Performance Standard Examples of Necessary Activities (Includes but not restricted to) Transport and transfer patients bed, stretcher, wheelchair Lift at least 20 lb of weight Transfer/position up to 300 lb with assistance Gather multiple pieces of equipment Climb stairs Stand for 75% of an 8-12 hour shift kneel, squat, and reach overhead Visual Visual ability sufficient Read numbers on dials, for observation and thermometers, monitors, assessment necessary in medication administration nursing care equipment, etc Distinguish changes in size, contour, etc Distinguish changes in normal bodily activities such as breathing pattern, level of consciousness, etc Read information on forms and computer screen Prepare medications Read instructions Read at 10th grade level Tactile Tactile ability sufficient 45. Use sense of touch to perform to provide nursing care assessment activities such as palpation of pulses, temperature, texture 46. Handle and operate equipment
Performance Standard Examples of Necessary Activities (Includes but not restricted to) Transport and transfer patients bed, stretcher, wheelchair Lift at least 20 lb of weight Transfer/position up to 300 lb with assistance Gather multiple pieces of equipment Climb stairs Stand for 75% of an 8-12 hour shift kneel, squat, and reach overhead Visual Visual ability sufficient for observation and assessment necessary in nursing care Read numbers on dials, thermometers, monitors, medication administration equipment, etc Distinguish changes in size, contour, etc Distinguish changes in normal bodily activities such as breathing pattern, level of consciousness, etc Read information on forms and computer screen Prepare medications Read instructions Read at 10th grade level Tactile Tactile ability sufficient to provide nursing care 45. Use sense of touch to perform assessment activities such as palpation of pulses, temperature, texture 46. Handle and operate equipment
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