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
So you've been hiding under your new screen name. Welcome back anyway! When r u testing? Good luck and best wishes former Buttercup from Pittsburgh... LOL
Not too sure when I'm testing yet Jack:mad:, I've been studying like a mad woman though. And thank you so much for the warm wishes!:)
Hello can someone please help me figure out how to work these math dosage calculations. Could you please show step-by-step because I just don't understand them.
1. Order: 1g Q8h
Available: 1g vial, reconstitute with 100mL sterile water
hi here's my personalized insulin table, as requested. i posted this below as a reply to a query. i would like to share this now to everyone: hope this could help you.
since ive memorized this table i didn't have had a hard time answering insulin hour questions anymore. if you encounter questions and presented with a choices, choose the parameter from the insulin type and hours listed below.:)
you can think of a strategy in how you can easily remember, just like rnrabbit2be75 i hope you can explain it again here.. thanksie :redpinkhe
hello can someone please help me figure out how to work these math dosage calculations. could you please show step-by-step because i just don't understand them.
thanks in advance for your help!:wink2:
1. order: 1g q8h
available: 1g vial, reconstitute with 100ml sterile water
how many mg/ml
you have to convert first g to mg;remember that 1gm=1000mgthen compute for the problem now.
that will be 1000 mg/100 ml = 10 mg/ml
2.
order:15mg/kg baby weighing 5,000gm
available: 75mg/ml
how many mls do you administer?
1. you have to convert the wt to kg. (remember? 1,000gm = 1kg)
so, 5,000gm/1,000gm = 5kg
2. then compute for the dosage 15mg x 5kg = 75mg (this is what the baby needs)
3. since the available stock is 75mg/ml so the answer is 1 ml
3.
weight 95kg
order: 80units/kg
available 5,000units/ml
how many ml do you administer?
1. multiply the weght to the desired dose(order) :
95kg x 80 units = 7,600 units
2. then put that into the formula
desired
--------- x quantity =
stock
7,600
----- x 1 = 1.52 or 1.5ml
5,000
:wlcmhnds:
if anyone found some error from my computations, feel free to correct me. thanksie:redpinkhe
Hello can someone please help me figure out how to work these math dosage calculations. Could you please show step-by-step because I just don't understand them.
1. Order: 1g Q8h
Available: 1g vial, reconstitute with 100mL sterile water
How many mg/mL
2.
Order:15mg/kg baby weighing 5,000gm
Available: 75mg/mL
How many mLs do you administer?
3.
Weight 95kg
Order: 80Units/kg
Available 5,000units/mL
How many mL do you administer?
Thanks in advance for your help!:wink2:
I use dimensional analysis for drug calc problems.
I hope that I don't confuse you! If I do please accept my apologies. There are so many postings on the previous postings that went over these types of questions using the "steps" method. It can be long but the results are the same.
1. mg/ml =
1gX1000mg
100mlX1g
= 10 mg/ml ;as you see gr cancel out and you only end up with mg/ml
Another option: 1 gr equals 1000 mg; 1000 mg will be diluted in 100 ml; 10 mg will be diluted in 1 ml; you will give 10mg/ml every 8 hrs
2. ml =
1ml X 15mg X 5000mg X1kg
75mg X 1kg X1000mg
= 1 ml ; as you see mg, kg and kg will cancel out and you'll end up only with ml. As you know 1kg equals 1000 mg
If you can master this technique it is the best one to use for any drug calc problem. If not you can use a different technique that can be long, but the result will be the same.
3. ml =
1ml X 80U X 95kg
5000U X 1kg
= 1.52 ml ; Units and kg will cancel out and you'll end up with ml.
If the question asks to use 1 decimal in your answer, the result will be 1.5 ml
This technique can be complicated but believe me it is so simple and it will resolve any drug calc problem in only 1 line. You don't need to go through those lengthy steps! Again if you can master dimensional analysis technique you'll be in a very good shape. If not you should stick to other traditional methods that you can find in many postings on this forum.
I'm testing in August too RN Rabbit2 be. I'm soooo nervous. So why the name change? Had us all worried & wondering. And where is the dog?
Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn ( Erythroblastosis Fetalis )
RBC destruction which lead to anemia & hyperbilirubinemia. May be caused by Rh or ABO incompatability. s/s jaundice, anemia, erythropoiesis, large placenta, edema & ascites.
Interventions: Determine results of Coombs test early in pregnancy and a 2nd time at 28-32 wks. Give Rhogam IM to mom as ordered. Phototherapy as ordered for the infant after birth.
Good to have you still with us Buttercup7507.:heartbeat
]Paracentisis is most commonly used to drain peritoneal fluid caused by ascites, they check the fluid for microorganisms, cell count, specific gravity, and protein. Ascites can cause abdominal discomfort/pain and may also cause some respiratory distress so the paracentisis can help alleviate that as well.
]Care of T-tubes:
]make sure it is closed to gravity drainage system. avoid any kinks, clamping, or pulling of tube. expect 300-500 ml of bile during first 24 hours. monitor color of urine & stools which will be light colored changing gradually to normal coloring ). assess for s/s of peritonitis, assess skin around t-tube; clean often & keep dry.
the nurse in the outpatient clinic teaches a young adult with a sprained right ankle to walk with a cane. while teaching the client to use the cane, how should the nurse be positioned?
i found 2 answers.which is correct??
kaplan'answer：standing on the client's left side and slightly behind the clent.
explain:stand slightly behind patients on stong side.
but,saunders p1082：stand at the affected side of the client
practically speaking, i would rather stand sligtly behind that patient. This would give me more room to grab his waist (GAIT BELT,waist band) if he gets unsteady. Standing on the affected side, i would have to strecth to catch her/him therfore straining my back.BUT WHO SAYS NCLEX IS THAT PRACTICAL????
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Not too sure when I'm testing yet Jack:mad:, I've been studying like a mad woman though.
And thank you so much for the warm wishes!:)