ACMVET502 — Carry out post-operative nursing routines

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What an assessment for ACMVET502 must cover

46 assessable components: 6 elements (23 performance criteria), 2 performance evidence and 19 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 2 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Monitor patients post-operatively under supervision of veterinary surgeon

1.1Communicate effectively with surgeon on all aspects of post-operative patient care
1.2Identify animal anatomy and physiology as it relates to post-operative surgical nursing procedures
1.3Record vital signs and observations and abnormalities
1.4Prepare and implement nursing care plans including pain management techniques in consultation with surgeon and comply with WHS, infection control and animal welfare requirements
1.5Apply recognised physical therapy techniques according to patient needs
1.6Recognise, respond to and assist with post-operative emergencies
1.7Oversee the cleaning and maintenance of post-operative equipment according to infection control procedures
1.8Complete all relevant documentation in consultation with surgeon

2 Maintain patient fluid requirements

2.1Aseptically place and maintain intravenous catheters
2.2Maintain intravenous fluid therapy, under supervision of veterinary surgeon
2.3Monitor patient fluid output

3 Maintain patient nutritional requirements

3.1Meet specific nutritional requirements for individual patient needs
3.2Calculate energy requirements according to patient needs
3.3Carry out assisted feeding procedures

4 Monitor wound or surgical site post-operatively, under supervision of veterinary surgeon

4.1Select and apply appropriate post-operative dressings and bandages
4.2Manage active and passive surgical drains
4.3Manage open wounds post-operatively

5 Monitor recumbent patients post-operatively

5.1Select housing and bedding appropriate to specific patient needs
5.2Use specific nursing techniques to prevent and treat complications associated with recumbent patients
5.3Use positioning aids and techniques appropriate to surgical procedure, disease process and individual patient needs

6 Discharge patients into the care of clients with veterinarian’s instructions

6.1Communicate specific home care nursing requirements to client
6.2Communicate instructions on patient’s physiotherapy and exercise to client as required
6.3Organise follow up appointments as required

Performance evidence

carried out post-operative nursing routines for at least three patients, covering a minimum of two species, and including: - implementing minimum of two nutritional plans - maintaining and monitoring a fluid therapy plan and intravenous catheter site for a minimum of one patient - applying assisted feeding procedures at least once, including enteral nutrition via feeding tubes and performing maintenance of tubes - monitoring and maintaining indwelling urinary catheters at least once, including calculating urinary output reporting abnormalities to surgeon - applied physical therapy techniques to surgical patients including at least three of the following: - cryotherapy - thermotherapy - massage - active and passive exercises - assisted mobility - applied and monitored a minimum of two different wound dressing and bandages - monitored active and passive drains at least once - monitored and managed at least one open wound that included the individual having: - applied moist wound healing principles - wound bed preparation - lavage and debridement - monitored at least two recumbent patients post-operatively
performed the activities outlined in the performance criteria of this unit during a period of at least 240 hours of work in a veterinary hospital or veterinary practice where specialist surgical procedures are regularly performed.

Knowledge evidence

animal anatomy and physiology related to post-operative nursing routines
nutritional requirements after specialised surgical procedures, including calculation of energy requirements using the correct formula
pain management techniques for post-operative recovery
principles of animal welfare and ethics related to surgical procedures and post-operative recovery
how to recognise post-operative emergencies
state or territory legislation and regulations relating to the practice of veterinary science, work health and safety and animal welfare in surgical recovery contexts
state or territory legislation covering the use of therapeutic and controlled substances related to surgical and post-operative contexts
nursing care plan design and models
fluid therapy, including: - intravenous catheter placement techniques - catheter maintenance procedures - fluid types - calculation of fluid plans - additives to fluids
appropriate nutrition for various disease states and surgical recovery
enteral feeding tube placement techniques and maintenance procedures
physical therapy techniques, including: - cryotherapy - thermotherapy - massage - active and passive exercises - assisted mobility strategies
wound dressings and bandages, including: - abdominal bandage - thoracic bandage - head bandage - ear bandage - Velpeau - Ehmer sling - dressings and bandages for open wounds - specialised bandages and their use
active and passive drain maintenance procedures
open wound management strategies, including: - physiology of wound healing - moist wound healing principles - wound bed preparation - lavage and debridement techniques - signs of wound breakdown and complications
recumbent patient care, including: - bladder management - bedding and positioning aids - patient positioning and turning - urine scald preventative measures and treatment - decubital ulcer preventative measures and treatment - body temperature monitoring - respiratory care including postural drainage, coupáge and nebulisation techniques - patient hygiene and grooming - patient mental health care
workplace hygiene standards, disinfectants and sterilisation, cleaning agents, cleaning techniques and cleaning equipment and materials related to post-operative routines
sources of information and providers of physical therapy techniques and procedures for post-operative recovery
home care requirements and potential problems with home nursing of post-operative patients.

Foundation skills

Numeracy: Measure and monitor animal vital signs Accurately measure and monitor medication dosages
Get the work done: Address irregularities and contingencies in the context of the work role

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