Far Eastern University
Institute of Nursing
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION TOOL FOR
STEAM INHALATION
NAME: ____________________________________________ SCORE: ________________
SEC & GRP NO: ________________ CONCEPT: _________________________________
FACULTY: _____________________ DATE: ______________ ROOM NO: __________
NUMERICAL
QUANTITATIVE DESCRIPTION
RATING
Performed expected behavior in a very consistent
3 Outstanding
manner with minimal guidance and supervision
Performed expected behavior in a moderately
2 Very Good consistent manner with minimal guidance and
supervision
Performed expected behavior in a rarely consistent
1 Satisfactory
manner with minimal guidance and supervision
Does not carry out expected behavior even under close
0 Needs Improvement
guidance and supervision
ATTITUDE (10 %) SCORE
1. Reports on time and attends to activities punctually 0 1 2 3
2. Displays proper grooming and wears complete well pressed uniform 0 1 2 3
3. Observes proper decorum at all times 0 1 2 3
4. Accepts constructive criticism 0 1 2 3
5. Handles mannequin/patient with care and respect 0 1 2 3
KNOWLEDGE (15 %)
1. Explains what is steam inhalation 0 1 2 3
2. Enumerates the purposes/principles/considerations in steam inhalation 0 1 2 3
3. Identifies the articles/materials needed for steam inhalation 0 1 2 3
SKILLS (75 %)
A. PREPARATION
1. Introduces self to patient 0 1 2 3
2. Verifies patient’s name 0 1 2 3
3. Explains the procedure to be done and the reason for it 0 1 2 3
4. Assembles the apparatus making sure that the parts fit snugly 0 1 2 3
5. Does hand washing 0 1 2 3
Steam Inhalation 2
B. PROCEDURE
1. Fills the container with warm water up to the water level mark 0 1 2 3
2. Pours specified amount of medication (usually 3 to 5 cc) into the
medicine chamber of the inhalator or in a cotton ball 0 1 2 3
3. Brings the inhalator tray on a stable surface on the bedside 0 1 2 3
4. Plugs the apparatus to the appropriate electric out let 0 1 2 3
5. Puts patient in a comfortable position and kept warm 0 1 2 3
6. Closes the windows and doors if in a private room. Screens the bed,
if in a general ward 0 1 2 3
7. Directs the spout towards the patient's face as the steam comes out 0 1 2 3
. 8. Adjusts apparatus 18-24 inches from patient or at a safe distance to
enable the steam to reach him 0 1 2 3
9. Instructs patient to take slow and deep breathes and cough up
secretions during and after the therapy 0 1 2 3
10. Stays with the patient during the entire procedure 0 1 2 3
C. AFTER CARE
1. Positions patient comfortably 0 1 2 3
2. Does after care of all articles and equipments used 0 1 2 3
D. DOCUMENTATION
1. Documents the procedure and all nursing assessment
a. Time steam inhalation was administered
b. Reason for administering steam inhalation 0 1 2 3
c. Character, color and amount of secretions
d. Findings on auscultation after the treatment
Attitude : Actual Score / 15 X 10 % = __________
Knowledge : Actual Score / 9 X 15 % = __________
Skills : Actual Score / 54 X 75 % = __________
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Student’s Signature Signature of Faculty