Oncology Skills Checklist

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The following is a list of equipment and/or procedures performed in rendering care to patients. Please indicate the level of experience/proficiency with each and, where applicable, the types of equipment and/or systems with which you are familiar.

Use the following KEY as a guideline:
A) Theory Only/No Experience - Didactic instruction only, no hands-on experience.
B) Limited Experience - Knows procedure/has used equipment, but has done so infrequently or not within the last six months.
C) Moderate Experience - Able to demonstrate equipment/procedure, performs the task/skill independently with only resource assistance needed.
D) Proficient/Competent - Able to demonstrate/perform the task/skill proficiently without any assistance and can instruct/teach.

CARE OF PATIENTS WITH:

ABCD
Atelectasis/Pneumothorax
Bowel Obstruction
Cardiac Arrhythmias
Diabetes
DIC
Electrolyte Imbalance
Fever
GI Bleed
Hemodialysis
Hemorrhage
Hypercalcemia
Hypokalemia/Hyperkalemia
Infection
Lymphedema
Nausea/Vomiting/Diarrhea
Neuropathy
Neutropenia
Oncologic Surgeries
Pancreatitis
Peritoneal Dialysis
Pleural Effusion
Pneumonia
Pulmonary Embolism
Renal Failure
Respiratory Distress
Septic Shock
SIADH
Spinal Cord Compression (SCC)
Stomatitis
Stress Fractures
Superior Vena Cava Syndrome
Thrombocytopenia
Tumor Lysis Syndrome
TURP

MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION

ABCD
Bleomycin (Blenoxane)
Carmustine (BiCNU)
Cistplatin
Corticosteroids
Dilantin
Dopamine
Doxorubicin (Adriamycin)
Epogen/Neupogen
Etoposide (VP-16-213)
Fluorouracil (5-FU)
Fluxuridine (FUDR)
Hydroxyurea (Hydrea)
Melphalan (Alkeran)
Methotrexate (Amethopterin)
Mitomycin (Mutamycin)
Titrate Morphine
Usulfan (Myleran)
Vinblastine (Velban)
Vincristine (Oncovin)

PROCEDURES & SKILLS I

ABCD
Intravenous Therapy
Peripheral line insertions
Assessment of IV site
Care of IV Extravasation
Blood/Blood Products
PRBCs
Platelets
FFP
Leukocytes/WBC
TPN
Antibiotics
Antifungals/Antivirals
IV Push
Oral Chemotherapy
IM Injections
SQ Injections
Intrathecal
Continuous Narcotic Infusion
Suctioning - Oral
Suctioning - Nasotracheal
Tube Feeding
NG Tube Insertion
GastrostomyJejunostomy Tube Care

PROCEDURES/SKILLS II

ABCD
Insertion/Care
Irrigations
Suprapubic Catheter Care

CHEST TUBE & DRAINAGE SYSTEM

ABCD
Set up Ambulatory Infusion Pumps
Assist with insertion
Care & maintenance
Troubleshooting
Removal
ABCD
Thoracentesis - assist
Paracentesis - assist
Liver Biopsy - assist
Bone Marrow Biopsy - assist
Central Line Placement - assist
Skin Care

VENOUS ACCESS DEVICES

ABCD
Hickman/Broviac/Groshong
PICC lines
Site Care/Dressing Changes
Assist with Insertion
Declot Occluded Ports/Catheters
Temporary Repair of Catheters
Flush Lumens
Change Caps
Obtain Blood Specimens

VASCULAR ACCESS PORTS

ABCD
Port-a-Cath
Opti-Por
S.E.A Port
Omega Port
Chemo Port
Access the Catheter Port
Flush Catheter
Troubleshooting/Maintain Patency
Obtain Blood Specimens
Patient/Family Teaching

BONE MARROW TRANSPLANT

ABCD
Peripheral Blood Stem Cells
Autologous BMT
Allogeneic BMT
Patient/Donor Education
Computerized Charting
Vital Signs
Manage Cytotoxic Spills
Neurological Assessments
Patient Teaching - Oncology
Universal Precautions
Immunosuppression/Laminar Airflow
Graft Rejection
GVHD Graft vs. Host Disease

EQUIPMENT

ABCD
Cormed
Auto Syringe
Pharmacia
Pancretec
Synchromed
ABCD
Automated Med. Dispensing Systems
Automatic BP cuffs
ABCD
Infusaid Implantable Pump
Medtronic
ABCD
Glucometer/Accucheck
Isolation
PCA Pumps
Pressure Relief Devices
Pulse Oximetry

PSYCHOSOCIAL CARE/SUPPORT

ABCD
Identify/Refer to Resources Available
Participation in Support Groups
Palliative Care
Advanced Directives
Death & Dying Counseling
Hospice Care
Support During Ethical Decision Making
Family Support

PAIN MANAGEMENT

ABCD
Pain assessment using pain scales
Epidural analgesia
IV conscious sedation
Patient controlled analgesia (PCA)
Narcotic Agents
Non-narcotic agent

ASSESSMENT/OTHER

ABCD
Circulation Checks
Non-pharmacological measures
Admission of patients to unit
Assess Breath Sounds
Assess Heart Sounds

Age Specific:

ABCD
Infant (Birth to 1 year)
Toddler (1-3 years)
Pre-school (3-6 years)
School Age (6-12 years)
Adolescent ( 12-18 years)
Young Adult ( 18-30 years)
Mature Adult (30-60 years)
Elderly (>60 years)
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