Psychiatric Skills Checklist

Psychiatric Skills Checklist
Answer Key

1. No Experience 2. Requires Supervision 3. Proficient 4. Can Teach Others

General Psychiatric Skills*

	1	2	3	4
Adolescent
Adult
Geriatric
Suicidal risk assessment
Admin of psychotropic medications
Charge nurse experience
Contact precautions
Discharge patient AMA
DSM IV diagnosis
Emergency custody order
Group therapy leader
Management of assaultive behavior
Management of alcohol withdrawal
Management of Narcotic withdrawal
Management of violent patient
Patient rights
Psychiatric emergency response team
Rapid tranquilization
Telephonic crisis intervention
Therapeutic communication skills
Eating disorders
Hallucinations
Lithium toxicity
Manic-depression
Overdoses
Substance abuse
Schizophrenia
Seclusion
Suicidal behavior

Cardiovascular*

	1	2	3	4
Basic 12 lead EKG Interpretation
Defibrillation/cardioversion
Congestive Heart Failure
Care of patient w/ perm pacemake

Pulmonary*

	1	2	3	4
Assessment of breath sounds
Chest physiotherapy
Oral suctioning
Nasotracheal suctioning
Pulse oximeter use
Interpretation of ABG's panic values
Chest tube
COPD
Tracheostomy
Face mask
Nasal cannula
Portable O2 tank

Neurology*

	1	2	3	4
Assessment of neurological status
Assist with Lumbar Puncture
CVA
DT's
Seizure activity

Gastrointestinal*

	1	2	3	4
Assessment of abdomen
Administration of tube feeding
Colostomy/ileostomy
Hepatitis
NG tube

IV Therapy*

	1	2	3	4
Start/maintenance of peripheral IV's
Saline/heparin lock
Administration of IV fluids
Admin of blood/blood products
Administration and mixing of IV meds
Hang IV piggybacks
Use of infusion pumps
Central lines and catheters

Additional Nursing Responsibilities*

	1	2	3	4
Cast care
Insertion and care of Foley catheter
Knowledge of Normal Serum Lab Values
Knowledge of isolation techniques
Universal precautions
Blood glucose testing
Insulin administration
Sterile dressing changes
Assessment and care of pressure sores
Decubitus ulcers
Care of the pt. With AIDS

Age Specific*

Answer Key