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Temperature (Extremity, Infection)Ropes hang freelyAlignmentCirculation Check (5 P's)Type & Location of fractureIncrease fluid intakeOverhead trapezeNo weights on bed or floor
NCLEX MNEMONICClient In Traction Nursing Care
"TRACTION"
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CaneOppositeAffectedLeg
Walker With Affected Leg
NCLEX MNEMONIC
Canes and walkers"COAL" and "WWAL"
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Alcohol UseCorticosteroid UseCalcium lowE-trogen lowSmokingSedentary lifestyle/s
NCLEX MNEMONIC
Osteoporosis Risk Factors"ACCESS"
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D - izzinessA - Abdominal crampingT - achycardia
NCLEX MNEMONIC
DUMPING SYNDROME
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Hepatitis A and E transmittedby fecal-oral route
NCLEX MNEMONIC
Hepatitis Transmission Routes
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A - scitesB - leedingC - aput medusaD - ecreased albuminE - nlarged spleen
NCLEX MNEMONIC
PORTAL HYPERTENSION
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S - treptomycinR - ifampicinI - soniazidP - yrazinamideE - thambutol
NCLEX MNEMONIC
Anti-TB drugs “STRIPE”
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Emphysema has letter P (and not B) so Pink Puffer.Chronic Bronchitis has letter B (and not P) so Blue Bloater.
NCLEX MNEMONIC
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
"blue bloater vs. pink puffer"
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HIGH ALARMO - bstruction due to increased secretions, kink, coughing
or gaggingLOW PRESSURE ALARM
D - isconnection or leak in ventilator or in airway cuff or patient stops spontaneous breathing
NCLEX MNEMONIC
Ventilator Alarms“HOLD”
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Beta 1 = one heartBeta 2 = two lungs
NCLEX MNEMONIC
BETA 1 VERSUS BETA 2 EFFECTS
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In Heaven (heparin), there is peace (protamine Sulfate).
In war (warfarin), there are killings (Vitamin K).
NCLEX MNEMONIC
HEPARIN AND WARFARIN ANTIDOTES
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D - ilated veins/ discolorationV - enography is gold standardT - enderness of thigh and calf
NCLEX MNEMONIC
Deep Vein Thrombosis Diagnosis“DVT”
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IsoproterenolDopamineEpinephrineAtropine Sulfate
NCLEX MNEMONIC
Bradycardia and Hypotension Drugs
"IDEA"
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AmiodaroneCimetidineAspirinDapsoneErythromycinMetronidazoleIndomethacin
ClofibratesQuinidineAzapropazoneCiprofloxacinStatins
NCLEX MNEMONICWarfarin interactions
"ACADEMIC QACS"
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M - orphineO - xygenN - itroglycerinA - spirin
NCLEX MNEMONIC
Treatment for MI
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V - enostasisV - essel traumaV - iscosity of blood
NCLEX MNEMONIC
Virchow’s Triad in Clot Formation3 V’s
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A - sthmaB - lock (heart block)C - OPDD - iabetes mellitusE - lectrolyte (hyperkalemia)
NCLEX MNEMONIC
Beta blocker contraindications
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AtrialPulmonicErb's pointTricuspidMitral
NCLEX MNEMONIC
Heart Auscultation Order"APETM"
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U - rokinaseS - treptokinaseA - lteplase (t-PA)
NCLEX MNEMONIC
Thrombolytic agents “USA”
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Upright PositionNitrates (in low dose)LasixOxygenAminophyllineDigoxin
Fluids (decrease)Afterload (decrease)Sodium restrictionTest (Dig level, ABGs, K level)
NCLEX MNEMONIC
CHF TREATMENT"Unload Fast"
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AnemiaNeutropeniaThrombocytopenia
NCLEX MNEMONIC
Leukemia symptoms"ANT"
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CoughAnaphylaxisPalpitationsTasteOrthostatic↓BPPotassium (↑K+)Renal impairmentImpotenceLeucocytosis
NCLEX MNEMONICACE Inhibitor Side Effects
"CAPTOPRIL"
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A - ce inihibitors/ARBsB - eta blockersC - alcium blockersD - iuretics
NCLEX MNEMONIC
Treatment For Hypertension“ABCD”
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M - orphineA - minophyllineD - igitalisD - iureticsO - xygenG - ases (ABG)
NCLEX MNEMONIC
PULMONARY EDEMA MANAGEMENT
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B - radycardia/TachycardiaA - norexiaD - iarrhea
V - isual disturbancesA - bdominal CrampsN - ausea and vomiting
NCLEX MNEMONICEARLY SIGNS OF DIGOXIN TOXICITY
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Early ambulationExerciseElastic stockingsElevate legsEncourage fluidsExtend knees
NCLEX MNEMONIC
Prevention of Thrombophlebitis - 6 E’s
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Sugar (Glucocorticoids)Salt (Mineralcorticoids)Sex (Androgens)
NCLEX MNEMONIC
Adrenal Gland Hormones“3 S’s or GMA”
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Add Sone (steroid)
NCLEX MNEMONIC
Addison’s Disease
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Draw up regular then NPH
NCLEX MNEMONIC
Mixing insulins“R.N.”
