Nursing Procedure Checklist

A. PRELIMINARIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

TOPIC 1: ABG Analysis and interpretation

Skill 1: Drawing ABG Sample

TOPIC 2: Chest Tube Drainage System

Skill 1: Care of CTT and Changing Chest Tube Drainage

TOPIC 3: CPR and AMBU Bagging

Skill 1: Adult CPR

B. MIDTERMS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

TOPIC 1: Suprapubic Catheter

Skill 1: Care of Suprapubic Catheter

TOPIC 2: Removing Sutures and Surgical Staples

Skill 2: Removing Sutures
Skill 3: Removing Surgical Staples

C. SEMI FINALS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

TOPIC 1: Artificial Airways

A. Endotracheal Tube (Endotracheal Intubation)
B. Tracheostomy Tube
Skill 1: Securing an Endotracheal Tube
Skill 2: Providing Tracheostomy Care

TOPIC 2: Wound Drains/Drainage

A. Penrose Drain
B. JP (Jackson Pratt) Drain
C. T- Tube Drain
Skill 1: Care of Penrose Drain
Skill 2: Care of JP Drain
Skill 3: Care for a T-tube Drain

D. FINALS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

TOPIC 1: Venous Blood Sampling

Skill 1: Using Venipuncture to Collect a Venous Blood Sample for Routine Testing
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TOPIC 2: Wound Irrigation

Skill 1: Performing an Irrigation of a Wound
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Drawing Arterial Blood Gas Sample

Instruction: Check under Correctly Done if identified skill is correctly performed; Incorrectly
Done if skill is not performed correctly; and Not Done if the student failed to perform the skill.
Correctly Incorrectly Not
Procedure Done Done Done
1. Gather equipment. Check the original physician’s order
according to agency policy. Clarify any inconsistencies.
2. Assess factors that may influence ABG measurements
including hyper or hypoventilation and body
temperature.
3. Identify medications that may influence ABG
measurement.
4. Assess respiratory status.
5. Review criteria for choosing site for ABG sample:
a. Assess collateral circulation with Allen Test.
b. Assess accessibility of vessel.
c. Assess tissue surrounding artery making sure also
artery not directly adjacent to veins.

6. Assess arterial sites (radial, brachial and femoral

arteries) for use in obtaining specimen.
7. Review baseline ABG values for patient.
8. Determine patient’s knowledge about ABG procedure.
9. Prepare heparinized syringe properly.
10. Identify patient using two identifiers.
11. Perform hand hygiene.
12. Palpate selected site with fingertips.
13. Elevate patient’s wrist with small pillow, ask patient to
extend fingers downward, stabilize artery with
hyperextension of wrist.
14. Apply clean gloves, clean area of maximal impulse with
alcohol or antiseptic and allow to dry.
15. Hold gauze pad with same fingers used to palpate
artery.
16. Use corner of gauze pad to point to site.
17. Hold needle bevel up, insert at appropriate angle,
prepare patient for painful stick.
18. Stop advancing needle at appropriate time.
19. Allow arterial pulsations to pump appropriate amount
of blood in the syringe.
20. Hold gauze pad over puncture site, withdraw syringe
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and needle and activate safety guard over needle.

21. Apply pressure over and proximal to puncture site
with pad.
22. Maintain continuous pressure for appropriate time.
23. Inspect site visually for signs of bleeding or hematoma
formation.
24. Palpate artery below or distal to puncture site.
25. Take syringe, remove safety needle, discard in
biohazard container, attach filter cap to syringe or
cover tip with gauze to dispel air.
26. Remove gloves, perform hand hygiene.
27. Place ID label on syringe in front of patient, place
syringe in cup of crushed ice, attach requisition to
sample and send sample to laboratory immediately.
28. Inspect puncture site and area distal for complications.
29. Document all pertinent data.

Evaluated by: ________________________________ Date of Evaluation: ________________

(Signature over Printed Name)

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Care of a Chest Drainage System and Changing the Drainage System

Instruction: Check under Correctly Done if identified skill is correctly performed; Incorrectly
Done if skill is not performed correctly; and Not Done if the student failed to perform the skill.
Correctly Incorrectly Not
Procedure Done Done Done
1. Identify the patient.
2. Explain what you are going to do and the reason for
the procedure.
3. Perform handy hygiene and put on clean gloves.
Assessing the Drainage System
4. Move the patient’s gown to expose chest tube
insertion site. Keep the patient covered as much as
possible, using a bath blanket to drape the patient if
necessary. Observe the dressing around the chest
tube insertion site and ensure that it is dry, intact
and occlusive.
5. Check that all connections are securely taped. Gently
palpate around the insertion site, feeling for
subcutaneous emphysema, a collection of air or gas
under the skin. This may feel crunchy or spongy or
like “popping” under your fingers.
6. Check drainage tubing to ensure that there are no
dependent loops or kinks. The drainage collection
device must be positioned below the tube insertion
site.
7. If the chest tube is ordered to be suctioned, note the
fluid level in the suction chamber and check it with
the amount of ordered suction. Look for bubbling in
suction chamber. Temporarily disconnect the suction
to check the level of water in the chamber. Add
sterile water or saline if necessary to maintain
correct amount of suction.
8. Observe the water seal chamber for fluctuations of
the water level with the patient’s inspiration and
expiration. If suction is used, temporarily disconnect
the suction to observe for fluctuation. Assess for the
presence of bubbling in the water seal chamber. Add
water if necessary to maintain the level at the 2-cm
mark, or the mark recommended by the
manufacturer.
9. Assess the amount and type of fluid drainage.
Measure drainage output at the end of each shift by
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marking the level of the container or placing a small

piece of tape at the drainage level to indicate date
and time. The amount should be a running total,
because the drainage system is never emptied. If
the drainage system fills, it is removed and replaced.
10. Remove gloves and perform hand hygiene.
Changing the Drainage System
11. Obtain two padded Kelly clamps, a new drainage
system and bottle of sterile water. Add water to the
water-seal chamber until it reaches the 2 cm mark or
the mark recommended by the manufacturer. Follow
manufacturer’s directions to add water to suction
system if suction is ordered.
12. Put on clean gloves.
13. Apply Kelly clamp 1.5 “to 2.5” from insertion site and
1 “apart going opposite directions.
14. Remove the suction from the current drainage
system. Unroll the band or use scissors to carefully
cut away any foam tape on connection of chest tube
and drainage system. Using a slight twisting motion,
remove the drainage system. Do not pull on the
chest tube.
15. Keeping the end of the chest tube sterile, insert the
end of the new drainage system into the chest tube.
Remove Kelly clamps. Reconnect suction if ordered.
Apply plastic bands or foam tape to chest
tube/drainage system connection site.
16. Re assess the patient and the drainage system.
17. Remove gloves. Perform hand hygiene.
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PERFORMING CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION

