Skills Checklist - Pediatrics

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Age Specific
Practice Critera
Newborn (birth -30 Days) Middle (36-64 years)
Adolescent (12-15years)
Preschooler (3-5 Years
Infant (1month-1year)
Elderly (64 + years )
Young Adults (18-35 years) School Age Children (5-12) Years
Toddler (1-3 Years)    
Level II Nursery (years) Level III Nursery (years)

Care
Care of Infant/Child Pulmonary Problems
 EPLN
Croup
ARDS
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Asthma
Epiglottitis
Pneumothorax
Hemothorax
Cystic Fibrosis
Pneumonia
Near SIDS
Near Drowning
Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Chest Injury
Orvia Mask/Cannula
Ambu Bag
ETT,NTT, and Care
Tracheostomy
Oxy-Hood
Ventilator
CPAP/PEEP
Apnea Monitor
Vent Weaning
Croup Tent
Pulse Oximeter
O2Analyzer
Nebulizer Set Up
Thoracic Surgery
Chest Tubes

Assessment, Assist
 EPLN
Breath Sounds
Obtaining/Assessment of ABGS
Heel Sticks
Heart Sounds

Care of Infant/Child with Care of Patients with
 EPLN
Cardiovascular Problems
Pulses
Use of Doppler
Perfusion
Auscultation

Care, Maintenance of:
 EPLN
PDA Ligation
CHF
Acvanotic /Cynatic Heart Disease
Wolf-Parkinson White Syndrome
CPR
EKG Interpretation/Admin
Pacemakers
Cardiac Monitor
Cardioversion
Defibrillation
Recognizing Arrythmias
Central Lines
Subclavian Lines
Swan-Ganz Catheter
ECMO Therapy
Hemodynamic Monitoring Setup
Use of Pharmocology

Care of Infant/Child with Gastrointestinal Problems
 EPLN
Pyloric Stenosis
Biliary Artesia
Spina Bifida
CNS Infections
Neurosurgical Patient
AV Malformation
Percutaneous CO2 Monitor
End Tidal CO2 Monitor
NT/ETT Suctioning

Care of Patiens with Gastrointestinal Problems
 EPLN
Diaphragmatic Hernia
Funduplication
Necrotizing Entercolitis
Tracheosophogeal Fistula
Gastroschisis/Omphalocele
Chrohns Disease
Pre/Post OPGI Surgery
Assessment of GI Status
Assessment of Hydration
Calculating Caloric Intake
Insertion of Feeding Tube
Care of Gastrostomy Tube
Gavage Feeding
Colostomy/Ileostomy care
Care of Patient with Neuro Problems
Use of Glascow coma Scale
Neuro Assessment
Acute Head Injury
Closed Head Injury
Spinal Cord Injury
Seizures
Reyes Syndrome
VP Shunt
External Shunt
Hydrocephalus

Care of Patient with Neurological Problems
 EPLN
Monitoring ICP
Pre/Post Craniotomy
Set Up and Care of Ventriculostomy

Care of Infant/Child with Hemoncology Problems
 EPLN
DIC
Sickle Cell Disease
Anemia
Hemophilia
Thrombocytopenia
Oncology/Hematology
Administration of Chemo
Bone Marrow Transplant
Immunocompromised Patients

Care of Infant/Child with Orthopedic Problems
 EPLN
Neurovascular Assessment
Traction
Musculodystrophy
Fractures
Post Harrington Rod Insertion
Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritus

Renal Disorders
 EPLN
Renal Transplant
Ileal Conduit
Wilm’s Tumor
Patient Receiving Hemodialysis
Peritoneal Dialysis
Foley Care Insertion and Care

General Infant/Child Care
 EPLN
Failure to Thrive
Cleft Palate
Hypertension
Tonsilectomy
Burns
Diabetes Mellitus
Diabetic Acidosis
Suicidal Precautions

Care of Infant/Child with Trauma
 EPLN
Airtransport
Motor Vehicle Accident
Near Downing
Poison Drug Overdose
Abuse/Neglect
Gun Shot Wound
Multiple Injuries

IV Therapy and Medications
 EPLN
Insertion of Peripheral IV
Insertion of Scalp IV
Insertion of PICC Line
IV/CVPDrsng changes
Administering TPN/Lipids
Knowledge of Drug Interactions
IV Push Medications
IV Antibiotics
Umbilical Artery Catheter
Fluid/Electrolyte Balance
Calculation of Pediatric Dosages

Isolation Precautions
 EPLN
Isolation Precautions
Reverse Isolation
Enteric Isolation
Respiratory Isolation
Wound and skin isolation
Sterile Dressing Changes
HYPO/Hyperthermia Blanket
Use of Isolette
Transplants
Dying Child
Organ Harvest
Patient/Family Teaching


Performance
Evaluation
Certifications
Expiration Date
ACLS
BCLS
TNCC
CCRN
CEN
Computerized Charting System
Medication Administration System


Signature Date