Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

Let's have some fun learning. Each person should throw out 5 random facts or "things to remember" before taking your finals, HESI, NCLEX, etc. Nursing Students NCLEX Article

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OK I know this sounds stupid but I have a friend that gets really freaked out before big tests like finals, HESI, NCLEX, and usually we get together and a few days before I start throwing out random facts at her. On 2 different tests she said the only way she got several questions was from the random facts that I threw at her that she never would have thought of!

SOOOOO..... I thought that if yall wanted to do this we could get a thread going and try to throw out 5 random facts or "things to remember". NCLEX is coming and the more I try to review content the more I realize that I have forgotten so......here are my 5 random facts for ya:

OH and BTW these came from rationales in Kaplan or Saunders no made up stuff:

1️⃣ A kid with Hepatitis A can return to school 1 week within the onset of jaundice.

2️⃣ After a patient has dialysis they may have a slight fever...this is normal due to the fact that the dialysis solution is warmed by the machine.

3️⃣ Hyperkalemia presents on an EKG as tall peaked T-waves

4️⃣ The antidote for Mag Sulfate toxicity is ---Calcium Gluconate

5️⃣ Impetigo is a CONTAGEOUS skin disorder and the person needs to wash ALL linens and dishes seperate from the family. They also need to wash their hands frequently and avoid contact.

Oh, ohh, one more...

? Vasopressin is also known as antidiuretic hormone

OK your turn....

filgrastim (neupogen) - increase neutrophil count

epoietin alfa (epogen) - increase rbc/erythrocytes

ciber-1 said:
posting without checking is confusing

Patient 110 lb

7mg Dopamine in 700ml NS

they want to know how much they get mcg/kg/min.

(Note-mcg!, so you have to convert mg to mcg)

you have to know:

-that 1kg=2.2lb

- to convert (mg to mcg) larger to smaller multiply by 1000

(smaller to larger divide by 1000, say mcg to mg)

Thus;

110 lb/2.2= 50kg

7mg=7000mcg

7000mcg/50kg=140mcg/kg(!)

now 140mcg/kg*60min=8400

8400

------

500ml (volume of dilutent)

=16.8

Sorry everyone whom I confused.... ciber I''m so glad you are sure of yourself!:yeah:

Not necessarily nursing related but close.

-A melcryptovestimentaphiliac is someone who compulsively steals ladies underwear.

-An ergasiophobe is someone who is afraid of work. (I know some of these people apparently)

-Aspirin has never been approved nor rejected by the FDA.

-Cephalacaudal recapitulation is the reason our extremities develop faster than the rest of us.

-The average human dream lasts 2-3 seconds.

-Dogs and Humans are the only animals with prostates.

-If saliva cannot dissolve something, you cannot taste it.

What these have to do with nursing, shrug, but they are random.

lasko08 said:
I have the Kaplan course book. it's blue with white writing, and it's the 10th edition. I don't know if it's the same one you have....I actually took the course and did QUESTIONS the first time but with no luck.my scores were 65-70% and I don't know what could have gone wrong. I am passed dreading over it and ready to move forward. I will be retaking the exam soon and with the LORD's guidance and blessing I hope to excell this time...I am sooo GREATFULL that we have this forum for all of us to VENT because no one understands us better than those who have gone through it. and let us KEEP GOING. you guys are all in my prayers and let us keep the positive spirit.....we will ALL SUCCEEd, it's just a matter of time...k, have a relaxing weekend and have a HAPPY FATHER'S DAY to all the fathers!!:yeah:

Lasko, hang in there, that Kaplan;s book is designed for you to NOT get but only 56% correct. During my last semester in nursing school one of my instructors drilled our class on NCLEX-type questions, and gave out tips to orepare for the exam. That's where I found out about pearson-vue. I actually took the sylvia-rayfield course which really broke down vital info for me(as far as how to study). You cannot study for the NCLEX the same way that you studied for a traditional nursing test. There are no knowledge-based and very few comprehension questions on the NCLEX. If you encounter any on your test then that is NOT a good sign because the NCLEX judges your competance based on prior answers in which you have given. Concentrate on anaylsis-type questions(according to pearson they are the highest level question to be given during the exam). These questions can be very difficult to answer because there is always two right answers... but you have to chose the "best" one.According to the pearson-vue website, you will be given 15 random questions which will not "count" towards your exam; however do not be fooled into thinking that you will know which 15 are test questions, you will not know.

