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RCP 29 - Assist with Cane - Video
RCP 29 - Assist with Cane - Video
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome RCP - Assist with Cane
Student is able to perform the resident care procedure with no critical errors and no more than two non-critical errors to meet expectations. All steps must be performed in order per the manual.  
threshold: 3.0 pts
5 pts
Exceeds Expectations
3 pts
Meets Expectations
0 pts
Does Not Meet Expectations
pts
5 pts
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1. Do initial steps.
threshold: pts
1 pts
Full Marks
0 pts
No Marks
pts
1 pts
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2. Check the cane for presence of rubber tips.
threshold: pts
2 pts
Full Marks
0 pts
No Marks
pts
2 pts
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3. Assist resident to sit on edge of bed. Apply gait belt if needed.
threshold: pts
2 pts
Full Marks
0 pts
No Marks
pts
2 pts
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4. Assist resident to stand on count of three.
threshold: pts
2 pts
Full Marks
0 pts
No Marks
pts
2 pts
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5. Allow resident to gain balance. Check for dizziness.
threshold: pts
2 pts
Full Marks
0 pts
No Marks
pts
2 pts
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6. Have resident place cane approximately 4 inches to the side of his/her stronger, unaffected foot. The height of the cane should be level with the resident's hip.
threshold: pts
2 pts
Full Marks
0 pts
No Marks
pts
2 pts
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7. Stand to the affected side and slightly behind resident.
threshold: pts
2 pts
Full Marks
0 pts
No Marks
pts
2 pts
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8. Have resident move cane forward about 4-6 inches, step forward with weak/affected leg to a position even with the cane. Then have resident move strong leg forward and beyond the weak leg and cane. Repeat the sequence.
threshold: pts
2 pts
Full Marks
0 pts
No Marks
pts
2 pts
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9. Do final steps.
threshold: pts
1 pts
Full Marks
0 pts
No Marks
pts
1 pts
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Total Points: 16 out of 16