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?
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Confirm collection requirements
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Greet client courteously and identify self Completed |
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Identify client following organisation and regulatory procedures Completed |
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Confirm that client meets pre-testing criteria for the arterial collection and seek assistance from medical staff if required Completed |
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Obtain, interpret and accurately record personal and clinical information in accordance with organisation policies and procedures Completed |
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Explain collection procedure to client Completed |
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Obtain consent for collection procedure from client Completed |
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Prepare for arterial collection
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Select and prepare equipment, transport containers and disposables suited to arterial collection Completed |
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Position client to ensure comfort and safety of both client and collector Completed |
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Confirm blood volume required according to laboratory requirements Completed |
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Locate radial and ulnar arteries and check the integrity of arterial circulation of the hand using the Allen’s test Completed |
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Proceed with test when all criteria are met Completed |
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Draw arterial blood
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Adopt standard and additional infection control guidelines and precautions according to organisation documented procedure Completed |
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Prepare skin at collection site according to organisation policies and procedures Completed |
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Locate radial artery, insert needle at correct angle 90 degrees, and collect sufficient sample volume for requested test Completed |
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Following sample collection, apply sustained pressure to site immediately following collection according to organisation policies and procedures Completed |
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Dispose of needle safely using the approved sharps disposal device in accordance with organisational policy Completed |
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Fit stopper to syringe immediately after removal of needle Completed |
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Mix sample thoroughly, label and prepare for transport in accordance with organisation policies and procedures Completed |
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Ensure documentation is accurately and fully completed and confirm information accuracy with client Completed |
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After appropriate length of time check puncture site to ensure bleeding has stopped and cover site with appropriate dressing Completed |
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Perform post collection procedures
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Dispose of waste in accordance with infection control protocols and organisation policies and procedures Completed |
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Confirm client comfort and provide accurate post collection information and instructions Completed |
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Notify appropriate staff so that the client’s condition can be monitored Completed |
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Organise prompt transport of sample to testing location according to organisation requirements Completed |
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