Instruction: Check under Correctly Done if identified skill is correctly performed; Incorrectly
Done if skill is not performed correctly; and Not Done if the student failed to perform the skill.
Correctly Incorrectly Not
Procedure Done Done Done
1. Assess responsiveness. If the patient is not
responsive, call for help, pull call bell and call the
facility emergency response number. Call for the
automated external defibrillator. (AED)
2. Put on gloves, if available. Position the patient supine
on his or her back on a firm, flat surface, with arms
alongside the body. If the patient is in bed, place a
blackboard or other rigid surface under the patient
(often the footboard of the patient’s bed).
3. Use the head tilt- chin lift maneuver to open the
airway. Place one hand on the victim’s forehead and
apply firm, backward pressure with the palm to tilt the
head back. Place the fingers of the other hand under
the bony part of the lower jaw near the chin and lift
the jaw upward to bring the chin forward and the
teeth to almost occlusion. If the trauma to the head or
neck is present or suspected, use the jaw- thrust
maneuver to open the airway. Place one hand on each
side of the patient’s head. Rest elbows on the flat
surface under the patient, grasp the angle of the
patient’s lower jaw and lift with both hands.
4. Look, listen and feel for air exchange.
5. If the patient resumes breathing or adequate
respirations and signs of circulation are noted, place
the patient in the recovery position.
6. If no spontaneous breathing is noted, seal the
patient’s mouth and nose with the face shield, one
way valve mask, or Ambu- bag (resuscitation bag), if
available. If not available, seal mouth with your
mouth.
7. Instill two breaths, each lasting 1 second, making the
chest rise.
8. If you are unable to ventilate or the chest does not
rise during ventilation, reposition the patient’s head
and reattempt to ventilate. If still unable to ventilate,
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inspect oral airway. Remove any foreign matter or

vomitus that is visible in the mouth. Use suction to
remove material, if available. Perform five abdominal
thrusts to remove the obstruction. If patient is obese
or pregnant, perform five chest thrusts. Chest thrusts
are delivered with the hands in the same position,
using the same technique, as that for chest
compressions during CPR. Attempt to ventilate. Repeat
this cycle as necessary.
9. Check the carotid pulse, simultaneously evaluating for
breathing, coughing or movement. This assessment
should take no more than 10 seconds. Place in the
recovery position if breathing resumes.
10. If patient has a pulse, but remains without
spontaneous breathing, continue rescue breathing at a
rate of one breath every 5-6 seconds, for a rate of 10-
12 breaths per minute.
11. If the patient is without signs of circulation, position
the heel of one hand in the center of the chest
between the nipples, directly over the lower half of the
sternum. Place the other hand directly o top of the
first hand. Extend interlacing fingers to keep fingers
above the chest.
12. Perform 30 chest compressions at a rate of 100 per
minute, coming “one, two, etc.” up to 30, keeping
elbows locked, arms straight and shoulders directly
over the hands. Chest compressions should depress
the sternum approximately 1/3 to ½ depth of the
chest. Allow full chest recoil after each compression.
13. Give two rescue breaths after each set of 30
compressions. Do five complete cycles of 30
compressions and two ventilations.
14. Reassess breathing and circulation after each set of
five compression/breathing cycles. Take no more than
10 seconds to do this.
15. Defibrillation should be provided at the earliest
possible moment as soon as AED is available.
16. Continue CPR until the patient resumes spontaneous
breathing and circulation, medical help arrives, you are
too exhausted to continue or a physician discontinues
CPR.
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Caring for a Suprapubic Urinary Catheter

Instruction: Check under Correctly Done if identified skill is correctly performed; Incorrectly
Done if skill is not performed correctly; and Not Done if the student failed to perform the skill.
Correctly Incorrectly Not
Procedure Done Done Done
1. Identify the patient. Discuss procedure with patient.
Encourage patient to observe or participate if
possible.
2. Assemble equipment.
3. Perform hand hygiene.
4. Provide privacy by closing the curtains or door and
draping patient with bath blanket.
5. Raise the bed to a comfortable working height.
6. Put on clean gloves. Gently remove old dressing, if
one is in place. Place dressing in a trashbag. Remove
gloves. Perform hand hygiene.
7. Assess the insertion site and surrounding skin.
8. Wet washcloth with warm water and apply skin
cleanser. Gently cleanse around suprapubic exit site.
Remove any encrustations. If this is a new
suprapubic catheter, sterile cotton tip applicators and
sterile saline should be used to clean the site until
incision has healed. Moisten the applicators with the
saline and clean in circular motion from the insertion
site outward.
9. Rinse area of all cleanser. Pat dry.
10. If exit site has been draining, place slam drain
sponge around catheter to absorb any drainage. Be
prepared to change this sponge throughout the day,
depending on the amount of drainage. Do not cut a
4x4 to make a drain sponge.
11. Remove gloves. Form a loop in tubing and anchor
the tubing on the patient’s abdomen.
12. Assist the patient to a comfortable position. Cover
the patient with bed linens. Place the bed in the
lowest position.
13. Put on clean gloves. Remove or discard equipment
and assess patient’s response to procedure. Remove
gloves and perform hand hygiene.
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Removing Sutures

Instruction: Check under Correctly Done if identified skill is correctly performed; Incorrectly
Done if skill is not performed correctly; and Not Done if the student failed to perform the skill.
Correctly Incorrectly Not
Procedure Done Done Done
1. Review the physician’s order for suture
removal.
2. Gather the necessary supplies.
3. Identify the patient.
4. Explain the procedure to the patient. Describe the
sensation as a pulling or slightly uncomfortable
experience.
5. Perform hand hygiene.
6. Close the room door or curtains. Place the bed at an
appropriate and comfortable working height.
7. Assist the patient to a comfortable position that
provides easy access to the wound area. Use the bath
blanket to cover any exposed area other than the
wound.
8. Put on clean gloves. Remove and dispose of any
dressings on the surgical incision. Remove gloves and
put on sterile gloves. Inspect the incision area.
9. Clean the incision using the wound cleanser and
gauze, according to facility policies and procedures.
10. Using the sterile scissors, cut one side of the suture
below the knot, close to the skin. Grasp the knot with
the forceps and pull the cut suture through the skin.
Avoid pulling the visible portion of the suture through
the underlying tissue.
11. Remove every other suture to be sure the wound
edges are healed. If they are, remove the remaining
suture as ordered. Dispose of sutures in a biohazard
bag.
12. Apply Steri- Strips if ordered. If necessary, prepare
skin with tincture of benzoin before applying Steri
Strips.
13. Reapply the dressing, depending on the physician’s
orders and facility policy.
14. Remove gloves and perform hand hygiene.

Removing Surgical Staples

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Instruction: Check under Correctly Done if identified skill is correctly performed; Incorrectly
Done if skill is not performed correctly; and Not Done if the student failed to perform the skill.
Correctly Incorrectly Not
Procedure Done Done Done
1. Review the physician’s order for staple removal.
2. Gather necessary supplies.
3. Identify the patient. Explain the procedure to the
patient. Describe the sensation as a pulling or slightly
uncomfortable experience.
4. Perform hand hygiene.
5. Close the room door or curtains. Place the bed at an
appropriate and comfortable working height.
6. Assist the patient to a comfortable position that
provides easy access to the wound area. Use the bath
blanket to cover any exposed area other than the
wound.
7. Put on gloves. Remove and dispose any of dressings
on the surgical incision using proper technique.
Remove gloves and put on a new pair.
8. Clean the incision using the wound cleanser and
gauze, according to facility policy and procedures.
9. Position the sterile staple remover under the staple to
be removed. Firmly close the staple remover. The
staple will bend in the middle and the edges will pull
up out of the skin.
10. Remove every other staple to be sure the wound
edges are healed. If they are, remove the remaining
staples as ordered. Dispose of staples in the sharp
container.
11. Apply steri strips according to facility policy or
physician’s order. Prepare skin with tincture of
benzoin if indicated.
12. Re apply the dressing, depending on the physician’s
orders and facility policy.
13. Remove gloves and perform hand hygiene.

SECURING AN ENDOTRACHEAL TUBE

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Instruction: Check under Correctly Done if identified skill is correctly performed; Incorrectly
Done if skill is not performed correctly; and Not Done if the student failed to perform the skill.
Correctly Incorrectly Not
Procedure Done Done Done
1. Identify the patient
2. Assess the need for endotracheal tube retaping.
Administer pain medication or sedation as
prescribed before attempting to retape
endotrachaeal tube. Explain the procedure to the
patient.
3. Obtain the assistance of a second individual to hold
the endotracheal tube in place while the old tape is
removed and the new tape is placed.
4. Perform hand hygiene.
5. Adjust bed to a comfortable working position. Lower
side rail closer to you. If patient is conscious, place
him or her in semi fowlers position. If patient is
unconscious, place him or her in lateral position,
facing you. Move the overbed table close to your
work area. Place a trash receptacle within easy
reach of work area.
6. Put on face shield or goggles and mask. Suction
patient.
7. Measure a piece of tape for the length needed to
reach around the patient’s neck to the mouth plus 8
“. Cut tape. Lay it adhesive side on the table.
8. Cut another piece of tape long enough to reach
from one jaw around the back of the neck to the
other jaw. Lay this piece on the center of the longer
piece on the table, matching the tapes” adhesive
sides together.
9. Take one 3 ml syringe or tongue blade and wrap
the sticky tape around the syringe until the
nonsticky area is reached. DO this for the other side
as well.
10. Take one of the 3 ml syringe or tongue blades and
pass it under the patient’s neck so that there is a 3
ml syringe on either side of the patient’s head.
11. Put on disposable gloves. Have the assistant put on
gloves as well.
12. Provide oral care, including suctioning oral cavity.
13. Take note of the “cm” position markings on the
tube. Begin to unwrap old tape from around the
endotracheal tube. After one side is unwrapped,
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have assistant hold the endotracheal tube as close

to the lips or nares as possible to offer stabilization.
14. Carefully remove the remaining tape from the
endotracheal tube. After tape is removed, have
assistant gently and slowly move endotracheal tube
(if orally intubated) to the other side of the mouth.
Assess mouth for any skin breakdown. Before
applying new tape, make sure that markings on
endotracheal tube are at same spot as when re-
taping began.
15. Remove old tape from cheeks and side of face. Use
adhesive remover to remove excess adhesive from
tape. Clean the face and neck with washcloth and
cleanser. If patient has facial hair, consider shaving.
Pat dry with towel after shaving.
16. Apply the skin barrier to the patient’s face (under
his nose, cheeks, under lower lip) where the tape
will sit. Unroll one side of the tape. Ensure that non
sticky part of the tape remains behind patient’s
neck while pulling firmly on the tape. Place adhesive
portion of tape snugly against patient’s cheek. Split
the tape in half from the end to the corner of the
mouth.
17. Place the top half piece of tape under the patient’s
nose. Wrap the lower half around the tube in one
direction, such as over and around the tube. Fold
over tab on end of tape.
18. Unwrap second side of tape. Split to corner of the
mouth. Place the bottom half piece of tape along
the patient’s lower lip. Wrap the top half around the
tube in the opposite direction such as below and
around the tube. Fold over tab on end of tape.
19. Auscultate lung sounds. Assess for cyanosis, oxygen
saturation, chest symmetry and stability of
endotracheal tube. Again check to ensure that the
tube is at correct depth.
20. Id endotracheal tube is cuffed, check pressure of
balloon by attaching hand held pressure gauge to
the pilot balloon of the endotracheal tube.
21. Remove face shield or goggles and mask. Remove
gloves and perform hand hygiene. Assist a patient
to a comfortable position and raise side rails.
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PROVIDING TRACHEOSTOMY CARE

