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PACU Skills Checklist
Please check the appropriate letter of proficiency for the following types of clinical situations and equipment. Please mark your level of experience
Proficient / can perform independently
Limited experience / need supervision and / or support
Experienced / minimal support needed to perform
No theory and / or experience
CARDIOVASCULAR
Assessment
Interpretation of Lab Results
Equipment & Procedures
• Hemodynamic Monitoring (PAP, PCW, CVP, SVR, PVR, CO, CI) • Femoral Artery Sheath/Device Removal • Pacemaker-Transthoracic (Epicardial) Assist with
Care of the Post Surgical Patient with
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Medications
• Antiarrhythmics (Amiodarone, Lidocaine, Procainamide) • Beta Blockers (Metoprolol, Atenolol, Labetalol) • Calcium Channel Blockers (Cardizem, Procardia) PULMONARY
Assessment
• Breath Sounds, Rate & Work of Breathing Airway Management
Ventilator Management
• Modes of Ventilation: AC, PC, SIMV, CPAP Identification & Intervention of Respiratory Complications
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Care of the Post Surgical Patient with
Medications
NEUROLOGICAL
Assessment
Equipment & Procedures
Care of the Post Surgical Patient with
Medications
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ORTHOPEDICS
Assessment
Equipment & Procedures
Care of the Post Surgical Patient with
GASTROINTESTINAL
Assessment
Interpretation of Lab Results
Equipment & Procedures
Management of
Care of the Patient with
Medications
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RENAL/GENITOURINARY
Assessment
Interpretation of Lab Results
Equipment & Procedures
Care of the Patient with
ENDOCRINE/METABOLIC
Interpretation of Lab Results
Equipment & Procedures
• Bedside Blood Glucose Monitoring/Equipment Care of the Post-Op Patient with
Medications
WOUND MANAGEMENT
Assessment
Equipment & Procedures
Care of the Patient with
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PHLEBOTOMY/IV THERAPY
Equipment & Procedures
• Administration of Blood/Blood Products Care of the Patient with
PAIN MANAGEMENT
• Assessment of Response to Pain Management Interventions • Administration of Moderate (Conscious) Sedation Care of the Patient with
ANESTHESIA
Knowledge about Use and Side Effects of
• Benzodiazepines (Valium, Versed, Ativan) • Narcotic Analgesics (Nubain, Stadol, Demerol, Morphine) • Systemic Barbiturates (Nabutol, Seconal) • Anticholinergics (Robinol, Transderm Scop) • Neuromuscular Blocking Agents (Pavulon, Norcuron) • Barbiturate IV Anesthetics (Pentothal, Brevitol, Suritol) • Non-Barbiturate IV Anesthetics (Diprivan, Ketamine, Versed) • Reversal Agents (Romazicon, Naloxone) MISCELLANEOUS
Computerized Charting
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Equipment & Procedures
Care of the Patient with
• Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation AGE GROUPS
Newborn / Neonate (birth – 30 days)
Adolescents (12 – 18 years)
Infant (30 days – 1 year)
Young Adults (18 – 39 years)
Toddler (1 – 3 years)
Middle Adults (39 – 64 years)
Preschooler (3 – 5 years)
Senior Adults (64+ years)
School Age Children (5 – 12 years)
Experience with and able to :
A B C D E F G H I
• adapt care to incorporate normal growth and development. • adapt method/terminology of patient instructions to their age, comprehension, and maturity level. • Can ensure a safe environment reflecting specific needs of various age groups.
POSITIONAL POSTS

Experience in the following posting:
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