To remember

Question 1

While carrying out the task…

Answer 1

State, aloud, everything that you are observing

Question 2

Before getting equipment, but after informing patient about task…

Answer 2

Always state the complications before going to get equipment

Question 3

At end of skills…

Answer 3

You need to document everything(!) in patients notes so always state this after/before thanking the patient

Question 4

Always…

Answer 4

Remember allergies

Question 5

If the skill involves drugs…

Answer 5

Have to check the prescribing of and the bottles of the drugs if skill involves drugs
Check everything that goes into making up a drug (diluent/saline etc) too