Z: Surgical Nursing

No.

Competency 

NO 

YB 

YS 

NA 

Z-1 

I have the knowledge and ability to provide surgical nursing services.

Z-2

I have knowledge of a variety of surgical procedures. 

Z-3

I know how to provide care for client before and after surgical procedures as per agency policy.

Z-4

I can perform pre-operative teaching as necessary.

Z-5

I can perform and reinforce post-operative teaching as necessary.

Z-6

I know how to perform pre-operative care as per agency policy.

Z-7

I know how to receive a post-operative client from the recovery room.

Z-8

I can perform wound care related to surgical sites using medical asepsis or sterile technique as appropriate.

Z-9

I know how to manage and maintain drainage devices.

Z-10 I know how to remove or shorten drainage devices.

Z-11 I can insert, care for, and remove urinary catheters.

Z-12

I know how to insert, care for, and remove a nasogastric tube.

Z-13 I know how to perform wound irrigation, packing of wounds, and removal of packing as per agency policy.

Z-14 I can apply sterile dressings to surgical incisions and wounds.

Z-15 I have the knowledge and ability to remove staples and sutures as per protocols.

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