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
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)
Nicole,
What is the rationale about why atropine is contraindicated? Sorry been busy lately. Will be posting few quick facts soon..
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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48 hours and counting............NCLEX july 2
Good luck Jazzysmika! U'll do well... 75 questions...
For donning: Got my free gold: gown, mask, face shield (goggles), gloves
For removing: Google for glad Molly: gloves, face shield (goggles), gown, mask
Also gloves are the last thing you put on and the first thing that you take off.
Good luck everyone, I test on thursday and this thread has been so helpful.
Where can I find accurate info on the infection control with ADC?
I read the earlier info on this thread about what diseases to prepare for as far as airborne, droplet and contact, but I need to know what exact equipment, gowns and gloves for each ADC, etc. Thanks.
I test tomorrow and this is just about the only thing I cannot get down packed in my head!:cry:
Where can I find accurate info on the infection control with ADC?
I read the earlier info on this thread about what diseases to prepare for as far as airborne, droplet and contact, but I need to know what exact equipment, gowns and gloves for each ADC, etc. Thanks.
I test tomorrow and this is just about the only thing I cannot get down packed in my head!:cry:
Hey I found this website to be helpful in determining the PPE requirements for each isolation type.
2) Distinguish between EXPECTED long term side effects and TOXICITY; report toxicity, expected not necessarily
3) Psychotic patients are handled depending on TYPE of psychosis. Bipolar/schizophrenia = priority is medication because the psychosis will only get worse and not safe in psychosis.
Drug induced = reduce stimulation and stay with client because the psychosis will get better with time; follows principle of least restrictive restraints & safety priority
4) at 6 months a child should roll side to side, 7 months a child can briefly sit up with support of hands, 8 months is nothing (just anxiety). 9 months he can pull himself up, at 10 months sit independently, 11 months pull to standing, 12 months stand and walk with help. Child can walk independently 15 months.
5) live virus vaccines are only given after 1 year, because of natural passive immunity. Live virus vaccines include varicella, mmr, hep a
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Jack_ICU
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Nicole,
What is the rationale about why atropine is contraindicated? Sorry been busy lately. Will be posting few quick facts soon..
Jean