QTP4N0X1-2 — Nursing Care Of Patients With Special Needs

QTP4N0X1-2 governs qualification training for Aerospace Medical Service Specialty nursing care of patients with special needs.

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  • Publication number: QTP4N0X1-2
  • Title: NURSING CARE OF PATIENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
  • Date: 2022-06-29

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It covers central and arterial line procedures, chest tubes, radial arterial blood gases, local anesthetics, wound closure, nasogastric tubes, and urinary drainage systems. It requires checklist-based evaluation, documented competency, and re-evaluation when an objective is not met.

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

Topics covered

  • Central venous line insertion
  • Chest tube insertion and water seal drainage
  • Arterial line insertion
  • Radial arterial blood gas sampling
  • Local anesthetic administration
  • Wound closure
  • Nasogastric tube procedures
  • Closed urinary drainage systems

Questions and answers

How are QTP4N0X1-2 task objectives evaluated?

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

How is QTP4N0X1-2 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 happens if a trainee does not accomplish an objective?

If the trainee does not accomplish the objective, review the areas which need remediation. (paragraph 6)

When is third-party certification required?

If the task which is being trained requires third-party certification by a task certifier/certifying official, the trainer first must ensure that the trainee is qualified to perform the task without assistance. (paragraph 7)

What position is required for central venous line insertion?

Placed the patient and the bed in the 15 - 25 degree Trendelenburg position, unless contraindicated.

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