April 2008 NCLEX test takers, COME ON IN!

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Per the request of janina08 ;) I've started the April NCLEX takers support group. When do you take it? What are you using to study? Would anyone like to review any of the systems/meds that he/she feels weakest on? Let's keep each other in our prayers and good thoughts as we go through one of the biggest experiences of our lives. :) :nurse:

Radical means taking off everything because of advanced cancer or any other disabilities of a certain body part or organ.

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FYI:

Internal Radium Implant: (immunocompromised)

bed rest

no pregnant mom or children under 16 allowed in the room

RN stays only 30 minutes in 8 hour shift

log roll and no turning on side etc.

10-15 degree head of the bed elevate

Private room, (the one at the end of the hall)

If pt. neutropenic (WBC'S, neutrophils low level) Goal: prevent infection

No fresh fruits or flowers in the room

No standing water : Rationale: Can harbour bacteria

low bacteria diet

thorughly cooked vegies and food

Pelvic exteneration procedure, done on ogans in pelvic area/perienal area: Leaves patient with PERMANENT colostomy.

Action: Visualize organs:

MRI

Cat scan

Ultrasound

.....Graphs

More prone to risk:

Testicular cancer: white male, 18-40 yrs RISK

PAINLESS testicular swelling

Bladder cancer: Painless hematuria (inital s/s)

Cleft palate/lip: Native american, male more prone.

Myeloma: plasma cells (Up) in bonemarrow

leukemia: WBCs (leukocytes)

* whenever body comes in contact with a foreign substance blood clots.

Herpes virus family: Found in body fluids

CMV (once in body, stays for life) - congenital

Herpes simplex virus

varicella (chickenpox causing virus)

infectious mononucleasis (epstien barr virus)

- Correct if wrong. Thnks.

Source: saunders etc.

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Tracheostomy ...

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Question:

In FIBROCYSTIC disorder of breasts : WHY are we supposed to ASSESS the breast lumps BEFORE period and not after period? It said, it goes with cyclical hormonal changes. So how does that cyclical hormonal changes relate with assessing BEFORE period? Someone please explain. Thanks a lot.

Or please elaborate on cyclical hormonal changes, please. big thankyou

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Testicular cancer: white male, 18-40 yrs

Bladder cancer: white male, more than 40 yrs

Breast cancer: more than 40 years, early menarche - late menopause (they star early - finish late (to remember); family history, history of breast/uterus/ovary cancer; nulliparity and first child after 30 years; high dose radiation to chest.

(40 yrs, start early-finish late period, late baby birth, never given birth...)

thnx

thnks

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Hi Macoy! In What State Would U Like To Apply? If U Will Apply In Cali U Dont Need To Be An R.n In Phil...of Course Who Wouldnt Want To Be An R.n After Grad..r.n Or Not U Can Apply To Nclex In Cali.. I Dont In Other State...

Thank you Rose. Id say Calif most likely. I have most of my relatives there too. Thank you so much.

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Specializes in Psychiatric.

Hey, I took the NCLEX this morning and got my results this afternoon!! I passed with 75 questions. I am so happy!

I don't know how to change my user name to get rid of SN at the end...I'd rather be LaruaRN now.

Good luck to the rest of the April NCLEX takers! I have learned from your tips and want to say thanks. :redbeathe

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that was a difficult question?

i have difficulty with most priority questions,

what would you do first on scene at a major disaster ?

1.assess respirations

2. assess pulses

3.assess consciousness

4.assess for injury

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Hey, I took the NCLEX this morning and got my results this afternoon!! I passed with 75 questions. I am so happy!

I don't know how to change my user name to get rid of SN at the end...I'd rather be LaruaRN now.

Good luck to the rest of the April NCLEX takers! I have learned from your tips and want to say thanks. :redbeathe

congratulations:yeah:

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Hey, I took the NCLEX this morning and got my results this afternoon!! I passed with 75 questions. I am so happy! :redbeathe

:yeah::yeah::yeah:

How did you get it? Through Pearson vue?

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Congratulations Larua!!!!

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Specializes in ICU.
Hey, I took the NCLEX this morning and got my results this afternoon!! I passed with 75 questions. I am so happy!

I don't know how to change my user name to get rid of SN at the end...I'd rather be LaruaRN now.

Good luck to the rest of the April NCLEX takers! I have learned from your tips and want to say thanks. :redbeathe

:yeah::yeah::yeah:CONGRATULATIONS LAURARN:yeah::yeah::yeah:

WOW YOU GOT YOUR results QUICK!!!!

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Specializes in ICU.

to all april test takers:

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