Instruction: Check under Correctly Done if identified skill is correctly performed; Incorrectly
Done if skill is not performed correctly; and Not Done if the student failed to perform the skill.
Correctly Incorrectly Not
Procedure Done Done Done
1. Verify the physician order and identify the client
2. Wash your hands and don gloves.
3. Explain procedure to client. Place the client in semi-
to high Fowler’s position.
4. Suction tracheostomy tube. Before discarding
gloves, remove soiled tracheostomy dressing and
discard with catheter inside glove. Note: Follow
Procedure 36-8, Suctioning Secretions From
Airways. When suctioning through a tracheostomy
tube, insert catheter about 10 to 12 cm (in an
adult).
5. Replace oxygen or humidification source and
encourage client to deep-breathe as you prepare
sterile supplies. Do not snap in place
6. Open sterile tracheostomy kit. Pour normal saline
into one basin, hydrogen peroxide into the second.
Don Sterile gloves. Open several sterile cotton-
tipped applicators and one sterile precut
tracheostomy dressing and place on sterile field. If
kit does not contain tracheostomy ties, cut two 15-
inch pieces of twill tape and set aside
7. Remove oxygen source. The hand that touches the
oxygen source is no longer sterile. Note: For
tracheostomy tube with inner cannula, complete
Steps 7 to 25. For tracheostomy tube without inner
cannula or plugged with a button, complete Steps
14 to 25
8. Unlock inner cannula by turning counterclockwise.
Remove inner cannula.
9. Place inner cannula in basin with hydrogen
peroxide.
10. Replace oxygen source over or near outer cannula
11. Clean lumen and sides of inner cannula using pipe
cleaners or sterile brush
12. Rinse inner cannula thoroughly by agitating in
normal saline for several seconds.
13. Remove oxygen source and replace inner cannula
into outer cannula. “Lock” by turning clockwise until
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the two blue dots align. Replace oxygen or humidity

source.
14. Remove tracheostomy dressing from under
faceplate.
15. Clean stoma under faceplate with circular motion
using hydrogen peroxide-soaked cotton applicattors.
Clean dried secretions from all exposed outer
cannula surfaces

16. Remove foaming secretions using normal saline

soaked, cotton-tipped applicator
17. Pat moist surfaces dry with 4″ × 4″ gauze.
18. Place dry, sterile, precut tracheostomy dressing
around tracheostomy stoma and under faceplate.
Do not use cut 4″ × 4″ gauze.
19. If tracheostomy ties are to be changed, have an
assistant don a sterile glove and hold the
tracheostomy tube in place
For Tracheostomy Ties
20. Cut a 12-inch slit approximately 1 inch from one
end of both clean tracheostomy ties. This is easily
done by folding back on itself 1 inch of the tie and
cutting a small slit in the middle
21. Remove and discard soiled tracheostomy ties.
22. Thread end of tie through cut slit in tie. Pull tight
23. Repeat Step 21 with the second tie.
24. Bring both ties together at one side of the client’s
neck. Assess that ties are only tight enough to allow
one finger between tie and neck. Use two square
knots to secure the ties. Trim excess tie length.
Note: Assess tautness of tracheostomy ties
frequently in clients whose neck may swell from
trauma or surgery
For Tracheostomy Collar
25. While an assisting nurse holds the faceplate, gently
pull the Velcro tab and remove the collar on one
side. Insert the new collar into the opening on the
faceplate and secure the Velcro tab
26. Hold faceplate in place as the assisting nurse
repeats step on the second side
27. Remove the old collar and ensure that the new
collar is securely in place
28. Remove gloves and discard disposable equipment.
Label with date and time, and store reusable
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supplies.
29. Assist client to comfortable position and offer oral
hygiene.
30. Wash your hands

Evaluated by: ________________________________ Date of Evaluation: ________________

(Signature over Printed Name)

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Caring for a Penrose Drain

Instruction: Check under Correctly Done if identified skill is correctly performed; Incorrectly
Done if skill is not performed correctly; and Not Done if the student failed to perform the skill.
Correctly Incorrectly Not
Procedure Done Done Done
1. Review the physician’s order for drain and site care
or the nursing plan of care related to drain care.
2. Gather the necessary supplies.
3. Identify the patient.
4. Explain the procedure to the patient.
5. Assess the patient for possible need for non-
pharmacologic pain-reducing interventions or
analgesic medication before wound care dressing
change. Administer appropriate analgesic,
consulting physician’s orders and allow enough time
for analgesic to achieve its effectiveness.
6. Perform hand hygiene.
7. Close the room door or curtains. Place the bed at an
appropriate and comfortable working height.
8. Place a waste receptacle at a convenient location
for use during the procedure.
9. Assist the patient to a comfortable position that
provides easy access to the drain area. Use the bath
blanket to cover any exposed area other than the
drain. If necessary place the waterproof pad under
the drain site.
10. Check the position of the drain or drains before
removing the dressing. Put on clean disposable
gloves and loosen tape on the old dressings. Use an
adhesive remover to help get the tape off if
necessary.
11. Carefully remove the soiled dressings. If any part of
the dressing sticks to the underlying skin, use small
amounts of sterile saline to help loosen and remove
it. Do not reach over the drain site.
12. After removing the dressing, note the presence,
amount, type, color and odor of any drainage on
the dressings. Place soiled dressings in the
appropriate waste receptacle. Remove gloves and
dispose of them in the appropriate waste
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receptacle.
13. Inspect the drain site for appearance and drainage.
Assess if any pain is present. Closely observe the
safety pin in the drain. Include any problems noted
in documentation.
14. If the pain or drain is crusted, replace the pin with a
new sterile pin. Take care not to dislodge the drain.
15. Using sterile, prepare a sterile work area and open
the needed supplies.
16. Open the sterile cleaning solution. Pour the
cleansing solution into the basin. Add the gauze
sponges.
17. Put on sterile gloves.
18. Cleanse the drain site with the cleaning solution.
Use the forceps and moistened gauze or cotton
tipped applicators. Start at the drain insertion site,
moving in a circular motion toward the periphery.
Use each gauze sponge or applicator only once.
Discard and use new gauze if additional cleansing is
needed.
19. Dry the skin with new gauze pad. Place the pre split
drain sponge under the drain. Place several gauze
pads around the drain site. Apply gauze pads over
the drain.
20. Apply abdominal pads over the gauze. Remove
gloves and dispose of them.
21. Tape the abdominal pads securely to the patient’s
skin.
22. After securing the dressing, remove all remaining
equipment place the patient in a position of comfort
with side rails up and bed in the lowest position and
perform hand hygiene.
23. Record the procedure, wound assessment, and the
patient’s reaction to the procedure according to
institution’s guidelines.
24. Check all dressings every shift. More frequent
checking may be needed if a wound is more
complex or dressings become saturated more
frequently.
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Caring for a Jackson- Pratt Drain

