CPNE mnemonics

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I was hoping you all wouldn't mind running over my mnemonics and seeing if I missed anything "critical", heh. I'm going blind after over-studying! The beginnings of these were passed on to me by another student and I've changed them quite a bit, but feel free to use whatever you like.

Safety SCABS

S siderails

C callbell and phone

A anything else you need?

B bed low

S shoes or slippers when getting up

Fluids DISH

D drip rate and IV

I intake and output

S site check

H hydration status

Mobility MAD AIR

M mobility status

A abnormalities

D devices used

A assess above

I implement assigned mobility tasks

R reassess and patient response

Meds MARS

M mar check and 5 rights

A allergies, apical pulse

R recheck MAR to patient ID

S sign

Heplock SAFR

S site check

A aspirate

F flush

R record

Weight BUM

B balance scale

U undress patient prn

M maintain asepsis

Abdominal assessment PPP look listen feel

P does the patient need to pee?

P pain

P position patient

Drainage and specimen CART

C color

A amount

R record

T type

Irrigation PVIAT

P position patient

V verify placement of tube

I instill fluid

A amount of solution

T type of solution

Musculoskeletal Mgt. MAP AIR

M mobility status

A abnormalities

P pain with movement

A assess above

I implement

R reassess and response

Neuro LAMP

L loc

A assess fontanel

M movement

P PERL

O2 Mgt. SOAP AIR

S skin assessment

O O2 status

A activity level

P position

Pain Mgt. PLDQ3 AIR

P pain leve

L location

D duration

Q quality

3 3 pain relief methods

AIR assess, implement, reassess and patient response

Patient teaching RID

R ready to learn?

I identify patient needs

D did patient learn?

PVA PMSTCC

P pulses

M movement

S sensation

T temperature

CC color or cap. refill

Respiratory assessment PAIL

P position

A assess breathing pattern

I instruct to deep breathe

L lung sounds

Respiratory Mgt. PAIL SDI AIR

PAIL see above

S spit cup

D deep breathe and cough

I incentive spirometer

AIR assess, implement, reassess and response

Skin assessment TIMEC

T temperature

I integrity

M moisture

E edema

C color changes

Wound Mgt. DALT AIR

D drainage

A appearance

L location

T type

AIR assess, implement, reassess and response

Enteral RATFEN

R residual

A amount of feeding

T type of feeding

F fowler's position

E examine GT/abdomen

N NG tube--verify placement

I'd be very grateful for any feedback!

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Specializes in EMS.

Well I sure liked 'em, but I'm just starting to study for the CPNE...

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Specializes in Trauma ICU.

they look great.

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I just passed the CPNE, but thank you :)

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Specializes in Wound Care, LTC, Sub-Acute, Vents.

congrats cobweb!!!!

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Thanks for posting! And congrats on passing the CPNE!:)

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Congrats! Just began studying for CPNE-don't have date yet. Would you have changed any of your mneumonics looking back? Thanks for sharing.

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I did alter this one--safety, SCABBS--Siderails x whatever, Call bell and phone, Anything else you need? Bed low, Brakes on, Slippers or shoes.

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I highlight any timed area I have such as 20s or meds. Anything that is mobility or management of any kind has AIR after it--Assess (ex. assess mobility and abnormalities), Implement (reposition patient x 1), and Reassess and/or response (patient became short of breath after repositioning, denied pain with movement.) I hope that helps a bit :) Be sure and write down ALL your findings, you won't remember them when you go to chart, unlike at work. I wrote everything in pencil, which was a blessing, except where you have to sign, such as meds.

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:ancong!: on passing CPNE!

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Specializes in Home Health, PDN, LTC, subacute.

Awwww, so happy for you CONGRATS! :yeah:

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Thanks, all :) I think I'm having some post traumatic stress syndrome, lol, it really hasn't sunk in yet.

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Specializes in Wound Care, LTC, Sub-Acute, Vents.
thanks, all :) i think i'm having some post traumatic stress syndrome, lol, it really hasn't sunk in yet.

congrats!

don't worry, the replay of the cpne and dreams will disappear eventually. it took me a couple of days. :smokin:

i heard of some people still dreaming about the cpne several weeks after.

good luck on the nclex!!! you'll be cobwebrn soon.

angel, rn

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