QTP4N1X1X-06 — Nursing Care Of The Surgical Patient

QTP4N1X1X-06 governs training tasks for nursing care of surgical patients, including intravenous infusion, vital signs, and post-anesthesia care.

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  • Publication number: QTP4N1X1X-06
  • Title: NURSING CARE OF THE SURGICAL PATIENT
  • Date: 2022-07-20

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The publication covers intravenous infusion and blood administration, manually taking and recording vital signs, oxygen administration, and post-operative complications. It requires checklist-based evaluation, satisfactory performance without assistance, and documentation of competency.

Applies to: This qualification training package (QTP) was developed to make available a training aid which will assist Surgical Service Technicians to develop technical skills essential to performing specialized tasks.

Topics covered

  • Intravenous infusion
  • Blood administration
  • Manual vital signs
  • Oxygen administration
  • Post-operative complications

Questions and answers

How much practice must a trainee receive before evaluation?

After the trainee has received instructions, allow sufficient practice on each part of the task. (paragraph 2)

Can a trainee perform the task with assistance?

The trainee must satisfactorily perform all parts of the task without assistance. (paragraph 2)

What checklist is required during task evaluation?

Use the appropriate checklist when evaluating the task to ensure all steps of the task are accomplished. (paragraph 3)

When is competency documented?

Document competency upon satisfactory completion of the evaluation. (paragraph 4)

Where should the initial evaluation be documented?

Initial evaluation should be documented in the Specialty Training Standard (STS). (paragraph 4)

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