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Health Career Academy (CIP: 51:9999) Learning Guide
Task # ____1204_(BASIC CLINICAL SKILLS)__
Task: Accurately measure and record radial and apical pulse.
Purpose: Health care workers must understand and demonstrate knowledge and ability to
assess a patient in order to function as an effective member of the health care team. Vital
signs are major indications of body function. The health care worker must use precise
methods to measure and record pulse so results are accurate.
Prerequisite Tasks: Effective communication, body mechanics, handwashing standard
precautions, basic math.
Performance Objective: Given an actual patient situation in the clinical environment
and the proper tools, the student will measure and record radial and apical pulse with
100% accuracy.
Safety Factors: Using proper body mechanics to prevent injury to self and patient;
following infection control practices (handwashing and PPE); using standard precautions
and proper use of equipment while performing any health care skills.
Resources and Materials:
Lynn, P. (2011). Taylor's handbook of clinical nursing skills. Philadelphia:
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Taylor, C., Lillis, C., LeMone, P., & Lynn, P. (2011). Fundamentals of
nursing (7th ed.). Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Taylor, C., Lillis, C., LeMone, P., Lynn, P., & LeBon, M. (2011). Study
guide to accompany fundamentals of nursing (7th ed.). Philadelphia: Lippincott
Williams & Wilkins.
DCCC Module I C
Academic Standards:
RWSL
R1.1.11
Reading independently
R1.2.11
Reading critically in content areas
R1.6.11
Listening to others, participate in activities and discussions
R1.8.11
Research
MATH
M2.2.11
M2.3.11
SCIENCE
3.3.11
Computation and estimation
Measurement and estimation
Biological science: Structure and function
CAREER EDUCATION AND WORK
13.1.11 Career awareness and preparation
13.2.11 Career acquisition
13.3.11 Career retention and advancement
NOCTI Standards: Nursing Assisting Skills
Academic Strategies:
KWL
Lecture with powerpoints
Scaffolding
Skill demonstration
Guided practice
Cooperative learning
Learning Activity: Students will complete the following learning activities:
1. Read Chapters 24 in TLLL.
2. Complete the corresponding workbook in the TLLL Study Guide
3. Participate in Think-Pair- Share activity
Evaluation:
1. Student will complete workbook with 100% accuracy.
2. Student will complete skills checklists based on industry standards with 100%
accuracy.
3. Student will pass a written test based on industry standards with a score of 85 %.