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
üwhile keeping the mouth clean with baking soda and salt rinses. it will be mixed 1/2 to 1 tsp. of baking soda and/or 1/2 to 1 tsp. salt in 8 ounces of water, to use as a mouthwash, as in the case of leukemia to avoid or decrease the severity of mouth sores
üwhen preparing to help a client with right leg weakness out of bed, the chair should be placed on the same right side because he can pivot with the left foot to support himself.
ütamexifen (nolvadex) is an estrogen blocker used to treat pre and post menopausal breast cancer and prevent breast cancer in certain women who are at high risk.
ühow much do we know about the full liquid diet clear liquid diet and brat diet (is use to combat diarrhea), and dietetic exchange diet? anyone who knows
some techniques on nclex
üstay away from restraints as long as you can. the nclex is a perfect world.
üremember in nclex the nurse never leaves his/herpatient.
üremember there are no “happy” nclex questions: always assume something is wrong.
üwhen you see hand washing in an answer choice look carefully. it is probably the correct answer
üwith priority questions… always pick the “killer” answer.
üwords or synonyms from the question that are repeated in the answer, may be the correct answer.
üalways trust your first choise
brat diet = bananas, rice, applesauce, toast
clear liquid diet: a clear liquid diet consists of transparent liquid foods such as meat or vegetable broth, bouillon, clear fruit juices, clear fruit ices, popsicles, clear gelatin desserts, clear carbonated drinks, hard candies, and black tea or coffee.
full liquid diet: a full or strained liquid diet consists of both clear and opaque liquid foods with a smooth consistency. it includes milk, milkshakes, ice cream, pudding, strained cream soups, fruit nectar with pulp, smooth cooked cereals such as oatmeal and cream of wheat, butter, and honey. in some cases, a full liquid diet may also include other foods that have been thinned and blended with liquids such as milk, meat or vegetable broth, or fruit or vegetable juice.
diabetic exchange diet: (1500 cal/day usually)
meal plan that lists the number of servings you may eat from each food group shown below. the plan will give examples of a typical selection from each group. you can exchange any food in a group for any other from the same group, always limiting yourself to the specified serving sizes. for example, 1 slice of bread can be exchanged for 3/4 cup dry cereal. or you can exchange 1/2 cup fruit juice for 1/2 of a 9-inch banana. ask your dietitian for the correct serving size if a food you want is not listed below. at first, weigh or measure all of your foods and beverages so that you eat only the specified amounts. do not use sugar and avoid foods on the "do not eat" list.
breads and starches
1/2 of a 3-inch bagel
1 slice bread (4-inch square)
1/2 cup cooked cereal
1/2 cup corn or 1 medium corn on the cob
6 saltine crackers or three 2-1/2-inch square graham crackers
1 small (2-inch square) dinner roll
1/2 cup cooked dried beans (such as kidney, pinto, lentils, chick peas, white, or navy)
1/2 of an english muffin
1/2 cup cooked green peas
1/2 of a hamburger or hot dog bun
1/2 cup cooked lima beans
1/2 cup cooked pasta
1/2 of a 6-inch piece of pita bread
1/2 cup mashed potatoes or a 3-inch baked potato
1/3 cup cooked rice
2 rice cakes
one 6-inch round tortilla
1/2 cup cooked winter squash
fruit
1 medium (3-inch) apple
1 small (5-inch) banana or 1/2 of a 9-inch banana
17 small or 12 large grapes (any kind)
1 kiwi fruit
1 cup cubed melon (cantaloupe, honeydew, or others)
1 small (3-inch) orange
1 medium (3-inch) peach
1/2 of a large (4 1/2-inch) pear
1/2 cup canned pineapple
2 small plums
3 dried prunes
2 tbs. raisins (any kind)
1-1/4 cup whole strawberries
1-1/4 cup cubed watermelon
vegetables
you can have 1 cup raw or 1/2 cup cooked portion of most vegetables. starchy vegetables, such as potatoes, winter squash, peas, and dried beans are on the bread and starch list.
asparagus
green or wax beans
beets
broccoli
cabbage
carrots
cauliflower
celery
collard greens
cucumber
eggplant
green beans
kale
mixed vegetables (without corn or peas)
mushrooms
mustard greens
onions (all kinds)
pea pods
peppers (all kinds)
radishes
salad greens (lettuce, romaine, spinach)
summer squash
tomatoes (fresh or canned)
turnip greens
turnips
zucchini squash
dairy
1 cup skim, 1-percent, or 2-percent milk
1 cup nonfat plain or sugar-free yogurt
1/3 cup dry nonfat milk
1 cup skim or low-fat buttermilk
meat and meat substitutes:
the amounts listed below refer to cooked serving sizes.
1/4 cup canned tuna or salmon
1 ounce chicken without skin
1 large egg or 1/4 cup egg substitute (no more than 3 each week)
the killer ansewer an answer which is very crucial if the rn did not do it the client will be in trouble. priority is nothing but what is best for the client.
Eczema-- assessment findings....redness, scaling, the leisions are crusting, oozing and weeping. Give antihistamines and topical corticosteroids as prescribed... if seondary infection occurs give antibiotics as prescribed. Signs of infection in eczema--the leisons look honey colored and crusted with surrounding edema....seek help immediately!
Impetigo-- common sites of the infection are around the mouth and face, THEN progress to a crusting stage, then after that the vesicle fluid becomes cloudy then ruptures leaving honey colored crusts. Contact isolation using standard precautions. Usually warm saline or compresses is prescribed so appy to leisons two or three times daily.
Scabies-- assessment findings...the skin has fine graysh red lines that could be hard to see, and pruritic papular rash. Topical lindane or prerethrin](Elimite, Nix, Acticin) is given to kill the mites...do not give to children under 2 years of age. Massage to all areas on skin not just where the rash is.
Primary enurisis-- is bedwetting which is consistent that is eventually outgrown without medical intervention. The child does not wake up to void and cannot sense a full bladder. Although the child may have some delaying in the CNS.
Secondary enuresis-- occurs after a time when continence has been established, the ruling out of urinary infections should be assessed.
Cryptorchisism-- is when the testes are not decended into the scrotal sac. Orchiopexy may be done before child's second birthday.
Nephrotic sundrome--massive proteinuria, hpyoalbuminemia, and edema.
Hirschsprung's disease--meagacolon...failure to pass merconium stool in infants and the failure to gain weight and grow is seen in children. Both have abdominal distention, children have ribbon like foul smelling stools. Flagyl is antibiotic of choice.
Esocphageal atresia and tracheoesophageal fistula--frothy salive in mouth, and the THREE C's...coughing, choking and unexplained cyanosis.
soft elbow or jacket restraints after a cleft lip/palate surg( accord to agency policy) remove q 2h you must have an md order which must state the type, and alimited time frame for use.these orders must be renewed within a specific time frame acc to agency policy md can never use "prn"
make sure you use a half bow or safety knot to secure to bed frame to provide for quick release. do neurovascular checks & assess q 30 minutes and of course remove q2h and to allow muscle excercise & promote circulation.you must document the following:
reason for restraint, method of restraint, date & time of application, duration of use & clients response, release form restraint & pt response, assessment of continued need for restraint & eval of pt respone. i remember seeing that mitten restraints primarily used to prevent pulling at iv, & prevent scratching ( don't have the exact source though)hope its helpful
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