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:

Specializes in Clinical Nursing and OR Nursing.

[color=deepskyblue]moments,

thank you soooo much for the inputs, tips and of course for the moral support you're giving to us. you are amazing! i am sure the our lord will bless you more and he will continue to walk with you and guide you in your career.

i wish i could stay more online and read your inspiring and very informative posts but i need to go to my hubby's tournament this morning..anyways' i already printed some yesterday..today is the last day of my study.:heartbeat:heartbeat:typing

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i realized rose's exam is tomorrow. so, i'm just going to post some information for revision purposes:

1) standard precautions:

goal: prevent nurse from transmitting diseases to another patient and to herself.

2) airborne precautions:

infection caused by organisms suspended in the air for long period of time.

tuberculosis, measles (rubella), chicken pox (varicella z) - mtv

intervention:

private room

health care workers: wear hepa mask or n-95 mask

3) droplet precautions:

organisms suspended in droplets that can travel 3 feet, but not suspended for long period of time.

influenza, mumps, pertusis, rubella (german measles), diphtheria, pneumonia, scarlet fever, streptococcal pharyngitis, meningitis

intervention:

private room or room with client with same illness (no closer than 3 feet with one another)

caregivers: wear ask

door can remain open

4) contact precautions:

organisms spread by direct contac.

rsv

scabies

colonization with mrsa

vre

intervention: private room or room with client with same condition.

care givers: wear gloves, gowns (when entering room)

wash hand with anti-microbial soap before leaving client's room

equipment used leave in client's room - disinfect before used by anyone else.

transport only for essential procedures

source: exam cram

please correct if you see any errors. thnks

if i know this by heart, will this be good enough to help me pass the infection control questions? to be honest, i'm really nervous about this topic. i'm only using saunder's 3rd ed...

sorry for asking too much, i just want to do everything i can and not regret later...

thank you again!:)

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Specializes in School Nursing.

Moments,

you are awesome...thanks a lot for all the inputs.... God bless you more....You will be a fantastic nurse....

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moments,

thank you soooo much for the inputs, tips and of course for the moral support you're giving to us. you are amazing! i am sure the our lord will bless you more and he will continue to walk with you and guide you in your career.

i wish i could stay more online and read your inspiring and very informative posts but i need to go to my hubby's tournament this morning..anyways' i already printed some yesterday..today is the last day of my study.:heartbeat:heartbeat:typing

amen to that..as a may nclex taker i wish i was part of your group, b/c although we don't know each other we are helping one another out..and to me that's just sooo amazing:cry:..you guys are going to make great nurses..and moments you are such a huge help:bowingpur..thanks..

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Specializes in SNF.

I have a question........Why is calcium gluconate used over Calcium w/ Vit. D for some patients?

Please.....anyone.....let me know.

Thanks!!

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Specializes in Clinical Nursing and OR Nursing.
I have a question........Why is calcium gluconate used over Calcium w/ Vit. D for some patients?

Please.....anyone.....let me know.

Thanks!!

Calcium gluconate? or Calcitonin?

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Specializes in SNF.

Calcium Gluconate

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Specializes in SNF.

Maybe I have an answer to my own question.....just would love to get input from anyone that knows!

I work in a LTC facility, and most patients receive Calcium with Vitamin D, but a few recieve Calcium Gluconate. I wonder if its just a doctors preference.

I thought I read at some point that Calcium w/ Vit. D interferes with certain meds, making Calcium Gluconate a better choice, but I can't find my source!

Thanks!

Teresa

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Specializes in Cardiac/Telemetry.
Maybe I have an answer to my own question.....just would love to get input from anyone that knows!

I work in a LTC facility, and most patients receive Calcium with Vitamin D, but a few recieve Calcium Gluconate. I wonder if its just a doctors preference.

I thought I read at some point that Calcium w/ Vit. D interferes with certain meds, making Calcium Gluconate a better choice, but I can't find my source!

Thanks!

Teresa

Hmm. Well, I can think of one thing: vit D is given with Ca because it helps absorb the Ca better in the gut, especially in the elderly. Now, interactions with meds, I think it depends on the meds they are given. Calcium Gluconate is usually used as an antidote to other meds and electrolyte imbalances, no? I know the steroids and Ca do not mix, but I can't really think as to why Calcium gluconate would be better. *shrug* Though, I see what you're saying because Calcium gluconate could be potentionally better because of the reasons you listed, but the only thing I can think of as to why vit D and Ca are given over vit D and Calcium gluconate would be that vit D and Ca work better together in order for the vit D to be absorbed correctly in the guts.

Sorry if that didn't make sense. :chuckle

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hello everyone..just letting you know i failed the exam..so frustrating...with all the hard works...im just tired right now...i cant say anything....:crying2:

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Specializes in Clinical Nursing and OR Nursing.

I also agree with Mave, calcium gluconate is also given to give additional effect to prevent bone thinning specially in the case of elderly who are prone of hip fractures, osteoporosis, osteomalacia etc. Calcium with Vitamin D supplements were malabsorb by the body and then excreted in some health cases of elderly patients.

Here is the link that can be related to your question:

http://www.ajcn.org/cgi/reprint/36/3/426.pdf

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hello everyone..just letting you know i failed the exam..so frustrating...with all the hard works...im just tired right now...i cant say anything....:crying2:

AWWW...I am SO SORRY to hear about your news!! :redbeathe

Just remember what I said about failing (in my post...when I mentioned that I FAILED TOO), it doesn't define you!!!! Maybe you and I can pull eachother up from this situation and help eachother study for round two!? :icon_hug:

Keep your head up, micha2busrn, you'll pass it next time!!!

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