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Competency Item |
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COM |
DTE |
EXC |
| CJ-02-01 |
Demonstrate knowledge of the pathophysiology of fractures, manisfestations, and medical management. |
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| CJ-02-02 |
Demonstrate knowledge and ability to care for clients with a variety of casts. |
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Demonstrate ability to assess client with a cast: |
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| CJ-02-03 |
bleeding |
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| CJ-02-04 |
cast drying |
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| CJ-02-05 |
complications i.e., compartment syndrome, compression syndrome, infection |
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| CJ-02-06 |
edema |
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| CJ-02-07 |
external fixators |
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| CJ-02-08 |
neurovascular status |
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| CJ-02-09 |
pain. |
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Demonstrate ability to cut cast as ordered by physician: |
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| CJ-02-10 |
bivalving |
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| CJ-02-11 |
trimming |
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| CJ-02-12 |
removing |
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| CJ-02-13 |
windowing |
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| CJ-02-14 |
univalving |
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| CJ-02-15 |
follow-up care. |
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| CJ-02-16 |
Demonstrate ability to teach client and family regarding cast care and observation for complications. |
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| CJ-02-17 |
Demonstrate ability to document and report the assessment, location and type of cast, special procedures, and findings. |
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Demonstrate ability to describe common orthopedic diagnostic tests and nursing implications such as: |
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| CJ-02-18 |
arthrogram |
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| CJ-02-19 |
bone scan |
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| CJ-02-20 |
computed axial tomography (CAT or CT scan) |
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| CJ-02-21 |
magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) |
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| CJ-02-22 |
myelogram |
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| CJ-02-23 |
tomogram |
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| CJ-02-24 |
X-ray. |
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| CJ-02-25 |
Demonstrate knowledge and ability to teach client and family about the diagnostic tests, procedures, and follow-up necessary as per agency policy. |
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