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?
Prepare for sample collection
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Identify pathology request and client correctly Completed |
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Explain procedure client and obtain consent in accordance with legal requirements and organisation policy and procedure Completed |
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Obtain relevant clinical information and record in accordance with organisation policies and procedures Completed |
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Calculate minimum blood volume required for test Completed |
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Ensure client is correctly and comfortably positioned and prepared for the arterial blood collection procedure Completed |
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Perform pre-collection testing to ensure integrity of arterial circulation at site of collection before proceeding Completed |
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Check oxygen therapy and record to ensure client is breathing room air, specified air or gas mixture according to pathology request documentation Completed |
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Assemble and prepare equipment and disposables Completed |
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Maintain standard and additional precautions Completed |
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Use personal and protective equipment correctly Completed |
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Perform arterial blood collection
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Prepare collection site according to organisation policies and procedures Completed |
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Locate artery, insert needle at correct angle, and collect sufficient sample volume for requested test/s Completed |
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Follow infection control procedures throughout collection procedure Completed |
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Apply pressure to site immediately following collection according to organisation policies and procedures Completed |
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Dispose of sharps safely using correct techniques and container Completed |
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Fit stopper to syringe immediately after removal of needle Completed |
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Mix sample thoroughly, label and prepare for transport in accordance with organisation policies and procedures Completed |
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Perform post collection procedures
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Dispose of waste in accordance with organisation policies and procedures Completed |
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Complete documentation Completed |
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Check puncture site to ensure bleeding has stopped Completed |
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Cover puncture site appropriately Completed |
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Leave client comfortable Completed |
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Provide relevant information and instructions (e.g. bleeding) Completed |
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Notify appropriate staff so that the client's condition can be monitored Completed |
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Transport arterial blood sample to laboratory in accordance with organisation policies and procedures Completed |
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