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Sick - easier to get sickSad -causes depressionSex - increases libidoSalt - retains more and causes weight gainSugar - raises blood sugar
NCLEX MNEMONIC
Corticosteroid Side Effects"Five S's"
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Hot and dry = sugar highCold and clammy = need some candy
NCLEX MNEMONIC
Hypoglycemia vs Hyperglycemia"Hot and Dry"
"Cold and Clammy"
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StarvationAlcoholDM
NCLEX MNEMONIC
Causes of Diabetic Ketoacidosis "SAD"
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Follicle stimulating hormoneLuteinizing hormoneAdrenocorticotropic hormoneGrowth hormoneThyroid stimulating hormoneOxytocinProlactin
NCLEX MNEMONIC
Pituitary hormones "FLAGTOP"
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CataractsUp all nightSuppression of adrenalHypertensionHump buffaloInfections
Necrosis (avascular) Gain weightStriaeBone lossAcneDMMoon faceDepression
NCLEX MNEMONIC
SIDE EFFECTS OF STEROIDS“Cushings Bad MD “
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Same as lithium 0.6 - 1.2
NCLEX MNEMONIC
Creatinine lab values
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S - teven Johnson syndromeS - kin rashS - hiny crystals in urine
NCLEX MNEMONIC
Sulfonamide side effects 3 S’s
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FrequencyUrgencyNocturia
NCLEX MNEMONIC
PROSTATE SYMPTOMS"no FUN"
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ClozapineColchicineCarbamazepine
NCLEX MNEMONIC
DRUGS CAUSING AGRANULOCYTOSIS 3 C’s
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edrophonium is for diagnosis, pyridostigmine is to get rid of weakness
NCLEX MNEMONIC
Myasthenia drugs
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S - eligiline (Eldepryl)A - nticholinergics (Cogentin, Artane)L - dopa (Sinemet)A - mantadine (Symmetryl)
NCLEX MNEMONIC
Antiparkinsoninan drugs“SALA”
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S - alivationL - acrimationU - rinationD - iarrheaG - astric distressE - mesis
NCLEX MNEMONICCHOLINERGIC (Parasympathetic) EFFECTS
“sludge”
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C - arbamazepineP - henytoinP - henobarbital
NCLEX MNEMONIC
Drugs for all seizures “CPP”
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DiarrheaUrinationMiosisBradycardia
EmesisLacrimationLethargySalivation
NCLEX MNEMONIC
Cholinergic Adverse Effects “DUMBELLS”
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A - miodaroneB - usulfanC - hlorpromazineD - examethasone
NCLEX MNEMONIC
DRUGS CAUSING CATARACT
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GlycerolUrea
Mannitol
NCLEX MNEMONIC
Osmotic diuretics"GUM"
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A - AlertV - Response to Verbal StimuliP - Response to PainU - Unresponsive
NCLEX MNEMONIC
Level of Consciousness Assessment
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S - canning speechI - ntention tremorsN - ystagmus
NCLEX MNEMONIC
Charcoat’s Triad in Multiple Sclerosis
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Increased BPDecreased heart rateDecreased respiratory rateWidened pulse pressure
Decreased BPIncreased HRIncreased respiratory rateNarrowed pulse pressure
NCLEX MNEMONIC
ICP VERSUS SHOCK“have opposite V/S!”
