QTP4N0X1-3 — Nursing Care Of Patients In Emergency Situations

QTP4N0X1-3 governs qualification training for Aerospace Medical Service personnel providing nursing care in emergency situations.

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  • Publication number: QTP4N0X1-3
  • Title: NURSING CARE OF PATIENTS IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS
  • Date: 2022-07-26

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It contains modules on field triage, emergency equipment setup, eye irrigation, splint and cast procedures, and emergency medications. It requires checklist-based evaluation, documented task completion, and re-evaluation until objectives are met.

Applies to: These documents also will be utilized for assessing/certifying the Aerospace Medical Service Specialist each time that he/she is assigned to a new duty position.

Topics covered

  • Field triage
  • Cardioversion and defibrillation setup
  • Eye irrigation
  • Simple splint application
  • Cast modifications
  • Emergency medication administration

Questions and answers

How must QTP4N0X1-3 evaluate each task objective?

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

How are tasks requiring third-party certification evaluated?

After third-party certification, training qualification is documented appropriately in AFTR. (paragraph 7)

When should an eye irrigation evaluation be stopped?

The evaluator will STOP the procedure immediately and correct the trainee if performance could become detrimental to patient safety at any time. (paragraph 2)

How should splints be wrapped to prevent complications?

Splints should be carefully wrapped to prevent this complication.

What patient assessment is required for defibrillation setup?

Perform initial patient assessment IAW AHA standards. (paragraph 1)

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