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....

[ciber-1]

I also remember (somebody here said) MTV-AIRBORNE

M-measles,T-TB, V-varicella

[ladyinred667]

Hey everyone! I found out today that I PASSED! I am officially an RN. It's kind of unreal! Thanks to everyone here who posted and good luck to you all!

[jadu1106]

hey everyone! i found out today that i passed! i am officially an rn. it's kind of unreal! thanks to everyone here who posted and good luck to you all!

congratulations ladyinred667!!! time for a celebration!!

[Surgical_RN08]

congrats ladyinred!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! whoohooo!

:yeah:

[Surgical_RN08]

compartment syndrome...significant increase in pain not responsive to pain meds.

Plaquenil-tx of Rhem Arthritis...recommend eye exam every 3 mo.

Statins- tx of high cholesterol...ASSESS FOR MUSCLE PAIN...moniter liver enzymes.

Nicotinic Acid (Niacin)-tx of high cholesterol- flushing occurs in most pt. will diminish over several weeks.

stages of shock (its more but i made it simple "KISS" keep it simple stupid lol!)

early- increase in pulse...normal urine output

intermediate-RAS (renin-angioten system), low urine output, cool skin, pallor

late-no urine output, low BP irreversible stage!

good nite:zzzzz

[umich08]

Myxedema/hypothyroidism: slowed physical and mental function, sensitivity to cold, dry skin and hair

Graves' disease/hyperthyroidism: accelerated physical and mental function; sensitivity to heat, fine/soft hair

Thyroid storm: increased temp, pulse and HTN

Post-thyroidectomy: semi-Fowler's, prevent ncek flexion/hyperextension, trach at bedside

Hypo-parathyroid: CATS - convulsions, arrhythmias, tetany, spasms, stridor (decreased calcium), high Ca, low phosphorus diet

Hyper-parathyroid: fatigue, muscle weakness, renal calculi, back and joint pain (increased calcium), low Ca, high phosphorus diet

Hypovolemia - incrased temp, rapid/weak pulse, increase respiration, hypotension, anxiety, urine specific gravity >1.030

Hypervolemia - bounding pulse, SOB, dyspnea, rares/crackles, peripheral edema, HTN, urine specific gravity

Diabetes Insipidus (decreased ADH): excessive urine output and thirst, dehydration, weakness, administer Pitressin

SIADH (increased ADH): change in LOC, decreased deep tendon reflexes, tachycardia, n/v/a, HA; administer Declomycin, diuretics

Hypokalemia: muscle ewakness, dysrhythmias, increase K (raisins, bananas, apricots, oranges, beans, potatoes, carrots, celery)

Hyperkalemia: MURDER - muscle weakness, urine (oliguria/anuria), respiratory depression, decreased cardiac contractility, ECG changes, reflexes

Hyponatremia: nausea, muscle cramps, increased ICP, muscular twitching, convulsion; osmotic diuretics, fluids

Hypernatremia: increased temp, weakness, disorientation/delusions, hypotension, tachycardia; hypotonic solution

Hypocalcemia: CATS - convulsions, arrhythmias, tetany, spasms and stridor

Hypercalcemia: muscle weakness, lack of coordination, abdominal pain, confusion, absent tendon reflexes, sedative effect on CNS

HypoMg: tremors, tetany, seizures, dyrshythmias, depression, confusion, dysphagia; dig toxicity

HyperMg: depresses the CNS, hypotension, facial flushing, muscle ewakness, absent deep tendon reflexes, shallow respirations, emergency

Addison's: hypoNa, hyperK, hypoglycemia, dark pigmentation, decreased resistance to stress, fractures, alopecia, weight loss, GI distress

Cushings: hyperNa, hypoK, hyperglycemia, prone to infection, muscle wasting, weakness, edema, HTN, hirsutism, moonface/buffalo hump

Addisonian crisis: n/v, confusion, abdominal pain, extreme weakness, hypoglycemia, dehydration, decreased BP

Pheochromocytoma: hypersecretion of epi/norepi, persistent HTN, increased HR, hyperglycemia, diaphoresis, tremor, pounding HA; avoid stress, frequent bating and rest breaks, avoid cold and stimulating foods, surgery to remove tumor

Simplified version for quick studying! I take it in 5 hours, eek!

[Surgical_RN08]

you will do well on the nclex today!!!!

[Jazzy_nurse_SF]

Hey everyone! I found out today that I PASSED! I am officially an RN. It's kind of unreal! Thanks to everyone here who posted and good luck to you all!

Hooray,,,,congrats to ya!:jester::heartbeat:yeah:

[december2905]

what's the FIRST intervention in MI?

Morphine or O2?

[umich08]

morphine

MONA morphine, O2, nitroglycerin, aspirin

[umich08]

Just got back from the NCLEX, 75 questions, mostly SATA and priority.... good luck everyone and hopefully in 48 hours I hear good news! Thanks for all the great posts!

[jadu1106]

Just got back from the NCLEX, 75 questions, mostly SATA and priority.... good luck everyone and hopefully in 48 hours I hear good news! Thanks for all the great posts!

Good luck, I am sure you did great!!! :)