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
Foods that help eliminate odor with a colostomy include yogurt, buttermilk, spinach, beet greens, and parsley.
Foods that cause odor are many, and include alcohol, beans, turnips, radishes, asparagus, onions, cucumbers, mushrooms cabbage, asparagus, eggs, and fish.
Hypertension nursing care
D I U R E T I C
D-Daily wights
I-I and O
U-Urine output
R-Response of B.P.
E-Electrolytes
T-Take pulse
I-Ischemic episodes (TIA)
C-Complications 4 C's
CAD, CRF, CHF, CVA
Low sodium diet will prevent reabsorption of water in the distal tubules.
Pregnant woman in labor with back pain=Apply pressure to the sacrum during contractions.
Mild diverticular disease is treated with high fiber diet.
Cascara sagrada is a laxative that causes nausea and abdominal cramps
Pneumothorax=distended neck veins
Kaposis sarcoma=bilateral flat and pink turning to dark violet or black in color.
cushings=monitor glucose levels
1 liter of 5% dextrose contains 50 grams of sugar.
Always dilute potassium, never IV push, Pt should be placed on a monitor always.
Protein and Vit C promotes healing
The presence of nitrates in the urine is a sign of infection.
Hodgkins disease is a disorder of young adults
Breast self-exam should be done=1 week after menstruation begins.
Modified radical mastectomy complication=arm edema on the operative site
Pelvic Ultrasound=Drink 6-8 glasses of water without voiding.
TPN=Usually runs at night when sleeping
TPN=hyperosmolar=Check glucose level regularly.
Occult test=Avoid red meat before testing
Lithium level is 0.8-1.6 mEq/L
The uterus weighs 2 oz
A woman looses 40 ml of blood during a menstral period.
A RN may not suture.
3 classic signs of preeclampsia
hypertension
generalized edema
proteinuria
Bruising is to be expected after lithotripsy
Stokes sign=Tightness around the blouse or shirt collar.
Prolactin is the primary hormone of milk production.
Pain=Increased HR, Increased BP, Dialated pupils and inability to concentrate
Heroin intoxication=clients pupils are constricted
Take ferrous sulfate tablets with a glass of OJ
Morbund client is one who is dying
Kefzol (Cephalosporin) should be avoided if allergic to PCN.
Addison's=dry skin. Addison is volume depletion which contributes to postural hypotension and dehydration
Increased glucocortiod levels can lead to mood swings
crutchfield tongs=leave a torque wrench at the bedside.
Homonymous hemianopsia is loss of one half of the visual field
pink tinged urine is common after crystoscopy
predinisone may decrese the effect of oral hypoglycemics, insulin,diuretics and pottasium supplements.
the most likelu medication to be ordered in hypertensive crisis is regitine. this med is a short acting alpha dregneci blocker and wud be given by iv volus or infusion for hypertensive crisis.
crutches are placed 6 to 10 inches in front and to the side of the client.
comudin is contraindicated in pregnant client because it passes thru the placenta.heparin can be given by subq route.
atropine sulfate is an anticholinergic med that causes tachycardia,drowsiness, blurred vision, dry mouth, constipation and urine retention.
Contact precautions (wearing gloves and a gown) reduces nosocomial transmission of RSV.
viagra is contraindicated with nitroglycerin .
crackles--indicatee extravascular fluid accumulation in the lungs and alveoli which represents pulmonary edema.
presumptive signs:
are those signs and symptoms thats lead the client to believe that she is pregnant but are not conclusive.
like: amenorrhea, breast sensitivity,chadwaick;s sign,fatigue, fingernail changes,urinary frequency,weight gain.
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probable sign:
are more conclusive than presumptive signs, but are still not definitive. even though the client believes she is pregnant more testes should be done to determine if pregnancy exists. like:
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Isolate the child as soon as meningitis is suspected.
Initate and maintain isolation precautions. Continue for 24hr after the first abx has been administered
Initiate iv fuild to maintain hydration