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
I think this comment is funny...every time I look at this particular smiley I laugh out loud for that was how I felt while trying to answer priority questions which I had no idea what the questions meant...I've been there, my friends, and felt that. feliz3 :chuckle
haha that comment is funny. Do you know when will u be talkign the test? and how are you preparing yourself? I feel like there is still a lot of info i dont know but i keep taking the practice tests, those really help me.
haha that comment is funny. Do you know when will u be talkign the test? and how are you preparing yourself? I feel like there is still a lot of info i dont know but i keep taking the practice tests, those really help me.
I am scheduled to sit on 02/18/09. I am doing the first tip of Suzanne's plan, plus I am working on strengthening my skills on answering priority questions. I like to keep a sense of humor on the situation while learning from past mistakes. feliz3
Feliz3 so you have a quite a bit of time before taking the test. Good luck to you. I myself am doing practice test from saunders. I wish I had time to do suzanne's plan, sounds like it's been working for a lot of people. goodluck
Sorry that u really hv to xplain that,i know those questions wud just simply answer the principle of ABC but that s not what m tryin to point out...I guess m just confused of the contradicting facts from my sources...BTW, hv u tried answering kaplan?
Furosemide (lasix) is a loop diuretic that promotes fluid loss, thereby resulting in diministed rales in a client with congestive heart failure.
Valium given IV is the drug of choice for status epilepticus. Tegretol is used to treat psychomotor seizures. Klonopin is used to treat myoclonic seizures. Depakene is used to treat petite mal seizures.
Propranolol (inderal) is a beta blocker that can produce bradycardia and bronchospasm. This makes the drug contraindicated for chronic bronchitis.
Phenergan is an antiemetic. When given with demerol it helps to decrease nausea that is sometimes a side effect of the medication.
Zofran is an antiemetic given to chemo patients or used when other antiemetic drugs are not successful.
Nipride is administered in D5W and is a light brownish tint in color. A new bag should be prepared after 24 hours.
Questran is given to decrease cholesterol levels. The powder should be mixed with 4-6 z. of a liquid such as water, milk, or fruit juice.
The client with opiate use has constricted pupils. However, opiate overdose results in dilated pupils due to cerebral anoxia
cyclophosphamide is toxic to the bladder and can cause hemorrhagic cystitis.
Syphilis is a bacterial infection and Penicillin is the usualy treatment.
Dilantin should not be administered any faster than 50 mg per minute. It should be given in Normal Saline to prevent crystallization in the tubing.
Antineoplastic drugs such as Vincristine can cause changes in taste during or after administration.
The client is receiving epidural anesthesia should be carefully monitored for respiratory depression that might result from plasma and central nervous system concentrations of the drug.
The client receiving allopurinol should increase his fluid intake by 2-3 liters per day.
Calcium carbonate and other antacids when over-used can cause metabolic alkalosis. Acetaminophen and aspirin can cause acidosis. Docusate is a laxative and if over-ingested can lead to diarrhea and acidosis.
Flagyl when combined with alcohol causes severe nausea and vomiting.
Sorry that u really hv to xplain that,i know those questions wud just simply answer the principle of ABC but that s not what m tryin to point out...I guess m just confused of the contradicting facts from my sources...BTW, hv u tried answering kaplan?
Dear vamos-rafa,
I am not understanding what are you trying to say to me...what is a BTW? What is it you are trying to point out? For starters, please, avoid word's short cuts which have no meaning to me as I do not do text messaging. That form of communication is ruining teenager's ability to use written communication correctly. I am not a teenager, besides, I definitely cannot adopt text messaging as my primary form of written communication because that will be reflected while writing the nursing progress notes. Text messaging writing is definitely inappropriate within that setting.
I noticed you do need stronger foundation on Fundamentals of Nursing, Critical Thinking and Prioritization. I tell you this with humility for I have seen a lot of people, including me, fail the NCLEX more than twice on account of those three items. I am working on critical thinking skills and how to apply, ABC/Maslow for answering questions pertaining prioritization and delegation. You need to work on that as well, rafa. There is no short cuts, in this matter, either, rafa: you know it or you don't. This fact is going to be reflected on your performance when you sit take the NCLEX, rafa. Do you have this book, Saunders 4th edition, Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN Examination by Linda Anne Silvestri? This book has 76 chapters, and the end of each chapter there is the a practice test. Do the practice test before reading the chapter. It is a great exercise to do the practice test before reading the chapter for you learn what you do not know reflected on the score you get. Read the rationalization, so you learn why your coices were wrong. Then, go back and read the chapter and do the practice test again after reading the chapter. I learned to do that from the first tip of Suzanne's Plan. She requires from people who wants to participate in her plan to prepare for it slightly different from what I've suggested you. Studying this way has helped me out a lot, and I thank Suzanne for her suggestion. I hope this helps, rafa.
Sorry that u really hv to xplain that,i know those questions wud just simply answer the principle of ABC but that s not what m tryin to point out...I guess m just confused of the contradicting facts from my sources...BTW, hv u tried answering kaplan?
Yes, I have done Kaplan three times. The best method of studying for me is the one I've explained to you before. feliz3
Sorry for late reply. Nclex tested me in every area. Luckly I had no Select All Answers!! yes no SATA at all. I had alot of prioritity and Infectious disease questions. I had one math cal and alot of meds.
How I prepared, I took Kaplan and studied the test taking strategy in Kaplan. Some questions I had no idea but because I mastered the test taking strategy, I was able to get to the right answer through elimination method. NEVER SELECT right answer first. I used prioritization book by Lacharity. That book was very helpful. I had posted disease and infection page I got from this site the evening before my exam. That was very very helpful. I would go through that everynight before I sleep. I only studied for 4 weeks. I belive If I were to do it over I would study and make sure i understand prioritization and infectious disease. I hope this helps. You can do it. Good luck.
Thank you sirisiri for the reply. I am doing a lot practice test now for to prepare for the test. I am also used the kaplan test taking skills book. I really hope I pass. Thanks for replying back.
Sorry for late reply. Nclex tested me in every area. Luckly I had no Select All Answers!! yes no SATA at all. I had alot of prioritity and Infectious disease questions. I had one math cal and alot of meds.
How I prepared, I took Kaplan and studied the test taking strategy in Kaplan. Some questions I had no idea but because I mastered the test taking strategy, I was able to get to the right answer through elimination method. NEVER SELECT right answer first. I used prioritization book by Lacharity. That book was very helpful. I had posted disease and infection page I got from this site the evening before my exam. That was very very helpful. I would go through that everynight before I sleep. I only studied for 4 weeks. I belive If I were to do it over I would study and make sure i understand prioritization and infectious disease. I hope this helps. You can do it. Good luck.
Dear Sirisiri,
I concur with zoom zoom, this is very good advise and I thank you for it. Best wishes, feliz3
What is it you are trying to point out? For starters, please, avoid word's short cuts which have no meaning to me as I do not do text messaging. That form of communication is ruining teenager's ability to use written communication correctly. I am not a teenager, besides, I definitely cannot adopt text messaging as my primary form of written communication because that will be reflected while writing the nursing progress notes. Text messaging writing is definitely inappropriate within that setting. 
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haha that comment is funny. Do you know when will u be talkign the test? and how are you preparing yourself? I feel like there is still a lot of info i dont know but i keep taking the practice tests, those really help me.