The important thing to remember when gathering evidence is that the more evidence the better - that is, the more evidence you gather to demonstrate your skills, the more confident an assessor can be that you have learned the skills not just at one point in time, but are continuing to apply and develop those skills (as opposed to just learning for the test!). Furthermore, one piece of evidence that you collect will not usualy demonstrate all the required criteria for a unit of competency, whereas multiple overlapping pieces of evidence will usually do the trick!
From the Wiki University
What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?
Maintain patient fluid requirements
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Intravenous catheters are placed and maintained in accordance with clinic policies. Completed |
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Patient fluid output is monitored in accordance with workplace health and safety and clinic policies and procedures. Completed |
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Intravenous fluid therapy is maintained in accordance with clinic policies. Completed |
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Maintain patient nutritional requirements
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Specific nutritional requirements are met according to individual patient needs. Completed |
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Energy requirements are calculated according to individual patient needs. Completed |
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Assisted feeding procedures are carried out in accordance with clinic policies. Completed |
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Monitor wound or surgical site post-operatively
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Dressings and bandages are managed post-operatively in accordance with clinic policies. Completed |
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Indwelling surgical drains are managed in accordance with clinic policies. Completed |
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Open wounds are managed post-operatively in accordance with clinic policies. Completed |
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Monitor recumbent patients post-operatively
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Housing and bedding are selected in accordance with specific patient needs. Completed |
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Specific nursing techniques are used to prevent and treat complications associated with recumbent patients. Completed |
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Positioning aids and techniques are used in accordance with surgical procedure, disease process and individual patient needs. Completed |
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Monitor patients post-operatively
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Vital signs and observations are recorded and abnormalities are reported to the surgeon. Completed |
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Patient care plans are prepared and implemented in consultation with the surgeon. Completed |
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Recognised physical therapy techniques are applied according to patient needs. Completed |
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Discharge patients into the care of clients
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Specific home-nursing requirements are communicated to clients in accordance with surgeons' instructions. Completed |
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Instructions on patients' physiotherapy and exercise are communicated to clients as required in accordance with veterinarians' instructions. Completed |
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Follow up appointments are organised as required. Completed |
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