Hemodialysis Competency Self Assessment
PO Box 5955 Florence, SC 29502 1.877.417.9507 Fax 1.866.323.0139
Name
(First)
(Last)
Years experience in this specialty
0=No Experience 1= Limited Experience 2=Experienced
ASSESSMENT AND TEACHING
Pre dialysis Nursing Assessment
0
1
2
Patient Teaching
0
1
2
DIALYSIS EQUIPMENT SETUP
Bicarbonate Dialysate
0
1
2
Conductivity Testing
0
1
2
Primer Dialyzer
0
1
2
Machine/Alarm Checks
0
1
2
Initiate Dialysis Treatment
0
1
2
Vascular Access Prep
0
1
2
Dialysis
0
1
2
Fistula/Vein Graft
0
1
2
Collect Appropriate Blood Specimens
0
1
2
ANTICOAGULATION
Regular
0
1
2
Low Dose
0
1
2
No Heparin
0
1
2
MONITOR PATIENT & EQUIPMENT DURING DIALYSIS
Vital Signs
0
1
2
Volume Status
0
1
2
Vascular Access Function
0
1
2
Blood Flow Rate
0
1
2
Arterial and Venous Pressure
0
1
2
Level of consciousness
0
1
2
Subjective Response to Treatment
0
1
2
Anticoagulation
0
1
2
Conductivity
0
1
2
Drip Chamber Levels
0
1
2
Ultra Filtration Calcuation
0
1
2
Operation of Myron L Meter
0
1
2
Recirculation
0
1
2
ADMINISTRATION OF VOLUME EXPANDERS
Blood Transfusions
0
1
2
Albumin
0
1
2
Sequential
0
1
2
Normal Saline
0
1
2
Mannitol
0
1
2
DISCONTINUED DIALYSIS
Return of Blood
0
1
2
Dialysis Catheter
0
1
2
Fistula/Vein Graft
0
1
2
Post Treatment Access Care
0
1
2
DOCUMENTATION
Dialysis Flow Sheet
0
1
2
Lab Flow Sheet
0
1
2
Progressive Note
0
1
2
Machine Maintenance Sheet
0
1
2
ALARM CONDITIONS
Arterial Presssure
0
1
2
Venous Pressure Alarm
0
1
2
Blood Leak Alarm
0
1
2
High Temperature Alarm
0
1
2
Ultra Filtration Alarm
0
1
2
Air/Foam Detector Alarm
0
1
2
Power Failure Alarm
0
1
2
Ultra Filtration Controls Alarms
0
1
2
DIALYSIS COMPLICATIONS
Access Problems
0
1
2
Air Embolus
0
1
2
Blood Leak
0
1
2
Hemolysis
0
1
2
Code Situations
0
1
2
Seizures
0
1
2
Pyrogen Reactions
0
1
2
Clotted Dialyzer
0
1
2
Blood Transfusion Reactions
0
1
2
MACHINE TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE
Air Leaks
0
1
2
Fluid Leaks
0
1
2
Blood Pump Failure
0
1
2
EQUIPMENT CLEAN-UP
Vinegar Procedure
0
1
2
Bleach Procedure
0
1
2
Sterilization Procedure
0
1
2
Proper Disposal of Supplies
0
1
2
Clean -Up of OR
0
1
2
OTHER
Blood Glucose Monitoring
0
1
2
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN
Pediatrics
Adult
PICU
Age Specific Practice Criteria
Please check the appropriate boxes below for each group for which you have experience in providing age-appropriate nursing care.
A=Newborn/Infant(Birth - 1 Year)
B= Pediatric/Adolescent(1-18 Yrs)
C=Adultt(19-64 Yrs)
D=Geriatric(65 + Yrs)
A
B
C
D
Able to adapt care to incorporate normal growth and development.
Able to adapt method and terminology of patient instructions to their age, comprehension and maturity level.
Able to ensure a safe environment to reflect needs and alter environment accordingly.
Able to administer medications appropriately and understand different meds, dosages, and possible side effects.
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