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No.
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Competency
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NO
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YB
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YS
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NA
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W-1
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I have the knowledge and ability to provide orthopedic nursing services.
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W-2
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I have knowledge of human anatomy and physiology, specifically the musculoskeletal, nervous, and cardiovascular systems.
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W-3
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I know the common musculoskeletal disorders.
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W-4
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I can assess the musculoskeletal system and to differentiate normal and abnormal findings. |
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W-5
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I provide nursing interventions to meet needs of client with common musculoskeletal disorders. |
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W-6
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I can teach client and family regarding use of ambulatory and immobilization aids. |
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W-7
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I can teach the use of orthopedic equipment. |
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W-8
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I know how to assist the physician with a variety of treatments and interventions. |
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W-9
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I know the construction, application, removal, and teaching of cast and splint care. |
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W-10 |
I can set up, apply, assist in application, and monitor manual, skin, and skeletal traction. |
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W-11 |
I have knowledge of the pathophysiology of fractures, manifestations, and medical management. |
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W-12 |
I can care for clients with a variety of casts.
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W-13 |
I can assess a client with a cast. |
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W-14 |
I can cut a cast as ordered by the physician. |
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W-15 |
I can teach the client and family regarding cast care and how to watch for complications. |
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W-16 |
I know how to document and report the assessment, location and type of cast, special procedures, and findings. |
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W-17 |
I know the common orthopedic diagnostic tests and nursing implications. |
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W-18 |
I can teach client and family about the diagnostic tests, procedures, and follow up. |
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W-19
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I know the purposes and safe care of the common methods of traction / external fixators.
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W-20
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I know and can apply the principles of traction.
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W-21
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I can apply a variety of traction using proper equipment and techniques.
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W-22
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I can assess the client in traction / external fixators and provide appropriate care and nursing interventions. |
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W-23
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I know how to teach client and family regarding traction / external fixators and safety precautions. |
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W-24
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I have the knowledge and ability to use the common types of splints and braces. |
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W-25
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I can assess a client in splint or brace and provide appropriate nursing care and interventions. |
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W-26
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I know how to teach the client and family regarding the care, application, and complications of splints and braces. |
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