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....

Specializes in Rehab, Geriatrics & School Nurse.
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Am I allowed to leave pneumonics my friend shared with me? A good way to remember hypoglycemia vs hyperglycemia signs and symptoms...remember TWITCHINGS for hypoglycemia. Stands for tremors, weakness, irritable, tachycardia, cool skin, hunger bec he's hypo, increased pulse, nervous, gradual loss of vision, sweating moist clammy skin. For Hyperglycemia remember HANDTOWELS. It stands for headache, air hunger, nausea and vomiting, drowsy and dry skin, thirst, osmotic diuresis(polyuria), weak rapid pulse, eyes blurry, lethargy, sweet fruity breath odor.

I like this onr...thanks

RUBELLA VACCINE

-live vaccine

-avoid contact with immunosupressed patients

-SubQ route

-assess for egg allergies

-no preganacy

Assess before implementation!!

*remember to look at all theanswers first and decide what question is asking before giving a "Knee jerkresponse".

*kidney = kidney -make connections.

*recognize patterns, ex: give oxycodone,meperidine, fentanyl,and acetaminophen.

(heavy hitters-for3-4 days post-op).

*age of person in question isvery, important.

*tachycardia, tachypnea, andconfusion are signs of infection in the elderly.

*sentence ends in "Expectsthe following" = approaching the norm....Ex: if med iseffective=approaching norm.

*comma, comma, and segments = ifone segment of answer is wrong/then whole answer is wrong. No credit for mostof question is right. All have to be right.

*answer that is questioning "Hashappened in the past/future" = eliminate it! Stay in the now.

*"Patient says" = isconsidered an assessment.

*post procedure = think worstcomplication...Ex: hemorrhage, puncture, infection.

*30 mls = 1 oz. 8oz. = 1 cup.

*pick most definitive answer.

*who to see first = stable or unstableor becoming unstable

Then abc's.

*nephrotic syndrome = proteinuria

*glomerulonephritis = hematuria

*pleuravac = the level in thewater seal chamber (chest tubes) fluctuates with respiration- no fluctuationindicates an obstruction and excessive bubbling indicates an air leak.

*client with dx of hyperparathyroidism = the most important symptom to reportto the next shift is - hematuria

Note: hematuria is a sign of renal calculi: 55% of hyperparathyroid clientshave renal stones.

* low hemoglobin

*coumaden and tylenol = not done!

*hypertension and cvacorrelation.

*goals for laryngectomy/trach =pt. Self-suctioning.

*terminal care = "What can I dofor you?" = psychosocial/cannot fixphysiological.

*elderly-present hypoxia withconfusion. Elderly-confusion = hypoxia.

*newborn head circumference =33-35cm > = icp or hydrocephalous

*management of care

RN = (t, e, a) = teaching, evaluation,assessment

Lpn = stable pts.With expected out comes

Pca = standard unchanging procedures

*nurse manager = staff andadministration.

*transfer and discharge = has tobe an RN due to assessing and teaching of pt. That is leaving your facility.

*never a pick an answer where youleave the patient.

*anything above the neck = priority and alwaysconsidered more unstable!

*transfer to a different floor(nurse) in NCLEX you cannot decline = give nurse most stable and least complex.

*restraints = still let clienttake over some care/independence.

*in pick all that apply = pick atleast 2 and never pick all.

*chest pain = physiological notpsychosocial.

*NCLEX = pca can do enteralfeedings. Not realistic but NCLEX says yes they can.

*charting = with hx of or lady partslbleeding-"No lady partsl exam".

*management of care = rememberchain of command.

*don't ever ask pt. Why.

*rom- (rupture ofmembrane) = infection for mom/baby.

*clean with cleanand vulnerable with vulnerable.

*dirty with dirty and infect withinfect.

Diets

*crohns = protein.

*anemia =>protein,>iron,>vitamins.

*wt. Gain during pregnancy = 2-5lbs. 1st semester and 1.1 lbs during 2nd, 3rd.

*liver dx = >carb,

*renal dx.=

*initial dose =first dose.

*propranolol (inderal)(antianginals, antiarrhythmics) decreases the effectiveness of atorvastatin.(lipitor)

* meds = remember adverseaffects.... Ex: insulin = hypoglycemia

Ex: propanolol = hypotension.

*antidysrhythmics adverse affect= hypotension and bradycardia.

*calculate heartbeats/min. On ekg= count 0.4 boxes in r to r complex (represents beats) and divide into1500 (1500 = min.)

*severe burn injury = first 24hrs-risk for curlings ulcer = gastric ph 1-5 is acidic.

*cross allergy- penicillin andcephalosporin.

*cephalosporins and sulfonamidestaken with food.

*furadantin for uti-taken w/foodand s/e = asthma attacks-monitor pulm function.

