Marking Criteria

Assessment criteria

1	Cleans hands with alcohol hand rub, or washes with soap and water and dries with paper towels following WHO guidelines.
2	Introduces self and communicates with child using age-appropriate language and communication skills.
3	Checks allergies on chart, also notes red ID wristband (where appropriate).
4	Before administering any prescribed drug, looks at the child’s prescription chart and correctly checks ALL of the following: Correct: • child (checks ID: verbally with child or against wristband (where appropriate) and documentation), • drug • dose • date and time of administration • route and method of administration • diluent (as appropriate).
5	Correctly checks ALL of the following: • validity of prescription • signature of prescriber • prescription is legible. If any of these pieces of information is missing, unclear or illegible, the nurse should not proceed with administration and should consult the prescriber.
6	Briefly acknowledges any possible contraindications and relevant medical information prior to administration (prompt permitted). (This may not be relevant in all scenarios.)
7	Provides a correct explanation of what each drug being administered is for to the child and/or the examiner (prompt permitted) and highlights any specific information regarding instruction for administration (e.g. on an empty stomach, take with food, take after food, specific timing etc.) (This may not be relevant in all scenarios.)
8	Cleans hands with alcohol hand rub, or washes with soap and water and dries with paper towels following WHO guidelines.
9	Assembles the equipment required and dons a disposable plastic apron and non-sterile gloves.
10	Prepares equipment using non-touch technique.
11	Ensures child is comfortable while ensuring privacy and dignity.
12	Checks the length of the NGT on the manikin, before commencing procedure.