Student ___________________
Date of Rotation_____________
Medical Floor (3rd)
OBJECTIVES
After participation in this rotation, the Health Science student will gain knowledge of various procedures
that are performed on the Medical Unit, will be able to identify what types of staff members are employed
on the units and their roles, and will be able to identify the important aspects of care on the medical floor.
PRE-ROTATION ASSIGNMENT
Instructor__________
Define the following terms:
1. hospice care
2. diaphoretic
3. foley catheter
4. gavage
5. lavage
6. emesis
7. chemotherapy
8. biopsy
9. Advanced Directive/Living Will
10. Do Not Resuscitate
11. Total Parenteral Nutrition
12. hemovac
13. Describe the difference in Sim’s and Fowler’s position.
14. Describe the safety measures that are used when transferring a patient from a bed to a
wheelchair.
15. Explain the purpose of measuring a patient’s intake and output. Who normally tracks this
information? How often is it reported?
16. Explain what order needs to be verified prior to taking a patient’s meal tray to them. What is
the importance of this verification?
17. Name and describe three procedures that may be performed on a patient on the medical floor.
18. What is the purpose of reverse isolation and when is it used?
19. Hand hygiene must be performed before and after contact with every patient. Which diagnosis
specifically requires the use of soap and water and not just hand foam?
20. List the stages of grief.
21. Designate whether the following would be designated as intake or output.
a. TPN
b. Hemovac
c. Gavage
d. Emesis
e. Foley
f. BM (bowel movement)
g. Blood products
h. Urine
i. Orange juice
j. Jello
22. Describe five safety measures used on the medical floor (and others) to prevent patient falls.
Medical Floor (3rd)
Thank you for mentoring the Denton ISD Health Science student on your unit. Your time and leadership
is greatly valued and I appreciate your feedback on student performance while on your unit.
OBSERVED/ASSISTED
1. Patient Evaluation/Assessment
a. vital signs
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b. patient shift assessment
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c. patient admission assessment
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d. skin assessment
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2. ADL/Hygiene Care
a. ambulation
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b. bed bath/shower assistance
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c. repositioning
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d. foley care
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e. height and weight
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f. dental care
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g. skin care
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h. serving meals/assistance with feeding
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Mentor Signature
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Date
Evaluation Sheet for Clinical Rotation
Student name: _______________________________________________________________________
Rotation site: ___________________________________
Date: ____________________
Please evaluate the student for each category and mark the appropriate box. The scale proceeds from a high of 5 to a low of 0.
Area of Evaluation
5
4
3
Presents proper appearance:
Professional grooming.
Neat and clean.
Meets professional standards.
Attitude toward learning:
Takes initiative and seeks opportunities to learn.
Asks pertinent questions.
Demonstrates enthusiasm.
Exhibits emotional maturity.
Observes rules:
Observes safety factors.
Demonstrates understanding of Medical Ethics and
Confidentiality.
Quality of work:
Uses proper techniques.
Takes pride in work.
Exhibits ability to follow directions.
Quantity of work:
Follows directions.
Completes tasks on time.
Productive use of time.
Cooperates with others:
Works well with others.
Readily assists others.
Displays good human relations:
Shows tact and understanding.
Respectful of others.
Exhibits a positive attitude.
Comments:
Mentor:_____________________________________________
Date:___________________________________
2
1
0
Medical Floor (3rd)
Post Rotation Reflection
(due on Friday or Monday after Rotation on Unit)
Answer the following questions using complete sentences and correct grammar/punctuation. Answer ALL questions.
1. The mentor(s) that I was assigned to was_____________________________________. Their
title(s) are_______________________________.
2. What did you like best about your rotation day in the department? Why?
3. What did you like least about your rotation day in this department? Why?
4. What skills did you perform while on this unit?
5. List five pieces of medical equipment that you observed on the unit this week.
6. What patient diagnosis and procedures did you learn about?
7. What medical terminology or abbreviations did you encounter? Name at least three and provide
definition or meaning.
8. Interview your mentor. List their educational background, job description, years of experience,
and level of job satisfaction.
Using the following space, write an essay describing your overall experience on the unit. When
reflecting on your day in the unit, think about your responsibility in your learning. What could you
have done differently to ensure that you have the optimal experience?
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Student Signature___________________________________ Date____________________