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
informed consent- consent given by the client that is based on adequate informaion to consider risks and benefits of offered services
advocacy- process by which the nurse assists the patient to grow and develop toward self-actualization
advanced directives- a document in which a competent person is able to express his wishes reguarding future health care including all lifesaving measures and designates another person to make desisions if they become unable to do so
living will- declaration of what the person finds acceptable or would refuse under identified situations that may occur in the future, legal document
durable power of attorney- designation of another to make decisions (mostly financial ) when the client is unable to do so independently
make sure a copy of all advanced directives are put in the clients chart, if they do not have any advanced directives make sure they understand their rights
- Used to alleviate muscle spasms and immobilizes a lower limb by maintaining a straight pull on the limb with the use of weights. A boot appliance is applied to attach to the traction. Wts are attached to the pulley and hang free! No more then 8- 10 pds. Elevate the foot of the bed to provide the traction. Remove the clients foam boot 3 x a day to inspect skin. Turn client to unaffected side. Back care is q 2 hr to prevent pressure sores. Ask the client to dorsiflex the foot of the affected leg to assess the fxn of the peroneal nerve.
Prinicpal reason for the use of rantidine hydrochloride (Zantac) in a client with pancreatitis? Pancreatic enzymes are activated by an acidic ph. Interstital pancreatitis is characterized by a swelling of the gland and the escape of its digestive enzymes, lipase, and amylase into the surrounding tissue. And into the peritoneal cavity, causes necrosis. Zantac decrease the production of hydrochloric acid, pancreatic enzymes are activated by an acidic ph.
wbc 5,000- 10,000
a school aged child should gain 4- 6.5 pds and 2 inches in height a yr
if a NG tube is clogged, do not irrigate without a order !
erikson-
infancy= sence of trust
toddler= sence of autonomy- controlling self
adolescence= sence of ID and intimacy
ph of urine- 4.5-8
tracheostomy improves breathing capabilites. provide and maintain an airway, permits the removal of tracheobronchia secretions when the client is unable to cough productively
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legal responsibilites of the nurse:eek:
nurse practice act
good samaritan law
mandatory reporter of abuse
malpractice
negligence
torts
breach of duty
standard of professional practice
everybody give the definitions:eek: