ACMVET405 — Coordinate and perform surgical nursing routines

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What an assessment for ACMVET405 must cover

49 assessable components: 5 elements (20 performance criteria), 2 performance evidence and 24 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 3 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 Prepare surgery schedules

1.1Prepare and prioritise surgery schedules using industry terminology in consultation with the veterinarian and theatre nurse
1.2Prepare and collate consent forms, anaesthesia monitoring records and other surgical documentation according to practice policy
1.3Manage surgery schedule in cooperation with the veterinarian

2 Prepare for surgical procedures

2.1Communicate effectively with veterinarian and clients in relation to surgical preparation, procedures and post-recovery needs
2.2Select and position surgical packs, equipment and supplies for scheduled procedures
2.3Perform routine surgical site preparation procedures, including clipping, preparation of skin, and positioning animal
2.4Position anaesthetic machine and monitoring equipment
2.5Confirm that staff are appropriately dressed for surgery

3 Provide support for surgical routines

3.1Hold, restrain or position anaesthetised animals during the surgical procedure
3.2Provide sterile and non-sterile assistance to the veterinarian according to aseptic techniques
3.3Provide theatre equipment to the veterinarian as required
3.4Dispose of clinical and other waste in compliance with biosecurity and hazardous waste protocols

4 Perform post-operative procedures

4.1Monitor wound or surgical site for signs of abnormality
4.2Carry out defined post-operative patient management procedures according to veterinarian’s instructions
4.3Provide post-operative advice to the animal owner according to veterinarian’s instructions

5 Clean, maintain and store theatre instruments, equipment and supplies

5.1Clean theatre environs
5.2Clean and sterilise instruments and theatre linen according to relevant Australian Standards
5.3Handle and store sterilised instruments and theatre equipment in a manner that maintains sterility
5.4Maintain equipment and stock of supplies
5.5Implement equipment maintenance procedures to ensure machines are operational

Performance evidence

coordinated and performed surgical nursing routines on a minimum of two occasions, covering at least two different species, including (for each): - preparing the surgical environment and personnel - maintaining asepsis and following aseptic techniques - preparing animals for anesthesia and surgical procedures as directed by the veterinarian - completing post-operative care patient routines - cleaning theatre and replenishing supplies
performed the activities outlined in the performance criteria of this unit during a period of at least 240 hours of work in a veterinary practice.

Knowledge evidence

animal anatomy and physiology related to surgical nursing routines
aseptic techniques in veterinary surgery, including general theatre etiquette, dress rules and restricted areas
practice policies and procedures related to preparation and cleaning of surgical suites
legislative requirements and health regulations for the storage, use and disposal of chemicals and biological waste from veterinary procedures
practice protocols for the storage, use and disposal of chemicals and biological debris from veterinary surgical procedures
surgery schedule considerations, including: sterile and non-sterile, body cavity invasive or superficial, orthopaedic, orthodontic, soft tissue, emergency or urgent, presence of infection, thoracic
common surgical procedures and the appropriate equipment used for each, relevant to the practice
skin antiseptics and their actions
cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques
surgical instruments and their use, including: air-powered and electrical powered equipment, bone chucks, bone plates and screws, clamps, forceps, needle holders, retractors, scalpels, scissors, suture materials
appropriate preparation of surgery packs, including identifying which packs are required for which procedures, grouping them for each patient and adding extra requirements, including scalpel blades and suture materials
appropriate wound management procedures
post-operative bandage, splint and cast care
equipment used in theatre, including: lighting, active warming
surgical supplies and their use, including: catheters, drains, laparotomy sponges, needles and sutures, swabs, syringes
Australian Standards relevant to sterilisation techniques
sterilisation techniques, including the operation of autoclaves and alternative sterilisation techniques, including gamma irradiation, ethylene oxide and chemical sterilisation and their associated health hazards
anaesthetic equipment and supplies
dangers related to anaesthetic agents
audible, visual or measured signs of pain, including: arching back, behavioural changes, biting and kicking, elevated temperature, increased respiration, increased vocalisation, withdrawal of affected limbs, straining, trembling and changes in normal physiology
pain scoring systems
vital signs and reflexes monitored under anaesthesia, including: blood pressure, pulse rate and quality, respiratory rate and effort, rectal temperature, pulse oximetry and blood gases, end tidal carbon dioxide, electrocardiography, capillary refill time, palpebral reflex, heart rate and rhythm, mucous membrane colour, pedal withdrawal reflex
relevant state and territory legislative requirements for animal welfare
relevant Veterinary Surgeons’ Act and Regulations.

Foundation skills

Reading: Access and follow information in policies and procedures, relevant Australian Standards and relevant legislation; Interpret consent forms and anaesthesia monitoring records
Numeracy: Measure, monitor and interpret animal vital signs
Get the work done: Address irregularities and contingencies in the context of the work role

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