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
Acarbose - taken with first bite of each major meal
Ca Carbonate (Os-Cal) - taken w/ full glass of water 30-60 mins after meals; should NOT be taken w/milk or supplements high in vit.D to prevent milk-alkali syndrome
Cholestyramine (Questran)- lowers cholesterol level; have a bad taste; give with fruit juice to improve taste
Pancrelipase (Pancrease) - digestive aid for pancreatitis; reduces amount of steatorrhea
Terbutaline (Brethine) - bronchodilator; contraindicated to those w/ hypersensitivity to sympathomimetics; use with caution if with impaired cardiac function, DM, hypertensn, hyperthyroidism, hx of seizures
INH - hepatotoxic; WOF s/s of hepatitis; avoid tyramine-containing foods; take with vit. B6 (pyridoxine) to avoid peripheral neuritis
Ethambutol - causes iptic neuritis; caution when driving
Paronychia - infection around nail; w/ red, shiny skin, painful swelling; give warm soaks 3-4x/day to reduce pain & pressure
During peritoneal dialysis- client suddenly begins to breathe more rapidly, what do you do? Elevate the HOB! Will decrease the pressure fo the dialysate on the diaphragm and increase the vital capacity of the lungs, draining the cavity will further decrease the pressure.
Normal platelet = 150,000- 400,000. Decreased platelet= increase risk for bleeding. No IM injections, use sm. gauge needle to prevent trauma, apply firm pressure to needlestick site for 10 min, soft bristled toothbrush , do not floss, and no hard fards
Femoral to popliteal bypass graft= report if client becomes clammy. Hypovolemic shock is caused by an inadequate volume of blood caused by hemorrhage, severe dehyradtion, or burns. skin will be cold and clammy b/c the body redirects blood from the skin, kidneys, and GI tract to the brain and heart. Urine output and B/P decreases and pulse increase
Pre-op teaching of extracapsular cataract removal -post-op- activites and restrictions needs to be taught. Protect eye from ICP that will cause the suture line to rupture. To bend at the knees, avoid sneezing, coughing, blowing nose, not to strain during a BM, to avoid vomiting, and do not lie down in an dependent position
Hepatic encaphalopathy occurs with profound liver disease and results from the accumulation of ammonia in the blood. Low protein and high calorie diet.
mother receiving DES is at risk for development of vag. cancer
cervical cancer risk factor= sex at early age
WHIPPLE PROCEDURE- for pancreatic cancer= removal of head of pancreas, distal portion of common bile duct, the duodenum, and part of the stomach for tx of cancer. NG tube is connected to intermittent low suction, assess tub for kinking. Postion client in semi-fowlers. Drainage should be serosanguineous- pinkish
Post-op radical neck dissectino, detect the presence of stirdor, most probable cause is laryngeal obstruction! Is identified upon auscultation of the trachea with a stethoscope. A coorifice- high pitched sound can be heard on inspiration d/t edema of the larynx.
diabetes insipidus- hyposecretion of adh due to a tumor or damage to the posteior lobe of the pituitary, may be idiopathic, genetic, it is very common following neurosurgery or head trauma
can't wait to hear from you guys that you passed. :heartbeatafter reading all of you guys posts, you'll do fine.
melinurse,
i am so glad you have the nclex behind you now...as of now i am testing october 14, we'll see how i feel the closer it gets, who knows, i may push it back some. i hope not to though. so have you got your license in the mail yet? i am logged on from work at the moment, hope you have a fantastic day!!!
this question i just thought was interesting and wanted to share with yall:
The LPN cares for clients in the long-term care facility. After receiving report, which of the following clients should the LPN see FIRST?
a. a client d/t receive blood pressure meds
b. a client d/t receive a metered dose inhaler
c. a client whose family member is threatening to sue the institution if the LPN doesn't talk to them immediately
d. a client who has been verbally abusive to staff and is becoming increasingly more agitated.
correct answer is : 4. Client poses a potentially immediate physical threat to himself, staff members, and other clients and visitors if the situation is allowed to escalate further, intervene and initiate protocols prescribed by the facility to maintain a safe environment.
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I am taking it September 26, Good Luck!!! after the test I hope we go from this:wtosts: to this :dncgbby::dncgbby::dncgbby: