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1. NCLEX Resource Review - Kaplan, Hurst, UWorld

   pjmiller replied to hmvassar's topic in NCLEX

   Studying for NCLEX Using UWorld + other books Does anyone know the correct steps in order for suctioning a tracheotomy? 1. Preoxygenate 2. Suction I found different answers. What I am looking for is the steps in order. Thank you.

2. Question about use of Heparin and platelet count

   pjmiller replied to pjmiller's topic in General Students

   Platelets are tiny blood cells that help your body form clots to stop bleeding. If one of your blood vessels gets damaged, it sends out signals that are picked up by platelets. The platelets then rush to the site of damage and form a plug, or clot, t...

3. Question about use of Heparin and platelet count

   pjmiller posted a topic in General Students

   Heparin Level is supposed to be 150,000 - 400,000. When would you hold heparin? So if the patient's platelet level's were 50,000, what should you do. Administer heparin or hold?

4. How To Prepare For Fundamentals HESI Exam

   pjmiller posted a topic in HESI

   I am a first semester nursing student at HCC in Florida and on Monday we are taking a HESI exam from the entire semester. Does anyone have any suggestions how to prepare for the test?

5. Nursing Calculations When you're on Your Own

   pjmiller replied to FrequentlyLost's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Having a problem trying to solve dosage calculation. I know I am wording it wrong, just want to know how to do the math. Start with 400 ml D5W with KCL 8 mEq/100ml infuse over 8 hours. You have KCL of 20mEq 10 ml. How many ml of KCL do you add. THe a...