O n c o l o g y S k i l l s C h e c k l i s t
Level of Proficiency:
1. Can function independently
2. Experienced but may need review
3. Limited or no experience
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I.V THERAPY
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PSYCHOSOCIAL CARE
Antivirals
Hospice Care
Antifungals
Death and Dying Counseling
Total Parental Nutrition
Advance Directives
Administration of Bone Marrow
Quality of Life Issues
Administration of Blood Components
Assist with Goal Setting
Packed Red Blood Cells
Participate in Ethical Decision Making
Platelet Concentrates
Patient and Family Education
Fresh Frozen Plasma
Cancer Screening and Detection, Risk factors
Cryoprecipitate
Patient Teaching Self-Care and Coping Skills
Irradiated Components
Identify Sources/Support Groups for Patients and Families
VENOUS ACCESS DEVICES Care of patient with
Referral to Interdisciplinary Team Members
Central Venous Thrombosis
PROCEDURES-ASSIST WITH:
Insertion of PICC Line
Liver Biopsy
Hickman
Bronchoscopy
Broviac
Chest Tube Insertion
Quinton
Pericardiocentesis
Grosshong
Pleurodesis
Declot Occluded Ports or Catheters
Thoracentesis
Temporary Repair of Severed or
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Punctured Catheter
Central Line Placement
Obtain Blood Specimens
CARE OF PATIENTS WITH:
Flush Lumens and Change Caps
Alteration In Protective Mechanism
Dressing Change
Neutropenia
Patient Teaching
Laminar Airflow Units
Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter
Stomatitis
IMPLANTABLE VASCULAR ACCESS
Neuropathy
PORTS
Altered Skin Integrity
Port-O-Cath
Thrombocytopenia
Opti-Port
RECEIVING CHEMOTHERAPY
Chemoport
IV Push
S.E.A. Port
IVPB and Continuous Infusion
Omega Port
Oral
Access Catheter Port
ONCOLOGICAL EMERGENCIES
IMPLANTABLE PUMPS
Hemorrhage
Therex
Disseminated Intravascular
Medtronic
Coagulation
Infusaid
Septic Shock
CARE OF PATIENTS:
Increased intracranial Pressure
Experiencing Surgery
Cardiac Tamponade
Anaphylaxis
Reconstructive Surgery
Capillary Leak Syndrome
Ostomy Care
Spinal Cord Compression
Lymphedema
Superior Vena Cava Syndrome
Gastrointestinal Drainage Tubes
Acute Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Enteral Feeding Tubes
Hypokalemia
Chest Tubes
Hyperkalemia
Wound Drains and Tubes
Hypomagnesemia
RECEIVING RADIATION THERAPY
Hypercalcemia
Fever
Radiation Safety Precautions
Syndrome of Inappropriate
Total Body Irradiation (TBI)
Antidiuretic Hormone
External Radiotherapy
ACUTE/CHRONIC PAIN
Brachytherapy
Nonpharmacologic Strategies
Non-sealed Radioactive Therapy
Alternative Therapies
Intraoperative Radiotherapy (IORT)
Adjuvant Medications
Ambulatory Infusion Pumps
Epidural Medications
CADD
PCA Pump
Synchromed
Transdermal Agents
Cormed
IV Push Narcotic Agents
Prancretec
Continuous Narcotic Infusion
Pharmacia
Auto Syringe
RECEIVING BONE MARROW