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Valproic acidEthosuximide
NCLEX MNEMONIC
Drugs for petit mal seizures“VALET”
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M - etronidazoleC - hloramphenicolA - minoglycosideT - etracycline
NCLEX MNEMONIC
Antibiotics C/I During Pregnancy
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crosses suture lines
NCLEX MNEMONIC
CAPUT SUCCEDANEUM“CS”
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Push then position
NCLEX MNEMONIC
Cord prolapse
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L - eft sideI - ncrease IVO - xygenateN - otify physicianP - itocin
NCLEX MNEMONICInterventions for complications of L&D
“LIONPit”
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A - ppearanceP - ulse rate (apical)G - rimaceA - ctivityR - espiratory rate
NCLEX MNEMONIC
APGAR SCORING
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HemolysisElevatedLiver function testsLowPlatelet count
NCLEX MNEMONICSevere pre-eclampsia complication
"HELLP"
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BreastsUterusBladderBowel functionLochiaEpisiotomyHoman's signEmotional StatusRespiratory System
NCLEX MNEMONIC
Postpartum assessment"BUBBLE HER"
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A - Amniocentesis L - L/S Ratio (2:1)O - Oxytocin TestN - Non-Stress TestE - Estriol Level
NCLEX MNEMONIC
ASSESSMENT TESTS FOR FETAL WELL-BEING
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Variable decelerations – Cord compression
Early decelerations – Head compression
Accelerations – Okay
Late decelerations – Placental Insufficiency
NCLEX MNEMONIC
VEAL CHOP
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K-sparing diureticsBeta blockersACE inhibitorsNSAIDsK supplements
NCLEX MNEMONIC
Drugs That Cause Hyperkalemia“K BANK”
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Kayexalate (orally/ enema)InsulinNa HCO3Diuretics (Furosemide & Thiazides)
NCLEX MNEMONIC
Hyperkalemia Treatment"KIND"
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M - uscle weaknessU - rinary changes (oliguria)R - espiratory distressD - ecreased cardiac motilityE - KG changes R - eflexes
NCLEX MNEMONIC
SIGNS/SYMPTOMS OF HYPERKALEMIA
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M – medication (ACE, NSAIDS)A - acidosisC- cellular destruction (burns)H – hypoaldosteronismI – intake of supplementsN - nephron failureE – excretion impaired
NCLEX MNEMONIC
CAUSES OF HYPERKALEMIA
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F - ever (low grade), flushed skinR - estless (irritable)I - ncreased fluid retention and increased BPE - dema (peripheral and pitting)D - ecreased urinary output, dry mouth
NCLEX MNEMONIC
SIGNS/SYMPTOMS OF HYPERNATREMIA
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S- tupor/comaA - norexia, N&VL - ethargyT - endon reflexes decreased
L - imp muscles (weakness)O - rthostatic hypotensionS - eizures/headacheS - tomach cramping
NCLEX MNEMONIC
SIGNS/SYMPTOMS OF HYPONATREMIA
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bone demineralization, nephrolithiasis, pain
NCLEX MNEMONIC
SIGNS/SYMPTOMS OF HYPERCALCEMIA
“Bones, Stones and Moans”
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C - onvulsions or Chvostek’s signA - rrhythmiasT - etany or Trosseau’s signS - pasms and stridor
NCLEX MNEMONIC
SIGNS/SYMPTOMS OF HYPOCALCEMIA
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S - Skin flushedA - AgitationL - Low-grade feverT - Thirst
NCLEX MNEMONIC
SIGN/SYMPTOMS OF HYPERNATREMIA
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S - ulfonamideH - ydralazineI - soniazidP - henytoinP - rocainamide
NCLEX MNEMONIC
DRUGS CAUSING SLE SYMPTOMS
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A - miodaroneP - rocainamideA - rseniumC - isaprideH - aloperidolE - rythromycin
NCLEX MNEMONIC
Drugs causing QT prolongation “APACHE”
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D - igoxinI - soniazidS - pironolocatoneC - imetidineO - estrogensS - tillbestrol
NCLEX MNEMONIC
Drugs causing gynecomastia“DISCOS”
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Digitalis - .5-2.5 = 2Lithium - .6-1.2 = 2Theophylline - 10-20 = 20Dilantin - 10-20 = 20
NCLEX MNEMONIC
Therapeutic Drug Levels - Magic 2’s
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“Ben is off with flu”
NCLEX MNEMONIC
Benzodiazepine antidote - Romazicon (Flumanezil)
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SafetySetting limitsEstablish trusting relationshipMedicationsLeas restrictive methods/environment
NCLEX MNEMONIC
5 INTERVENTIONS FOR PSYCHIATRIC PATIENTS
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H - yperthermiaA - utonomic instability (delirium) R - igidityM - yoclonus
NCLEX MNEMONIC
Serotonin syndrome “HARM”
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C - ut downA - nnoyedG - uiltyE - ye opener
NCLEX MNEMONIC
ALCOHOL ADDICTION SCREENING
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(co = constrict blood vessels = increased BP)
NCLEX MNEMONIC
EFFECTS OF “CO”- CAINE
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U - nrelieved by interventionsS - uddenA - marked change
NCLEX MNEMONIC
REPORTING CRITICAL CONDITIONS
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T - eachingI - V medicationsA - ssesment
NCLEX MNEMONIC
RN SCOPE OF PRACTICE
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R - eview patient assessment
R - eview vital signs
R - eview records: MAR, Labs, Recent Orders, Progress Notes
R - eview care pathway, policies and procedures
R - eady relevant Information (e.g. chart, medication sheet,
vital signs, code status, POLST, allergies)
NCLEX MNEMONICBEFORE CALLING PHYSICIAN
5 R’s
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M - MeaslesT - TBC - Chickenpox
NCLEX MNEMONIC
AIRBORNE INFECTIONS
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First you put on your dress (Gown), then you put on your lipstick (mask), then your Shades (googles) and lastly your drive (gloves) to wherever you're going.
