CE: Maternal / Newborn Nursing
CE-05: Neonatal Resuscitation
No.
Competency Item
NAC
DEV
COM
DTE
EXC
CE-05-01
Demonstrate knowledge of infant anatomy and physiology.
CE-05-02
Demonstrate knowledge of pathophysiology of asphyxia and apnea.
CE-05-03
Demonstrate knowledge of the ABCs of resuscitation.
CE-05-04
Demonstrate knowledge of assessing the infant, i.e. respiratory effort, heart rate and color.
CE-05-05
Demonstrate knowledge and ability to provide tactile stimulation.
CE-05-06
Demonstrate knowledge of importance of warmth and dryness.
CE-05-07
Demonstrate knowledge of initial steps in resuscitation.
Demonstrate knowledge of use of equipment:
CE-05-08
anesthesia bag
CE-05-09
bulb suction
CE-05-10
mask
CE-05-11
resuscitation bag
CE-05-12
self inflating bag
CE-05-13
suctioning devices
CE-05-14
wall suction.
CE-05-15
Demonstrate knowledge of ventilating the infant.
CE-05-16
Demonstrate ability to assist with basic neonatal resuscitation.
CE-05-17
Demonstrate ability to assist in endotracheal intubation as per institutional policy.
CE-05-18
Demonstrate ability to document procedure, nursing actions, and client response.