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
good pm guys... ill be taking my exams on the 16th..
whats the difference between mrsa and vrsa? its management , precautions etc.
and herpes zoster 1 and 2... management and precautions as well.
tnx in advance...
Herpes Zoster= Shingles.
Acute viral infection of the nerve structure caused by varicella-zoster. Herpes Zoster is contagious to people who have not had chickenpox. Shingles can be caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus or exposure to it or when the person is in an immunocompromised state. Dx:visual examination, skin cultures and stains that can identify it. Management: must maintain contact precautions. Need to assess neurovascular status and VII cranial nerve function (facial nerve). Do not open blisters for the virus is in the exudate from the skin lesions. Contact precautions is word with this disease. Assess for symptoms of infection. The lesions are very painful due to the neural component of this disease, and patients need an air matress and a bed cradle. Keep this patient in cool environment for warmth and touch aggravates the pain. The patient would be prescribed antiviral meds. Prevent the patient from scratching which will be challeng for one of the symptoms is incontrollable itch (pruritus). Patient should wear loose cotton clothing, avoid wool and synthetic clothing.
Perhaps, someone else can contribute something on Herpes simplex which is Herpes I. Thanks, feliz3 :heartbeat
What you really want to know is the difference between the three terms as they are related coagulation assessment.
1) Partial Thromboplastin Time (PTT)= Laboratory test used for
monitoring
the therapeutic levels of three
blood thinners:heparin, hirudin and
argotroban.
Normal level: 20-35 seconds
Critical level: >100secs. meaning that patient receiving any of those
blood thinners and takes 100 secs or more for his blood to
coagulate is at high risk to bleed to death.
2)Prothrombin Time (PT)=This lab test measures how long does it take to activate the system responsible for blood clotting. This lab test is used for monitoring Coumadin/Warfarin anticoagulant therapy and vitamin K administration.
Normal PT= 10-15 seconds
Critical value: > 20 seconds
3) International Normalized Ratio (INR)= Is an international sensitivity index for anticoagulation therapy. INR is usually reported in conjuntion with prothrombin time test. A therapeutic level of Coumadin therapy in INR units is to 2.0-3.5 seconds.
I hope this explanation answers your question for I got the feeling you need to know the difference between the three instead of how to calculate them. feliz3
Thanks alot feliz3.. for your time to explain.
How will the NCLEX ask this type of topics?
and also please explain me what is those 1.0-2.5 times the normal? i can't seem to get it..
and also please explain me what is those 1.0-2.5 times the normal? i can't seem to get it..
i really appreciate your sharings!
God bless!
Dear sOOnRN,
For the explanation you seek, please, read Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN Examination 3rd edition, pp 829-831. As for the typical NCLEX question on this subject, please read (on the same book) page 841 question #1 and page 842 question # 6 & 7. Best, feliz3 :typing
An infant typically transfers objects from one hand to another between ages 6 and 7 months.
The infant can grasp a rattle in the hands at age 4 months, bang objects together between ages 9 and 10 months, and place objects in a container by age 12 months.
The diaphragm acts as a reservoir for spermicidal jelly or cream and must be left in place for at least 6 hours after intercourse to ensure spermicidal action. A diaphragm must be used with spermicidal jelly or cream.
the primary symptoms of a client who experiences a right-sided stroke are left-sided weakness, impulsiveness, and poor judgment. aphasia is more commonly present when the dominant or left hemisphere is damaged. when a client has one-sided weakness, place the wheelchair on the client's unaffected side. because a right stroke causes left-sided paralysis, the right side of the body should remain unaffected.
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this is kool, im learning more. we should do pharma too that will definitely help..ok ima get back for my 5 facts.keep it goin guys!
