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
:thnkg:> fecal impaction or constipation can cause obstruction of the bladder outlet. bladder outlet obstruction is a common cause of urine retention in the elderly.
>the most important aspect of home care for a child with acute spasmodic croup is to provide humidified air and increased oral fluids. moisture soothes inflamed membranes. adequate systemic hydration aids is mucocillary clearance and keeps secretions thin, white, watery, and easily removed with minimal coughing.
> the use of steroids especially high doses over time increases the risk for osteoporosis. other risk factors are low bone mass, poor calcium absorption and moderate to high alcohol ingestion.
> an effective reward-feedback systemis most useful when given immediately. positive behavior is strengthened through immediate feedback, and it is easier to modify problem behaviors if the standards are clearly understood.
> the swan-ganz catheter is placed in the pulmonary artery to obtain information about the left side of the heart. the pressure readings are inferred from pressure measurements obtained on the right side of the circulation. right-sided heart function is assessed through the evaluation of the central venous pressures (cvp).
I thought I'd post some words of encouragement for those who are overwhelmed with studying for the NCLEX:
*Think positive and you can achieve great things. Think of present and future, the past is gone.
*Forget your past mistakes and focus on your successes encouraging yourself to greater achievements in the future.
*Always do your best so you can be proud that you gave it your best shot.
*Focus on your achievements rather than your failures. If you do find yourself thinking about how you failed then look at what you managed to do right and how you could correct what you did next time.
*A mind that is troubled with doubt won't be able to focus on the victory to be had.
*Take it one day at a time.
*Take time for yourself. A fried mind can't focus or learn.
Good luck in your studies and keep up a positive attitude.
>incidence of the disease = the number of persons in a population who develop the disease during a specific period of time.
>for the christian scientist, a mind cure uses spiritual healing methods. for the believer, medical treatments may interfere with drawing closer to god.
> the major purpose of community health research is to describe the health conditions of populations.
>when the station of -1 or -2 is present and the water breaks, the risk is greater for a prolapsed cord.
> for clients with history of spontaneous pneumothorax problems avoid high altitudes, flying in unpressurized aircraft and scuba diving. the negative pressures could cause the lung to collapse again.
q1. which action is most likely to ensure the safety of the nurse while making a home visit?
a1. staying alert at all times and leaving if cues suggest the home is not safe.
q2.the recent increase in the reported cases of active tuberculosis (tb) in the united states is attributed to which factor?
a2. positive hiv infection currently is the greatest known risk factor for reactivating latent tb infections as well.
q3. what approach is a priority for the nurse who works with clients from many different cultures?
a3.the nurse must discover personal attitudes, prejudices and biases specific to different cultures. sensitivity to these will affect interactions with clients and families across cultures.
> before electroconvulsive therapy, succinylcholine is given intravenously to promote skeletal relaxation.
> the best technique in assessing the motor function of a client with a head injury is a gentle pressure on eye orbit.this is an acceptable stimuli only after progressing from lighter stimuli to more obnoxious.
> a sudden change in mental status in any post-op client should trigger a nursing intervention directed toward further respiratory evaluation. pulse oximetry would be the initial assessment. if available, arterial blood gases would be better. acute respiratory failure is the sudden inability of the respiratory system to maintain adequate gas exchange which may result in hypercapnia and/or hypoxemia.
> restraints are used to protect the client from harm caused by removing tubes or getting out of bed. in the event that this restricted movement could cause more harm, such as aspiration, then a sittershould be requested.
>noisy respirations and a dry non-productive cough are commonly the first of the respiratory signs to appear in a newly diagnosed client with cystic fibrosis (cf).cf is an inherited (genetic) condition affecting the cells that produce mucus, sweat, saliva and digestive juices to become thick and sticky which plug up tubes, ducts and passageways, especially in the pancreas and lungs. respiratory failure is the most dangerous consequence of cf. the uptake of fat soluble vitamins is decreased in children with cystic fibrosis.
>for followers of chinese medicine, health is maintained through balance between the forcesof yin and yang.
> nurses who are floated to other units should be assigned to a client who has minimal anticipated immediate complications of their problem.
>raynaud's phenomenon = the most important teaching is to stop smoking.
nclex was hard for me . i had about 15 meds , 6 infection control and 2 calculations. some how i did finish with 85qs and will see the result any time soon. i do recomend ppl to read on abx and how they interact each other...u dont need to study every thing but try to remenber things using either thier's sufix or prefix ... those things are written well on mosby's ( medicine part). cahpert 3 other than that saunders and kaplan were great.
i am fairly new to this site, too, and don't want to sound ignorant, but what do you mean by "abx"? this wouldn't be abgs, would it? thanks so much for your help!
i am fairly new to this site, too, and don't want to sound ignorant, but what do you mean by "abx"? this wouldn't be abgs, would it? thanks so much for your help!
i used ATI for during school program. It was worth 5% of our final grade. I hated it because we had to study those books plus our own ecture books. Too much info in too little time. But it all helped in the end somewhat. Knowledge bulids power!!
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:thnkg:> fecal impaction or constipation can cause obstruction of the bladder outlet. bladder outlet obstruction is a common cause of urine retention in the elderly.
> the most important aspect of home care for a child with acute spasmodic croup is to provide humidified air and increased oral fluids. moisture soothes inflamed membranes. adequate systemic hydration aids is mucocillary clearance and keeps secretions thin, white, watery, and easily removed with minimal coughing.
> the use of steroids especially high doses over time increases the risk for osteoporosis. other risk factors are low bone mass, poor calcium absorption and moderate to high alcohol ingestion.
> an effective reward-feedback system is most useful when given immediately. positive behavior is strengthened through immediate feedback, and it is easier to modify problem behaviors if the standards are clearly understood.
> the swan-ganz catheter is placed in the pulmonary artery to obtain information about the left side of the heart. the pressure readings are inferred from pressure measurements obtained on the right side of the circulation. right-sided heart function is assessed through the evaluation of the central venous pressures (cvp).