Postpartum & Newborn 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
POSTPARTUM / IV THERAPY
Start peripheral IV
0
1
2
Mixing IVs
0
1
2
Drawing blood from central line
0
1
2
Drawing venous blood
0
1
2
IMED pumps
0
1
2
IVAC pumps
0
1
2
Maintain central lines
0
1
2
PCA pumps
0
1
2
Administration of Blood Product
RBC
0
1
2
Platelets
0
1
2
FFP
0
1
2
Albumin/plasma
0
1
2
Whole blood
0
1
2
Assessment
Bladder distention
0
1
2
Breast engorgement
0
1
2
DVT
0
1
2
Episiotomy
0
1
2
Fundal height
0
1
2
GI function post anesthesia
0
1
2
Lochia amount/color
0
1
2
Vital signs
0
1
2
Parent/infant interaction
0
1
2
Parent/infant attachment
0
1
2
Assessment - Perineum
Hematoma
0
1
2
Hemorrhoids
0
1
2
Interpretation of Lab Results
Glucose
0
1
2
Ketones
0
1
2
Protein
0
1
2
Specific gravity
0
1
2
POSTPARTUM - Patient Care
Asthma
0
1
2
Cardiac disease
0
1
2
Diabetes
0
1
2
Infectious disease
0
1
2
Known substance abuse
0
1
2
Multiple births
0
1
2
Pregnancy induced hypertension
0
1
2
Pregnancy induced preeclampsia
0
1
2
Spontaneous vaginal delivery
0
1
2
Scrub tubal ligation
0
1
2
Circulate tubal ligation
0
1
2
Patient Care - Post Anesthesia
Epidural
0
1
2
General
0
1
2
Local
0
1
2
Spinal
0
1
2
Post-op C-section
0
1
2
Tubal ligation
0
1
2
Insert foley catheter
0
1
2
CPR
0
1
2
Teaching & Assist
Formula preparation & feeding
0
1
2
Teaching & Assist - Breastfeeding
Latch-on procedure
0
1
2
Positioning
0
1
2
Use of electric breast pump
0
1
2
Use of manual breast pump
0
1
2
Infant care taking skills
0
1
2
Perineal care
0
1
2
Sitz bath
0
1
2
Discharge teaching
0
1
2
Contraceptive counseling
0
1
2
Pain Management
Assessment of pain level/tolerance
0
1
2
Epidural analgesia
0
1
2
IV conscious sedation
0
1
2
NEWBORN
Assessment
Ballard scale
0
1
2
Circumference
0
1
2
Dubowitz scale
0
1
2
Length
0
1
2
Neonatal jaundice
0
1
2
Reflexes
0
1
2
Vital signs
0
1
2
Weight
0
1
2
Procedures
Administer injections
0
1
2
APGAR scoring
0
1
2
Bathe infant
0
1
2
Collect cord samples
0
1
2
Cord care
0
1
2
Procedures - Circumcision
Assess post-op
0
1
2
Teach circumcision care to parents
0
1
2
Culture suspected infections
0
1
2
Eye prophylaxis
0
1
2
Incubator/isolette
0
1
2
Infant identification
0
1
2
NEWBORN - Procedures -Monitor Bladder & Bowel
Obtain urine specimens
0
1
2
Test stool for blood
0
1
2
Phototherapy
0
1
2
Radiant warmers
0
1
2
Thermo-neutral environment to prevent
cold stress
0
1
2
Drug addiction/withdrawal
0
1
2
Meconium aspiration
0
1
2
Neonate CPR
0
1
2
Discharge procedure
0
1
2
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(0-30 Days)
B= School Age(6-12 Yrs)
C= Adolescent(13-18 Yrs)
D=Young Adult(19-64 Yrs)
E=Middle Adult(40-64 Yrs)
A
B
C
D
E
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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