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Cardiac Catheterization Skills Checklist

My responses in this checklist represent a true reflection of my experience and comfort level. Please self-rate your comfort level in performing tasks in connection with the below checklist. Rate your level of comfort for each line item by following the below ranking system. Simply fill in the appropriate option immediately following the rating number.

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Level of Comfort/Experience

N/A=Non-applicable
1=Inexperienced in this area
2=Limited comfort/experience in this area
3=Comfortable/experienced in this area
4=Very comfortable/highly experienced in this area

Cardiovascular	Not Applicable	Inexperienced	Limited Experience	Experienced	Highly Experienced
Assessment of heart Sounds	N/A	1	2	3	4
Interpret basic arrhythmias	N/A	1	2	3	4
Can Perform Emergency Defibrillation	N/A	1	2	3	4
Controlled cardioversion	N/A	1	2	3	4
CVP monitoring via water manometer	N/A	1	2	3	4
Radial art line (set-up and monitor)	N/A	1	2	3	4
Interpretation of Cardiac enzymes and ISO enzymes	N/A	1	2	3	4
Interpretation of coags (PTT, PT, ACT)	N/A	1	2	3	4
Thrombolytic studies	N/A	1	2	3	4
Electrophysiological studies (ablations)	N/A	1	2	3	4
Cardiac rehab-patient teaching	N/A	1	2	3	4
Invasive Procedures	Not Applicable	Inexperienced	Limited Experience	Experienced	Highly Experienced
Valvuloplasty	N/A	1	2	3	4
Intracoronary Stent placement	N/A	1	2	3	4
Rotoblation	N/A	1	2	3	4
Heart biopsies	N/A	1	2	3	4
Pericardial taps	N/A	1	2	3	4
Atherectomies	N/A	1	2	3	4
Temporary pacemakers	N/A	1	2	3	4
Permanent pacemakers	N/A	1	2	3	4
Intracoronary stents	N/A	1	2	3	4
IABP(Intra Aortic Balloon Pump)	N/A	1	2	3	4
Pediatric cardiac catheterization	N/A	1	2	3	4
Administering first line emergency drugs	Not Applicable	Inexperienced	Limited Experience	Experienced	Highly Experienced
Atropine	N/A	1	2	3	4
Epinephrine	N/A	1	2	3	4
Lidocaine	N/A	1	2	3	4
Bretylium	N/A	1	2	3	4
Administering drips	Not Applicable	Inexperienced	Limited Experience	Experienced	Highly Experienced
Heparin	N/A	1	2	3	4
Nitroglycerine	N/A	1	2	3	4
Nipride (Nitroprusside)	N/A	1	2	3	4
Verapamil (Calan,Isoptin,Verelan)	N/A	1	2	3	4
Dopamine (Inotropin)	N/A	1	2	3	4
Caridazem (Dilitiazem Hydrochloride)	N/A	1	2	3	4
Neurological	Not Applicable	Inexperienced	Limited Experience	Experienced	Highly Experienced
Assessment of LOC	N/A	1	2	3	4
Seizure precautions	N/A	1	2	3	4
Treating hypo/hyperthermia	N/A	1	2	3	4
Treating emphysema	N/A	1	2	3	4
Status asthmaticus	N/A	1	2	3	4
Treating ARDS	N/A	1	2	3	4
Post thoracotomy	N/A	1	2	3	4
Sedation monitoring	N/A	1	2	3	4
Alzheimer's	N/A	1	2	3	4
Overdose	N/A	1	2	3	4
in restraints	N/A	1	2	3	4
Gastrointestinal	Not Applicable	Inexperienced	Limited Experience	Experienced	Highly Experienced
Bowel sound assessment	N/A	1	2	3	4
Insertion of nasogastric tube	N/A	1	2	3	4
Renal	Not Applicable	Inexperienced	Limited Experience	Experienced	Highly Experienced
Insertion of straight and Foley catheters	N/A	1	2	3	4
Three way Foley/bladder irrigation management	N/A	1	2	3	4
Infusion Therapy	Not Applicable	Inexperienced	Limited Experience	Experienced	Highly Experienced
IV Insertion	N/A	1	2	3	4
Phlebotomy	N/A	1	2	3	4
Administration of blood and blood products	N/A	1	2	3	4
Central line (Hickman, Broviac, Groshong, PICC)	N/A	1	2	3	4
Use of infusion pumps	N/A	1	2	3	4
Mix/administer IV meds	N/A	1	2	3	4
PCA Pumps	N/A	1	2	3	4
Titration of drips	N/A	1	2	3	4
Pulmonary	Not Applicable	Inexperienced	Limited Experience	Experienced	Highly Experienced
Assessment of breath sounds	N/A	1	2	3	4
Assessment of breathing patterns	N/A	1	2	3	4
Pulse oximetry	N/A	1	2	3	4
Oropharyngeal suctioning	N/A	1	2	3	4
Tracheostomy suctioning	N/A	1	2	3	4
Sputum specimen collection via suctioning	N/A	1	2	3	4
Establishing an airway	N/A	1	2	3	4
Interpretation of ABG's	N/A	1	2	3	4
Ambuing techniques	N/A	1	2	3	4
Assist with intubation & extubation	N/A	1	2	3	4
with pulmonary edema	N/A	1	2	3	4
with pulmonary emboli	N/A	1	2	3	4
with chest tubes	N/A	1	2	3	4