Berman & Snyder’s Skills in Clinical Nursing, 8e

Skill 3-4 Assessing the Nails Student _______________________________________ Date _______________ Essential/ critical elementElementCompetency Demonstrated Yes No1. Introduced self and verified clients identity.2. Explained procedure to client and discussed how results will be used.3. Observed appropriate infection control procedures.4. Provided for client privacy.5. Inquired about the clients history related to the nails.6. Inspected fingernail plate shape to determine its curvature and angle.7. Inspected fingernail and toenail texture.8. Inspected fingernail and toenail bed color.9. Inspected tissues surrounding nails.10. Performed blanch test of capillary refill. Pressed two or more nails between thumb and index finger looked for blanching and return of pink color to nail bed. Counted in seconds the time for color to return completely. ___ Used effective body mechanics throughout procedure. ___ Communicated appropriately with the client. ___ Documented all relevant information. Comments ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Overall Performance Satisfactory Unsatisfactory Evaluator _______________________________ Berman Snyders Skills in Clinical Nursing, 8e Copyright 2016 by Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Y, dXiJ(x(I_TS1EZBmU/xYy5g/GMGeD3Vqq8K)fw9 xrxwrTZaGy8IjbRcXI u3KGnD1NIBs RuKV.ELM2fiVvlu8zH (W uV4(Tn 7_m-UBww_8(/0hFL)7iAs),Qg20ppf DU4p MDBJlC5 2FhsFYn3E6945Z5k8Fmw-dznZxJZp/P,)KQk5qpN8KGbe Sd17 paSR 6Q