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....

[girwin]

Hi Prado, can you please send me the random fact file?

[email protected]. Thanks for your help. Nclex is this Saturday.

[helppassnclex]

LanePN thank you for your reply!! It has been helping me alot to prepare

[PCC RN 2b]

I WISH I would've seen this thread before my NCLEX!! Literally, three of the first five facts were on my test!

[labsmithgn]

Hey guys....... I took the NCLEX yesterday at 8am and had all 265 q's.... with that being said almost half was over infection control!!! So I just wannas say thanks to this thread I got the "good" pop up!!! If anyone needs advice let me know I am willing to help anyway that I can.

[PCCUer]

Thanks everyone! I printed out everything in this topic and read it for countless times. It was a huge help when I had my test. Took it on the 6th of January and passed! :)

[labsmithgn]

lots of infection control, safety, management and delegation along with prioritization. Stay focused during the exam and remeber the tips that are posted on this website... this is a great place and I know that it helped me to pass.

[crazynurse21]

how did you come up with that answer. thanks

[tmissino]

Where can I find that study guide? Thanks

[tmissino]

Hey guys....... I took the NCLEX yesterday at 8am and had all 265 q's.... with that being said almost half was over infection control!!! So I just wannas say thanks to this thread I got the "good" pop up!!! If anyone needs advice let me know I am willing to help anyway that I can.

Any suggestions how to study? My test is Feb 28th, and I'm finding that I'm all over the place....any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

[tmissino]

here are a few facts gathered from my studying today

atropine overdose

hot as a hare(temperature)

mad as a hatter(confusion, delirium)

red as a beet(flushed face)

dry as a bone(decreased secretions, thirsty)

emergency drugs to lean on

lidocaine

epinephrine

atropine

narcan

1. widening pulse pressure is a sign of increased icp

2. a child with kawasaki disease might be given a high dose of aspirin to reduce the risk of heart problems

3. pt taking digoxin should eat a diet high in potassium (hypokalemia-> dig toxicity)

4. key sign of pud... hematemesis which can be bright red or dark red with the consistency of coffee grounds

5. common symptom of aluminum hydroxyde: constipation

6. allen's test- done b/f an abg by applying pressure to the radial artery to determine if adequate blood flow is present.

7. in a child anemia is a the first sign of lead poisoning

8. diuretic used for intracranial bleeding, hydrocephalus (increased icp,...) mannitol (osmotic diuretic)

9. vent alarms: high alarm (increased secretions then suction......, biting tube-need an oral airway,...... or coughing and anxiety- need a sedative)

low alarm- there is a leak or break in system...check all connectors and cuff.

10. treatment of celiac disease: gluten free diet

11. cystis fibrosis==> excessive mucus production, respiratory infection complications,...

12. cholelithiasis causes enlarged edematous gallbladder with multiple stones and an elevated bilirubin level.

13. fat embolism is mostly seen in long bones (femur,...)

thanks so much for this. awesome way to remember. greatly appreciated.

[tmissino]

Hi

There is a great study guide called Pearls, it just has facts (one liners) it was very valuble to me when studying for NCLEX, as our study group also did alot of fact throwing in a random style.

Where can I find that study guide? Thanks.

[crazynurse21]

I'm really bad answering priority questions. can someone give me tips.. thanks