Instruction: Check under Correctly Done if identified skill is correctly performed; Incorrectly
Done if skill is not performed correctly; and Not Done if the student failed to perform the skill.
Correctly Incorrectly Not
Procedure Done Done Done
1. Review the physician’s order for drain and site care
or the nursing plan of care related to drain care.
2. Gather the necessary supplies.
3. Identify the patient.
4. Explain the procedure to the patient.
5. Assess the patient for possible need for non-
pharmacologic pain-reducing interventions or
analgesic medication before wound care dressing
change. Administer appropriate analgesic,
consulting physician’s orders and allow enough time
for analgesic to achieve its effectiveness.
6. Perform hand hygiene.
7. Close the room door or curtains. Place the bed at an
appropriate and comfortable working height.
8. Assist the patient to a comfortable position that
provides easy access to the drain area. Use the bath
blanket to cover any exposed area other than the
drain. Place the waterproof pad under the drain
site.
9. Place the graduated collection container under the
outlet valve of the drain. Without contaminating the
outlet valve, pull the cap off. The chamber will
expand completely as it draws in air. Empty the
chamber’s contents completely into the container.
Use the alcohol pad to clean the chamber’s spout
and cap. Fully compress the chamber with one hand
and replace the plug with your other hand.
10. Check the patency of the equipment. Make sure
tubing is free from twists and kinks.
11. Secure the Jackson –Pratt drain to the patient’s
gown below the wound with a safety pin, making
sure that there is no tension in the tubing.
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12. Carefully measure and record the character, color

and amount of drainage. Discard the drainage
according to facility policy.
13. If the drain site has a dressing, redress it.
14. If the drain site is open to air, observe sutures that
secure the drain to the skin. Look for signs of
pulling, tearing, swelling or infection of the
surrounding skin if needed.
15. Gently clean the sutures with the gauze pad soaked
in normal saline. Dry with a new gauze pad. Apply
skin protectant to the surrounding skin if needed.
16. Remove gloves and all remaining equipment, place
the patient in a position of comfort, with side rails
up and bed in lowest position and perform hand
hygiene.

Evaluated by: ________________________________ Date of Evaluation: ________________

(Signature over Printed Name)

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Caring for a T tube Drain

Instruction: Check under Correctly Done if identified skill is correctly performed; Incorrectly
Done if skill is not performed correctly; and Not Done if the student failed to perform the skill.
Correctly Incorrectly Not
Procedure Done Done Done
1. Review the physician’s order for drain and site care
or the nursing plan of care related to drain care.
2. Gather the necessary supplies.
3. Identify the patient.
4. Explain the procedure to the patient.
5. Assess the patient for possible need for non-
pharmacologic pain-reducing interventions or
analgesic medication before wound care dressing
change. Administer appropriate analgesic,
consulting physician’s orders and allow enough time
for analgesic to achieve its effectiveness.
6. Perform hand hygiene.
7. Close the room door or curtains. Place the bed at an
appropriate and comfortable working height.
8. Place a waste receptacle at a convenient location
for use during the procedure.
9. Assist the patient to a comfortable position that
provides easy access to the drain area. Use the bath
blanket to cover any exposed area other than the
drain. Place the waterproof pad under the drain
site.
Emptying Drainage
10. Put on clean gloves.
11. Using sterile technique, open a gauze pad, making a
sterile filed with outer wrapper.
12. Lace the graduated collection container under the
outlet valve of the drainage bag. Without
contaminating the outlet valve, pull the cap off and
empty the bag’s contents completely into the
container; use the gauze to wipe the valve and
reseal the outlet valve.
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13. Carefully measure and record the character, color

and amount of drainage. Discard the drainage
according to facility policy.
14. Remove gloves and perform hand hygiene.
Cleaning the Drain Site
15. Put on clean gloves. Check the position of the drain
or drains before removing the dressing. Loosen the
tape on the old dressings. If necessary, use an
adhesive remover to help get the tape off.
16. Carefully remove the soiled dressings. If any part of
the dressing sticks to the underlying skin, use small
amounts of sterile saline to help loosen and remove.
Do not reach over the drain site.
17. After removing the dressing, note the presence,
amount, type, color and odor of any drainage on
the dressings. Place soiled dressings in the
appropriate waste receptacle. Remove gloves and
dispose of in appropriate waste receptacle.
18. Inspect the drain site for appearance and drainage.
Assess if any pain is present. Note any problems to
include in your documentation.
19. Using sterile technique, prepare a sterile work area
and open the needed supplies.
20. Open the sterile cleaning solution. Pour the
cleansing solution into the basin. Add the gauze
sponges.
21. Put on sterile gloves.
22. Cleanse the drain site with the cleaning solution.
Use the forceps and the moistened gauze or cotton
tipped applicators. Start at the drain insertion site,
moving in a circular motion toward the periphery.
Use each gauze sponge only once. Discard and use
new gauze if additional cleansing is needed.
23. Allow the area to dry or dry with sterile gauze.
24. Place the drain sponge under the drain. Place
several gauze pads around the drain site. Apply
gauze pads over the drain. Alternatively, place the
transparent dressing over the tube and dressings.
25. Secure the dressings with tape as needed. Be
careful not to kink the tubing.
26. After securing the dressing, remove all remaining
equipment. Apply skin protectant to the surrounding
skin if needed. Place the patient in position of
comfort with side rails up and bed in lowest position
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and perform hand hygiene.

Using Venipuncture to Collect a Venous Blood Sample for Routine Testing

Instruction: Check under Correctly Done if identified skill is correctly performed; Incorrectly
Done if skill is not performed correctly; and Not Done if the student failed to perform the skill.
Correctly Incorrectly Not
Procedure Done Done Done
1. Gather the necessary supplies. Check product
expiration dates. Identify ordered tests and select
the appropriate blood collection tubes.
2. Identify the patient. Explain the procedure. Allow
the patient time to ask questions and verbalize
concerns about the venepuncture procedure.
3. Close curtains around bed and close door to room if
possible.
4. Provide for good light. Artificial light is
recommended. Place a trash receptacle within easy
reach.
5. Assist the patient to a comfortable position, either
sitting or lying. If the patient is lying in bed, raise
the bed to a comfortable working height. Expose
the arm, supporting it an extended position on a
firm surface, such as a table top.
6. Perform hand hygiene.
7. Determine the patient’s preferred site for the
procedure based on his or her previous experience.
Apply a tourniquet to the upper arm on the chosen
side approximately 3” to 4 “ above the potential
puncture site. Apply enough pressure to impede
venous circulation but not arterial blood flow.
8. Assess the veins to determine the best puncture
site. Observe the skin for the vein’s blue color, or
palpate
Evaluated the vein for a frim rebound sensation.
by: ________________________________ Date of Evaluation: ________________
9. Release the tourniquet. Check that the vein has
(Signature over Printed Name)
decompressed.
10. Attach the needle to the Vacutainer device. Place
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first the blood collection tube into the Vacutainer,

