Pediatric Knowledge

No.	Competency Item	NAC	DEV	COM	DTE	EXC
CL-01-01	Demonstrate ability to apply critical thinking and clinical judgment throughout the nursing process when caring for pediatric clients.
CL-01-02	Demonstrate knowledge of human anatomy and physiology of pediatric clients.
	Demonstrate knowledge of common pediatric diseases and medical conditions such as:
CL-01-03	asthma
CL-01-04	congenital anomalities
CL-01-05	congenital heart disease
CL-01-06	cystic fibrosis
CL-01-07	downs syndrome
CL-01-08	muscular dystrophy
CL-01-09	respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
CL-01-10	spectrum disorders
CL-01-11	trauma.
CL-01-12	Demonstrate knowledge and ability to assess family environment and support.
CL-01-13	Demonstrate knowledge and ability to identify suspicion and / or signs of physical, sexual, and mental abuse of child, and report and document as per agency policy.
CL-01-14	Demonstrate ability to perform initial and ongoing physical assessment on all ages of pediatric clients.
CL-01-15	Demonstrate ability to perform health admissions specific to pediatric nursing.
	Demonstrate ability to assess need for pain management to pediatric client:
CL-01-16	age
CL-01-17	behaviors associated with pain
CL-01-18	cultural influence of family of infant / child
CL-01-19	location and intensity of pain
CL-01-20	medical treatment / intervention and potential for pain
CL-01-21	physiological and emotional behaviors
CL-01-22	previous medication and effectiveness
CL-01-23	subjective and objective data related to pain
CL-01-24	weight.
	Demonstrate ability to report and document related to pain management:
CL-01-25	behaviors that indicate presence of pain
CL-01-26	physiological and emotional changes related to pain
CL-01-27	effectiveness of pain management, support
CL-01-28	pain assessment results
CL-01-29	time of medication or other therapy to manage pain and effectiveness
CL-01-30	need to collaborate with other health professionals as necessary.