Emergency Room Skills Checklist







Key - for each box mark:
  1. Limited or no experience
  2. Somewhat experienced but may need review
  3. Can function independently
  4. Competent to supervise
 
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Cardiovascular
Assessment
Abnormal Heart Sounds
Auscultation (rate, rhythm)
Pulses
Peripheral Edema
Neck Vein Distention
Lab Values
   Cardiac Enzymes and Isoenzymes
Procedures
Assist with
   Arterial Line Insertion
   Central Line Insertion
Pacemaker Insertion
Cardioversion
Care of Patient with
Aneurysm
Acute MI
Cardiac Arrest
Unstable Angina
Cardiac Tamponade
CHF
Shock
   Septic
   Hypovolemic
   Cardiogenic
   Neurogenic
   Anaphylactic
Medications
ACLS Drugs
   Amnioderone
   Atropine
   Epinephrine
   Lidocaine
   Procainamide (Pronestyl)
   Sodium Bicarbonate
Other
   Beta Blockers
   Digoxin
   Dopamine
   Lasix
   Isuprel
   Nipride
   Nitroglycerine
   Calcium Channel Blockers
   Thrombolytic Agents
Pulmonary
Assessment
Breath/Lung Sounds
Breathing Patterns
Cough/Secretions
Skin/Nail Color
Lab Values
   Blood Gases
Procedures
Airway Management/Suctioning
   Endotracheal Suctioning
   Extubation
   Nasal Airway Suctioning
   Tracheostomy Suctioning
Assist with
   Bronchoscopy
   Chest Tube Set-up and Insertion
   Emergency Tracheostomy
   Thoracentesis
   Intubation
   Extubation
   Oral Airway Insertion
Blood Gas Draws
   Arterial Line
   Femoral Artery
Radial Artery
Intervention for Respiratory Complications
   Aspiration
   Laryngospasm
   Tension Pneumothorax
Troubleshooting for Alarms
Equipment
Pleurevac or Thoraclex Drainage
Water Seal Drainage
O2 Therapy Delivery Systems
   Ambu Bag and Mask
   ET Tube
   Face Masks
   Nasal Cannula
   Portable O2 Tank
   Trach Collar
   Inhalers
   Nebulizers
   T-Piece
Care of Patient with
Acute Pneumonia
Aspiration
Chest Trauma
COPD
Hemopneumothorax
Laryngospasm
Pneumothorax
Near Drowning
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Embolism
Tension Pneumothorax
Inhalation Injuries
Tuberculosis
Fresh Tracheostomy
Medications
Alputent (Metaproterenol)
Aminophylline
Bronkosol (Isoethaine Hydrochloride)
Corticosteroids
Isuprel
Ventolin (Albuterol)
Terbutaline
Neurological
Assessment
Glasgow Coma Scale
Level of Consciousness
Reflex/Motor Reflexes
Procedures
Assist with Lumbar Puncture
Seizure Precautions
Monitoring Intracranial Pressure
Temperature Control
Care of Patient with
   Skull Fracture
   Closed Head Injury
   Coma
   CVA
   DTs
   Meningitis
   Neuromuscular Disease
   Overdose
   Seizures
   Spinal Cord Injury
   CNS Infections
Medications
   Decadron
   Solu-Medral
   Magnesium Sulfate
   Mannitol
   Anti-convulsants
   Anti-depressants
Musculoskeletal/Integumentary
Assessment
Gait/Mobility
ROM/Joint Movement
Strength
Posture
Skin Integrity
Rule of Nines
Procedures
Crutch Walking
Cast Application and Care
Use of Assistive Devices
Body Mechanics
Burn Care
Equipment
Traction
Prostheses
K-Pad
Splints/Immobilizers
TENS
Support Devices
   Cane
   Crutches
   Cervical Collar
   Sling
   Transfer Boards
   Walker
   Wheelchair
Care of Patient with
Splint/Immobilizer
Cast
Fracture
Burns
Traction
Lacerations
Medications
Analgesics
Muscle Relaxants
Topical Agents
Gastrointestinal
Assessment
Bowel Sounds
Nutritional Status/Weight
Poison Index
Lab Values
   Serum Ammonia
   Serum Amylase
   Liver Function Tests
Procedures
Lavage
NG Tube Insertion
Paracentesis
Enemas
Removal of Fecal Impaction
Equipment
Salem Pump to Suction
Drains
Tubes
   N/G
   T-Tube
   G-Tube
Care of Patient with
Appendicitis
Gastritis
Ulcers
