QTP4N0X1-1 — Fundamentals Of Nursing Care

QTP4N0X1-1 governs qualification training for Aerospace Medical Service Specialty fundamentals of nursing care and related procedures.

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  • Publication number: QTP4N0X1-1
  • Title: FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING CARE
  • Date: 2022-07-13

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QTP4N0X1-1 covers sterilization, vital signs, cardiac monitoring, specimen collection, medication administration, fluid therapy, blood administration, tympanometry, and intake and output. It requires performance checklists, sufficient practice, evaluation, and documentation of task competency.

Applies to: These Qualification Training Packages (QTPs) were developed to enhance on-the-job training for Aerospace Medical Service Specialty personnel.

Topics covered

  • Surgical instrument sterilization
  • Postural vital signs
  • Cardiac monitor setup
  • Electrocardiograms
  • Pulse oximetry
  • Blood specimen collection
  • Medication administration
  • Parenteral fluid therapy

Questions and answers

What is the purpose of QTP4N0X1-1 training?

Remember--the objective of each QTP is to standardize training and to allow sufficient time for the trainee to learn each task thoroughly in order to perform the task without assistance. (paragraph 3)

What checklist is used to evaluate each task objective?

The performance checklist must be used as you evaluate each task objective. (paragraph 4)

How is QTP task completion documented?

The QTP task completion is to be annotated on AF Form 1098, Special Task Certification and Recurring Training, filed in Part 3, Section B in AFTR. (paragraph 5)

What SpO2 alarm limits apply during continuous monitoring?

If continuously monitoring oxygen saturation, verify that the SpO2 alarm limits preset by the manufacturer are at a low of 85% and a high of 100%.

What does the procedure require after blood administration?

Continue to monitor patient for delayed reactions. (paragraph 7)

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