Ateneo de Zamboanga University

COLLEGE OF NURSING
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION CHECKLIST

NAME: _____________________________________ DATE PERFORMED: _________________

YEAR & SECTION: ______________

ASSESSING THE NAILS

PROCEDURE 1 2 3 4 5
1. Introduce yourself and verify the client’s identity.
Explain to the client what you are going to do, why it
is necessary, and how the client can cooperate.
2. Observe appropriate infection control procedures.

3. Provide for client privacy.

4. Inquire if the client has any history of the following:
• Diabetes mellitus
• Peripheral circulatory disease
• Previous injury
• Severe illness

Assessment
5. Inspect fingernail plate shape to determine its
curvature and angle.
6. Inspect fingernail and toenail texture.
7. Inspect fingernail and toenail bed color.

8. Inspect tissues surrounding nails.

9. Perform blanch test of capillary refill.

Press two or more nails between your thumb and

index finger; look for blanching and return of pink
color to nail bed.

10. Document findings in the client record.

TOTAL

________________________
Clinical Instructor
(sign over printed name)