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
Assessment for Intracranial Pressure...(intracranial pressure monitor is inserted by physician.) Is a sensing device inside the skull that is attached to a transducer. It gives electronic recording of intracranial pressure. Normal reading: 10-20mm Hg. The monitoring device can also be used to drain cerebrospinal fluid.
The cerebral perfusion pressure (CPP) can also be used to evaluate the client. Cerebral perfusion pressure is calculated by subtracting the ICP reading from the mean arterial pressure (MAP). A CPP above 70 is needed to have adequate brain viability.
The other neurological assessment tools:
- Cranial Nerve Assessment
- Glasgow Coma Scale assesses neurologic status based on motor, verbal and eye opening: Lower responses indicates impairment, Higher responses indicate functioning
Joanie Dee, you'll do great on NCLEX-PN.:wink2: Just go through your Saunders and passively read this thread. Relax, it is only a test. So, what's the worst that could happen? ................................................................................You have to take it again. I am glad to see this thread going still. I saw someone ask about a math related question so I want to let them know I'll post something for them later.( i.e have to look it up and double check )
And JoanieDee, say out loud every day" This is only a test." Worked very well for my nerves. But, wow, the two days after were 100 times worse!!! I was a basket case waiting for those results.:chuckle LOL!!!
Decerebrate posturing is evidenced by abnormal extention in response to painful stimuli, it indicates damage to the midbrain. With damage to the diencephalon or cortex, you get decorticate posturing. Damage to the medulla=flaccidity.
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I had this posted a while back. Tiesinfo I hope it helps along with what Jadu1106 wrote.
Any word from kpjr, yet? I hope all is well, keep us posted. Wishing you lots of luck and well wishes.
For math questions I would look on the sticky thread for student nurses here. If you still have questions I would address them directly to Daytonite on the student nurses forum. ( Daytonite got me thru NS math , esp with the dimentional analysis )
Keep the facts coming......................:typing
There is a great study guide called Pearls, it just has facts (one liners) it was very valuble to me when studying for NCLEX, as our study group also did alot of fact throwing in a random style.
kpjr, I used LPN 2005, then LPN 2006 for my CEUs. You can also do some great ones that come in Nursing Made Easy Magazine. Sorry you don't have quick results:( I feel for you guys. I was nuts for the 2 day wait here so I can only imagine how you must feel. I'll keep my fingers crossed.:loveya:
bacteria pnu- dyspnea, wheezing, productive cought, and fever
otc drug that interacts with insulin= salicytes, which cause hypoglycemia
graves disease= intolerance to heat, buldging eyes (exoplathelmia), tachycardia, dysthrthmia, heart failure, increase size of breast, wt loss, diarrhea, tremors, localized edema, amenorrhea, nercousness, and rapid, bounding pulse
tidal volume- refers to volume of air inhaled or exhaled during each resp. cycle ranges from 400-700 ml
vital capacity- refers to total volume of air that can be exhaled during a slow maimal expiration, after a max. inspiration.
functional residual capacity- volume of air remaining in lungs after a normal expiration
maximal volume ventilation- greatest volume of air expelled in 1 minute with maximal voluntary effort
copder's need a high floe venturi mask to deliver stable amt of o2 as prescribed. place in high flowers position
nephron is fxning unit of kidney
loop diuretics block sodium reabsorption in the ascending loop of herle, which promotes water diuresis. they also dilate renal vessels. loop diuretics block potassium resaborption. thiazide diruretics promote sodium secretion in the distal tubule.
sidah- restrict fluids to 800 ml a day
myxedema coma - maintain a patent airway, vent support needed, no warming blanket, pt will go into shock, gradual warming is neccessary
mealses- warrant respiratory isolation, which aims to prevent disease transmission primarily over short distances through air
glycosylated hemoglobin test- provide information about blood glucose levels during the prevoius 3 mo
hyperparathyroid may cause an increase in serum calcium level. this may dimish calcuim stores in bone, causeing bone demineralizationn and setting the stage for pathologic fx and increase risk for injury
okay i think i have the basics down for infectious control put where is a good site for questions just on infections control that the nclex would ask. Most of the sites i am studying, dont have a set questions for that area alone, however everyone says it is on the test and know it and i want to test my knowledge.
okay i think i have the basics down for infectious control put where is a good site for questions just on infections control that the nclex would ask. most of the sites i am studying, dont have a set questions for that area alone, however everyone says it is on the test and know it and i want to test my knowledge.
4x4country,
do you have the saunders review book? they have a whole infection control topic section on the cd with questions...i don't know of any online websites but the nclex 3500 software has some infection control questions mixed in with their question content.
I hope all is well, keep us posted. Wishing you lots of luck and well wishes.
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