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?
Minimise potential risk to safe administration of medications
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Check client medication chart in relation to timing and route of medication to be administered Completed |
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Raise issues related to drug and poison administration with appropriate personnel Completed |
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Check for and identify common contraindications and adverse reactions of prescribed medications and refer to registered nurse Completed |
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Confirm client identity and check for any known allergies Completed |
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Refer to drugs and poisons schedules and classifications as determined by law Completed |
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Ensure infection control methods are applied correctly Completed |
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Identify pharmacology and substance incompatibilities in relation to specific situations involving medication administration Completed |
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Check expiry dates of medication prior to administration Completed |
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Prepare for medication administration within scope of Enrolled/Division 2 nurse
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Explain the process of medication administration to the client and ensure their readiness Completed |
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Position the client appropriately prior to administration of medication Completed |
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Correctly identify administration route for each medication to be administered, using appropriate terminology Completed |
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Consider the effect of commonly used medications on the body prior to medication administration Completed |
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Accurately calculate dosages for administration of drugs Completed |
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Prepare medications in accordance with legislative requirements and organisation guidelines Completed |
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Apply medication administration techniques and precautions specific to each client situation and as per medication orders Completed |
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Ensure medication is stored and disposed of in accordance with medical instructions and organisation policy and procedures Completed |
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Administer medications within legal parameters
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Administer medications within scope of own role in line with the jurisdictional legislative requirements and organisation policy Completed |
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Store medications in a safe manner according to legislative requirements and organisation policy Completed |
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Administer PRN medications within legislative requirements and organisation policy Completed |
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Apply quality management and risk assessment practices relating to administration of medication Completed |
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Provide client information and education relating to medication requirements Completed |
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Monitor and evaluate client response to administered medication
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Record administration of medications in accordance with relevant policy and procedures Completed |
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Contribute to information provided to clients and carers on medication administration (including possible side effects) in consultation/collaboration with the registered nurse Completed |
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Evaluate client understanding of information provided Completed |
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Recognise acute and delayed adverse reactions to medications and act upon within role responsibility Completed |
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Implement emergency actions to address acute and delayed adverse reactions within role responsibility Completed |
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Record and report response to emergency strategies, where appropriate Completed |
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Assess and manage a client experiencing pain using appropriate medication and non-medication therapies Completed |
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Record and report effectiveness of pain relieving medication Completed |
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Monitor peripheral intravenous therapy
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Identify the purpose and function of intravenous therapy being administered to a client Completed |
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Check for common fluid and electrolyte imbalances and record and report Completed |
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Calculate intravenous therapy rates Completed |
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Recognise and report the risks and complications associated with intravenous therapy Completed |
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Document observations and monitor peripheral intravenous therapy Completed |
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Provide nursing care for client with fluid and/or electrolyte imbalance Completed |
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Monitor action of drugs commonly used in fluid and/or electrolyte imbalance through client responses and record and report Completed |
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Remove intravenous cannula according to organisation policy and procedure Completed |
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Develop strategies for pain management
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Observe and question client to identify signs of pain and/or discomfort Completed |
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Clarify the location and nature of pain, taking into account factors which may influence a client's perception of pain Completed |
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Use the pain assessment scale to ensure consistency of interpretation Completed |
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Undertake comprehensive observations as required to assess pain experienced by client Completed |
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Identify and apply a range of medication and complementary strategies which may assist in alleviation of pain and discomfort in consultation/collaboration with registered nurse Completed |
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Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of using these strategies in consultation/collaboration with registered nurse Completed |
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Record observations and evaluation of pain management strategies in consultation/ collaboration with registered nurse Completed |
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