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Pediatrics Skills Checklist

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3=Comfortable/experienced in this area
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CARDIOVASCULAR	Not Applicable	Inexperienced	Limited Experience	Experienced	Highly Experienced
Ausculation (rate, rhythm, volume)	N/A	1	2	3	4
Blood pressure/non-invasive	N/A	1	2	3	4
Heart sounds/murmurs	N/A	1	2	3	4
Interpret lab results: blood gases	N/A	1	2	3	4
Interpret lab results:Hemoglobin & hematocrit	N/A	1	2	3	4
Basic EKG interpretation	N/A	1	2	3	4
Bacterial endocarditis	N/A	1	2	3	4
Cardiac arrest	N/A	1	2	3	4
Cardiomyopathy	N/A	1	2	3	4
Congenital heart defects/disease	N/A	1	2	3	4
Congestive heart failure	N/A	1	2	3	4
Myocarditis	N/A	1	2	3	4
Pericarditis	N/A	1	2	3	4
Post cardiac cath	N/A	1	2	3	4
Post cardiac surgery	N/A	1	2	3	4
Rheumatic fever	N/A	1	2	3	4
Shock	N/A	1	2	3	4
Digoxin (Lanoxin) use	N/A	1	2	3	4
PULMONARY	Not Applicable	Inexperienced	Limited Experience	Experienced	Highly Experienced
Breath sounds	N/A	1	2	3	4
Rate and work of breathing	N/A	1	2	3	4
Bulb syringe use	N/A	1	2	3	4
Nasal airway/suctioning	N/A	1	2	3	4
Oral airway/suctioning	N/A	1	2	3	4
Tracheostomy/suctioning	N/A	1	2	3	4
Apnea monitor use	N/A	1	2	3	4
Chest physiotherapy	N/A	1	2	3	4
Chest tube care	N/A	1	2	3	4
End tidal CO2	N/A	1	2	3	4
Face mask	N/A	1	2	3	4
Hood	N/A	1	2	3	4
Isolette	N/A	1	2	3	4
Nasal cannula	N/A	1	2	3	4
Tent	N/A	1	2	3	4
Trach collar	N/A	1	2	3	4
Water seal drainage system	N/A	1	2	3	4
Asthma	N/A	1	2	3	4
Bronchiolitis (RSV)	N/A	1	2	3	4
Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD)	N/A	1	2	3	4
Croup	N/A	1	2	3	4
Cystic fibrosis	N/A	1	2	3	4
Epiglottitis	N/A	1	2	3	4
Pertussis	N/A	1	2	3	4
Pneumonia	N/A	1	2	3	4
Tonsillitis	N/A	1	2	3	4
Tuberculosis (TB)	N/A	1	2	3	4
Aminophylline (Theophylline) use	N/A	1	2	3	4
NEUROLOGICAL/ORTHO	Not Applicable	Inexperienced	Limited Experience	Experienced	Highly Experienced
Assess level of consciousness	N/A	1	2	3	4
Assist with lumbar puncture	N/A	1	2	3	4
ICP monitoring	N/A	1	2	3	4
Cast care	N/A	1	2	3	4
Battered child syndrome	N/A	1	2	3	4
Closed head trauma	N/A	1	2	3	4
Encephalitis	N/A	1	2	3	4
Febrile seizures	N/A	1	2	3	4
Meningitis	N/A	1	2	3	4
Multiple sclerosis	N/A	1	2	3	4
Near drowning	N/A	1	2	3	4
Neuromuscular disease	N/A	1	2	3	4
Clubfoot	N/A	1	2	3	4
Multiple trauma	N/A	1	2	3	4
Pinned fractures	N/A	1	2	3	4
Traction	N/A	1	2	3	4
Osteogenic sarcoma	N/A	1	2	3	4
Osteomyelitis	N/A	1	2	3	4
Corticosteroids	N/A	1	2	3	4
Dilantin (Phenytoin)	N/A	1	2	3	4
Phenobarbital	N/A	1	2	3	4
Valium (Diazepam)	N/A	1	2	3	4
GASTROINTESTINAL	Not Applicable	Inexperienced	Limited Experience	Experienced	Highly Experienced
Abdominal assessment	N/A	1	2	3	4
Nutritional assessment	N/A	1	2	3	4
Interpretation of serum electrolyte lab results	N/A	1	2	3	4
Gavage feedings	N/A	1	2	3	4
Central hyperalimentation	N/A	1	2	3	4
Peripheral hyperalimentation	N/A	1	2	3	4
Jejunal feeding	N/A	1	2	3	4
Gastrostomy/button	N/A	1	2	3	4
I-tubes	N/A	1	2	3	4
NG and sump tubes to suction	N/A	1	2	3	4
Penrose drains	N/A	1	2	3	4
Placement of naso/orogastric tube	N/A	1	2	3	4
Anal fistula	N/A	1	2	3	4
Cleft lip/palate	N/A	1	2	3	4
Colostomy	N/A	1	2	3	4
Diaphragmatic hernia	N/A	1	2	3	4
Failure to thrive (FTT)	N/A	1	2	3	4
Gastroenteritis/dehydration	N/A	1	2	3	4
GE reflux	N/A	1	2	3	4
Ileostomy	N/A	1	2	3	4
Intestinal parasites	N/A	1	2	3	4
Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC)	N/A	1	2	3	4
Pyloric stenosis	N/A	1	2	3	4
Surgical abdomen	N/A	1	2	3	4
Ulcerative colitis	N/A	1	2	3	4
RENAL/GENITOURINARY	Not Applicable	Inexperienced	Limited Experience	Experienced	Highly Experienced
Assess fluid balance	N/A	1	2	3	4
Interpret BUN and creatinine lab results	N/A	1	2	3	4
