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Prepare client for sleep study procedure

Prepare client for sleep study procedure

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTSL402C
State Code
D8502
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
02/08/2011
Field of Education
060301 - General Nursing
Original Release Date
02/08/2011
Nominal Hours
90
Description
DescriptorThis unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare client for the sleep study procedure
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Admit the client
  • 1.1 Greet client and check details
  • 1.2 Clearly and simply explain the procedure to the client and their carer and obtain client consent/ agreement as required
  • 1.3 Give the client/carer the opportunity to ask questions and discuss areas of concern
  • 1.4 Take and record baseline observations
  • 1.5 Determine client's special needs and/or suitability to undertake test
  • 1.6 Refer abnormalities in observations or client unsuitability to supervisor or physician
2. Prepare client for monitoring
  • 2.1 Utilise personal protective equipment in accordance with standard and additional precautions
  • 2.2 Conduct head measurement to verify sites for electrode placement according to current standards and organisation policies and procedures
  • 2.3 Identify positioning of monitoring equipment for other physiological measurements
  • 2.4 Prepare client's skin for the application of electrodes in accordance with infection control guidelines and client needs
  • 2.5 Position electrodes and apply correctly according to current standards and organisation policies and procedures
  • 2.6 Position and apply correctly respiratory transducers according to current standards and organisation policies and procedures
  • 2.7 Attach other monitoring equipment
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C9502 HLTSL402B Prepare client for sleep study procedure Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WD284 HLTSL402D Prepare client for sleep study procedure Unit of competency
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