NCLEX MNEMONIC
Donning: Gown, Mask, Google, and Gloves
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First you turn off your car (gloves),then you take of your shades (googles) because you are indoors, your take off your dress (gown) and finally you wipe off your lipstick (Mask)
NCLEX MNEMONIC
Removing: Gloves, Googles, Gown, and Mask
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AIRBORNE DROPLET PRECAUTIONS CONTACT PRECAUTIONS
My - measlesChicken - chickenpoxHez - herpes zoster TB - TB
SPIDERMAN
s - sepsiss - scarlet fevers - streptococcal pharyngitisp - parvovirus b19p - pertussisp - pneumoniai - influenzad - diptheria (pharyngeal)e - epiglottitisr - rubellam - mumpsm - meningitism - mycoplasma or meningeal
pneumoniaan - adenovirus
MRS. WEE
m - multidrug resistant organismr - RSVs - skin infectionsw - wound infectionse - enteric infections - C. diff.e - eye infections
NCLEX MNEMONIC
TRANSMISSION-BASED PRECAUTIONS
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C - Change in bowel or bladder habitsA - A sore throat that does not healU - Unusual bleeding or dischargeT - Thickening or lump in breast or elsewhereI - Indigestion or dysphagiaO - Obvious change in wart or moleN - Nagging cough or hoarseness
NCLEX MNEMONICSeven Warning Signs of Cancer
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Used to treat bradycardia
NCLEX MNEMONIC
ATROPINE"A goes with B"
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Bradycardia & hypotensionAnorexiaDiminished pupilary sizeAnalgesiaMiosisEuphoriaRespiratory depression
Increased smooth muscle activity (biliary tract constriction)
ConstipationAmeliorate cough reflexNausea and vomitingSedation
NCLEX MNEMONIC
OPIOD EFFECTS“Bad Americans”
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Tetralogy of FallotTruncus ArteriosusTricuspid Atresia
NCLEX MNEMONIC
Cyanotic defects"3 T's"
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Choking precautionsLie on backEvaluate AirwayFeed SlowlyTeaching
Larger nipple openingIncidence increased in
malesPrevent crust formation
and aspiration
NCLEX MNEMONIC
Cleft lip post op care"CLEFT LIP"
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LidocaineEpinephrineAtropine SulfateNarcan
NCLEX MNEMONIC
EMERGENCY MEDS"drugs to LEAN on"
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Feeding difficultyInspiratory StridorNares FlaresExpiratory GruntingSternal Retractions
NCLEX MNEMONIC
Pediatric Hypoxia Symptoms"FINES"
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BananaRiceAppleToasted Bread
NCLEX MNEMONIC
Diet For Severe Dehydration"BRAT"
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BarleyRyeOatsWheat
NCLEX MNEMONIC
Foods To Avoid With Celiac Disease"BROW"
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LacticUremicSalicylateKetoacidosis
NCLEX MNEMONIC
Causes of Metabolic Acidosis“LUSK”
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E - evaluateA - assessT - teach
NCLEX MNEMONIC
DO NOT delegate what you can EAT!
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Do not give potassium without adequate urine output
NCLEX MNEMONIC
No Pee, no K
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NCLEX MNEMONIC
If a client is in distress, do not assess ! Safety comes first!
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TO CONVERT CENTIGRADE TO FF= C+40, multiply 9/5 and substract 40
TO CONVERT FAHRENHEIT TO CC= F+40, multiply 5/9 and substract 40
NCLEX MNEMONIC
Converting temperatures
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1 tsp (teaspoon)= 5 ml1 T(tbsp)= 3 tsp = 15 ml1 oz= 30 ml1 cup= 8 oz1 quart= 2 pints
1 pint= 2 cups1 gr (grain)= 60 mg1 g (gram)= 1000 mg1 kg= 2.2 lbs1 lb= 16 oz
NCLEX MNEMONIC
Household measures