December Test Takers Support Group

if i take the exam on friday.. when can i view it using quick results? is weekend and holidays exempted from the 2 days? thanks!!!

I think you can see your results on the weekend. I seen mine on the weekend.

Thanks guys! So i'll be taking on friday then i'll know the results by sunday. it freaks me out coz the next day will be xmas eve. a great celebration for xmas will all depends on my result. i wish for the best x-mas gift ever..passing the nclex! =P

this really may sound very dumb question...hope u don't mind....i am still stuck

when you are decompressing stomach using ng tube......what does that mean ???? we use ng tube for various reasons.....but decompressing as i understand in lay terms means removing pressure.....when we use ng tube for decompressing.......is it removing the pressure from fluid build up, constipation, air build up from surgery ???

i have been getting ng questions wrong and i feel i understand the concept but still hard to imply....i dont understand the reason to use ng tube if someone is vomiting.....or when someone has bowel obstruction.....can someone make it easy to understand, please. thnx in adv.

the purpose of the ng tube for decompression is to give the stomach time to relax. meaning, to prevent stomach ulcers and such after surgery,etc. when i see ng tubes, its usually removing fluid like stomach acid or vomit. for vomiting the ng tube is used to preserve the esophagus and prevent aspiration. for bowel obstruction, i am guessing its a preventative measure. i hope this helps a bit

hi born-in-the -usa

check this out ,maybe too much detail but explains ng tube...

it is simply put, to avoid abdominal distension in post op patients,thereby avoid wound dehiscence(break in sutures),and aspiration which can cause aspiration pneumonia etc.

http://sightsure.com/questions_and_answers.htm#why%20is%20gastric%20decompression%20important

gastric decompression is important for a variety of cases. obtunded or mechanically ventilated patients are at risk for abdominal distension and gastric aspiration. critically ill and certain postoperative patients are at risk for ileus and subsequent abdominal distension with emesis and or gastric aspiration. gastric decompression in the postoperative management of certain patient with gastrointestinal anastomosis reduces the risk of anastomotic leak. in some patients with intrinsic bowel disorders, motility may be impaired requiring gastric decompression to prevent or reduce abdominal distension. gastric decompression is also useful in the management of certain cases of toxic ingestion. the risk of gastric aspiration during general anesthesia may be reduced with nasogastric decompression in some cases.

the complications associated with non-functioning nasogastric tubes include aspiration pneumonitis with its associated high mortality, respiratory distress secondary to abdominal distension, disruption of gastrointestinal anastomosis and intractable emesis.

this really may sound very dumb question...hope u don't mind....i am still stuck

when you are decompressing stomach using ng tube......what does that mean ???? we use ng tube for various reasons.....but decompressing as i understand in lay terms means removing pressure.....when we use ng tube for decompressing.......is it removing the pressure from fluid build up, constipation, air build up from surgery ???

i have been getting ng questions wrong and i feel i understand the concept but still hard to imply....i dont understand the reason to use ng tube if someone is vomiting.....or when someone has bowel obstruction.....can someone make it easy to understand, please. thnx in adv.

hope this helps

in case of bowel obstruction or intestinal obstruction , the fluid and gas build up above the level of obstruction, can cause backflow , thereby high risk of aspiraton,(therefore pt presents with vomiting, abd distension etc) similarly in operated pts there is ileus, thereby we listen /auscultate for bowel sounds , the return of which signifies motility, so ng decompression is ,you are right ,simply removing pressure built up by removing gas and fluids from git.

hi born-in-the -usa

check this out ,maybe too much detail but explains ng tube...

it is simply put, to avoid abdominal distension in post op patients,thereby avoid wound dehiscence(break in sutures),and aspiration which can cause aspiration pneumonia etc.

http://sightsure.com/questions_and_answers.htm#why%20is%20gastric%20decompression%20important

gastric decompression is important for a variety of cases. obtunded or mechanically ventilated patients are at risk for abdominal distension and gastric aspiration. critically ill and certain postoperative patients are at risk for ileus and subsequent abdominal distension with emesis and or gastric aspiration. gastric decompression in the postoperative management of certain patient with gastrointestinal anastomosis reduces the risk of anastomotic leak. in some patients with intrinsic bowel disorders, motility may be impaired requiring gastric decompression to prevent or reduce abdominal distension. gastric decompression is also useful in the management of certain cases of toxic ingestion. the risk of gastric aspiration during general anesthesia may be reduced with nasogastric decompression in some cases.

the complications associated with non-functioning nasogastric tubes include aspiration pneumonitis with its associated high mortality, respiratory distress secondary to abdominal distension, disruption of gastrointestinal anastomosis and intractable emesis.

Congratulations to Summerbummer. You are an RN.

massou ...plz check your facts...

Congratulations to Summerbummer. You are an RN.

Congratulations to Summerbummer. You are an RN.

Nope, I'm not yet one. Just found out today. I'm so disappointed I have no words to say. The test really didn't seem too hard, I don't know. And I honestly do not know if that time for me to become an RN will ever come. =_(

OMG I'm so sorry!!forgive me plz.. someone posted congrats and i just continued!! I will keep you in my prayers.. I am sure your time will surely come.. just take a short break and continue in your goal which is to be a RN..

Nope, I'm not yet one. Just found out today. I'm so disappointed I have no words to say. The test really didn't seem too hard, I don't know. And I honestly do not know if that time for me to become an RN will ever come. =_(