Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

[CrazyScrubNurse]

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....

[ChristineN, BSN, RN]

Hello,

I'm having trouble with the proper use of canes and crutches. Can anyone help?

I always remember "up with the bad, down with the good" for using crutches on the stairs. Don't put the weight on your underarms, as that could cause crutch palsy.

For a cane, hold cane on good side, and when walking, lead with bad leg, then cane, then good leg.

[jadu1106]

hello,

i'm having trouble with the proper use of canes and crutches. can anyone help?

[color=#483d8b]hey mattyjenny,

[color=#483d8b]here is a thread that should help.

https://allnurses.com/forums/f197/crutch-walking-317506.html

also remember when going up and down the stairs just remember "up with the good and down with the bad". (in regards to the affected leg)

[color=#483d8b]good luck.

[color=#483d8b]jadu1106 :)

[Jack_ICU]

hey guys! it is official. i am rn. i just found out... best of luck to all of you who are testing soon! thanks for everyone who contributed to this thread. it has been very helpful.

yep! i did it. illinois represent... lol

wow! i am happy! 75 questions and i did it!

thanks again to all of ya!

[jadu1106]

hey guys! it is official. i am rn. i just found out... best of luck to all of you who are testing soon! thanks for everyone who contributed to this thread. it has been very helpful.

yep! i did it. illinois represent... lol

wow! i am happy! 75 questions and i did it!

thanks again to all of ya!

jack5801! congratulations!!

best of luck to you as an rn!!

:)

[Melinurse]

WE KNEW IT!!!! So was there really any doubt? I am soooo happy for you.:w00t::w00t::clphnds:

[december2905]

hey guys! it is official. i am rn. i just found out... best of luck to all of you who are testing soon! thanks for everyone who contributed to this thread. it has been very helpful.

yep! i did it. illinois represent... lol

wow! i am happy! 75 questions and i did it!

thanks again to all of ya!

:ancong!::ancong!::ancong!:

[Silverdragon102, BSN]

Congrats

[GatorRN08]

** Anaphylactic reaction to baker's yeast is contraindication for Hep B vaccine.

** Ask for allergy to eggs before Flu shot

** Ask for anaphylactic rxn to eggs or neomycin before MMR

** When on nitroprusside, monitor thiocynate (cyanide). Normal value should be 1, >1 is heading toward toxicity

**If kid has cold, can still give immunizations

**SARS (severe acute resp syndrome) airborne + contact (just like varicella)

** Hepatitis A is contact precautions

** Tetorifice, Hepatitis B, HIV are STANDARD precautions

** William's position - Semi Fowlers with knees flexed (inc. knee gatch) to relieve lower back pain.

** SIGNS of a Fractured hip: EXTERNAL ROTATION, SHORTENING, ADDUCTION

** Fat Embolism: Blood tinged sputum (r/t inflammation), inc ESR, respiratory alkalosis (not acidosis r/t tachypnea), hypocalcemia,increased serum lipids, "snow storm" effect on CXR.

**Complications of Mechanical Ventilation: Pneumothorax, Ulcers

** Paget's Disease - tinnitus, bone pain, enlargement of bone, thick bones.

** NO VITAMIN C with Allopurinol

** IVP requires bowel prep so they can visualize the bladder better

**Acid Ash diet - cheese, corn, cranberries, plums, prunes, meat, poultry, pastry, bread

** Alk Ash diet- milk, veggies, rhubarb, salmon

** Orange tag in triage is non emergent Psych

** Greenstick fractures, usually seen in kids bone breaks on one side and bends on the other

[mattyjenny]

thank you to everyone for the information on crutches!!!

Gout- a build up of crystals of uric acid (Kidney stones) depositing in tissues of the body. Tx: adequate fluid intake, reduce alcohol, medications that reduce hyperuricemia, and diet changes like decrease in foods that contain purines( organ meats, seafood etc.)

[NY2008]

I always remember "up with the bad, down with the good" for using crutches on the stairs. Don't put the weight on your underarms, as that could cause crutch palsy.

For a cane, hold cane on good side, and when walking, lead with bad leg, then cane, then good leg.

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=1443904327865061134&q=source:009305357837220706445&hl=en

[mattyjenny]

Congratulations!!!!! Jack5801

Thank You For All Of Your Input To This Thread.

[NY2008]

crutch--good up, bad down.

good side goes up.

bad side goes down.