but not engaged in the puncture device in the
Vacutainer.
11. Put on nonsterile gloves. Clean the patient’s skin at
the selected puncture site with the antimicrobial
swab. If using chlorhexidine, use a back and forth
motion, applying friction for 3o seconds to site, or
procedure recommended by the manufacturer. If
using alcohol wipe in a circular motion spiralling
outward. Allow the skin to dry before performing
the venepuncture.
12. Reapply tourniquet approximately 3” to 4” above
identified puncture site. Apply enough pressure to
impede venous circulation but not arterial blood
flow.
13. Hold the patient’s arm in a downward position with
your non dominant hand. Align the needle and
Vacutainer and needle in your dominant hand. Use
the thumb or first finger of non-dominant hand to
apply pressure and traction to the skin just below
the identified puncture site.
14. Inform the patient that he or she is going to feel a
pinch. With the bevel of the needle up, insert the
needle into the vein at a 15 degree angle to the
skin.
15. Grasp the Vacutainer securely to stabilize in in the
vein with your non-dominant hand and push the
first collection tube into the puncture device in the
Vacutainer until the rubber stopper on the collection
tube is punctured. You will feel the tube push into
place on the puncture device. Blood will flow into
the tube automatically.
16. Remove the tourniquet as soon as blood flows
adequately into the tube.
17. Continued to hold Vacutainer in place in the vein
and continue to fill the required tubes, removing
one and inserting another. Gently rotate each tube
as you remove it.
18. After you have drawn all required blood samples,
remove the last collection tube from the Vacutainer.
Place a gauze pad over the puncture site and slowly
and gently remove the needles from the vein.
Engage needle guard. Do not apply pressure to site
until the needle has been fully removed.
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19. Apply gentle pressure to the puncture site for 2-3

minutes or until bleeding stops.
20. After bleeding stops, apply an adhesive bandage.
21. Check specimen labels with patient identification
bracelet. Label should include patient’s name and
indetification number, time specimen was collected,
route or collection, identification for person
obtaining sample and any other information
required by agency policy. Place label on the tubes
per facility policy. Place tubes in plastic sealable
biohazard bag. Immediately transport to laboratory.
22. Check the venepuncture site to see if a hematoma
has developed.
23. Discard Vacutainer and needle in sharps container.
Remove gloves and perform hand hygiene.
24. Assist the patient to a comfortable position. If
patient’s bed was raised, place the bed in the
lowest position.

Evaluated by: ________________________________ Date of Evaluation: ________________

(Signature over Printed Name)

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Performing Sterile Irrigation of a Wound

Instruction: Check under Correctly Done if identified skill is correctly performed; Incorrectly
Done if skill is not performed correctly; and Not Done if the student failed to perform the skill.
Correctly Incorrectly Not
Procedure Done Done Done
1. Review the physician’s order for wound care or the
nursing plan of care related to wound care.
2. Gather the necessary supplies.
3. Identify the patient.
4. Explain the procedure to the patient.
5. Assess the patient for possible need for non
pharmacologic pain- reducing interventions or
analgesic medication before wound care dressing
change. Administer appropriate analgesic,
consulting physician’s orders, and allow enough
time for analgesic to achieve its effectiveness.
6. Perform hand hygiene.
7. Close the room door or curtains. Place the bed at a
comfortable working height.
8. Have disposal bag or waste receptacle within easy
reach prior to the irrigation for soiled dressing
disposal.
9. Assist the patient to a comfortable position that
provides easy access to the wound area. Position
the patient so that the irrigation solution will flow
from the clean to dirty end of the wound. Expose
the area and drape the patient with a bath blanket
if needed. Put the waterproof pad under the wound
area.
10. Put on a gown, mask and eye protection.
11. Put on clean disposable gloves and remove the
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soiled dressings.
12. Assess the wound for size, appearance, and
drainage on the dressing. Assess the appearance of
the surrounding tissue.
13. Discard the dressings in the receptacle. Remove
gloves and put them in the receptacle.
14. Using sterile technique, prepare a sterile field and
all the sterile supplies needed for the procedure to
the field. Pour warmed sterile irrigating solution into
the sterile container.
15. Put on sterile gloves.
16. Position the sterile basin below the wound to collect
the irrigation fluid.
17. Fill the irrigation syringe with solution. Using your
non dominant hand, gently apply pressure to the
basin against the skin below the wound to form a
seal with the skin.
18. Gently direct a stream of solution into the wound.
Keep the tip of the syringe at least 1 “ above the
upper tip of the wound. When using a catheter tip,
insert it gently to the wound until it meets
resistance. Gently flush all wound areas.
19. Watch for the solution to flow smoothly and evenly,
When the solution from the wound flows out clear,
discontinue the irrigation.
20. Dry the surrounding skin with sterile gauze sponge.
21. Apply a new dressing to the wound (separate skill)
22. Remove gloves and dispose properly. Remove other
protective equipment used.
23. Return the bed to lowest position and assist patient
in a comfortable position.
24. If any irrigating solution remains in the bottle, recap
the bottle and note on the bottle the date and time
it was opened.
25. Perform hand hygiene and document.
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NCM 121 SL

PRELIM PERIOD
1. Disaster Triage
2. Donning and Doffing of Personal Protective Equipment

MIDTERM PERIOD
1. First Aid for Burn
2. Moving Victims during Disaster

SEMI-FINAL PERIOD
1. Applying Figure of Eight Bandage

FINAL PERIOD
1. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (Field)
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SKILL 1: DISASTER TRIAGE

Instructions:
1. The clinical Instructors will conduct case simulation based on the case scenarios
provided.
2. Students will be grouped into 3 and each student will be evaluated by an
assigned instructor.
3. The students will perform triage based on their assessment. They shall put
appropriate tags on the victims.
4. Students will be given a time limit to finish the triage, hence, their planning and
management of the situation will also be evaluated as they will be the one to
assign task among the members of their group.
5. An Oral Revalida will follow after the triage.
6. A rubric will be used to evaluate the students.
RUBRIC

