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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. |
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Preliminary health assessment data collected may include: | Biographical information Co-existing health problems Allergies Medications Presenting condition Past medical or surgical condition Current lifestyle patterns and behaviours Client and/or family concerns regarding the illness or disease Family history of presenting illness or disease in addition to length of symptoms Environmental factors and living circumstances Immunisation status |
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Clinical nursing interventions or observations include: | Skin colour, integrity and turgor Height and weight Body mass index Blood glucose level Temperature/pulse/respirations Blood pressure Sensory perception Performance of activities of daily living Neurological observations Urinalysis |
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Age and gender considerations could include: | Maturation and physical development Self esteem Body image perceptions Age of consent Need for parental consent Confidentiality Male health concerns Female health concerns |
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Cultural, spiritual or religious data could include: | Religious beliefs Cultural practices Spiritual beliefs Views on health and illness Culturally appropriate nursing actions Need for interpreter services |
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Common terms associated with human behaviour may include: | Perception Sensation Emotion Motivation Achievement Affect Mood |
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Factors that influence health related behaviour may include: | Physiological Psychological Economic Educational Geographical Environmental Social Culture Gender Age |
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The concepts of growth and development may include: | Simple to complex Cephalocaudal Proximo-distal Inclusive Interdependent Cognitive Physical Social Emotional |
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The theorists associated with theories of growth and development may include: | Maslow Erikson Freud Piaget Havighurst |
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Cognitive and motor development of infants (0 - 1) may include: | Percentile charts Reflexes Spatial relationships Time Object permanence Attachment and Bonding Memory Gross motor skills - Rolling, Crawling, Walking Language development Emotional development - from excitement to jealousy Relationship development |
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Toddler's development may include: | Speech Slow down of physical growth Gross motor skills: walking, running, climbing, riding tricycles Self feeding Toilet training Fine motor skills: pencil grip, using scissors, pulling up pants, washing hands Object permanence developing (cont) |
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Toddler's development may include (Cont): | Cause and effect Completion of simple puzzles Assist rather than instruct Sensitivity from adults Safe environment Temper tantrums Beginnings of independence and autonomy Play along side other children Offering choices Love and affection Routines |
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Preschooler's development may include: | Safe environment Physical growth increases Gross motor skills: running, climbing, jumping, throwing, catching Fine motor skills: cutting, painting, drawing Egocentric Increasing language skills : chatter, sing Endless questioning Pre - operational phase (Piaget) Social interactions Construction activities Learning requires the use of physical materials integrated into real life situations Playing with other children, actively looking for playmates Development of fears: dark, accidents Rich and creative imagination Require acceptance and encouragement Need for exploration with in a safe environment Routines |
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School aged child's development may include: | Participation in team sports Height, weight and changes in proportion Permanent teeth Appearance of secondary sexual characteristics Timing and coordination Injury prevention Concrete operational phase (Piaget) Abstract and more flexible thought Problem solving skills Social self Peer group Playground pecking order Generosity Cooperation Helpfulness Self concept Self esteem Independence Recognition of individual needs Fear, Depression and Detachment |
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Adolescence development may include: | Puberty Changes in height and weight - growth spurts Body proportions Menstruation Muscle development Sexual development Self image Abstract thinking Appreciation for double meanings and symbolism Formal operation phase (Piaget) Identity V Role confusion (Erikson) Emancipation from parents Formation of Personal identity Dating - behaviour, rejection and first love Safety, protection and support |
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Major adolescent issues may include: | Teenage Suicide Substance Use and Abuse Safe Sex Teenage Pregnancy Eating Disorders Employment Career path Rape Gender identity 'Generation Gap' Juvenile Delinquency/Crime Road Accidents Alcohol consumption - binge drinking Smoking Peer pressure |
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Early, middle and older adult activities may include: | Finding a partner Marriage Developing a Career Parent hood Economic Independence Death of family members Children grow up and leave home Contribution to society/future generations Mentors for younger generations Community work Menopause Reduction in Progesterone Marriage disenchantment 'Empty Nest' Retirement Grandparenthood Community work |
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Nursing record or reports may include: | Completion of client based assessment tools and observation charts Nursing notes Integrated notes Resident classification records Test results Written instructions Drug orders Client referrals Clinical pathways Care plans Computerised reporting |
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Biomedical equipment may include: | Timing device with second hand Manual/electronic sphygmomanometer Stethoscope Glass/tympanic/thermometer Pulse oximeter Glucometer Weighing scales Pencil torch Peak flow meter ECG machine/monitor Urine testing kit |
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Validations of findings include: | Visual and verbal assessment of the client Checks/comparisons on baseline observations Use of manual versus mechanical; observations Elimination of artefacts Checking of reading with a registered nurse, as appropriate |
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Admission and discharge may include: | Admission documentation/application of client identification Collection of data Care of valuables/Identification of belongings Orientation to unit Diet and fluids need identified Identify and storage of current medication/s Commence discharge plan Return belongings and medications Documentation of time of discharge Appointments for follow up Ensure transport organised |
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