Airway Management

No.	Competency Item	NAC	DEV	COM	DTE	EXC
BE-01-01	Demonstrate ability to apply clinical judgment and critical thinking skills in assessment and management of airway.
BE-01-02	Demonstrate knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology as it pertains to respiratory care.
	Demonstrate ability to apply nursing process in care and teaching to clients and family in regard to respiratory conditions and complications such as:
BE-01-03	acute respiratory failure
BE-01-04	asthma
BE-01-05	allergic reaction
BE-01-06	anaphylatic reaction
BE-01-07	atelectasis
BE-01-08	cancer of the lung
BE-01-09	chronic bronchitis
BE-01-10	chronic obstruction pulmonary disease (COPD)
BE-01-11	congestive heart failure
BE-01-12	emphysema
BE-01-13	pneumonia
BE-01-14	pulmonary tuberculosis.
	Demonstrate ability to apply nursing process in care and teaching to client and family of actual and / or potential problems associated with respiratory disorders such as:
BE-01-15	ineffective breathing pattern
BE-01-16	ineffective airway clearance
BE-01-17	activity intolerance
BE-01-18	anxiety
BE-01-19	altered sleep pattern
BE-01-20	trauma.