ACMVET507 — Provide nursing support for critical care surgery

1 Prepare for a critical care surgical patient

• 1.1Identify the patient’s requirements and prepare patient for surgery
• 1.2Prepare surgical and monitoring equipment

2 Monitor patient from induction to recovery

• 2.1Provide assistance to the veterinarian for induction and apply safe work practices and animal welfare protocols
• 2.2Identify anatomy and physiology as it relates to monitoring patient vital signs and response to anaesthetic agents
• 2.3Monitor anaesthetic continuously and record data under the direct supervision of a veterinarian
• 2.4Monitor vital signs constantly and respond to abnormal signs
• 2.5Administer analgesia and monitor response under veterinary supervision
• 2.6Apply specific emergency procedures as directed by the veterinarian
• 2.7Provide specific surgical operating support in response to the veterinarian’s requirements

3 Collect and administer blood and blood products

• 3.1Identify blood type; source or collect and store blood under the supervision of a veterinarian
• 3.2Prepare and administer blood and blood products under the supervision of a veterinarian
• 3.3Recognise and treat adverse reactions to transfusions under the supervision and direction of a veterinarian

4 Provide critical care nursing

• 4.1Determine patient short-term positioning, environment, medication, nutrition, nursing care and physical therapy in consultation with veterinarian
• 4.2Develop nursing care plan using industry standard terminology and including all relevant aspects of treatment and care in conjunction with veterinarian
• 4.3Provide intensive nursing care and monitor the patient according to the nursing care plan
• 4.4Consult with the veterinarian regularly on the patient’s progress

5 Discharge patient

• 5.1Organise transportation for the critical care patient according to practice policies and WHS requirements
• 5.2Prepare patient for transport within and from the practice
• 5.3Provide the client with instructions concerning the patient’s care requirements in the home environment
• 5.4Collate the patient’s history, records and veterinarian’s report and present to client
• 5.5Advise client on the delivery of referral documentation to their regular practitioner

What does an assessment tool for ACMVET507 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for ACMVET507 needs to address all 93 unit components: 5 elements with 21 performance criteria, 12 performance evidence requirements, 57 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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