The HYPERKALEMIA "Machine" - Causes of Increased Serum K+ M Medications - ACE inhibitors, NSAIDS A Acidosis - Metabolic and respiratory C Cellular destruction - Burns, traumatic injury H Hypoaldosteronism, hemolysis I Intake - Excessive N Nephrons, renal failure E Excretion - Impaired 1 Likes More Like This Will pharmacology mnemonic devices help you in nursing school? by M.A. Roni, BSN, MSN, RN Mnemonic for cranial nerves by KR Memorizing Pharmacology Mnemonics for the NCLEX by TonyPharmD Mnemonic for Assessing DEMENTIA by Lane Therrell FNP, MSN, RN, MSN, RN, NP Which Nursing Visual Study Resource Is Right For You? by Picmomic
VickyRN, MSN, DNP, RN Specializes in Gerontological, cardiac, med-surg, peds. Has 16 years experience. 105 Articles; 5,349 Posts Mar 4, 2006 Murder - Signs and symptoms of increased serum k+ M Muscle weakness U Urine, oliguria, anuria R Respiratory distress D Decreased cardiac contractility E EKG changes R Reflexes, hyperreflexia, or areflexia (flaccid) 1 Likes
VickyRN, MSN, DNP, RN Specializes in Gerontological, cardiac, med-surg, peds. Has 16 years experience. 105 Articles; 5,349 Posts Mar 4, 2006 Hypernatremia- "You are fried!"F - Fever (low grade), flushed skinR - Restless (irritable)I - Increased fluid retention and increased bpE - Edema (peripheral and pitting)D - Decreased urinary output, dry mouthCan also use this one: SaltS - Skin flushedA - AgitationL - Low-grade feverT - Thirst Edited Feb 6, 2017 by Joe V 1 Likes
VickyRN, MSN, DNP, RN Specializes in Gerontological, cardiac, med-surg, peds. Has 16 years experience. 105 Articles; 5,349 Posts Mar 4, 2006 "Cats" of "Hypocalcemia" C Convulsions A Arrhythmias T Tetany S Spasms and stridor 1 Likes
VickyRN, MSN, DNP, RN Specializes in Gerontological, cardiac, med-surg, peds. Has 16 years experience. 105 Articles; 5,349 Posts Mar 4, 2006 Memory Joggers - awesome web resource!QuoteTo remember which blood types are compatible, visualize the letter - as an orb representing the universe, because type o blood is the universal donor blood. Patients with any blood type can receive it. But o also means odd man out: patients with type o blood can receive only type o blood. Think beep to remember the signs of minor bleeding:B - Bleeding gumsE - Ecchymoses (bruises)E - Epistaxis (nosebleed)P - Petechiae (tiny purplish spots)Having difficulty distinguishing hypoplasia from hyperplasia? When you see plasia in any word, think of "plastic." Plastic, in turn, means forming or developing. As for hypo and hyper, that's the easy part. Hypo means under, or below normal. Hyper means excessive, or above normal. Thus, hypoplasia means underdevelopment, and hyperplasia means overdevelopment.A stand-up comedian who gets no laughs might say his audience has humoral immunity. But humor is the latin word for liquid, and humoral immunity comes from elements in the blood — specifically, antibodies. contrast this with cellular immunity, which comes about through the actions of t cells."hook" for serum sickness: each letter stands for a key sign or symptom of serum sickness.F - FeverA - ArthralgiasR - RashM - MalaiseFor skin biopsy? The 3 different techniques excision, shave, or punch used to secure a skin biopsy specimen.- and much more! 1 Likes
VickyRN, MSN, DNP, RN Specializes in Gerontological, cardiac, med-surg, peds. Has 16 years experience. 105 Articles; 5,349 Posts Mar 4, 2006 Memory Joggers for Pathophysiology QuoteTo remember the 4 causes of cell injury, think of how the injury tipped (or tipd) the scale of homeostasis:T - Toxin or other lethal (cytotoxic) substanceI - InfectionP - Physical insult or injuryD - Deficit, or lack of water, oxygen, or nutrients.When asking assessment questions, remember the American Cancer Society's mnemonic device caution:C - Change in bowel or bladder habitsA - A sore that doesn't healU - Unusual bleeding or dischargeT - Thickening or lumpI - Indigestion or difficulty swallowingO - Obvious changes in a wart or moleN - Nagging cough or hoarseness.Use the abcd rule to assess a mole's malignant potential:A - symmetry--is the mole irregular in shape?B - Border--is the border irregular, notched, or poorly defined?C - Color--does the color vary (for example, between shades of brown, red, white, blue, or black)?D - Diameter--is the diameter more than 6 mm? 1 Likes
princess_g63 Specializes in LABOR/ DELIVERY/ POSTPARTUM/NEWBORN NURS. 11 Posts Mar 8, 2006 These are very helpful thanks!!! Does anyone have anything helpful about ABGs fluid and electrolytes we have a lot of info covered in a small time on test Tues anything would be appreciated... Have a good one!!!! Edited Feb 6, 2017 by Joe V 1 Likes
VickyRN, MSN, DNP, RN Specializes in Gerontological, cardiac, med-surg, peds. Has 16 years experience. 105 Articles; 5,349 Posts Mar 8, 2006 princess_g63 said: These are very helpful thanks! Does anyone have anything helpful about ABGs fluid and electrolytes we have a lot of info covered in a small time on test tues anything would be appreciated... Have a good one!! Here's one tidbit for ABG's: R Respiratory O Opposite M Metabolic E Equal 1 Likes
sharann, BSN, RN 1,758 Posts Mar 12, 2006 Now that you ask I am drawing a blank. The main one I always remember and applies to any and every nurse always is one you already know:A, B, CA - AirwayB - BreathingC - CirculationEverything else will follow 1 Likes
jgwe4e 29 Posts Mar 12, 2006 EKG lead placement:White on the right, smoke (black) over fire (red) Edited Feb 6, 2017 by Joe V 1 Likes
OURN83 127 Posts Mar 12, 2006 APE TO MANAtrial, Pulmonic, Erb's point, Tricuspid, MatrialI'm a first semester nursing student.. Just learned that last week for listening to heart sounds. 1 Likes
OURN83 127 Posts Mar 12, 2006 PAASSPurpose, Action, Adverse reactions, Safe dose range and Special nursing precautions. 1 Likes