Labor and Delivery

Skills Checklist

Labor & Delivery

Let’s assess your clinical skills and experience. Fill out this checklist to get one step closer to your next opportunity.

1 = No theory and/or experience 2 = Limited Experience 3 = Experienced/minimal support needed to perform 4 = Proficient

General Skills
Patient and Family Teaching*
- 1
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- 4
Coaching Needs*
- 1
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- 3
- 4
Universal Precautions*
- 1
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- 3
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Isolation Precautions*
- 1
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- 3
- 4
Care of Patient in Restraints*
- 1
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- 4
Cardiac Monitoring*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Pulse Oximetry*
- 1
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- 3
- 4
Ventilator Management (Adult)*
- 1
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- 3
- 4
Ventilator Management (Newborn)*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Prep and Administration of Emergency Meds*
- 1
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- 4
Infant/Neonatal Cardiac/Respiratory Distress*
- 1
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Adult Cardiac/Respiratory Distress*
- 1
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- 4
End of Life Care*
- 1
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Fetal Monitoring – Basic*
- 1
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Fetal Monitoring – Advanced*
- 1
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IV Therapy*
- 1
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Administration of Blood and Blood Products*
- 1
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- 4
Knowledge of Normal Lab Levels*
- 1
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Newborn*
- 1
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Labor Patient*
- 1
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- 4
Pain Management*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Automated Med Dispensing System*
- 1
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- 3
- 4
List Types:*
Care of Patients with Pre-Existing Conditions/High Risk OB
Cardiac Disease*
- 1
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- 3
- 4
Neurological Disease*
- 1
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- 4
Seizure Disorder*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Chronic Diabetes Mellitus*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Pregnancy Induced Diabetes*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Asthma*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Chronic Hypertension*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Infectious Disease*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
HBV*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
HIV*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Sickle Cell Disease*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
RH Incompatibilities*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Hemolytic Anemia*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Collagen Vascular Disease*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Hemorrhage*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Drug Addiction/Withdrawal*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Pyelonephritis*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Abruptio Placenta*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Placenta Previa*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Placenta Acreta*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Preeclampsia*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Eclampsia*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Premature Labor*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Malpresentations*
- 1
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- 3
- 4
Breech*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Transverse Lie/Shoulder*
- 1
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- 4
Face Presentation*
- 1
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- 3
- 4
Brow Presentation*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Multiple Gestation*
- 1
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- 3
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PROM*
- 1
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- 3
- 4
Chorioamnionitis*
- 1
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- 3
- 4
Poly/Oligohydramnios*
- 1
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- 3
- 4
Prior Tubal Ligation*
- 1
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- 3
- 4
VBAC Management/Trial of Labor*
- 1
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Uterine Rupture*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Incompetent Cervix (Shirodkar Suture/Cerclage)*
- 1
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- 3
- 4
Spontaneous Abortions-Complete/Incomplete*
- 1
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- 3
- 4
Intrauterine Growth Retardation (IUGR)*
- 1
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- 3
- 4
Postdate Pregnancy*
- 1
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- 3
- 4
HELLP Syndrome*
- 1
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- 3
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DIC*
- 1
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- 3
- 4
Fetal Demise*
- 1
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Antepartum
Triage of Obstetrical Patients*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Assessment of Birth Plan*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Perform Admission Risk Assessment*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Non-Stress Test (NST)*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Induction of Labor*
- 1
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Oxytocin Challenge Tests (OCT)*
- 1
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- 3
- 4
Biophysical Profile*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Assist with Sonogram*
- 1
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- 3
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Perform Sonogram*
- 1
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- 4
Assist with Amniocentesis*
- 1
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- 4
Normal Perinatal Vital Signs*
- 1
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- 3
- 4
Deep Tendon Reflex Checks*
- 1
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- 4
Edema Assessment*
- 1
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Clonus*
- 1
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- 3
- 4
Assess for Comfort*
- 1
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Breathing/Relaxation Techniques*
- 1
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- 4
Coaching*
- 1
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- 3
- 4
Positioning*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Medications
Ritodrine*
- 1
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- 4
Magnesium Sulfate*
- 1
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Terbutaline*
- 1
- 2
- 3
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Indomethacin*
- 1
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- 4
Procardia*
- 1
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Pitocin*
- 1
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- 4
Oxytocin*
- 1
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- 4
Cervidil*
- 1
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Cytotec*
- 1
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- 3
- 4
Prostin Suppositories*
- 1
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Assist with Prostin Gel*
- 1
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Antibiotics*
- 1
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- 4
Antihypertensives*
- 1
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Heparin*
- 1
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- 4
Stadol*
- 1
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- 3
