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
The value parameters are the opposite for alkalosis
Good job Michelle, but the acidosis/alkalosis depends on the pH and not solely on the CO2 and HCO3.
If the pH is increased (>7.40) and the pCO2 is decreased (
If the pH is decreased (45)...Resp acidosis
If the pH is increased (>7.40) and the HCO3 is increased (>26)...Met Alkalosis
If the pH is decreased (
Just remember as someone else stated...ROME (Resp opposite; Met equal). I always have trouble with the pH and remembering which numbers are acidosis vs alkalosis. The way I remember it is..."you (pH) are LOW when on ACID!!!"
PS - if this doesn't make sense, PM me so i can help ya out. I did ot have ABGs on NCLEX so I don't know how in depth they may go...
New member. I took the NCLEX 7/2; failed. I am very disappointed but have to strive. Please I need some advice - study plan, good review books etc. I do not know how where to begin. And how do join the Suzanne's plan. It seems interesting.
Cho...follow the link in the sticky's area. You should be able to click on her name to PM her. From what I have heard, its a great program, but I personally have not used it. If they are in your area, look into Sylvia Rayfield for your review. Our school had them come in to do a review and it was the best thing ever! Great easy to undestand book with fun and exciting lecturers. Good luck and keep us informed!
- Ammonia 35 - 65 (increases hepatic disease, enceph, NO PROTEIN if eleveated
- Amylase - 25 - 151 (increases with pancreatitis, levels are higher in acute pancreatitis than with chronic pancreatitis. ETOH most common reason for chronic Panc.)
- Lipase 10 - 140
- Kosher meals : NO dairy and meat in same meal. No shrimp/shellfish b/c fish must have scales.
- Low residue diet for ileostomy. NO stool softners or laxatives (no docusate or Milk of Mag, cuz might lead to fluid / electrolyte imbalances)
- Pork is good source of thiamine
- If pt coughs/resp distress while putting in NG, pull back and wait until coughing/resp. distress is resolved then attempt again. Remember pt should be in High Fowlers, when tube reaches orophar., neck must be flexed to cover airway and swallow sips of h20 to facilitate tube).
- Pancreatitis pain: epigastric pain radiate to back (remember that pancreas is retroperitoneal (behind). Afterall, Turner's sign, seen with panc. is grayish/bluish around the flanks.
- Prolapsed stoma - protrusion of stoma
- Retracted stoma - sunken, hidden
- Ischemic stoma - dusky
- Normal stoma - beefy red, may bleed a lil when washed/irrigated, normal
- Red Meat / Turnips / Hoorificeradish may give false + for guaiac.
- When given an adult dose and asked about the kids dose you take the ADULT DOSE X Kids weight in POUNDS / 150 = childs dose.
- No sunscreen for infants
- Normal responses to dye : feeling warm, face flushin, salty taste . URTICARIA IS NOT NORMAL - indicative of serious rxn
- ASA often is a trigger for an asthma attack
- Koch/Kock Pouch- is continent, doesn't nec need a drainage bag, use absorbent dressing on it. Drain with catheter Q 3-4.
I just wanted to give you all an update and a HUGE thanks... I passed the NCLEX with 75 questions last Thurs. This thread was invaluable. Thanks goes out to the people who suggested I study the various precautions and meds that are on commercials, too -- those 2 topics must've made up about 15 questions or more. Now I can focus on my move to AZ
I just wanted to give you all an update and a HUGE thanks... I passed the NCLEX with 75 questions last Thurs. This thread was invaluable. Thanks goes out to the people who suggested I study the various precautions and meds that are on commercials, too -- those 2 topics must've made up about 15 questions or more. Now I can focus on my move to AZ
Congratulations and best wishes. Where are you moving in AZ? Make sure you use enough sunscreen lotions... LOL
pe prevention= turn pt. left side for 20-30 min allows air enter r atrium and pulmonary artery
ethambutol adr =optic neuritis color blind for green is initially.
pyrazinamide (pza) = dc if big toe pain; means hyperuricemia ;gout.
rifampin è body fluids orange;contact lenses permanently stained.
immediately after a pt is put on mech ventilator ècheck bp (hypotension)
most important after ileostomy surgeryècheck ileostomy output
epiglottisèinflamation of epiglotis, life threatning, no tongue blade. determine need for o2 by pulse ox and start iv. tx : moist o2 & antibiotics
humera ètx rheumatoid arthritis, chrohn's if other meds no help, psoriasis è prevent further damage to bones/joints. èget a tb test done before starting humera.
adriamycin= bone marrow suppression =notify doctor if s/s infection (fever,sore throat)èhematuria ok for 1-2 days of start èstomatitis(ulceration of mouth) ok after 10-15 days start =rinse mouth with water, sponge brush for teeth.
dislocation of prosthesis for hip surgery è leg outwardly rotated, shortening, pain, inability to move.
no tongue blade for tonic -clonic seizures ,can chip teeth.
paracentisis è provide a bp cuff. check bp s/s of shock.
no tetrahydrolazine (visine ) for open angle glaucoma èophtalmic vasoconstrictor used as gtt in the eye. caution with htn.
i just wanted to give you all an update and a huge thanks... i passed the nclex with 75 questions last thurs. this thread was invaluable. thanks goes out to the people who suggested i study the various precautions and meds that are on commercials, too -- those 2 topics must've made up about 15 questions or more. now i can focus on my move to az
congratulations!! what an awesome job!!
i agree with you, this website is a wonderful god-send. i am so grateful for it.
This thread was invaluable. 
Thanks goes out to the people who suggested I study the various precautions and meds that are on commercials, too -- those 2 topics must've made up about 15 questions or more. Now I can focus on my move to AZ 
GatorRN08
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CONGRATULATIONS ! ! Any bit of advice to rest of us?