Surgical_RN08

Surgical_RN08

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  1. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    Surgical_RN08 replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    some respiratory 1. rsv- child in private room...contact precautions..not droplet or airbone. (sometimes i get this mixed up because its called respiratory synctical virus..i used to pick droplet...

  2. lab values for the nclex

    Surgical_RN08 replied to adio412's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    i think they mean like for example hyperkalemia v/s hypokalemia...the signs and symptoms the pt would

  3. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    Surgical_RN08 replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    some therapeutic drug levels digoxin 05-2.0 ng/ml lithium 0.6-1.5 meq/l dilantin 10-20 mcg/dl theophylline 10-20 mcg/dl lithium 0.5-1.5 meq/l coumadin pt: 12-20 sec....therapeutic range 1.5-2 times...

  4. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    Surgical_RN08 replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    this is a mnemonic that i learned for the 12 cns. sensory, motor, both. i think its cute. some says marry money but my brother says big boobs matter

  5. July NCLEX Takers come on in!

    Surgical_RN08 replied to orchids8's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    i just looked at my calendar and realized i only have two full weeks left of studying...my how time flys...i am really ready to get it over with though. some of the threads on give me anxiety while...

  6. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    Surgical_RN08 replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    acute renal failure-abrupt loss of kidney function, usually reversible, with minor functioning loss prerenal (renal ischemia) intrarenal (any kidney tissue disease) postrenal (obstruction...I.e...

  7. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    Surgical_RN08 replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    127 is correct...you got it

  8. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    Surgical_RN08 replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    WOW! CONGRATS...its finally the end of a new beginning.....good luck with your career! Oh....and thanks for starting this

  9. July NCLEX Takers come on in!

    Surgical_RN08 replied to orchids8's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    hmmm, that depends...if it is an assessment question and you have all the information you need then you would implement.....if you need more data then you would assess....the stem may or may not give...

  10. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    Surgical_RN08 replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    1. prozac, zoloft, paxil- tx of depression. 2. sodium nitroprusside- sheild from light. wrap in foil 3. cephalosporins- check for allergies to penicillins. pt could be hypersensitive. 4. pts recieving...

  11. jus ttook the NCLEX RN

    Surgical_RN08 replied to Waitingformyresults's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    hey courtney when did you take the nclex??? i didnt know that you have taken it already...well good luck and let me know how you

  12. July NCLEX Takers come on in!

    Surgical_RN08 replied to orchids8's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    suzanne is a moderator on this site that on her on free time helps students take review for the nclex....it is a sticky on the top of nclex discussion page...just click on it and follow her...

  13. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    Surgical_RN08 replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I read this from a couple of books and I answered it from the q-trainer soooo if the choice is listed on the NCLEX then thats what I am going to

  14. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    Surgical_RN08 replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    some oncology dont give methotrexate in the first trimester of pregnancy. radioactive iodine- excreted in urine sealed source implant- body fluids not radioactive- nursing care-limit total time care...

  15. Flood H2O may postpone my test tomorrow!

    Surgical_RN08 replied to MedSurgRNiowa's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    awwww man...how terrible...look at the bright side....maybe it wasnt meant for you to take it friday the

  16. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    Surgical_RN08 replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I came up with the 43 drops also by adding the 30 ml to my 1000cc bag...looks good to

  17. Lurked and read....here with advice.....

    Surgical_RN08 replied to nursememrie's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    yeah those kaplan questions are super hard..i bought the kaplan complete and had the 4 day class on campus. i pulled the required scores on the q-trainers......thanks for the...

  18. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    Surgical_RN08 replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    respiratory syncytial virus- contact precautions systemic lupus erythematosus- butterfly rash on nose and cheek. avoid sunlight with dic...get worried if you see blood oooze from the iv line. notify...

  19. Devastated by Kaplan Trainer Scores!!

    Surgical_RN08 replied to clairebearrn's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    noooo my kaplan instructor says to aim for at least 60% on qt 6-7 and 65% on the qt 1-5 and all qbank questions. those scores arent terrible thats why they call them question trainers. kaplan...

  20. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    Surgical_RN08 replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Morphine is contraindicated in acute pancreatitis because is causes the spasms but the demerol is the drug of choice. At least that's how I learned it. Let me know if this has

  21. Help

    Surgical_RN08 replied to mskell's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    i also planned the systems/areas to study from my weakest to strongest and i just jot it on my calendar like a day or two before. when i finish i write it on my list along with the date i finished. i...

  22. Advice Please!

    Surgical_RN08 replied to CUNurse2b's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    the more questions the better because they have reformated the exam since last year and there are more alternate format items. my instructors recommend at least 3000 questions before going to attempt...

  23. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    Surgical_RN08 replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    V-FIB=DEFIB DONT SHOCK ASYSTOLE! EEG- MUST BE SLEEP DEPRIVED FOR THE PROCEDURE Albumin best indicator of nutrition normal range 3.5 - 5.5 altered LOC- earliest sign of ICP to check dehydration in an...

  24. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    Surgical_RN08 replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    1. dont give atropine for glaucoma. it increases intraocular pressure! 2. drug abusers at risk for heart valve disease. 3. after a liver biopsy place pt. on right side to put pressure on site. 4. end...

  25. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    Surgical_RN08 replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You also need three negative sputum tb cultures before the patient can return to