Criteria Poor Fair Good Excellent

1 pt 2 pts 3 pts 4 pts
Assessment The student The studentThe student The student
has not has performed has performed has performed
performed the the necessary all the all the
any of assessment to necessary necessary
necessary victims but is assessment to assessment to
assessment to incomplete. victims but is victims and is
victims. (Ability (Ability to walk,unable to able interpret
to walk, respiration, interpret some all assessments
respiration, perfusion and assessments correctly.
perfusion and mental status) correctly. (Ability to walk,
mental status) (Ability to walk, respiration,
respiration, perfusion and
perfusion and mental status)
mental status)
Time The student The tudentt Thetudentt Thetudentt
Management exceeds meets meets meets
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expected time acceptable acceptable acceptable

allotment for time allotment time allotment time allotment
appropriate for ED-EMR for ED-EMR for ED-EMR
ED-EMR Triage Triage Triage Triage
completion of 5 completion completion completion
to 8 minutes with more than with 1 required with all
1 required triage entry required triage
triage entries missed. entries
missed. documented.
Triage The student The student The student The student
Application was unable to demonstrates demonstrates identifies and
correctly difficulty competence in implements
identify identifying proper appropriate
appropriate appropriate identification of ED-EMR triage
triage ED-EMR triage appropriate applications
applications. applications. ED-EMR triage independently
Requires slight applications with
prompting without confidence
from preceptor preceptor without
to accomplish prompting. reference or
task. resource.
Subject Student does The student is Student is at Student
Knowledge not have grasp uncomfortable ease with demonstrates
of information; with expected full knowledge
student cannot information answers to all (more than
answer and is able to questions, but required) by
questions answer only fails to answering all
about ED-EMR rudimentary elaborate in class questions
Triage questions regards to with
applications. regarding ED- specific ED- explanations
EMR triage EMR Triage and elaboration
applications. applications regarding ED-
and mandatory EMR triage
entries in the applications
triage note. and mandatory
entries in the
triage note.
Attitude The student The student The student as The student
has poor was somehow confident and has high
confidence and confident prepared to confidence and
is observed during the perform the is certain of
unprepared activity but activity. every action
during the was observed he/she
activity. unsure about performed
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his/her actions. during the

activity.

Evaluated by: ________________________________ Date of Evaluation: ________________

(Signature over Printed Name)

 Donning and Doffing PPE
NursingCheck
Instruction: Procedure Checklist
under Correctly Done if identified skill is correctly performed; Incorrectly Done if
skill is not performed correctly; and Not Done if the student failed to perform the skill.
Correctly Incorrectly Not Done
Procedure Done Done
1. Review =the institutional protocol for donning and
doffing of PPE.
2. Identify and gather the appropriate PPE to be used.
 Appropriately fitted isolation gown
 N95 mask
 Face shield or googles
 Disposable Gloves
3. Perform hand hygiene
4. Put on the isolation gown. Fully cover torso from head
to knees, arms to end of wrist, and wrap around the back.
Fasten in back of neck and waist.
5. Put on the N95 mask. Fit the mask on your nose using
both hands. Secure ties and elastic bands at the middle of
hand and neck.
6. Fit flexible nose band to nose bridge.
7. Fit snug to face and below chin. Fit check the respirator.
8. Put on face shield or goggles. Place over face and eyes
and adjust the fitting.
9. Put on the gloves. Extend to cover wrist of isolation
gown.
DOFFING (Removing PPE)
10. Remove and discharge the gloves.
A. Glove and glove technique
 Pinch the outside of the glove near the wrist. Peal
downwards pulling the gloves inside-out.
 With your ungloved hand, slide your finger under the
wrist of the remaining gloves.
 Peal downwards, turning the gloves inside-out.
B. Beaking method
 Pinch the outside of the glove near the wrist.
 Using your finger, pull the glove inside-out and over
the fingers and thumb to form a beak.
 With the beaked hand, pinch the opposite glove at the
wrist and pull downwards, turning the gloves inside-
out.
 With the ungloved hand pull the beaked gloved off,
touching only the inside of the gloves.
11. Discard the gloves.
12. Untie all ties or unsnap all snaps. Some gown ties can
be broken rather than untied. In the instance, break the
ties gently, avoiding forceful movement.
13. Reach up to the shoulders and carefully pull or roll the
gown down and away from the body. m
14. Disposed the used gown.
15. Perform hand hygiene. Be sure to clean your wrist, where
the edge of the gown was located.
16. Carefully remove the face shield or googles by grabbing the
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Evaluated by: ________________________________ Date of Evaluation: ________________

(Signature over Printed Name)

 PROVIDING FIRST AID MEASURES FOR BURN
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Instruction: Check under Correctly Done if identified skill is correctly performed; Incorrectly Done if
skill is not performed correctly; and Not Done if the student failed to perform the skill.
Correctly Incorrectly Not Done
Procedure Done Done
20. Ensure that the cause of the burn does not endanger
your life or the casualty.
21. Call for EMS.
22. Assess if the casualty is conscious. If not, carry out the
ABC of resuscitation
23. Establish the cause of the burn. If chemical burn is
suspected:
a. Irrigate the burn with copious amount of water after the
casualty’s airway, breathing and circulation have been
assessed.
b. The contaminated skin must be washed under running
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waterby:for
________________________________
at least 20 minutes. Date of Evaluation: ________________
c. Ensure that the chemical
(Signature is washed
over Printed Name)off the skin and not
on to the unaffected areas.
d. Remove contaminated clothing.
e. Refer the casualty for medical aid.
24. If clothing is on fire:
a. Initiate the fire alarm
b. Attempt to get the casualty flat on the floor-you
may have to physically pushed them over using a
broom or fire blanket or any material available to
ensure you do not get exposed to the flame.
c. Once the casualty is flat on the floor, try to smother
the flames. Ideally use fire blanket or improvise
with a cotton blanket.
25. Ensure the casualty’s ABC’s are present. Cool the burns
26. Immediately begin to cool the burn. Continue cooling
under water for 10 minutes. DO NOT over cool, you may
lower the body temperature too much.
27. If the burn has affected the limb, remove constrictive
items such as watch, ring, etc in anticipation of any
swelling.
28. Initially cool under running water for 10 minutes or
until burning sensation has stopped and then apply a non-
adhesive sterile dressing.
29. Dressing a Burn
a. When a burn has been cooled sufficiently, a sterile
non-fluffy dressing should be applied.
b. Gently remove any ring, watches, belts, shoes or
smoldering clothes from the injured area before it
begins to swell.
c. A water based gel soaked sterile water dressing is
ideal but may improvise using sterile trangular
bandage or clingfilm.
DO NOT APPLY ANY DRESSING THAT MAY CAUSE
TORNIQUET EFFECT.
30. Transport the casualty to a nearby hospital once EMS
arrives and the casualty has been stabilized.
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LIFTS AND CARRIES: ONE RESCUER