Cholecysititis
Blunt Trauma
Bowel Obstruction
Esophageal Bleeding
GI Bleeding
Hepatitis
Liver Failure
Pancreatitis
Paralytic Ileus
Penetrating Trauma
Poisoning
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Medications/Supplements
Anti-emetics
Anti-spasmotics
Charcoal
Ipecac
Renal/Genitourinary
Assessment
Fluid and Electrolyte Status
Lab Values
   Electrolytes
   BUN and Creatinine
Procedures
Bladder Irrigation
Care of Patient with
Acute Renal Failure
Chronic Renal Failure
Peritoneal Lavage
Urinary Tract Infection
Medications
KCl
Diuretics
Endocrine/Metabolic
Assessment
Mental Status
Diabetic Coma
Insulin Reaction
Lab Values
   Blood Glucose
   Glucose Tolerance
   Fasting Blood Sugar
   Ketone Bodies
   Serum Calcium
Procedures
Diabetic Teaching
Care of Patient with
Diabetes Mellitus
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Insulin Shock
Endocrine-related Crises
Medications
Insulins
   Long-acting
   Medium-acting
   Short-acting
Oral Antihyperglycemics
Glucogon
Steroids-Adrenocorticosteroids
EENT/Face
Assessment
Anatomical Intactness
   Ear
   Eye
   Nose
   Face
   Mouth and Teeth
Procedures
Application of Eye Patch
Ear Irrigation
Eye Irrigation
Gargle
Nasal Packing
Removal of Contact Lens
Removal of Dentures
Assist with
   Suturing
   Foreign Body Removal
Equipment
   Irrigation Tray
   Suture Kit/Sutures
   Steri Strips
Care of Patient with
Foreign Body in
   Eye
   Ear
   Throat
   Nose
Facial Lacerations
Nasal Fracture
Bell’s Palsy
Facial Fractures
Epistaxis
Otitis Media
Ruptured Tympanic Membrane
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Corneal Abrasion
Conjunctivitis
Detached Retina
Orbit Fracture
Medications
Decongestants
Local Anesthetic Agents
Ophthalmic Agents
Ear Drops
Obstetric/Gynecologic
Assessment
External Genitalia
Menstrual Cycle
Obstetric History
STDs/Infections
Domestic Violence History
Procedures
Assist with
   Sexual Assault Examination
   Pelvic Examination
Douche
Domestic Abuse Reporting
Equipment
Douch Kit
Rape Kit
Care of Patient with
Vaginal Bleeding
Precipitous Delivery
Sexual Assault
STDs
Ovarian Cyst
DIC
Preeclampsia/Eclampsia
Medication
Pitocin
Hematology/Oncology
Assessment
Lab Values
   Blood Count Markers
   Blood Chemistry
Procedures
Patient/Family Counseling
   Grieving Process
   Altered Image
Patient Teaching
   Relaxation Techniques
   Imagery
   Side Effects of Chemotherapy
Bone Marrow Aspiration
Care of Patient with
Anemia
Immunosuppressed Conditions
Leukemias
DIC
Medications
Antineoplastic Agents
Chemotherapeutic Agents
Anticoagulant Agents
Anticoagulant Antidotes
Psychiatric/Mental Health
Assessment
Mental Status
Affect
Emotional Status
Procedures
Suicide Precautions
Crisis Intervention
Equipment
Restraints
Care of Patient with
Anxiety/Panic
Depression
Suicide/Suicidal Behavior
Homicide/Homicidal Behavior
Psychotic Behavior
Manic/Depressive Behavior
Situational Crisis
Medications
Antianxiety Agents
Antipsychotic Agents
Tranquilizers
Antidepressant Agents
Trauma
Assessment
Champion/Revised Trauma Score
Triage
Procedures
Application of MAST Suit
Transportation of Trauma Patient
Fever Management
Animal Bite Reporting
Abuse Reporting
Equipment
MAST Suit
Stretchers
Gown/Gloves/Masks
Care of Patient with
Bites
   Animal
   Human
   Snake
   Spider
Dehydration
Electrocution
Gunshot/Stab Wound
Hazardous Material Exposure
Heat Exhaustion/Stroke
Hypothermia
Major Trauma
Radiation Exposure
Traumatic Amputation
Violence/Abuse
Multitrauma
Communicable Diseases
Medications
Antipyretic Agents
Antivenom

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