POSTNATAL ASSESSMENT

Skills checklist

Student name: Subject:

Evaluator: Date:

SI. Procedure steps Yes No Comments

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1. Identify the client
2. History collection
3. Self preparation
4. Client preparation
5. Environmental preparation
6. Articles preparation
7. Introduce yourself
8. Explain procedure
9. Maintain patient privacy
10. Wash hands
11. Check vital signs
12. Height and weight measurement
13. General physical examination
General appearance
Mental status
Skin condition
Head and face(Scalp,face,eyes,ears,nose,mouth)
Neck
Chest and thorax
14. Postnatal examination(BUBBLEHE)
Breast examination(inspection and palpation)
Uterus examination(inspect and palpate)
Assess for bowel and bladder
Assess for lochia
Episiotomy assessment(REEDA)
Homan’s signs:extremities
Emotional status
15. After care
16. Hand hygiene
17. Document findings and postnatal advice
18. Termination

Remarks:

Signature of student: Signature of teacher: