P e d i a t r i c s S k i l l s C h e c k l i s t
Level of Proficiency:
1. Can function independently
2. Experienced but may need review
3. Limited or no experience
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NEUROLOGICAL PROBLEMS
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SUCTIONING
Neurological checks
Naso-Pharyngeal
Meningitis
Tracheal
Seizure precautions
Tracheostomy Care
Knowledge of seizure medication
Postural Drainage
ICP monitoring
ORTHOPEDIC/TRACTION
Lumbar puncture
Pin Care
ASSESSMENT
Skeletal
Cardiovascular
Pelvic
Arrhythmia recognition
Cast Care
Pre/Post open heart
Fractures
Giving blood/blood products
Circulation checks
Capillary fill time
Cast application/removal
Blood gas interpretation
Skin graft and dressing
Arterial gas stick
Suture/Staple removal
Growth and development levels
THERAPIES/PROCEDURES
Infant
Initiate CPR
Toddler/Pre-school
Set up and run EKG
School age
Defibrillation
Adolescent
Emergency drug
Dimensions/Landmarks
INTERVENOUS THERAPY
Head
IV additives/Piggy back
Chest
Insertion
Abdomen
Regulation and site care
Length
Hickman Catheter
Muscoloaskeletal
Giving Lipids/TPN
Tone/Strength
Infusion pumps
Activity
GENITOURINARY
Hip/Click
Suprapubic catheter
OXYGEN EQUIPMENT
Catheter care
Assessment of lung fields
Foley catheter insertion
Cannula/Mask
PHARMACOLOGY AGENTS
Headbox/Mist Tent
Bronchodialators
Oxyhood
Propanolol
Trach Care
Digoxin
Chest PT/Pulmonary Toilet
Cardiovascular drugs
Terbutaline
Child
Atropine
Alupent
DIAGNOSIS/PROBLEMS
Specific gravity measurements
Asthma
Infant security protocols
Cleft Palate
Pain management
Croup
Toddler
Diabetes
Failure to thrive
HIV/Immune deficiency
Play therapy
Cystic fibrosis
GASTROINTESTINAL
Reye's syndrome
Gastroenteritia
Broncho-pulmonary dysplasia
Gastrostomy/J-tube care
Pneumonia
Insertion of NG tube
Leukemia
Irrigation of NG tube
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Feeding pump
Oncology patient
Colostomy Care
Sepsis
Abdominal Girth measurements
Hypothermia
Hyperthermia
Hyperbilirubinemia
MANAGING EQUIPMENT
Hypothermia blanket
Infant scale
Cardiac Monitor