M: Pediatrics

No.

Competency 

NO 

YB 

YS 

NA 

M-1 

I know the human anatomy and physiology of pediatric clients.

M-2

I know about common pediatric diseases and medical conditions. 

M-3

I can assess family environment and support.  

M-4

I identify suspicion and / or signs of physical, sexual, and mental abuse of child, and report and document as per agency policy.

M-5

I can perform initial and ongoing physical assessment on all ages of pediatric clients.

M-6

I can perform health admissions specific to pediatric nursing.

M-7

I can assess the need for pain management to pediatric client.

M-8

I can report and document related to pain management.

M-9

I know the safety precautions used in infant / child care.

M-10 I understand the legalities and agency policy regarding alternatives to restraint or use of restraint on pediatric clients.

M-11 I use protective devices as per agency policy.

M-12

I teach and provide support to pediatric client / family.

M-13 I assist the child / family to adjust to hospitalization.

M-14 I can identify and meet the emotional needs of the family and significant others in coping with infant / child illness.

M-15 I can provide discharge teaching to parent and significant other.

M-16 I am aware of the roles of the health care team in assisting the pediatric client, parent, and significant other through child's illness.

M-17 I have the knowledge and ability to safely utilize specific pediatric equipment.

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