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
Specializes in Pediatrics, Lactation, Women's Health, Obstetrics.
Can anyone shed some light on infection control?
I have been reviewing in the book, but it's just not sticking in my head. Like RSV reminds me so much of respitartory.
Thanks. :confused:
I'm not really sure how to help but I can tell you that it is a good idea to really know your infection control- I just took NCLEX yesterday and there were a bunch of infection control questions on it. Very specific too. Go to the CDC website to see which diseases require which precautions and make sure you know what it means to be on airborne vs contact vs droplet etc...
if the question format is sata, and ask for the tasks that should be assigned to an lvn/lpn, should we also include the ones that na usually does like ambulating the patient, bathing, etc?
i'm thinking that if the question mentioned that there is an rn, na & lvn in the team, just choose/check the ones that really fit the lvn like giving meds and suctioning, and leave those things like bathing the patient, assisting with ambulation, etc. is that right?
if the question format is sata, and ask for the tasks that should be assigned to an lvn/lpn, should we also include the ones that na usually does like ambulating the patient, bathing, etc?
i'm thinking that if the question mentioned that there is an rn, na & lvn in the team, just choose/check the ones that really fit the lvn like giving meds and suctioning, and leave those things like bathing the patient, assisting with ambulation, etc. is that right?
please help me with this! thanks!
yes. i had similar question and as you said the correct answers were "just choose/check the ones that really fit the lvn"
atropine is contraindicated in paralytic ileus, ulcerative colitits, obstructive GI disorders, benign prostatic hypertrophy, myasthenia gravis and narrow angle glaucoma
withdrawal s/s of benzos: agitation, nervousness, insominia, anorexia, sweating, muscle cramps.....basically about the same as alcohol withdrawal s/s.
thrombophlebitis s/s: redness, warmth, and induration along the vein, tenderness on palpation of the vein.
hypokalemia-prominent U WAVE (u is down hypo), hyperkalemia-tall T wave (T is tall hyper)
superior vena cava syndrome s/s: nosebleeds, edema in the eyes, edema of hands, dyspnea, mental status changes.
s/s of rheumatic fever: painful swollen joints, jerky movements, enlarged heart, heart murmur, nontender lumps on bony areas, white painful lesions on the trunk
s/s of vit B12 deficiency: pallor, slight jaundice, smooth beefy red tongue, tingling hands and feet, and difficulty with gait
good pasture syndrome affects the lungs and kidneys so expect pulmonary symptoms and kidney symptoms (failure symptoms)
Naproxen sodium (Anaprox) should be taken with food, milk or antacid to decrease GI bleeding.
SE of notriglycerin: hypotension; Closely observe BP.
Parnate is a MAO inhibitor: must avoid food w/ tyramine. (aged cheese, yogurt, beer & wine) to prevent hypertenxive crisis.
TB: Institute measures to initiate airbourne precautions, once positive culture has been reported for TB.
Cardiovascular fluid overload: rales and tachycardia.
Radical Mastectomy right breast: position in semi-fowler's position with r arm elevated. (position will facilitate removal of fluid from venous pathways and lymphatic system through gravity; arm is elevated to enhance circulation and prevent edema.
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echocardiogram-used to assess heart valves.
valve disorders require prophylactic antibiotics before invasive procedures.
avoid im injections when suspecting mi can affect ck levels
hemodynamic measurements-transducer placed @ the midaxillary line at the fourth or fifth intercostal space phlebostatic axis.
calcium channel blockers-assess for constipation
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