CHAPTER 34

CHAPTER 34. NURSE PRACTICAL SKILLS CHECKLIST 

Name: ____________________________  School/Training Center: ____________________________
Clinical Supervisor: ____________________  Date of Commencement: _______________________ 

No 

Skill/Procedure 

Obs 

Ast 

Perf 

Comp 

Date 

Supervisor's Initial 

1 

Measure temperature 

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2 

Measure blood pressure 

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3 

Measure pulse and respiratory rate 

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4 

Bed making (occupied/unoccupied) 

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5 

Assist with oral hygiene 

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6 

Assist with bed/sponging bath 

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7 

Perform wound dressing (under supervision) 

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8 

Administer oral medication 

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9 

Prepare/administer injection (IM/SC – with supervision) 

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10 

Record patient intake/output 

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11 

Insert/monitor urinary catheter (under supervision) 

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12 

Pre-operative patient preparation 

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13 

Provide post-operative care 

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14 

Assist during delivery 

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15 

Recognize and report emergencies 

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16 

Perform correct handwashing technique 

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17 

Educate patients (hygiene, medication, nutrition) 

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18 

Identify and report signs of infection 

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19 

Proper documentation in patient notes 

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20 

Safely assist in lifting and positioning patients 

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✅ Legend:
Obs – Observed Ast – Assisted Perf – Performed Under Supervision Comp – Competent