Good luck to all upcoming test-takers, I will pray for you all. Just remember you can do it!!!!:nurse:

Stanley-RN2B said:
Not necessarily nursing related but close.

-A melcryptovestimentaphiliac is someone who compulsively steals ladies underwear.

-An ergasiophobe is someone who is afraid of work. (I know some of these people apparently)

-Aspirin has never been approved nor rejected by the FDA.

-Cephalacaudal recapitulation is the reason our extremities develop faster than the rest of us.

-The average human dream lasts 2-3 seconds.

-Dogs and Humans are the only animals with prostates.

-If saliva cannot dissolve something, you cannot taste it.

What these have to do with nursing, shrug, but they are random.

Hey interesting, you learn something new everyday thanks!

Got a question regarding INFORMED CONSENT..I understand that it is obtained only when invasive procedure is to be done...I encountered this question in Kaplan saying that INFORMED CONSENT is needed in MRI (there is no mentioning about the use of dye)...help me clear out this one..thanks!

december2905 said:
got a question regarding INFORMED CONSENT..I understand that it is obtained only when invasive procedure is to be done...I encountered this question in Kaplan saying that INFORMED CONSENT is needed in MRI (there is no mentioning about the use of dye)...help me clear out this one..thanks!

Seems like I remember that question in the Kaplan's book also. From what I was taught you need informed consent anytime a pt is to undergo a procedure(whether it be invasive or not). The rational behind this (as explained to me by one of my nursing instructors) that as the advocate for the pt, it is the nurse's responsibilty to make sure that the pt has full knowledge about any procedures,tests to be done. I think the use of dye is not a factor in informed consent because regardless whether dye is being used or not safety concerns such as pacemaker, metal in limbs,head the pt has to be made aware of the risk and it has to be documented that the pt knew risks before proceeding.

Now that is the way it was explained to me because I had the same question as you. Hope this helps.:D

I love this thread. What a great idea.

You guys are the greatest!

courtney1202 said:
txgvn4now said:

2. tx of dic = heparin

just one thing about this treatment= this is an "old school" treatment of dic that does not work in every case. the way to resolve dic is to stop the problem that is causing it.

example- I had a patient in the or last year who was 8 mo pregnant and fell and broke her arm on her childs toy. the arm was fixed at hospital a, and she went on her way until 8 days later when she came to hospital b and collapsed in the er. she was rushed to us in surgery at hospital b where she had a c-section to save the baby and we found a huge liver laceration (like 8 cm long). platelets....16,000 yeah that number is correct 16,000. so doc infused every blood product that we could get our hands on and we packed sponges over the liver to keep it from bleeding more, left the sponges in and sent her to ICU to get some supportive measures until she was stable enough to come back down to the or. we all had tried to think of everything possible to get her to stop bleeding and I even asked about heparin but the doc said that is an old treatment and it is not appropriate for every patient and that you had to fix the injury for the body to come out of dic.

NCLEX + clinical/hospital experiences = don't mix

Always go by what your book says

nicole_rn2B said:

EEG- MUST BE SLEEP DEPRIVED FOR THE PROCEDURE

The doctor will decide if the pt needs to be sleep deprived for the procedure

sweet_soul79 said:
I have been reading this thread so far... really really awesome!

I have a question though...

Is rubella airborn or droplet???

confused! :confused:

1. nebulizers used by HIV patients are cleansed with warm water after each treatment and allow it to air dry. soaked in wht vinegar and water for 30f min at the end of the day

2.SHARE support group for parents who have experienced miscarriage

3. RESOLVE support grp for infertile clients

4. CANDLELIGHTERS families who have lost child to cancer

5 FETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROME child small head circumference, low birth wt, underdeveloped cheeks.

REACH TO RECOVERY - support for breast ca

FAS - thin upper lip, no philtrum

Specializes in ER/ OR/ PACU and now Occupational Health.

Nclexxx...our book did say treat the CAUSE of the DIC. I have not seen anything that said that Heparin was a common treatment for DIC. Have you seen this as the correct answer for an NCLEX question? Just so I will know.

I am VERY aware that the real world is not what the books say at all. It really messed me up the first semester of school. I have become pretty good at distiguishing the two at this point. Thanks for the reminder.