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
Necrosis is "tissue death " whereas gangrene is necrosis on a larger scale. Gangrene usually results from interruption of blood flow/supply to large areas of tissue or bone. Commonly affected areas are the extremeties ( fingers, toes, lower legs, etc ) or the bowel.
Dry Gangrene= occurs when the necrotic tissue has little blood supply and is relatively aseptic.
Wet Gangrene= is potentially life threatening due to release of toxins into the bloodstream.
Gas Gangrene= is gangrene infected with a gas bacillus, most commonly, Colstridium Perfringens.
Treatment is usually debridement of the wound, cleansing the area with an antibacterial or antiseptic, removal of the affected tissue, and possibly a course of antibiotics.
Client with hepatic encephalopathy => Neomycin decreases serum ammonia concentration by decreasing the number of ammonia producing bacteria in the GI tract
A 2 year old can remove one garment
A 2 and half year old can build a tower of eight cubes and point out a picture
A 3 year old can wash and dry his/her hands
S/S perforated colon => severe abdominal pain, fever, decreasing LOC
Hyperglycemia => b/c polyuria assess for signs of deficit fluid volume such as rapid, thready pulse, decreased BP, and rapid respirations
A child with nephrotic syndrome is at risk of skin breakdown from generalized edema
Tetracycline should be taken on an empty stomach. Avoid dairy products, Ca, Mg, Al and Fe (Iron)
Upper GI series => NPO 6-8 hrs b/f procedure
Mumps is the childhood infectious disease that most significantly affects male fertility
Client allergic to penicillin may be also allergic to cephalosporins
Infants and children up to age 7 are abdominal breathers
Placental transport of substances to/from the fetus begins in the 5th week
Duration of contractions => period from the onset of uterine tightening to uterine relaxation
Frequency of contractions => period b/t one contraction and the beginning of the next contraction
Erbs point => 3rd L ICS; pulmonic and aortic murmurs are best heard there
I have been following this thread since it was first started. I just wanted to say thanks to everyone who has taken the time to post their facts. I just found out that I passed the NCLEX!! This thread has been wonderful in helping me study. Good luck to future NCLEX takers.
i have been following this thread since it was first started. i just wanted to say thanks to everyone who has taken the time to post their facts. i just found out that i passed the nclex!! this thread has been wonderful in helping me study. good luck to future nclex takers.
Explaining surgical procedures/risks is the surgeon's responsibility.
Noisy breathing or snoring after general anesthesia may be indicative of obstructed breathing.
Can't sign consent after pre-op meds (which alter LOC) are given - must call doctor.
Tegretol/anti-convulsants are meds that are ok to give before surgery to prevent seizure activity. Let the anesthesiologist know - they may need to reduce the amount of anesthetic.
I have been following this thread since it was first started. I just wanted to say thanks to everyone who has taken the time to post their facts. I just found out that I passed the NCLEX!! This thread has been wonderful in helping me study. Good luck to future NCLEX takers.
Hypertensive crisis => Priority in the first hour is brain damage due to rupture of the cerebral blood vessels. Neurologic status must be closely monitored
Client with A-fib => a cold, pale lower leg suggests the presence of an embolus. Peripheral pulses should be checked immediately
S/S anemia in a 10 months old infant => pale mucosa of eyelids and lips
S/S dehydration in 2 years old => sunken eyes, dry tongue, lethargy, irritability, dry skin, decreased play activity, and increased pulse
Pt with anaphylaxis => The entire body may turn bright red b/c massive vasodilation
Teaching pt with Zollinger-Ellison syndrome => Report promptly to his/her healthcare provider any finding of peptic ulcer (night time awakening with burning, cramp-like abdominal pain, vomiting and even hematemesis, and change in appetite)
Infant with epiglottitis : 4 D's => Drooling, Dysphagia, Dysphonia and Distress inspiratory efforts
Niacin (Vit B) is a lipid lowering agent. Foods high in Niacin are meats, eggs, milk, dairy products
Child with 3 C's (Cough-Choke-Cyanosis) should be assessed for tracheoesophagial fistula
Gastric lavage is a priority for an infant who has been identified as suffering from botulism
Viral meningitis usually does not require protective measures
Myasthenia gravis--muscle weakness that occurs mostly in the throat and face as results from the deficits of the nerve impulses conducting at the myoneural junction. Pancuronium and succinylcholine are neromuscular agents that should be used with caution because of the chance of prolonging recovery.
Clients with CRF are to be on a high carbohydrate diet to prevent protein metabolism. Pt's must limit protein, sodium and potassium and fluids because the kidneys cannot excrete an adequate amount of urine.
ABG's is the best way to monitor pulmonary status by analyzing the level of hypoxia caused by pulmonary edema and for monitoring effects of treatment.
Cardiogenic shock--there is low cardiac output from heart pump failure such as in heart failure, sever cardiomyopathy, acute MI.
Pancreatitis-high carb, low fat diet.
IV cimetidine(Tagamant) given as treatment for a bleeding peptic ulcer may experience hyptotention if given too rapidly.
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Necrosis is "tissue death " whereas gangrene is necrosis on a larger scale. Gangrene usually results from interruption of blood flow/supply to large areas of tissue or bone. Commonly affected areas are the extremeties ( fingers, toes, lower legs, etc ) or the bowel.
Dry Gangrene= occurs when the necrotic tissue has little blood supply and is relatively aseptic.
Wet Gangrene= is potentially life threatening due to release of toxins into the bloodstream.
Gas Gangrene= is gangrene infected with a gas bacillus, most commonly, Colstridium Perfringens.
Treatment is usually debridement of the wound, cleansing the area with an antibacterial or antiseptic, removal of the affected tissue, and possibly a course of antibiotics.