- 4
Nubain*
- 1
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- 4
Morphine*
- 1
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Demerol*
- 1
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Fentanyl*
- 1
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- 4
Insulin Drips*
- 1
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Insulin Pumps*
- 1
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Insulin SC*
- 1
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- 4
AZT/Other Antiviral Medications*
- 1
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- 4
Rhogam*
- 1
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- 4
IV Therapy/Procedures
Starting IV’s*
- 1
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PICC Lines-Care and Maintenance*
- 1
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Central Venous Lines – Care and Maintenance*
- 1
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Invasive Hemodynamic Monitoring*
- 1
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Blood Draw from PICC/CVL*
- 1
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Administration of Blood Products*
- 1
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IV Infusion Pumps*
- 1
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Blood/Fluid Warmers*
- 1
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- 4
Labor Assessment/Procedures: Maternal
Normal Vital Signs – Baseline*
- 1
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Identify Common Cardiac Arrhythmia*
- 1
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Assist with Sterile Speculum Exam*
- 1
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Perform Sterile Speculum Exam*
- 1
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Vaginal Exam – Manual*
- 1
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Status of Membranes*
- 1
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Assist with Rupture of Membranes*
- 1
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Fern Test*
- 1
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Nitrazine*
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Presence of Clonus*
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DTR’s*
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Edema*
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Progression of Labor*
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Dilation*
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Effacement*
- 1
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Fetal Position*
- 1
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Fetal Presentation*
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Station*
- 1
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Contraction Characteristics*
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Determination of Fetal Head Position*
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Documentation of Labor Status and Interventions*
- 1
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Labor Suppressants*
- 1
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Collection of Blood Specimens*
- 1
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Collect Urine Specimens*
- 1
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Toxicology Studies*
- 1
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Collect Vaginal Cultures*
- 1
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Fluid*
- 1
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- 4
Herpes*
- 1
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- 3
- 4
Chlamydia*
- 1
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- 3
- 4
Group B Strep*
- 1
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- 4
Perform Leopold’s Maneuvers*
- 1
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Amnioinfusion
Variable Decelerations*
- 1
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Meconium*
- 1
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Prolapsed Cord*
- 1
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Vasa Previa*
- 1
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Catheter Insertion
Straight Cath*
- 1
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Foley*
- 1
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Labor Assessment/Procedures: Fetal
Fetal Heart Rate – Doppler*
- 1
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Fetal Heart Rate – Auscultate*
- 1
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Document Fetal Position*
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Fetal Heart Rate Patterns: Identify and Treat Baseline
Variability*
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Variable Decelerations*
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Early Decelerations*
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Late Decelerations*
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Prolonged Decelerations*
- 1
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External Fetal Monitor Application*
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Internal Fetal Monitor Application (assist)*
- 1
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Internal Fetal Monitor Application (Preform)*
- 1
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Spiral Electrode*
- 1
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Intrauterine Pressure Catheter (IUPC)
Placement*
- 1
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Calibration*
- 1
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Fluid Filled*
- 1
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Transducer Tipped*
- 1
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Delivery/C-Section
Assist with Vaginal Delivery*
- 1
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- 3
- 4
Forceps Extraction*
- 1
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- 3
- 4
Vacuum Extraction*
- 1
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- 3
- 4
Assist with High Risk Delivery*
- 1
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- 4
Shoulder Dystocia*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Hemorrhage/Shock*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Emergency Delivery*
- 1
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- 3
- 4
Abdominal Shave/Scrub Prep*
- 1
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Perineal Prep*
- 1
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- 4
Circulate C-Section*
- 1
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- 3
- 4
Scrub C-Section*
- 1
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- 4
Patient with General Anesthesia*
- 1
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- 3
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Patient with Epidural Anesthesia*
- 1
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- 3
- 4
Circulate Tubal Ligation*
- 1
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Scrub Tubal Ligation*
- 1
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Assist with Placenta Delivery*
- 1
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- 4
Fundus Massage*
- 1
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- 4
Assist with Cervical Laceration Repair*
- 1
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Assist with Uterine Laceration Repair*
- 1
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- 3
- 4
Assist with Episiotomy Repair*
- 1
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- 3
- 4
Immediate Care of Newborn in Delivery Room Newborn Assessment
Ballard*
- 1
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- 3
- 4
Dubowitz*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Finnegan/Abstinence Scoring*
- 1
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- 3
- 4
Apgar Scores*
- 1
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- 3
- 4
Initial Vital Signs*
- 1
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- 3
- 4
Bulb Suctioning*
- 1
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- 3
- 4
Delee Suctioning*
- 1
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- 3
- 4
Wall Suctioning*
- 1
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- 4
Meconium Aspiration*
- 1
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- 3
