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The document is a PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) Skills Competency Checklist designed for nurses to assess their skills and experience in various medical procedures and protocols. It includes a rating system for skill levels, covering general skills such as monitoring vital signs, airway management, and knowledge of anesthesia protocols. Additionally, it collects information on language proficiency and computer charting experience, concluding with a certification statement for accuracy.

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What is the purpose of the PACU Skills Competency Checklist?

The checklist is designed to assess and document the skills and competencies of nurses working in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU).

How do I rate my skill level on the checklist?

You can rate your skill level from 0 to 3, where 0 indicates no experience, and 3 indicates competent proficiency performed frequently and independently over the past two years.

What should I include in the 'Total years of PACU nursing experience' section?

You should enter the total number of years you have worked as a nurse in a PACU setting.

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What if I need to add comments or additional information?

You can use the comments section at the end of the checklist to provide any additional information or notes relevant to your skills assessment.

What diagnoses would take priority for a patient in the PACU?

Airway management Maintaining a patent airway is a top priority in the PACU. Patients recovering from anesthesia may have compromised airway reflexes, increasing the risk of airway obstruction.

What are the priorities in the PACU?

The clinical priorities in the PACU are to ensure patient safety, stabilize vital signs, manage pain, and treat any complications resulting from anesthesia or surgical procedures.

Is PACU less stressful than ICU?

Yes, PACU is less stressful than ICU because the patients are less critical than those in ICU. PACU focuses on stabilizing the patient after anesthesia and managing their symptoms.

What are the priorities of post-op nursing care?

Postoperative care promotes the clients recovery after surgery by managing pain, supporting oxygenation and cardiovascular stability, maintaining fluid balance, providing wound care, monitoring function, assisting with mobility, and preventing complications.

Which assessment is crucial in the PACU?

Pain assessments in the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) are crucial to recovery, the discharge process, patient outcomes, length of stay, and readmission rates. It is one of the main responsibilities of PACU nurses to adequately assess and treat pain when patients are in phase one and two of recovery after surgery.

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