Instruction: Check under Correctly Done if identified skill is correctly performed; Incorrectly Done if
skill is not performed correctly; and Not Done if the student failed to perform the skill.
Correctly Incorrectly Not Done
Procedure Done Done
ANKLE PULL
31. Grasp the victim by both ankles or pant cuffs.
32. Pull with your legs, not your back.
33. Keep your back as straight as possible.
34. Try to keep the pull as straight and in-line as possible.
35. Keep aware that the head is unsupported and may bounce
over bumps and surface imperfections.
SHOULDER PULL
36. Grasp the victim by the clothing under the shoulders.
37. Keep your arms on both sides of the head.
38. Support the head.
39. Try to keep the pull as straight and in-line as possible.
BLANKET PULL
40. Place the victim on the blanket by using the “logroll” or the
three-person lift.
41. The victim is placed with the head approx. 2 ft. from one
corner of the blanket.
42. Wrap the blanket corners around the victim.
43. Keep your back as straight as possible.
44. Use your legs, not your back.
45. Try to keep the pull as straight and in-line as possible.
PACK-STRAP CARRY
46. Place both the victim’s arms over your shoulders.
47. Cross the victim’s arms, grasping the victim’s opposite wrist.
48. Pull the arms close to your chest.
49. Squat slightly and drive your hips into the victim while bending
slightly at the waist.
50. Balance the load on your hips and support the victim with your
legs.
51. Place both the victim’s arms over your shoulders.

Evaluated by: ________________________________ Date of Evaluation: ________________

(Signature over Printed Name)

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Applying a Figure-Eight Bandage

Instruction: Check under Correctly Done if identified skill is correctly performed; Incorrectly Done if
skill is not performed correctly; and Not Done if the student failed to perform the skill.
Correctly Incorrectly Not Done
Procedure Done Done
1. Review the medical record and nursing plan of care to
determine the need for a figure-eight bandage.
2. Identify the patient. Explain the procedure to the patient.
3. Perform hand hygiene and put on gloves if contact with
drainage is possible.
4. Close the room door or curtains. Place the bed at an
appropriate and comfortable working height.
5. Assist the patient to a comfortable position, with the affected
body part in a normal functioning position.
6. Hold the bandage roll with the roll facing upward in one hand
while holding the free end of the roll in the other hand. Make
sure to hold the bandage roll so it is close to the affected body
part.
7. Wrap the bandage around the limb twice, below the joint, to
anchor it.
8. Use alternating ascending and descending turns to form a
figure eight. Overlap each turn of the bandage by one-half to
two-thirds the width of the strip.
9. Unroll the bandage as you wrap, not before wrapping.
10. Wrap firmly, but not tightly. Assess the patient’s comfort as
you wrap. If the patient reports tingling, itching, numbness, or
pain, loosen the bandage.
11. After the area is covered, wrap the bandage around the limb
twice, above the joint, to anchor it. Secure the end of the
bandage with tape, pins, or self-closures. Avoid metal clips.
12. Remove your gloves, if worn, and discard them. Place the
bed in the lowest position, with the side rails up. Make sure the
call bell and other necessary items are within easy reach.
13. Assess the distal circulation after the bandage is in place.
14. Elevate the wrapped extremity for 15 to 30 minutes after
application of the bandage.
15. Lift the distal end of the bandage and assess the skin for
color, temperature, and integrity. Assess for pain and perform a
neurovascular assessment of the affected extremity after
applying the bandage and at least every 4 hours, or per facility
policy.
16. Perform hand hygiene.

Evaluated by: ________________________________ Date of Evaluation: ________________

(Signature over Printed Name)

 Performing Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (ADULT)
Instruction: Check under Correctly Done if identified skill is correctly performed; Incorrectly Done if
Nursing
skill is Procedure
not performed correctly;Checklist
and Not Done if the student failed to perform the skill.
Correctly Incorrectly Not Done
Procedure Done Done
1. Assess for danger. Ensure that the scene is
2. Check responsiveness by:
 Tap or shake her/his shoulder and ask “Hey sir, are
you Okay?”
3. Call for help and activate Emergency Management.
4. Put the person on his/her back on a flat and firm
surface.
(Use caution when positioning the casualty with possible
head and neck injury)
5. Kneel next to the person’s neck and shoulders.
6. Open the airway using “head tilt, chin lift” method. Put
palm on the person’s forehead and gently tilt the head
back. Then with the other hand, gently lift the chin
forward to open the airway.
7. Check for foreign body in the mouth, remove foreign
objects blocking the airway, if able.
8. Palpate the carotid pulse for no longer than 10
seconds). If absent, begin chest compression. If present,
continue rescue breathing and check pulse every 2
minutes.
9. Check for breathing:
 Look for chest movement
 Listen to normal breath sounds
 Feel for person’s breath on your cheek.
10. Give 30 chest compression. Ensure to release fully
after each compression.

Place the heel of one hand over the center of the person’s
chest, between the two nipples. Place other hand on top of
the first hand. Keep elbows straight and position shoulders
directly above your hands.

Use upper body weight (not just arms) as push straight

down on (compress) the chest at least 2 inches
(approximately 5 centimeters).

11. With the airway open, pinch the nostrils shut for
mouth-to-mouth breathing and cover the person’s mouth
with yours, making a seal.
12. Give two rescue breaths and watch to see the chest
rises.
13. If chest does not rise, reposition the head and repeat
the breaths.
14. Resume chest compression to restore circulation and
rescue breathing. (Count as 2nd cycle)
15. Continue the cycle of 30 chest compression to 2 rescue
breaths until there are signs of movement or help arives.
16. Put the person in recovery position if the pulse and
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Evaluated by: ________________________________ Date of Evaluation: ________________

(Signature over Printed Name)