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:

triage color coding

red immediate need of treatment to save the clients life

ex. bleeding nexk wound

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yellow - "delayed" requiring intervention in 30-60 mins.

ex. penetrating abdominal wound/injury

green - "minimal" who requires intervention but who can provide elf care if needed

ex. fractured tibia

black - "expectant with massive injuries and minimal chance of survival

ex. given supportive care and pain management (tlc)

please give us more examples if anyone there can think of ..thank you

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Does anyone know an easy way to remember Hypernatremia and Hyponatremia; Hyperkalemia and Hypokalemia in electrolytes? Or do you have a better understanding of it? If u do, please explain. Thank you

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Electrolytes:

Assessment:

Confusion seen in Hypo - ex. Hypomagnesemia etc.

Absent/Depressed deep tendon reflex: Hypermagnesemia & Hypercalcemia

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Does anyone know an easy way to remember Hypernatremia and Hyponatremia; Hyperkalemia and Hypokalemia in electrolytes? Or do you have a better understanding of it? If u do, please explain. Thank you

hi moments i got here a mnemonic which i got it from previous post...i dont even cant memorize it..hehehe..

HYPERNATREMIA

S- skin flushed

A- agitation

L- low grade fever

T- thirst

F- fever

R- restless, irritable

I- increased BP and fluid retention

E- edema

D- decreased urinary output

HYPONATREMIA

S- stupor/coma

A- anorexia/nausea and vomitting

L- lethargy

T- tendon reflex decreased

L- limp muscle weakness

O- orthostatic hypotension

S- seizure/headache

S- stomach cramping..

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hi moments i got here a mnemonic which i got it from previous post...i dont even cant memorize it..hehehe..

HYPERNATREMIA

S- skin flushed

A- agitation

L- low grade fever

T- thirst

F- fever

R- restless, irritable

I- increased BP and fluid retention

E- edema

D- decreased urinary output

HYPONATREMIA

S- stupor/coma

A- anorexia/nausea and vomitting

L- lethargy

T- tendon reflex decreased

L- limp muscle weakness

O- orthostatic hypotension

S- seizure/headache

S- stomach cramping..

Thank you Micha :yeah: So we would see, INCREASED ICP (intracranial pressure) in HYPERnatremia correct? Thank you :nuke:

That was very helpful.

Hypernatremia: Salt is FIRED ( as in UP & excited)

Hyponatremia: Salt is loss

Thank you again.

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To CHICHIMITCHI and SUPENURSE08,

God bless and Good luck to your tests on Monday,

Just relax:onbch:and we will pray for your success:plsebeg:

No more books, No more studying tomorrow, spend the day easy and prepare everything for Monday.:up:

thank you so much!!! im starting to freak out a little and its so hard not to study!! i cant believe its tomorrow!!! waaaaa! hehe

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yes as increased ICP in hypernatremia...and based on my experience if patient has High Sodium or hy[ernatremic patient usually are incdication of dehydration too so hpotonic solution is given or if patient has NGT, sterile water is given via NGT to washed out sodium... and if patient is Hyperkalemic IVF glucose is given and regular insulin to move excess potassium or if not especially in a ward setting a medication called polystyrene sulfonate is given/..If patient has a very critical sky high level of potassium start dialysis to remove excess potassium..

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thank you so much!!! im starting to freak out a little and its so hard not to study!! i cant believe its tomorrow!!! waaaaa! hehe

goodluck chichimitchi...everything will be ok...

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wow thank you so much guys :cry: as im reading thru all the post i cant believe the amount of support u guys give me and everyone else and i just feel so blessed to have all of u :nuke: i feel like crying coz u guys are the only one that knows what im going thru and i dont know what ill be thinkin at this post without everyones support and input.. thank you guys so so much :redpinkhe:redpinkhe:redpinkhe

and as far as the test goes, i just decided that im done studying :) at this point im giving it all to God.. ive done my part and i know He will honor His promise that He will be with me no matter what. And now, im ganna go to the mall by myself and enjoy this day coz i know that i came a long way and that i did my best.. i will let u all know what i think about the test tomorrow and how i did.. prayers are most definetly welcome :rolleyes:

thanks guys! :heartbeat

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thank you so much!!! im starting to freak out a little and its so hard not to study!! i cant believe its tomorrow!!! waaaaa! hehe

Good luck Chichi :icon_hug: and supernurse.

It seems like clinical testing in our first semester, when we would go one by one alone with the instructor for the testing :D. After one is done, it's another student's turn :D

Don't get the nerves get to you. I hear you exactly, it's so hard to keep the books away. This too shall pass. You and all April/May test takers are in my prayers. God bless. Sending lots and lots and lots of good luck and positive vibes your way :icon_hug:

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What is the new CPR?

Is it 30:2 for both infants and adults? Thank you

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wow thank you so much guys :cry: as im reading thru all the post i cant believe the amount of support u guys give me and everyone else and i just feel so blessed to have all of u :nuke: i feel like crying coz u guys are the only one that knows what im going thru and i dont know what ill be thinkin at this post without everyones support and input.. thank you guys so so much :redpinkhe:redpinkhe:redpinkhe

and as far as the test goes, i just decided that im done studying :) at this point im giving it all to God.. ive done my part and i know He will honor His promise that He will be with me no matter what. And now, im ganna go to the mall by myself and enjoy this day coz i know that i came a long way and that i did my best.. i will let u all know what i think about the test tomorrow and how i did.. prayers are most definetly welcome :rolleyes:

thanks guys! :heartbeat

good luck!!! dont even pick up a book today. i did the same thing last week and came out feeling like i passed.

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