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
I've been feeling crummy today because I took 2 practice tests with NCLEX 3500 and did not do well. I got 78% on first one ( missed all the SATA ) and the second I got 74% but only had 3-4 SATA and 2-3 pictures ones. What are the chances there will be no SATA on my test? I'll type in some facts in a while.:typing
Thanks to all who have been sending in facts.:bowingpur
I've been feeling crummy today because I took 2 practice tests with NCLEX 3500 and did not do well. I got 78% on first one ( missed all the SATA ) and the second I got 74% but only had 3-4 SATA and 2-3 pictures ones. What are the chances there will be no SATA on my test? I'll type in some facts in a while.:typing
Thanks to all who have been sending in facts.:bowingpur
You did very good.I got 60-65% in 3500. I chose all SATA to do. I bought a book--Prioritization,Delegation,Assignment.I practised it not good.
When using crutches, all the wt. should be on the hands.
Baclofen's main clinical use is for the paraplegic & quadriplegic with spinal cord lesions, most commonly caused by trauma & multiple sclerosis. It reduces the number & severity of painful flexor spasms.
Bone marrow depression is most likely to happen 10 days after methotrexate is given.
Poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis may cause severe, life-threatening HTN, so the nurse must monitor the blood pressures closely.
Troponin is a myocardial cell protein that is elevated in the serum when damage has occured, like after an MI.
The primary symptoms of right-sided CVA are left-sides weakness, impulsiveness ( needs a safety care plan ), and poor judgement ( fall risk care plan ).
With appendicitis, there is risk for infection related to inflammation, perforation, and surgery because obstruction of the appendix causes musus fluid to build up which increases pressure in the appendix and compresses venous & possibly arterial inflow/outflow thereby leading to ischemia from lack of perfusion.
You are brave, choosing all SATA to do. After getting 100% of the SATA wrong I don't want to put myself through that. :chuckle I already feel like I am .Do you have any facts regarding myesthenia gravis?
when choosing an answer, think in this manner... if you can only do only one thing to help this patient what would it be? pick the most important intervention.
- if two of the answers are the exact opposite, like bradycardia or tachycardia... one is probably the answer.
- if two or three answers are similar or are alike, none is correct.
- when asking patients' questions never use "why"
questions. eliminate all [color=yellow]"why?" answer options.
- if you have never heard of it... please don't pick it!
- never release traction unless you have an order
from the md to do so
- questions about a halo? remember safety first, have
a screwdriver nearby.
- remember compartment syndrome is an emergency situation. paresthesias and increased pain are classic symptoms. neuromuscular damage is irreversible 4-6
hours after onset.
- always deal with actual problems or harm before potential problems
- always select a "patient focused" answer.
- an answer option that states "reassess in 15 minutes"
is probably wrong.
interpersonal model (sullivan)
behavior motivated by need to avoid anxiety and satisfy needs
1. infancy 0-18 months others will satisy needs
2. childhood >6yrs learn to delay need gratification
3. juvenile 6-9 years learn to relate to peers
4. preadolescence 9-12 yrs learns to relate to friends of of opposite sex
5. early adolescence12-14yrs:learn independence and how to relate to opposite sex
6. late adolecence 14-21yrs: develop intimate relationship with person of opposite sex
[color=#993300]1.muscular weakness produced by repeated movements soon disappears following rest
[color=#993300]2.diplopia
[color=#993300]3.ptosis
[color=#993300]4.impaired speech
[color=#993300]5.dysphagia
[color=#993300]6.r distress
[color=#993300]7.periods of remissions and exacerbations
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[color=#993300]plan/implementation
[color=#993300]1.promote family understand of the disease
[color=#993300] a).it is neither a cns nor a peripheral nervous system disease
[color=#993300] b).there is no muscular atrophy or less of sensation
[color=#993300] c).it is not hereditary
[color=#993300]2.good eye care
[color=#993300]3.maintain optimal mobility
[color=#993300]4.provide environment that is restful and free of stress
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[color=#993300]teaching
[color=#993300]1.importance of taking meds on time; dosage depends on physiological needs and living patterns.
[color=#993300]2.wear medic-alert band
[color=#993300]3.avoid factors that may precipitate myasthenia crisis. infections, emotional upsets, use of streptomycin or neomycin (they produce muscular weakness), surgery
[color=#993300]4.be alert for myasthenia crisis-sudden inability to swallow, speak or maintain a pt airway.
4x4 country, go to google home page then type in NCLEX 3500 ( it is case sensitive ). Then click on one that says for intitutional something or other. Anyways, I sort of stumbled on it. I think it is the second or third link down? If you still have trouble let me know and I will attempt to put the exact URL on here. I am not really sure how to do that though.
-Assess circulation to the extremity used for the catheterization. Check CSM.
-Check peripheral pulses, color, sensation, temperature of extremity and check vital signs every 15 minutes for 4 hour then every 30 minutes for 1 hour or per facility protocol.
-If protocol requires or per MD orders, keep affected extremity straight for approx. 8 hours = 8 hrs on bedrest.
-observe catheter insertion site for bleeding/hematoma or swelling: a sandbag or pressure dressing may be placed over insertion site.
-assess vital signs and report any changes from baseline.
Some of this is variable slightly from one book to another so double check in your NCLEX study book. I have 1 book that says to do vitals every 15 minutes for 1 hour then every 30 minutes for 2 hours then every hour. Anybody got something else?
thats so kind that your asking about me. i have been on and off everyday, and mostly posting elsewhere and just lurking here on this thread. i know i have been slacking off and need to post some more facts soon. i worked all day today, was logged on from work, but was very busy today. today was day 1 of 4 in a row, so i will be busy at work, but will definately post when i can. i know you are testing this coming week, and i want you to know i have every faith and confidence that you will do great and succeed!!!! i am watching the cowboys preseason game for now and will check in soon!!!
.Do you have any facts regarding myesthenia gravis?
and no haven't seen her around.
Melinurse
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WOW!! NY2008, you have been busy. Thanks so much.
I've been feeling crummy today because I took 2 practice tests with NCLEX 3500 and did not do well. I got 78% on first one ( missed all the SATA ) and the second I got 74% but only had 3-4 SATA and 2-3 pictures ones. What are the chances there will be no SATA on my test?
I'll type in some facts in a while.:typing
Thanks to all who have been sending in facts.:bowingpur