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
so I've only been on allnurses for a couple weeks but it helped sooo much! Thank you for all the facts.
I just found out I passed NCLEX today. Took it on Tuesday. Did all 265 questions-major migraine afterwards-totally thought I failed-I think everyone does though. Had every topic-16 SATA, 4 med. Lots of questions similiar to Kaplan-if anyone is doing that I think you'll be pleased with their program-i found it helpful.
I'll be sticking around though-I know I'll have a lot of questions when I start working :)
i have been doing practice questions and there is one question that my friend and i disagree with each other about.i would like to get your input..
the question is:
a nurse is doing triage at a disaster scene. which client would she treat first?
a. a girl with 2 fingers amputated.
b. a girl with a closed forearm fracture.
c. a man complaining of headache and dizziness.
d. a young boy with 3rd degree burns over 98 percent of his body.
which answer would you choose?
just curious,
thanks!!
a quote i was taught was, " when your dealing with mass casualty with natural disaster, our goal as a triage nurse is to do the greatest good for the greatest number of people."
this being said and a little research in the med-surg book. priority goes like this:
red- immediate: injuries are life threatening but survivable with minimal intervention. ex: hemothrax, tension pneumothorax, unstable chest and abdominal wounds, incomplete amputations, open fx's of long bones, and 2nd/3rd degree burn with 15%-40% of total body surface, etc.
yellow- delayed: injuries are significant and require medical care, but can wait hrs without threat to life or limb. ex: stable abd wounds without evidence of hemorrhage, fx requiring open reduction, debridement, external fixation, most eye and cns injuries, etc.
green- minimal: injuries are minor and tx can be delayed to hrs or days . individuals in this group should be moved away from the main triage area. ex: upper extremity fx, minor burns, sprains, sm. lacerations, behavior disorders.
black- expectant: injuries are extensive and chances of survival are unlikely. seperate but dont abandoned, comfort measures if possible. ex: unresponsive, spinal cord injuries, woulds with anatomical organs, 2nd/3rd degree burn with 60% of body surface area , seizures, profound shock with multipe injuries, no pulse, b.p, pupils fixed or dilated.
now first my first choices were between a or b. however, b fits into green -minimal since it is upper extremity. so my choice would be a
so I've only been on allnurses for a couple weeks but it helped sooo much! Thank you for all the facts.
I just found out I passed NCLEX today. Took it on Tuesday. Did all 265 questions-major migraine afterwards-totally thought I failed-I think everyone does though. Had every topic-16 SATA, 4 med. Lots of questions similiar to Kaplan-if anyone is doing that I think you'll be pleased with their program-i found it helpful.
I'll be sticking around though-I know I'll have a lot of questions when I start working :)
so I've only been on allnurses for a couple weeks but it helped sooo much! Thank you for all the facts.
I just found out I passed NCLEX today. Took it on Tuesday. Did all 265 questions-major migraine afterwards-totally thought I failed-I think everyone does though. Had every topic-16 SATA, 4 med. Lots of questions similiar to Kaplan-if anyone is doing that I think you'll be pleased with their program-i found it helpful.
I'll be sticking around though-I know I'll have a lot of questions when I start working :)
ICP- earliest signs are confusion, rstlessness, pupillary changes and v.s. increased BP, decreased pulse ( opposite of shock!)
monitor for widening pulse pressure, elevate hob 30-45, prevent valsalva maneuver by teaching client to exhale when moving in bed, no neck flexion or head rotaion support with collar or neck rolls.
tonsillectomy- watch for frequent swallowing, decrease infant from crying, no dairy, give cool liquids, check for loose teeth preop for kids, position side lying to promote drainage, suction is used only for airway obstruction to decr injury to oropharynx.
Internal radiation implant- nurse exposure no more than 30min per 8hr, no pregnant women or girls under 16, nurse must wear dosimeter when in room.
myasthenia gravis- take meds an hour before meals, avoid stress, heat, infection and alcohol, should have portable suction equipment and portable resuscitation bag, med bracelet.
Hct women 36-46 , men 41-51
hgb women 12-16, men 14-17 multiplyx3=hct
low hct reflects a decrease in RBC's and is an indicator of decrease of O2 capacity/overhydration ( ie bleding, CRF, B12 anemia, hemolysis, autoimmune disorder, bone marrow failure.)
high hematocrit reflects an incr in RBC's or a decr in plasma volume ( ie severe dehydration like in burns diarrhea diuretcs, erythrocytosis, polycythemia vera, exogenous erythropoitin used by athletes alot to incr O2 capacity.)
The relationship between hct/hgb is similair to sodium/water.....
Was just wondering if you thought any of the kaplan tests in particular are more helpful? heard que trainer 6&7, but let me know. congratulations I know that must be a relief can't wait for it to be over pretty soon.............
joaks, BSN, RN
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hey all,
so I've only been on allnurses for a couple weeks but it helped sooo much! Thank you for all the facts.
I just found out I passed NCLEX today. Took it on Tuesday. Did all 265 questions-major migraine afterwards-totally thought I failed-I think everyone does though. Had every topic-16 SATA, 4 med. Lots of questions similiar to Kaplan-if anyone is doing that I think you'll be pleased with their program-i found it helpful.
I'll be sticking around though-I know I'll have a lot of questions when I start working :)