    Do not massage the site.
    15 Discarded the needle and syringe in the appropriate receptacle 1
    16 Assisted the patient to a position of comfort 1
    17 Evaluated the patient’s response to medication 1
    18 Replaced all the articles 1
    19 Performed hand hygiene 1
    20 Documentation done 1
    Total 20

    Name and signature of the Examiner:

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