OUR LADY OF FATIMA UNIVERSITY

College of Nursing – Valenzuela Campus

Student
PROGRAM Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Name
NCMB-312 Year and
Care of Patients with Alteration in Section
COURSE Oxygenation, Fluids & Electrolytes, Instructor
Metabolism and Endocrine
(SKILLS LABORATORY) Date

PROCEDURE : Pulse Oximeter

EXPECTED OUTCOME : The student should be able to perform pulse oximeter correctly.
ASESSMENT TASK : Return demonstration

Assessment Dimension DONE SCORES NOT DONE

1.Assessment of baseline data
1.1. Vital signs 3
1.2. Checking skin color
1.3. Checking nail beds

2.Identifying the client 2

3.Explaining the procedure 2

4.Preparing the Pulse oximeter
4.1. Checked first if pulse oximeter is functioning properly
4.2. Choose sensor appropriate for the client’s weight, size 3
and desired location
4.3. Select an appropriate site for the sensor
5.Applying the Pulse oximeter
5.1. Wash hands and clean the site with alcohol 12
5.2. Apply the sensor
5.3. Connect the sensor to the oximeter with a sensor cable.
Turn on the machine
5.4. Set and turn on the alarm
5.5. Inspect and/or move or change the location of the
adhesive toe or finger sensor every 4 hours and a
spring tension sensor every 2 hours to provide
client’s safety
5.6. Immobilize the client’s monitoring site to ensure accuracy
of measurement

6.Documenting the procedure 2

OVERALL SCORE: ________________

Target Raw Score: 18 out of 24. If raw score is less than 18, repeat the return demonstration.

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