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
for instance if you have a pt c/o rlq pain and you are suspecting appendicitis, you are not going give any analgesic before a definitive diagnosis is made. you may use non pharmacological measure such as positioning and others to help the pt...
Chronic Renal Failure is the end result of a gradual, progressive loss of kidney function. This syndrome is generally progressive and produces major changes in all body systems. The final stage of renal dysfunctionis end-stage-renal-disease ( ESRD ), demonstrated by a GFR of 15-20% of normal or less. Diabetes & HTN are responsible for more than 70% of cases of ESRD. Nursing Priorities include: 1) maintain homeostasis 2) prevent complications 3) provide teaching regarding disease & treatment 4) support adjustment to lifestyle changes.
Nephrotic syndrome is the excretion of 3.5 grams of protein in the urine per day. Its principal symptoms are hypoproteinuria, hyperlipidemia, and edema. It is caused by a loss of plasma proteins, mostly albumin and some immunoglobulins across the injured glomerular filtration membrane.
Cystitis is an inflammation of the bladder commonly caused by bacteria, although there are types of non-bacterial related cases of cystitis that can be caused by other conditions or by an autoimmune reaction.
I took my NCLEX this afternoon. It stopped at 75 questions,18 SATA, 1 calc which wasn't that bad, med questions some of which I haven't even heard of in my life. But there was one from drugs seen on TV from the thread we had. Lot of priority questions who will u assess first, legal and consent stuff and DONOT forget to review infection control had tons of those questions. I just had 2 ob questions. I was guessing most of questions:uhoh21: so can't say how I did until I know by 48 hrs. I kinda was hoping it would stop at 75 and it did. But when I came out then all those questions were on my mind the whole time and I started freaking out because I did some stupid mistakes. I just wanted to say good luck to everyone taking their test.
i took my nclex this afternoon. it stopped at 75 questions,18 sata, 1 calc which wasn't that bad, med questions some of which i haven't even heard of in my life. but there was one from drugs seen on tv from the thread we had. lot of priority questions who will u assess first, legal and consent stuff and donot forget to review infection control had tons of those questions. i just had 2 ob questions. i was guessing most of questions:uhoh21: so can't say how i did until i know by 48 hrs. i kinda was hoping it would stop at 75 and it did. but when i came out then all those questions were on my mind the whole time and i started freaking out because i did some stupid mistakes. i just wanted to say good luck to everyone taking their test.
NY2008, I will be keeping my fingers crossed for you. Having read your threads though I'm guessing you passed. If it is any consolation, we are here for you, think of us as your personal support team. So, I have a question for you. Were you more nervous actually taking the exam, or are you more nervous/anxious now while waiting for the results? My co-workers have already started placing bets on how neurotic I will be post-NCLEX!:chuckle They remember how awfully insane I was after I took my NCLEX-PN. At least I know they care, or they would not pick on me.:heartbeat
Oh, one more question, do you think this thread helped any?
i think this random fact throwing is such a terrific idea!!
the thing is.. as i read all this great info,,it is just sooooooo much stuff to take in.
quick question for those of you who passed:
would you say you know thru and thru a lot of the info posted on this thread? i guess i am just trying to gage myself as to those of you who have passed.
i know a lot of stuff,,but there is way more stuff i don't know and reading it over and over does not mean it is really in my head.
i am scheduled to take the test tues the 22nd (after rescheduling out of fright) i just don't know if i should yet.
i am scoring 60-65% on kaplan tests. just can't study anymore!!!
Specializes in Rural Nursing = Med/Surg, ER, OB, ICU.
Kristina26, if you are to the point of not being able to study anymore just get it done! It is time! I felt the same way when I took mine on July 10th. After 75 questions and 48 hours later I was an RN. The exam will utilize your critical thinking skills. Just relax an carefully think through each question and you will do great! This thread helped me so much! Best of luck to you. Nursy2008, I have my fingers crossed for you, I am sure you will be an RN soon!:wink2:
Kristina26, I feel your anxiety. I feel the same way too. This thread while a good way to study is not a gage of your readiness for the NCLEX. I would go with your gut. Do you feel ready? No, I don't feel ready either and I don't expect to feel ready at all. I definitly did NOT feel ready for the NCLEX-PN and I passed it on the first try. Don't try to memorize all these tips. Use them as a memory jogger. One's you don't remember, go over.:heartbeat There is sooooooo much information we all have to know for this exam, but, we all made it through nursing school and if we were not ready, graduated and signed off by our schools, well........ Anyway, although I have not yet taken the plunge ( taken the NCLEX-RN ), I am going to think positive ( yeah, right ) and focus on what I know, not what I don't know.( I am totally lying, I am freaking out too ) I hope you do well and again follow your gut.Do what is right for you. We are all in this together and are here to support each other.:wink2:
yes this is such a crazy process...who would have thought going into nursing would require us to be responsible for so much stuff. i feel like once (if i pass and get a job) i will learn so much hands on stuff. preparing for this test is just draining.
you have to know a little about practically everything b/c you may be tested on it! and then you need to know nitty gritty detail on stuff to!!
sigh sigh sigh....
i just gotta do it and hope for the best. i just want to feel prepared,,as much as i can. but reaching the point where nothingi s getting retained is also telling me my brain can't take anymore.
if you keep forcing stuff,,then the info you actually know will start to melt and mix up with the stuff you are trying to learn!
i wish i scored a 70% on every kaplan test i take...that would make me feel better.
If it makes you feel any better, when I was studying for my LPN,I took the " Kaplan " and other tests. I scored soooooo low I knew I would fail. I mean I got 5-10% right.:uhoh21: So I was double stressed!!!! OMG! Anyway I took the NCLEX-PN and it cut me off. So I thought I'd done an extra super bad job. I actually went into work and told everybody ( boss included ) that I had failed. I never looked on the web site. ( I felt like, why should I bother ) So I open my mail a few weeks later and to my suprise I have an LPN license! What I am trying to say is you know the stuff, now the boards wants you to prove it. The knowledge is in there, they'll just want to know how you will use it.
* Cardiogenic shock is due to heart failure and is marked by a decrease in cardiac output and impaired cell metabolism.
* The most common causes of left-ventricular failure are myocardial infarction, systemic hypertension, and valvular incompetence or stenosis.
* The earliest clinical indicator of left heart failure is a rise in left ventricular end-diastolic pressure or pulmonary capillary wedge pressure.
* The pathophysiology of HTN includes damage & inflammation of the vessel walls that stimulates the vessels to thicken, harden, and become narrow. Narrowing causes vasoconstriction and increases the permeability of the vessel walls leading to the influx of sodium, calcium, water, plasma proteins, and other substances. Calcium further increases smooth muscle contraction.
* Clinical manifestations of HTN result from damage of organs and tissues outside the vascular sysytem. These include heart disease, renal disease, central nervous system problems, and muscular dysfunction.
:typing I'll look up some more and post them later.................
So, I have a question for you. Were you more nervous actually taking the exam, or are you more nervous/anxious now while waiting for the results?
My co-workers have already started placing bets on how neurotic I will be post-NCLEX!:chuckle They remember how awfully insane I was after I took my NCLEX-PN. At least I know they care, or they would not pick on me.:heartbeat
We are all in this together and are here to support each other.:wink2:
So I open my mail a few weeks later and to my suprise I have an LPN license! What I am trying to say is you know the stuff, now the boards wants you to prove it. The knowledge is in there, they'll just want to know how you will use it. 
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for instance if you have a pt c/o rlq pain and you are suspecting appendicitis, you are not going give any analgesic before a definitive diagnosis is made. you may use non pharmacological measure such as positioning and others to help the pt...