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
Terbutaline: Medication given to stop pre-term labor
Methergine: Given for postpartum hemorrhage.
Cervidil: Cervical ripening agent
Mag Sulfate: Pregnancy Induced Hypertension - prevents seizure. Absence of deep tendon reflex is sign of toxicity
Pitocin: Used for induction of labor and postpartum to help the uterus contract.
Early Decelerations are okay, follow the contraction.
Late Decelerations are a sign of fetal distress and continue after contraction. Reposition client (left side)
3- 5 beat Variability in FHR is good sign, you want to see that.
Stop pitocin if contractions longer than 90 seconds and closer than 2 minutes.
Once the membranes rupture, important to monitor temperature hourly as risk for infection increases.
First thing to do after rupture is to auscultate fetal heart tones! Assessing for cord prolapse if decels occur.
Analgesics are typically not given during the transitional phase of labor as delivery is imminent and could lead to decreased respiratory rate in neonate.
If patient has boggy uterus - place the infant to nipple, it causes release of natural pitocin
If uterus deviated to one side - encourage client to void.
Rhogam given to Rh negative mothers with Rh positive babies.
took NCLEX today guys....this thread has been really helpful...i got 75 questions 23 SATA, 16 meds, 2 ordered responses, PRIORITY, teaching, INFECTION CONTROL....i finished in 1 hour 30 minutes so the wait is on:eek:
took NCLEX today guys....this thread has been really helpful...i got 75 questions 23 SATA, 16 meds, 2 ordered responses, PRIORITY, teaching, INFECTION CONTROL....i finished in 1 hour 30 minutes so the wait is on:eek:
thanks sooo much you guys are the best:loveya:
Hey Nicole! Glad to see you back! I am sure that you conquered that monster named NCLEX.... LOL. I am sure that you DID it! Congratulations in anticipation of your "wild" celebrations... So many SATA, meds, infection control... You know what they say...
took nclex today guys....this thread has been really helpful...i got 75 questions 23 sata, 16 meds, 2 ordered responses, priority, teaching, infection control....i finished in 1 hour 30 minutes so the wait is on:eek:
thanks sooo much you guys are the best:loveya:
hey nicole,
i am sure you did great and will soon be an rn!!!!! i wish you all the best of luck!!!!
Could someone throw in some GI facts? Maybe some cardiac too?:heartbeat More pharmacology would be nice too. Alot of posts seem to indicate the need for more pharmacology.
1. s/s of a perforated peptic ulcer include: sudden, severe upper abd pain, vomiting, and a very tender rigid abdomen.
2. after a cardiac cath--the site is monitored for bleeding and hematoma formation, the pulses palpated distal to the site q 15 min for at least an hour, patient is on bedrest with lower extremities extended for 8 hrs.
3. cullen's sign (the bluish discoloration around the umbilicus) is often seen with with a perforated pancreas.
4. the 6 f's are causes of abd distention: flatus, feces, fetus, fluid, fat, and fatal neoplasm.
5. an elevated serum amylase level is a cardinal sign of pancreatitis.
6. s/s of digitalis toxicity: blurred vision, nausea, vomiting, light flashes, and yellowish-green halos around dark objects.
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Anybody have random facts for OB please.