OUR LADY OF FATIMA UNIVERSITY

College of Nursing

PROGRAM Bachelor of Science in Nursing STUDENT NAME

COURSE NCM 100 YEAR & SECTION
(Fundamentals of Nursing INSTRUCTOR
procedures) DATE

ASSESSMENT RUBRICS FOR RETURN DEMONSTRATION

Write the score on the corresponding box on the following grading criteria:
5-Activity performed accurately with evident ease without supervision
4-Activity performed but needs minimal supervision
3-Activity performed with slight difficulty, needs supervision most of the time
2-Activity performed inaccurately
1-Activity not performed

PROCEDURE: Making an Complete Bed Bath

EXPECTED OUTCOME: The student should be able to perform complete bed bath correctly
ASSESSMENT TASK: Return Demonstration

Assessment Dimension (5) (4) (3) ( 2) ( 1)

1. Assess the need for bed bath. Verify the doctor’s order.
2. Gather the necessary equipment.
3. Greet and identify client. Explain the procedure.
4. Provide privacy.
5. Fold top sheet down and replace it with bath blanket.
6. Obtain water for the bath.
7. Prepare the bed and position client in a supine position if tolerated. Move client
near the side of the bed.
8. Spread a towel across the client’s chest, tucking it under the chin.
9. Make a mitt out of the wash cloth.
10. Wash the face with or without soap as the client washes.
11. Remove the patient’s gown.
12. Place the towel lengthwise under the far arm.
13. Do the far arm first. Using long, firm stokes toward the center of the body, wash
the hand, arm, axilla in that order. Change water as necessary.
14. Wash hands thoroughly, dry well between fingers. Use an orange wood stick to
clean under the nails if needed.
15. Next, place the towel under the near arm and wash the near hand, arm, and axilla
in the same way. Change water as necessary.
16. Fold the bath blanket down to the waist. Place the towel over bath blanket.
17. Wash the chest , being certain to wash, rinse and dry thoroughly under the breast
of a female client.
18. Leave the chest covered with the towel while rinsing the mitt. Rinse and dry the
chest. Change water as necessary.
19. Fold the bath blanket down the pubic bone, leaving the towel over the chest.
20. Wash, rinse, dry the lower abdomen especially the umbilicus. Remove the towel
and replace bath blanket over the chest and arms. Change water as necessary.
21. Remove the bath blanket from the far leg only. Tucking it under the leg and up
around the hip to avoid exposure and drafts. Place towel lengthwise under the far leg.
22. Bending the leg at the knee, slide the basin onto the bed and place the foot in it
carefully.
23. Wash leg using long, firm strokes toward the center of the body. Rinse and dry
well.
24. Wash and rinse the foot, being careful to do each toe separately. Remove the basin
from bed. Change the water as necessary.
25. Dry the foot, giving special attention to areas between the toes.
26. Wash the near leg and foot in the same way.
27. Put on gloves.
28. Wash the genital area. Change water as necessary.
29. Take off and dispose gloves.
30. Turn the patient on the side, facing away from you. Drape properly.
31. Wash, rinse and dry the back using long firm strokes. Include the back of the
neck.
32. Put on gloves. Wash and rinse and dry buttocks.
33. Remove gloves. Help patient put on clean gown or pajama.
34. Do back rub.
35. Comb hair and file or cut fingernails and toenails short.
36. Make the occupied bed.
37. Allow the client to rest.
38. Restore the unit.
39. Document the procedure and note client response to bed bath.

SCORE: (_______/195)*100 = ________Target Raw Score: 146 out of 200. If raw score is less than 146, repeat the demonstration.

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CI SIGNATURE OVER PRINTED NAME

Prepared by: EVANGELINE F. ORATA RN. RM. MAN Noted by: FRANCIS A. VASQUEZ RN. MAN.
ROSANNA P. SUVA RN. MAN. Coordinator
MELANIE S. CAMBEL RN. MAN.

Approved by: LURCELI L. SANTOS RN. MAN

Dean, College of Nursing