Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

[CrazyScrubNurse]

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

OK your turn....

[istanbul]

endocrine

the primary goal of treatment in hyperglycemic hyperosmolar nonketotic syndrome (hhns) is

---to rehydrate the client to restore fluid volume and to correct electrolyte deficiency.

---intravenous fluid replacement is similar to that administered in diabetic ketoacidosis (dka) and begins with iv infusion of normal saline.

---regular insulin, not nph insulin, would be administered.

[istanbul]

---an insulin pump provides a small continuous dose of regular insulin subcutaneously throughout the day and night

--- the client can self-administer a bolus with an additional dose from the pump before each meal as needed.

---regular insulin is used in an insulin pump.

[istanbul]

---insulin doses should not be adjusted nor increased before unusual exercise.

---if ketones are found in the urine, it possibly may indicate the need for additional insulin.

---to minimize the discomfort associated with insulin injections, insulin should be administered at room temperature.

---injection sites should be rotated systematically within one anatomic site.

[istanbul]

in dka (diabetic ketoacidosis),

---the arterial ph is lower than 7.35,

---plasma bicarbonate is lower than 15 meq/l,

--- the blood glucose level is higher than 250 mg/dl,

---ketones (acids created by the process of burning body fat; if the body produces too many ketones, they are excreted in the urine) are present in the blood and urine.

---the client would be experiencing polyuria, and kussmaul's respirations would be present.

---a comatose state may occur if dka is not treated, but coma would not confirm the diagnosis.

[istanbul]

---shakiness is a sign of hypoglycemia and would indicate the need for food or glucose.

---a fruity breath odor, blurred vision, and polyuria are signs of hyperglycemia.

[istanbul]

during illness,

---the client should monitor blood glucose levels and should notify the physician if the level is higher than 250 mg/dl.

--- insulin should never be stopped. in fact, insulin may need to be increased during times of illness.

---doses should not be adjusted without the physician's advice and are usually adjusted based on blood glucose levels.

[Opalyn1017]

Hi Prado, i am confused, mending a broken mind and spirit. This is my pm. Please HELP me.

[Opalyn1017]

Hi Istanbul, I NEED HELP. i am confused, broken and disorganized now upon learning of my failed RN. tHANks and may it return to you in bulks.

[co1717ie]

Hi all,

I just wanted to say THANK YOU to everyone that first posted on this thread. I started from page 1 and got up to page 52 before I took my exam for the second time. I PASSED with 75 questions and must say that this thread REALLY helped me, SERIOUSLY! THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! I really don't think I would have done that well without the help of this thread. For all of you still studying, stay on it and have faith in yourself! Good luck to all! :loveya:

[Opalyn1017]

Hi co1717ie! congrats to you! can i ask what state you took your nclex? thanks

[bogchi2000]

Hi..I just finished reading everything from this thread.. It's 0014Hrs and I'm taking my exam at 9:00.. I promised to myself that i have to finish reading this thread before I take the exam and I did it... Hopefully I can make it this time.. We are all in this journey.. All I have is the confidence that I can sit for the exam and answer all the questions using nursing knowledge and nursing judgment.. We all can make it... Just beleive and PRAY... God Bless all the examiners....

[bogchi2000]

I just finished the exam and back to the hotel... I dont know what will be the outcome... Kindly help me to assess my exams.. I got 12 SATA,tons of prioritization, 5 meds, 5 infection control.. I had a total of 75 questions and waiting for the 76th question but the computer shuts down and stop the examination.. I was so nervous on my last question coz i can feel the computer will shutdown and it did happen... pls what is the meaning of that.. all the expert kuindly give a feedback..

I want to take this oppurtunity to THANKS all the people who contributed some fatcs in this thread specially to the one who started this COURTNEY... THANK YOU..