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
inflammatory disorder caused by an infection aquired through ticks
following a tick bite the 1st symptoms occur several days to a month following the bite
assess for small red pimple, macule or papule that spreads into a ringlike rash in 4-20 days rash can be large or small or may not occur at all making diagnosis difficult
assess for flulike symptoms headache stiff neck, fatigue and muscle aches
The increased levels of ketones are due to lack of glucose which results in diabetic ketoacidosis.
Okay a lack of glucose taken in by the cells in which insulin facilitates the action of it, and the body breaks down muscle for fuel due to lack of glucose thus ketones form...duh...:smackingf:omy:
okay a lack of glucose taken in by the cells in which insulin facilitates the action of it, and the body breaks down muscle for fuel due to lack of glucose thus ketones form...duh...:smackingf:omy:
disregard my last question.
diabetic ketoacidosis (dka) is a life-threatening condition that develops when cells in the body are unable to get the sugar (glucose) they need for energy, such as when you have [color=#04a101]diabetes and do not take enough insulin. without insulin, the body cannot use sugar for energy. when the cells do not receive sugar, the body begins to break down fat and muscle for energy. when this happens, [color=#04a101]ketones, or fatty acids, are produced and enter the bloodstream, causing the chemical imbalance (metabolic acidosis) called diabetic ketoacidosis.
your blood sugar may be quite high before you notice symptoms, which include:sx,
flushed, hot, dry skin.
blurred vision.
drowsiness or difficulty waking up. young children may lack interest in their normal activities.
rapid, deep breathing.
a strong, fruity breath odor (similar to nail polish remover or acetone).
The patient is having a seizure and the nurse administers dilantin IV as an anticonvulsant the priority action is to assess for infiltration because it can cause erosion of the tissues and even loss of a limb
a patient is admitted for a possible cerebral bleed and has vitals taken every hour to monitor neuro status which assessment gives the nurse the most information on the extent of her bleeding
pupillary checks reflect functioning of the 3rd cranial nerve, which stretches as it becomes displaced with blood
Tommorow is the day! I want to study but I have heard it's best to relax the day before:tbsk: and get a good nights rest. Last night I couldn't stop:thnkg:thinking so I did some relaxation tecnique I learned in nursing school and finally fell asleep.
this is awesome! it is good to take your time and memorize through these techniques rather than read lengthy hard facts:smokin: over and over and forget them.
tommorow is the day! i want to study but i have heard it's best to relax the day before:tbsk: and get a good nights rest. last night i couldn't stop:thnkg:thinking so i did some relaxation tecnique i learned in nursing school and finally fell asleep.
good luck!!!!
you can do it. try to focus. write a simple positive quote at the bottom of your board. mine was "turbo believes in you, you can do it". turbo is my puppy who i study with. :redpinkhe
Here is a fact I just found, but didn't know. It makes since once you read it though.
For Acute MI or MI in general do not give pain meds IM as it can/will raise the CK. This is due to muscle damage from the IM injection, so it can cause the CK which is already going up due to the MI to go higher.
tommorow is the day! i want to study but i have heard it's best to relax the day before:tbsk: and get a good nights rest. last night i couldn't stop:thnkg:thinking so i did some relaxation tecnique i learned in nursing school and finally fell asleep.
tommorow is the day! i want to study but i have heard it's best to relax the day before:tbsk: and get a good nights rest. last night i couldn't stop:thnkg:thinking so i did some relaxation tecnique i learned in nursing school and finally fell asleep.
footprints in sand, you will do awesome on your exam tomorrow morning! stay strong, stay positive and remember to deep breathe, just concentrate and do not let anxiety get the best of you. you will be successful!!
4x4 country, didn't you test this am? i wish you all the best, and i am confident you did great!!! keep us posted on your pass results!!! :)
by reducing the amount of narrowing (constriction) of the blood vessels making it easier for the blood to flow through. it also relax the coronary arteries. calcium channel blockers are used alone or in combination with diurtics, beta-blocker, statins, or other agents.
I want to study but I have heard it's best to relax the day before:tbsk: and get a good nights rest. Last night I couldn't stop:thnkg:thinking so I did some relaxation tecnique I learned in nursing school and finally fell asleep.
I can't wait to find out though! :rcgtku: your support.
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status epilepicus- seizure lasts longer than 4 minutes or successive seizures without regaining consciousness
Causes- sudden medication withdrawal, infection, head trauma, metabolic disorders, alcohol withdrawal
management-
maintain airway, notify physician, admisister oxygen, IV meds valium, dilantin, phenobarbital
protocol for entering isolation room
wash hands
put on gown and tie
put on and tie mask
put on face shield
put on gloves
leaving isolation room
untie gown at waist
take off gloves
untie gown at neck
pull gown off and place in garbage
take off face shield
take off mask
leave room and wash hands!
lyme disease
inflammatory disorder caused by an infection aquired through ticks
following a tick bite the 1st symptoms occur several days to a month following the bite
assess for small red pimple, macule or papule that spreads into a ringlike rash in 4-20 days rash can be large or small or may not occur at all making diagnosis difficult
assess for flulike symptoms headache stiff neck, fatigue and muscle aches