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Provide wound care
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
adapt procedures to reflect variations across the lifespan
use aseptic technique
verify medical order
assemble necessary supplies
explain procedure to client
obtain culture specimen according to designated procedure/checklist
cleanse or irrigate wound according to designated procedure/checklist
assess tissue condition and drainage
apply a variety of dressings according to designated procedure/checklist
recognize and report significant deviations in wounds
document actions and observations
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Maintain enteral tubes (feeding, irrigation, suction)
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
modify procedures to reflect variations across the lifespan
maintain aseptic technique
select appropriate equipment
explain procedure to client
determine appropriate placement
implement measure to prevent displacement of tube
follow medical orders and designated procedures/checklists: feedings/irrigation/suction
document actions and observations
recognize and report significant deviations from norms
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Administer medications via the enteral route (oral/tube/rectal)
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
modify procedure to reflect variations across the lifespan
follow aseptic technique
verify medical orders
identify the client
check for client allergies
verify the correct drug including expiration date
verify the correct route
verify the correct time
verify the correct dose
verify all information three times
explain to client
follow designated procedures/checklists: oral/tube/rectal
document actions and observations
calculate correct amount to administer
identify the classifications and actions of medications
identify when, how and to whom medications may be administered
identify the side effects and special considerations associated with pharmaceutical therapies
identify considerations and implications of using medications across the life span
interpret relevant laboratory tests
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Promote independence through rehabilitation/restorative care
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
assist client with range of motion exercises
promote client independence during activities of daily living (ADL)
assist with restorative therapies
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Demonstrate reporting and documentation of client data
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
measure intake and output
measure temperature, pulse, and respiration
measure weight and height
recognize normal and abnormal blood pressure readings
identify normal and abnormal vital signs
document client data
prioritize the reporting of data
document signs of client discomfort
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Facilitate alternative methods of elimination (urinary and bowel)
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
modify assessment techniques to reflect variations across the lifespan
maintain aseptic technique
verify physician's orders
select appropriate equipment for enema, ostomy care, specimen collection, and catheterization
explain procedure to client
perform intervention according to designated procedure/checklist
document actions and observations
recognize and report significant deviations from norms
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Apply basic pharmacology principles to medication management
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
discuss the processes of pharmacokinetics
use multiple professional resources to identify pertinent medication information
describe the processes of pharmacodynamics
consider pharmacodynamic differences across the life span
use correct medical terminology
differentiate among prescription medications, over the counter medications, herbals, and dietary supplements
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Perform a basic head to toe assessment
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
maintain client privacy
obtain client vital signs
recognize patient discomfort signs
assess client neurological system
assess client respiratory system
assess client cardiac and peripheral vascular systems
assess client abdomen
assess client musculoskeletal system
assess client integumentary system
assess client gastrointestinal system
assess client urinary system
assess client reproductive system
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Perform tracheostomy care and suctioning procedures (oral, nasal, pharyngeal, and tracheostomy)
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
maintain adequate oxygenation
verify that there is a backup tracheostomy kit available
maintain aseptic technique
explain procedure to client
follow designated procedure/checklist
document actions and observations
recognize and report significant deviations from norms