*tetracyclines- expiration =toxic! Also...Stain teeth.

*lipitor andanticonvulsants(valium, pams, dilantin, mag sulf, depakote, neurontin) = nograpefruit juice!

*heparin-1.5-2.5x control-ptt-20-45 sec. = clotting too fast bleeding out.

Antagonist = protamine sulfate/no po...Do not aspirate!

*coumadin/warfarin-1.5 x control, pt-9-12 sec. = clotting too fast bleeding out. S/e alopecia, vit c

Antagonist = vit k= green veg, pork, rice,fish, cheese, milk, yogurt,

*kaopectate = absorbs pomeds....Wait one hour.

*mag sulf =

*patient before equipment, unless pt. Is part/attached to equip.

*malnutrition = associated withedema

No protein molecules-fluid just leaks outinto the cell.

*pt's chief complaint shouldalways be recorded in pt's own words...Ex: pt. States, "My stomach hurts afterlunch "

[h=1]psych = cannot fix![/h]*cannot fix problem can onlystabilize or diminish prob.

*aggitation/billigerant = lessstimulation, away from others, can't calm/no talking or reasoning.

*lithium = fluids/well hydrated.

*rehab = manipulates- set rules.

*cocaine = cardiac.

*schizophrenia = reality based.

HYPOCALCEMIA - prolong ST interval ; prolong QT interval

HYPERCALCEMIA - shortened ST segment; widened T wave

HYPOKALEMIA - ST depression ; flat shallow inverted T wave ; prominent U wave

HYPERKALEMIA- flat Pwave; tall peak T wave ; prolong PR interval ; widened QRS

HYPOMAGNESEMIA - tall Twave ; ST depression

HYPERMAGNESEMIA - prolonged PR interval ; widened QRS

CrazyScrubNurse said:
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:

1. A kid with Hepatitis A can return to school 1 week within the onset of jaundice.

2. 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.

3. Hyperkalemia presents on an EKG as tall peaked T-waves

4. The antidote for Mag Sulfate toxicity is ---Calcium Gluconate

5. 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....

Okay, this is my first time doing this...so here goes!

1. "Curling's ulcer" can develop 24 hours after a severe burn, and the gastric pH, if less than 5.0 must be reported to the healthcare provider.

2. Celiac disease diet should be HIGH in calories, HIGH in protein, and NO rye, oats, wheat, or barley (Gluten Free).

3. Symptoms of cardiovascular fluid overload: Rales & Crackles.

4. In stage 4 Parkinson's Disease, patient is UNable to ambulate; patient is immobile so nurses must provide ROM exercises to all limbs, 4x/day.

5. (Possible SATA Question): Teaching or advice to give to a patient who will be taking Risperidone (Risperdal) *May gain weight *Avoid extreme temps *Wear long sleeves in the sun * Change positions slowly.

test for coumadin : PT/INR

test for heprin : APPT

Airborne Precaution:

Tb

chickenpox (varicella)

measles

rubella

Droplet

Rubeola

Pnemonia

Meninggitis

Pertusis

Contact

RSV

Chicken Pox (varicella)

Clostridium Difficile

Staphlyococcus Aureus (Ex: MRSA)

INFANT - solitary play

TODDLER - parallel play

PRESCHOOL-cooperative play

SCHOOL AGE- competitive play

OVARIAN CANCER - CA-125

BREAST CANCER -BRCA1 BRCA2

ULCERATIVE COLITIS - 10-20stools

DIVERTICULITIS- alternating constipation and diarrhea

CROHNS DSE- steatorrhea

Hi Yownyown,

Can you explain what you mean?:

OVARIAN CANCER - CA-125

BREAST CANCER -BRCA1 BRCA2

Thanks

How long it took you thru the Excelsior to complete your RN ?

Jules2152 said:
Hi Yownyown,Can you explain what you mean? OVARIAN CANCER - CA-125BREAST CANCER -BRCA1 BRCA2Thanks

Jules2152, Hi! Those are tumor markers on that certain type of cancer. CA-125 - cancer antigen 125, diagnostic test for ovarian cancers.BRCA1 BRCA2 - breast cancer 1/breast cancer 2, those are abnormal genes.*Note to everyone : feel free to correct me if I'm wrong and also feel free to add some helpful info.

Yownyown said:
Jules2152,Hi! Those are tumor markers on that certain type of cancer. CA-125 - cancer antigen 125, diagnostic test for ovarian cancers.BRCA1 BRCA2 - breast cancer 1/breast cancer 2, those are abnormal genes.*Note to everyone : feel free to correct me if I'm wrong and also feel free to add some helpful info.

Thank You..

If I am not mistaken, Rubella should be Droplet precaution according to Saunders Comprehensive Review NCLEX-RN Examination ed. 4 pg.191-192. :)