- 4
Collect Cord Samples*
- 1
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- 4
Assist with UAC/UVC Insertion*
- 1
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- 3
- 4
Insertion of IV, Including Scalp IV*
- 1
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- 3
- 4
Radiant Warmer/Thermoregulation*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Interventions of LGA, SGA, IUGR*
- 1
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- 4
Intervention of Infant of Diabetic Mother*
- 1
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- 3
- 4
Oxygen Administration*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Bag/Mask Ventilation of the Newborn*
- 1
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- 4
Assist with Intubation*
- 1
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- 3
- 4
Transport Isolette*
- 1
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- 3
- 4
Heelstick*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Eye Prophylaxis*
- 1
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- 3
- 4
Vitamin K*
- 1
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- 4
ID/Security Banding*
- 1
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- 3
- 4
Promote Bonding Behaviors*
- 1
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- 4
Lead Placement for Cardiac Monitoring*
- 1
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- 4
Apnea Monitoring*
- 1
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- 3
- 4
Oxyhood*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Postpartum Care
Fundal Height*
- 1
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- 4
Fundal Massage*
- 1
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Lochia*
- 1
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Episiotomy Care*
- 1
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Perineum Care*
- 1
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- 4
Maternal Vital Signs*
- 1
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- 4
Recovering Post-Op C-Sections Patients*
- 1
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Recovering Post-Op Tubal Litigation Patient*
- 1
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Fluid Balance*
- 1
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Assessment for DVT*
- 1
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Couplet Care*
- 1
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Breast Care*
- 1
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Breastfeeding*
- 1
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Newborn Care:
Cord Care*
- 1
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Circumcision Care*
- 1
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Bath Demonstration*
- 1
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Assist with Lumbar Puncture*
- 1
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- 4
Administration of IV Antibiotics*
- 1
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- 3
- 4
Newborn Vital Signs*
- 1
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- 4
Assist with Breastfeeding
Latch On*
- 1
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Positioning*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Care of Infant with:
Cardiac Anomalies*
- 1
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- 3
- 4
Drug Addiction/Withdrawal*
- 1
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Cystic Fibrosis*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Meconium Aspiration*
- 1
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Pneumonia*
- 1
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Pulmonary Edema*
- 1
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RDS*
- 1
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NEC*
- 1
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Neuromuscular Disease*
- 1
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Spina Bifida*
- 1
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- 4
Seizure Activity*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Tracheoesophageal Fistula*
- 1
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Sepsis*
- 1
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Sickle Cell Disease*
- 1
- 2
- 3
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Low Birth Weight Infants*
- 1
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- 3
- 4
Pain Management
Assess Pain Level*
- 1
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- 3
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Assess Acceptable Level of Pain*
- 1
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Intranasal Pain Medication*
- 1
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Oral Pain Medications*
- 1
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IV Pain Medication*
- 1
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PCA*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
IV Conscious Sedation*
- 1
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- 3
- 4
Epidural Pain Management*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Intervention for Anesthesia Toxicity*
- 1
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- 3
- 4
Assist with Epidural Insertion
Positioning of Patient*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Signs of Dural Puncture*
- 1
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Fluid Challenge*
- 1
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Hypotension*
- 1
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- 3
- 4
Intrathecal Narcotics*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Age of Patients Cared for
Newborn/Neonate (Birth to 30 days)*
- 1
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Infant (1 month to 1 year)*
- 1
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Toddler (1 year to 3 years)*
- 1
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Preschooler (3 years to 5 years)*
- 1
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School Age Child (5 years to 12 years)*
- 1
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Adolescents (12 years to 18 years)*
- 1
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Young Adults (18 years to 39 years)*
- 1
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Middle Adults (39 years to 64 years)*
- 1
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- 3
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Older Adults (64 years to 79 years)*
- 1
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Elderly Adults (79 years and up)*
- 1
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- 3
- 4
Experience/Setting
Labor and Delivery*
- 1
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LDR*
- 1
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LDPR*
- 1
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- 4
Post-Partum/Mother Baby*
- 1
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- 3
- 4
Antepartum*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Rural Hospital*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Community Hospital*
- 1
- 2
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0-50 Births per Month*
- 1
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50-100 Births per Month*
- 1
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100-200 Births per Month*
- 1
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200-300 Births per Month*
- 1
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300+ Birth per Month*
- 1
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Skills Checklist

Labor & Delivery

General Skills

Care of Patients with Pre-Existing Conditions/High Risk OB

Antepartum

Medications

IV Therapy/Procedures

Labor Assessment/Procedures: Maternal

Amnioinfusion

Catheter Insertion

Labor Assessment/Procedures: Fetal

Fetal Heart Rate Patterns: Identify and Treat Baseline

Intrauterine Pressure Catheter (IUPC)

Delivery/C-Section

Immediate Care of Newborn in Delivery Room Newborn Assessment

Postpartum Care

Newborn Care:

Assist with Breastfeeding

Care of Infant with:

Pain Management

Assist with Epidural Insertion

Age of Patients Cared for

Experience/Setting

Travelers

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