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  1. MASLOW'S HIERARCHY examples and contraindications

    vadee posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    as we all know, maslow's hierarchy is important to know and understand. yet there are examples where maslow's hierarchy is contraindicated. with that being said, here is to refresh your memory on...

  2. Ethical and Legal Issues in Nursing

    vadee posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Just some stuff to refresh your memory on the ethical and legal issues in nursing. you may add on to this. When to contact the Nursing Supervisor (NS) A nurse questions an order but the Physician...

  3. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

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

    Smallpox rash will start from the face first and then extend down the extremities; fever of 3-4 days before the rash. Snakebike: elevate extremities to the level of the heart. complications of...

  4. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

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

    If you are having problems with understanding the difference between compensated and uncompensated ABG stuff (it's an interactive exercise site)...here is a link that I have found to be very helpful!...

  5. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

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

    sweetdreamerinsocal congrats!!! many many many thanks to you and your hard work in posting for everyone else! you are wonderful!! thank you and

  6. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

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

    teratology (drugs that cause birth defects): ACE-Is: cat. D especially in the 2nd and 3rd trimester... only use if there is an emergency situation...for instance if the mother's life is great danger....

  7. Saunders contradicting self

    vadee replied to Lorodz's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I think you are right as far as the client having to lie supine for 8 hours. On this site, it states the following (scroll down to after procedure): "You will be asked to lie flat for up to eight...

  8. MRSA and C-Diff

    vadee replied to EJSRN's topic in General Nursing

    i was doing some reading on the CDC website regarding MRSA or MDRO (Methicillin Drug Resistant Organisms) and there are no current recommendation on when a patient should be taken off of precaution....

  9. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

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

    following the CDC guidelines would be correct... here is a link to the CDC isolation guideline...go scroll down to page 129 and 130 and you can see the drawing they

  10. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

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

    psychosocial are emotions, love and belonging, self esteem, etc... physiological needs are air, food, rest.... more information on Maslow's examples and contraindictation

  11. Electrolyte test

    vadee replied to smurfet's topic in General Nursing

    An ECG is the test to determine when arrhythmia is atrial fibrillation. As far as the coumadin/heparin relations to the AFib...patients with Afib should receive long term adjusted dose anticogulant...

  12. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

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

    to add to your notes... disseminated herpes zoster (shingles) and varicella (chickenpox) are CONTACT and AIRBORNE precautions.. Herpes Simplex is just standard precaution for adults but considered...

  13. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

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

    quick question: when a child is having a temper tantrum, should you ignore the behavior? (according to Kaplan) I thought in nclex world, you shouldn't "ignore". please explain.

  14. Quick Facts/nclex Infecton Control

    vadee replied to Jack_ICU's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Syphilis...according to the CDC Appendix A page 110, it is a standard precaution... where did you find that syphilis is spread by contact?

  15. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

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

    Sorry but I do feel the need to vent. I have been reluctant to post up anything as of late because I've discovered that some of my postings were used on someone's else website without giving credits...

  16. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

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

    These drug/food combinations should be avoided because it can cause severe reactions.... -Anti-Asthma meds such as Theophylline + caffeine: it can cause heart palpitations, nausea, and seizure....

  17. Bucks Traction

    vadee replied to reecie54's topic in General Nursing

    hey it says here in this book that you take it off first, place a pillow in between the legs, turn the client, and then put the traction back on. Hope this helps!

  18. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

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

    the way i think of this is... Hep A Vaccine....= H.A.V. as in the first three letters of the vaccine... with this vaccination, you would want to give it IM and in two divided doses 6-12 months apart....

  19. Post the med you seen on tv today!

    vadee replied to CrystalClear75's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    hey guys there is a thread that someone had posted up with the list of medications seen on TV... check it out and hope this helps. if anyone has any specific teaching instruction for a particular...

  20. Quick Facts/nclex Infecton Control

    vadee replied to Jack_ICU's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    hey guys i found this on the cdc website. it is a file in pdf format with multiple pages of infection control stuff...but there is a chart on there that list much of the infectious diseases and...

  21. MASLOW'S HIERARCHY examples and contraindications

    vadee replied to vadee's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    here is the pyramid

  22. Nclex Drugs

    vadee replied to kind-hearted08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    thread with TV ad

  23. New medicatons on NCLEX ????

    vadee replied to irish6363's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    here is a thread with the TV drugs

  24. Saunders contradicting self

    vadee replied to Lorodz's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    hey i noticed that some of the questions do contradict itself...but as long as you know your materials...then you are able to pick out the mistakes saunders made. but CUSHING's SYNDROME is...

  25. Random Fact Throwing: Obscure Diseases/Facts Edition :)

    vadee replied to GatorRN08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    as I was reading on shingles, I came upon this syndrome known as the Ramsay-Hunt syndrome....can you guess what it is? okay it is shingles in and around the ears!!! be sure to place this client on...