kocurik77

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1. Waiting for NCLEX results

   kocurik77 replied to Jayden123's topic in NCLEX

   The only thing I can recommend is Kaplan. I took mine test 01.13.2011 and I am still waiting for results ( 48 business hours ). The computer shut off at around 76 questions and I am hope I passed. The last question before it shut I answered correctl...

2. Thyroid Storm

   kocurik77 replied to imn2nursin's topic in General Students

   thyroid is gone, but half-life of T4 is about a week

3. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

   kocurik77 replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX

   Does anybody know why there is sodium loss rather then retention in polycystic kidney? I don't get it, because the symptoms are also hypertensia and oliguria. I have tried to find the answer but I am confused:uhoh21:. please

4. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

   kocurik77 replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX

   I need your help guys. from Lippincott's review : pt. with chron. glomerulonephritis is in permanent salt-loosing state, therefore the Na level is on the low end of normal level I though that in glomer. is decreased urine output, Na levels higher, r...

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   kocurik77 replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX

   Here is a page with animations and explanations from American Heart Association ( hopefully it is not an unapproved site ), just select topic. maybe it will be helpful http://medmovie.com/mmdatabase/MediaPlayer.aspx?ClientID=65&TopicID=0 good ...

6. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

   kocurik77 replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX

   glucose tolerance test - 3 days before test pt. has diet with at least 150g carbohydrates - fasting 10-12h before test - withold morning insulin or oral hypogl. ( for pt. with dm ) - sample is drawn for baseline - normal 70 - 110 mg/dl - high-gluco...

7. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

   kocurik77 replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX

   Hi love2banurse, it is hard to say. It depends on how you feel. You are lucky to feel prepared sooner than your exam date. May is not too far though, so if I were in your shoes I would spend it doing some more questions. Just to make sure to pass thi...

8. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

   kocurik77 replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX

   Could anybody answer my question please? Why do we ensure that child has voided before IV administration of potassium? thanks

9. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

   kocurik77 replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX

   It's true and practical. The problem is that if it is correct answer for NCLEX. I have read that if you want to pass you need to think NCLEX while answering question.

10. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    kocurik77 replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX

    I believe it's O2 first ( A,B,C - airway, breathing, circulation ).

11. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    kocurik77 replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX

    i apologize if i violated term of service and linking to unapproved site. here are my five for today: nclex answers - 1) if you have never heard of it, nobody else probably had, so don't choose that answer. 2) if your pt. is unstable don't choose re...

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    kocurik77 replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX

    inotrope alters force or energy on contraction - positively ( positive inotropic agents ) - increase strenght of contraction - negatively ( negative -//- ) - weaken contraction calcium in muscle cell affects inotropic state - positive inotropes - inc...

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    kocurik77 replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX

    I believe BP and HR first, because according to Maslow's hierarchy physiological needs are first and then safety ( prevention of infection from open wound ). You have the knowledge, but there are some rules you need to folow when all the answers loo...

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    kocurik77 replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX

    Here is a list of topics of interactive health tutorials http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/ , the tutorials are basics, but it can help to watch or listen to something while you are having a break from reading or answering questions . I ha...

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    kocurik77 replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX

    child undergoing cardiac catheterization - priority nursing dg. is - deficit knowledge ( parental ) related to cardiac. cath., not decreased cardiac output related to structural defect ! planning care for child before corrective surg. for tetralogy o...