VIRGEN MILAGROSA COLLEGE OF

UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION NURSING

PERFORMANCE CHECKLIST
PULSE RATE

Poor Fair Goo

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS 3 + error 1-2 errors No err
(1) (3) (5)
I. KNOWLEDGE (40%)
1. Defines Pulse Rate.
2. Enumerate the special considerations in taking PR.
3. Identifies the different routes in taking PR.
4. State the normal PR range in both the newborn and adult.
5. Able to mention the rationale/principles behind
suggested action.
II. SKILLS/ABILITY (40%)
1. Washes hands.
2. Explain procedure to the patient.
3. Have the patient rest his arm along the side of his body
with the wrist extended and the palm of the hand downward.

4. Place the 2 nd and 3 rd fingers along the radial artery and

press it gently against the radius.
5. Apply only enough pressure so that you can feel the
patient’s pulsating artery distinctly.
6. Using watch with a second hand, count the number of
pulsation felt on the patient’s artery for one full minute.
7. Document the res ult
III. ATTITUDE (20%)
1. Accepts criticism well and shows effort to improve
performance
2. Answer the questions politely
3. Observes the proper decorum and behaves as a mature
student nurse.
4. Shows respect and considerations of the recipient of care.
5. Demonstrate preparedness, readiness and
confidence in the performance of the procedure.
Name of Student: ________________________ Year/ Section: _____________________

Evaluated by: Conforme:

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Clinical Instructor Student