Pediatric Intensive Care 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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General Health Status
Assessment
Growth and Development
Signs and Symptoms of Neglect/Abuse
Procedures
Application of Restraints
Care of Child with
ENT Surgery
Anorexia/Bulimia
Ingestions/Overdose
Kawasaki Disease
Suicide Ideation/Attempt
Medications
Pediatric Drug Actions and Reactions
Cardiovascular
Assessment
Abnormal Heart Sounds/Murmurs
Auscultation (rate, rhythm)
Perfusion
Lab Values
   Cardiac Enzymes and Isoenzymes
   Electrolytes
Procedures
Assist with
   Arterial Line Insertion
   Central Line Insertion
   Pulmonary Arterial
   Catheter/Swan-Ganz Insertion
   Umbilical Artery Catheter
   Vein Catherter Insertion
   Cardioversion
Hemodynamic Monitoring – Invasive
   Mean Arterial (MAP)
   Central Venous (CVP)
   Pulmonary Artery/Capillary Wedge
   Cardiac Index
   Cardiac Output
   SVO2
Monitoring – Non-invasive
   12 Lead EKG Interpretation
   Arrhythmia Interpretation
   Lead Placement
   Rhythm Strip Assessment
Equipment
Auto Internal Cardioverter/Defibrillator
Cardiac Monitor
Care of a Child with
Bacterial Endocarditis
Cardiac Arrest
Cardiogenic Shock
Cardiomyopathy
Congenital Heart Disease/Defects
Congestive Heart Failure
Hypovolemic Shock
Myocarditis
Pericarditis
Post Cardiac Catheterization
Post Cardiac Surgery
Rheumatic Fever
Pacemaker
Cardioversion
Defibrillation
Heart Transplant
Medications
Dobutamine (Dobutrex)
Dopamine
Epinephrine
Nipride (Nitroprusside)
Nitroglucerine
Sodium Bicarbonate
Pulmonary
Assessment
   Breath/Lung Sounds
   Breathing Patterns
   Cough/Secretions
   Skin/Nail Color
Lab Values
   Blood Gases
   Aminophylline Levels
Procedures
Airway Management/Suctioning
   Endotracheal Suctioning
   Extubation
   Nasal Airway Suctioning
   Sputum Specimen Collection
   Tracheostomy Suctioning
Assist with
   Bronchoscopy
   Chest Tube Insertion and Removal
   Emergency Tracheostomy
   Thoracentesis
   Intubation
   Oral Airway Insertion
   Chest Physiotherapy
   End Tidal O2
ECMO (Extracorporeal
   Membrane Oxygenation)
Intervention for Respiratory
Complications
   Aspiration
   Laryngospasm
   Obtaining Blood Gases
Equipment
Apnea Monitor
PleurEvac or Thoraclex Drainage
Water Seal Drainage
O2 Therapy Delivery Systems
   Ambu Bag and Mask
   Isolette
   Nasal Cannula
   Nebulizer
   Oxyhood
   Tent
   Trach Collar
Ventilator Management
   CPAP
   High Frequency Jet Ventilation
   IMV
   PEEP
   Pressure Ventilator
   Volume Ventilator
   Weaning Modes
Nebulizers
Oximeter
Care of a Child with
Acute Pneumonia
Bronciolitis
Chronic Respiratory Disease
Epiglottitis
Flail Chest
Foreign Body Aspiration
Fresh Tracheostomy
Hemothorax
Laryngotracheal Bronchitis/Croup
Pneumothorax
Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Respiratory Failure
Status Asthmaticus
Near Drowning
Pulmonary Edema
Inhalation Injuries
Chest Wall Injuries
Medications
Aminophylline
Corticosteroids
Prostaglandin
Neurological
Assessment
Cranial Nerves
Glasgow Coma Scale
Level of Consciousness
Pathologic Reflexes
Reflex/Motor Reflexes
Visual or Communication Deficits
Procedures
Assist with Lumbar Puncture
Seizure Precautions
Spinal Precautions
Measuring Intracranial Pressure
Equipment
Hyper/Hypothermia Blanket
Care of Child with
Skull Fracture
Closed Head Injury
Coma
Cranial Hemorrhage
Externalized VP Shunts
Increased ICP
Meningitis
Neuromuscular Disease
Intracranial Tumor
Spinal Cord Injury
Craniotomy
CNS Infections
Medications
Anti-convulsants
Musculoskeletal/Integumentary
Assessment
Circulation Checks
Gait/Mobility
ROM/Joint Movement
Strength
Posture
Skin Integrity
Procedures
Crutch Walking
Pin Care
Cast Care
Use of Assistive Devices
Body Mechanics
Burn Care
Equipment
Special Beds
Traction
Prostheses
K-Pad
Splints/Immobilizers
TENS
Support Devices
   Cane
   Cervical Collar
   Gain Belt
   Sling
   Walker
   Wheelchair
Care of Patient with
Amputation
Arthroscopic Surgery
Cast
Pinned Fractures
Burns
