Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

Let's have some fun learning. Each person should throw out 5 random facts or "things to remember" before taking your finals, HESI, NCLEX, etc. Nursing Students NCLEX Article

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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....

Hi Prado, like many others, I would also appreciate if you sent me the file ...my email is [email protected]. Thank you very much.

Hi Prado! I would really appreciate it if you could send the random fact file to me at [email protected].. Thank you so much!!!!

Heparin - Protamine Sulfate (in Heaven there is Peace)

Warfarin - Vit K (in War there is Killing)

apparently someone already uploaded the random facts document on mediafire.

http://www.mediafire.com/?8joeselpf487p6k

download wont work for me. can anyone please email it to me at [email protected]. ASAP, I only have 2 days left until test day!! T/Y

hey padro can u send me the link also................thanx [email protected]

*loss of na increases lithium levels-sweating excretes na

*atropine-anticholinergic-are also given to decrease exraparadraymial se: dry mouth, constipation, blurred vision

*watermelon has more k than tomato!

*excessive intake of black licorice can decrease k levels

*prozac se: diarrhea, decreased libido, weight loss & dry mouth

*priority for protruding umbilical cord: assist pt into knee-chest position

*vasodilatation occurs with nitroglycerin: monitor for hypotension

* 454g = 1 lb (1g ~ 1 ml) or 500 ml = 1 lb. 1 kg ~ 1 liter. "a pint is a pound the world around."

*7-10 ml/kg of body weight is normal tidal volume. average adult body weight is 50-75 kg, therefore 50 x 7 to 75 x 10 would identify an acceptable range.

Hi, prado i will be taking the nclex-pn this month.. if possible can you pleasseee send me the fact file?? im really stressing out right now =/ thank you.. my email address is [email protected]

http://www.skillstat.com is an awesome way to learn ecg by playing a game,,,have fun!!!1

Parental Iron injection = Z-track method (prevent staining of skin); iron supplements, use a straw or dropper and give on empty stomach

Flush IV or to run with blood = ONLY NS

+ Tensilon Test = myasthenic crisis, - Tensilon Test = cholinergic crisis

Taper steroids, NEVER abruptly stop medication

Depressed client, sit quietly with client (you have all the time in the world in NCLEX hospital)

Burn pt = watch for infections (life-threatening)

Characteristics of Schizophrenia: The 4 A's

Autism: Preoccupied with self

Affect: Flat

Associations: Loose

Ambivalence: Difficulty making decisions

Growth and Development:

Posterior fontanel closes: 8 weeks

Steady head control: 4 months

Double weight and plays peek a boo: 6 months

Sits without support: 8 months

Crawls: 10 months

Triple weight: 12 months

50% of adult height: 2 years

Rides tri-cycle: 3 years (tri = 3 years)

Stool differences: Hirschsprung Disease vs Intussusception

Hirschsprung: Ribbon like stool, Insussusception: Red Currant Jelly Stool

Someone comes in with a GI problem, they are NPO until the problem is diagnosed

Diet for GI problems: ALL small frequent meals please

Crohn's: Low residue (low fiber), low fat, high protein, high calorie, no dairy

GERD: High protein, high fat, low carbohydrate

Celiac: no gluten products

PUD: avoid caffeine or no bedtime snacks

Pancreatitis: Sit up or leaning forward reduces pain

Digoxin administration: Check apical pulse for a full minute (no cheating)

Valve replacement teaching: Lifetime use of anticoagulant therapy to prevent thrombus formation

COPD pt: O2 is low (1-2 L NC), too much --> Respiratory failure

Suctioning, coughing, straining and turning increase ICP

Don't know if its hyper or hypoglycemia, always treat for hypoglycemia

Newborn VS: Respiration: 30-60, HR: 110-160 bpm (180 when crying), Temp: 97.7-99.4 F (36.5-37.5 C), BP: 80/50

Suctioning newborn: Mouth then nose (stimulation of nares leads to aspiration or mucus into oral pharynx)

Delirium: sudden onset, reversible; Dementia: gradual, progressive onset, irreversible

Diagnostic tool for identifying enterobiasis infection? cellphane tape swab

Insect in child's ear = Mineral Oil is used, not tweezers

S&S of ICP: Cushing's Triad (Widening pulse pressure, decreased pulse, increased systolic BP)

Pt with lumbar puncture with severe headache --> increase fluid intake

Seizures:

Tonic-Clonic aka Grand Mal Seizure: Two C in clonic = loss of consciousness

Absence aka petit mal Seizure: I love M's: Momentary loss of consciousness, Maintained posture, Minor face, hand and eye Movements

Myoclonic Seizure: Myo means muscle: Contractures of muscles

Von Willebrand's Disease v Hemophilia:

Von Willebrand = bleeding in mucus membrances; Hemophilia = bleeding in joints and muscles

I am making these posts as I study for NCLEX. I am posting things that I missed when doing questions.

When giving Iron Dextran IV injection, have epi available ( in the event of acute hypersensitivity reactions)

can u please send it to me also? [email protected]

gonna take my exam 2 weeks from now. thank u!