Interpret urinalysis	N/A	1	2	3	4
Assist with suprapubic tap	N/A	1	2	3	4
Collect urine specimen	N/A	1	2	3	4
Foley catheter care	N/A	1	2	3	4
Foley catheter insertion	N/A	1	2	3	4
Straight cath	N/A	1	2	3	4
Circumcision	N/A	1	2	3	4
Glomerulanephritis	N/A	1	2	3	4
Hemodialysis	N/A	1	2	3	4
Hemolytic uremic syndrome(HUS)	N/A	1	2	3	4
Hypospadias	N/A	1	2	3	4
Infantile polycystic disease	N/A	1	2	3	4
Kidney transplant	N/A	1	2	3	4
Nephrotic syndrome	N/A	1	2	3	4
Peritoneal dialysis	N/A	1	2	3	4
Renal failure	N/A	1	2	3	4
Urinary tract infection (UTI)	N/A	1	2	3	4
Wilm's tumor	N/A	1	2	3	4
ENDOCRINE/METABOLIC	Not Applicable	Inexperienced	Limited Experience	Experienced	Highly Experienced
Blood glucose testing	N/A	1	2	3	4
Insulin administration	N/A	1	2	3	4
Interpret blood glucose results	N/A	1	2	3	4
Interpret thyroid studies	N/A	1	2	3	4
Adrenal disorders	N/A	1	2	3	4
Cushing's syndrome	N/A	1	2	3	4
Juvenile diabetes	N/A	1	2	3	4
Pituitary disorders	N/A	1	2	3	4
Thyroid malfunction	N/A	1	2	3	4
HEMATOLOGY/ONCOLOGY	Not Applicable	Inexperienced	Limited Experience	Experienced	Highly Experienced
Assess nutritional status	N/A	1	2	3	4
Interpret blood chemistry lab results	N/A	1	2	3	4
Interpret blood counts	N/A	1	2	3	4
Reverse isolation	N/A	1	2	3	4
Anemia	N/A	1	2	3	4
Bone marrow transplant	N/A	1	2	3	4
Depressed immune system	N/A	1	2	3	4
Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)	N/A	1	2	3	4
Hemophilia	N/A	1	2	3	4
Hodgkin's disease	N/A	1	2	3	4
Infectious mononucleosis	N/A	1	2	3	4
Leukemia	N/A	1	2	3	4
Malignant tumors	N/A	1	2	3	4
Sickle cell anemia	N/A	1	2	3	4
Spleen trauma/splenectomy	N/A	1	2	3	4
Prednisone use	N/A	1	2	3	4
Chemo certification	N/A	1	2	3	4
IV THERAPY	Not Applicable	Inexperienced	Limited Experience	Experienced	Highly Experienced
Administration of blood and blood products (Precautions, recognizing transfusion reactions and taking appropriate actions)	N/A	1	2	3	4
Start peripheral IV's	N/A	1	2	3	4
Maintenance of IV's	N/A	1	2	3	4
Administration of IV meds	N/A	1	2	3	4
Calculate drip rates	N/A	1	2	3	4
Insertion of heparin lock	N/A	1	2	3	4
Care/maintenance of central lines	N/A	1	2	3	4
INFECTIOUS DISEASES	Not Applicable	Inexperienced	Limited Experience	Experienced	Highly Experienced
Fever management	N/A	1	2	3	4
AIDS	N/A	1	2	3	4
Cytomegalo virus (CMV)	N/A	1	2	3	4
Hepatitis	N/A	1	2	3	4
Kawasaki disease	N/A	1	2	3	4
Lyme disease	N/A	1	2	3	4
WOUND AND SKIN CARE	Not Applicable	Inexperienced	Limited Experience	Experienced	Highly Experienced
Decubitis ulcers	N/A	1	2	3	4
Pressure sores	N/A	1	2	3	4
Surgical incisions with drains (i.e. JP drain)	N/A	1	2	3	4
Sterile dressing changes	N/A	1	2	3	4
Traumatic wound care	N/A	1	2	3	4
Wound irrigations	N/A	1	2	3	4
OTHER NURSING RESPONSIBILITIES	Not Applicable	Inexperienced	Limited Experience	Experienced	Highly Experienced
Charge nurse experience	N/A	1	2	3	4
Assess normal growth and development	N/A	1	2	3	4
Recognize signs of abuse or neglect	N/A	1	2	3	4
Immunization schedule	N/A	1	2	3	4
Calculation of pediatric medication doses	N/A	1	2	3	4
Eye/ear instillations	N/A	1	2	3	4
Knowledge of emergency drugs	N/A	1	2	3	4
Metered dose inhaler	N/A	1	2	3	4
Assessment of pain level/tolerance	N/A	1	2	3	4
Epidural anesthesia/analgesia	N/A	1	2	3	4
IV conscious sedation	N/A	1	2	3	4
Narcotic analgesia	N/A	1	2	3	4
Anorexia/bulimia	N/A	1	2	3	4
Craniofacial reconstruction	N/A	1	2	3	4
Depression	N/A	1	2	3	4
ENT surgery	N/A	1	2	3	4
Eye surgery	N/A	1	2	3	4
Ingestion of foreign body	N/A	1	2	3	4
Ingestion of poison or toxins	N/A	1	2	3	4
Suicidal threats/actions	N/A	1	2	3	4
Infant (30 days-1 year)	N/A	1	2	3	4
Toddler (1-3 years)	N/A	1	2	3	4
Pre-schooler (3-5 years)	N/A	1	2	3	4
School age (5-12 years)	N/A	1	2	3	4
Adolescents (12-18 years)	N/A	1	2	3	4