|
|
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts. |
| |
Preliminary health assessment data collected may include: | Biographical informationCo-existing health problemsAllergiesMedicationsPresenting conditionPast medical or surgical conditionCurrent lifestyle patterns and behavioursClient and/or family concerns regarding the illness or diseaseFamily history of presenting illness or disease in addition to length of symptomsEnvironmental factors and living circumstancesImmunisation status |
| |
Clinical nursing interventions or observations include: | Skin colour, integrity and turgorHeight and weightBody mass indexBlood glucose levelTemperature/pulse/respirationsBlood pressureSensory perceptionPerformance of activities of daily livingNeurological observationsUrinalysis |
| |
Age and gender considerations could include: | Maturation and physical developmentSelf esteemBody image perceptionsAge of consentNeed for parental consentConfidentialityMale health concernsFemale health concerns |
| |
Cultural, spiritual or religious data could include: | Religious beliefsCultural practicesSpiritual beliefsViews on health and illnessCulturally appropriate nursing actionsNeed for interpreter services |
| |
Common terms associated with human behaviour may include: | PerceptionSensationEmotionMotivationAchievementAffectMood |
| |
Factors that influence health related behaviour may include: | PhysiologicalPsychologicalEconomicEducationalGeographicalEnvironmentalSocialCultureGender Age |
| |
The concepts of growth and development may include: | Simple to complexCephalocaudalProximo-distalInclusiveInterdependentCognitivePhysicalSocialEmotional |
| |
The theorists associated with theories of growth and development may include: | MaslowErikson FreudPiagetHavighurst |
| |
Cognitive and motor development of infants (0 - 1) may include: | Percentile chartsReflexesSpatial relationshipsTimeObject permanenceAttachment and BondingMemoryGross motor skills - Rolling, Crawling, WalkingLanguage developmentEmotional development - from excitement to jealousyRelationship development |
| |
Toddler's development may include: | Speech Slow down of physical growthGross motor skills: walking, running, climbing, riding tricyclesSelf feedingToilet trainingFine motor skills: pencil grip, using scissors, pulling up pants, washing handsObject permanence developing (cont) |
| |
Toddler's development may include (Cont): | Cause and effect Completion of simple puzzlesAssist rather than instructSensitivity from adultsSafe environmentTemper tantrumsBeginnings of independence and autonomyPlay along side other childrenOffering choicesLove and affectionRoutines |
| |
Preschooler's development may include: | Safe environmentPhysical growth increasesGross motor skills: running, climbing, jumping, throwing, catchingFine motor skills: cutting, painting, drawingEgocentricIncreasing language skills : chatter, sing Endless questioningPre - operational phase (Piaget)Social interactionsConstruction activitiesLearning requires the use of physical materials integrated into real life situationsPlaying with other children, actively looking for playmatesDevelopment of fears: dark, accidentsRich and creative imaginationRequire acceptance and encouragement Need for exploration with in a safe environmentRoutines |
| |
School aged child's development may include: | Participation in team sportsHeight, weight and changes in proportionPermanent teethAppearance of secondary sexual characteristicsTiming and coordination Injury preventionConcrete operational phase (Piaget)Abstract and more flexible thoughtProblem solving skills Social selfPeer groupPlayground pecking orderGenerosityCooperationHelpfulnessSelf conceptSelf esteemIndependenceRecognition of individual needsFear, Depression and Detachment |
| |
Adolescence development may include: | PubertyChanges in height and weight - growth spurtsBody proportionsMenstruationMuscle developmentSexual developmentSelf imageAbstract thinkingAppreciation for double meanings and symbolismFormal operation phase (Piaget)Identity V Role confusion (Erikson)Emancipation from parentsFormation of Personal identityDating - behaviour, rejection and first loveSafety, protection and support |
| |
Major adolescent issues may include: | Teenage SuicideSubstance Use and AbuseSafe SexTeenage PregnancyEating DisordersEmploymentCareer pathRapeGender identity'Generation Gap'Juvenile Delinquency/CrimeRoad AccidentsAlcohol consumption - binge drinkingSmokingPeer pressure |
| |
Early, middle and older adult activities may include: | Finding a partnerMarriageDeveloping a CareerParent hoodEconomic IndependenceDeath of family membersChildren grow up and leave homeContribution to society/future generationsMentors for younger generationsCommunity workMenopauseReduction in ProgesteroneMarriage disenchantment'Empty Nest'RetirementGrandparenthoodCommunity work |
| |
Nursing record or reports may include: | Completion of client based assessment tools and observation chartsNursing notesIntegrated notesResident classification recordsTest resultsWritten instructionsDrug ordersClient referralsClinical pathwaysCare plansComputerised reporting |
| |
Biomedical equipment may include: | Timing device with second handManual/electronic sphygmomanometerStethoscopeGlass/tympanic/thermometerPulse oximeterGlucometerWeighing scalesPencil torchPeak flow meterECG machine/monitorUrine testing kit |
| |
Validations of findings include: | Visual and verbal assessment of the clientChecks/comparisons on baseline observationsUse of manual versus mechanical; observationsElimination of artefactsChecking of reading with a registered nurse, as appropriate |
| |
Admission and discharge may include: | Admission documentation/application of client identificationCollection of dataCare of valuables/Identification of belongingsOrientation to unitDiet and fluids need identifiedIdentify and storage of current medication/sCommence discharge planReturn belongings and medicationsDocumentation of time of dischargeAppointments for follow upEnsure transport organised |
| |