Clinical Assessment Preparation

CPNE Study Guide

Immediately after Administering Medication: 1. Student name, initials, and ECSN on the signature section of the MAR 2. Initials in the initials section for each medication 3. Assessment data to support reason for not giving a medication 4. Site of injectable medication 5. Condition of site for IVMB or IV push Complete all Critical Elements within 30 Minutes: • Adhere to professional behaviors • Perform procedure with allotted supplies Important Tips: ** Read MAR carefully to ensure you are choosing the correct medication and proper dose. ** You will be checked at quarterly intervals to ensure you are administering the medication over the proper time. Be mindful of this time. Helpful Formula for IV Push Medication: Drug Available/ Amount of Solution = Dose Wanted/ Amount Desired **Practice drug calculations to determine IV flow rate Equation for IV Flow Rate Calculation: Volume to be infused (mL) x Drop factor = Drops/minute Time (in minutes) Creating “The Grid” for CPNE Patient Care: Creating a grid can be helpful to remind you of the areas of competencies. Four to five AOCs are assigned in each PCS based on the patient’s current clinical condition. FOR ALL AOC (excluding VS/Abdominal/Neurological), YOU MUST DO PATIENT TEACHING You may want to write this on the back of your patient care record.

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