Skin Grafts
Medications
Analgesics
Muscle Relaxants
Topical Agents
Gastrointestinal
Assessment
Bowel Sounds
Nutritional Status/Weight
Lab Values
   Serum Ammonia
   Serum Amylase
   Liver Function Tests
Procedures
Feedings
   Tube
   Bottle
   Breast Milk Handling
   Gavage
Lavage
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Management of
   T-tube
   TPN and Lipids Administration
   PPN (Peripheral Parenteral Nurtition)
NG Tube Insertion
Paracentesis
Enemas
Equipment
Feeding Pumps
Drains
Tubes
   N/G
   T-Tube
   G-Tube
Care of Child with
Blunt Trauma
Bowel Obstruction
GI Bleeding
GI Surgery
Gastroenteritis/Dehydration
Hepatitis
Fresh -ostomy
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Liver Failure
Liver Transplant
Pancreatitis
Penetrating Trauma
Medications/Supplements
AquaMephyton (Vitamin K)
Anti-emetics
Anti-spasmotics
Tube Feeding Solutions
Kayexelate
Renal/Genitourinary
Assessment
Fluid and Electrolyte Status
Lab Values
   BUN and Creatinine
   Electrolytes
   Urine Values
Procedures
Insertion and Management of
   Foley and Straight Catheters
   Peritoneal Dialysis
Equipment
Catheters
Specimen Collection
Care of a Child with
Acute Renal Failure
Chronic Renal Failure
Hemodialysis
Peritoneal Dialysis
Nephrectomy
Nephrotic Syndrome
Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome
Renal Transplant
Renal Rejection Syndrome
Urinary Tract Infection
Medications
KCl
Diuretics
Endocrine/Metabolic
Assessment
Mental Status
Diabetic Coma
Insulin Reaction
Lab Values
   Thyroid Studies
   Blood Glucose
   Glucose Tolerance
   Fasting Blood Sugar
   Ketone Bodies
   Serum Calcium
Procedures
Glucose Monitoring
Finger Stick
Equipment
Insulin Pumps
Glucose Monitoring Devices
   Electronic
   Blood Glucose Sticks
Care of a Child with
Diabetes Mellitus
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Disorders of Adrenal Glands
Disorders of Pituitary Gland
Disorders of Thyroid Gland
Insulin Shock
Disorders of Parathyroid Gland
Medications
Insulins
   Long-acting
   Medium-acting
   Short-acting
Oral Antihyperglycemics
Glucogon
Thyroid Replacement
Steroids-Adrenocorticosteroids
Hematology/Oncology
Assessment
Tumor Classifications
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 a Child with
Bone Marrow Transplant
Anemia
DIC
Immunosuppressed Conditions
Inpatient Chemotherapy
Leukemias
Sickle Cell Anemia/Crisis
Malignant Tumors
Medications
Antineoplastic Agents
Chemotherapeutic Agents
Anticoagulant Agents
Anticoagulant Antidotes
IV Therapy
Peripheral Line
Insertion
   Angiocath
   Intracath
Butterfly
Heparin Lock
Maintenance
   Discontinuance
   Patency Assessment
   Hang Piggyback
   IV Push
Central Lines
Insertion of PICC
Maintenance/Irrigation
   PICC
   Portacath
   Broviac
   Groshong
   Hickman
Cutdown
Blood/Blood Products
Administration
   Cryoprecipitate
   Whole Blood
   Plasma/Extenders
   Packed Cells
   Albumin
   Lipids
Drawing Blood
Care of a Child with
TPN
Multilumen Catheter
Portacath
PICC Line
CVP
Medication Administration
Administration Routes
Parenteral
   IV
   IM
   ID
   Subcutaneous
   Z Track
Oral
Topical
Rectal
Calculation
IV Rate Calculation
IV Pump
Pediatric Dosage Calculation
Unit Dose System
Pain Management
Assessment
Pain Scales for Children
Pain Tolerance
Care of a Child with
Epidural Anesthesia/Analgesia
IV Conscious Sedation
Narcotic Analgesia
Wound Care/Infectious Disease Management
Procedures
Collection of Cultures
   Blood
   Sputum
   Stool
   Wound
   CSF
Universal Precautions
Isolation/Reverse Isolation Technique
Fever Management
Dressings
   Wet-Dry
   Sterile
   Packs
   Irrigations
Decubitus Care
Drain Management
Penrose
Hemovac
Jackson-Pratt
Suture/Staple Care and Removal
Care of Patient with
Draining Wound
Traumatic Wound
Pressure Ulcers
Viral and Bacterial Infections
Medications
Antibiotics
Antiviral agents
Immunization sera
Documentation
Computer Charting System
Multipage Charting Form
Nursing Plan of Care Documentation

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