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Acute Glomerulonephritis: Signs and Symptoms
A child demonstrating oliguria, cola-colored urine, and signs/symptoms of hypervolemia following a recent streptococcal infection (strep throat) should be evaluated for Acute Glomerulonephritis.
Acute Glomerulonephritis: Signs and Symptoms
A child demonstrating oliguria, cola-colored urine, and signs/symptoms of hypervolemia following a recent streptococcal infection (strep throat) should be evaluated for Acute Glomerulonephritis.
Braden Scale: Pressure Injuries
A Braden scale score ≤ 18 indicates a patient is at risk for pressure injuries. In this case, take measures to prevent injuries of this type.
Braden Scale: Pressure Injuries
A Braden scale score ≤ 18 indicates a patient is at risk for pressure injuries. In this case, take measures to prevent injuries of this type.
Breath Sounds: Vesicular and Adventitious
"Vesicular" breath sounds are a normal finding upon auscultation (i.e., the sound air makes flowing in and out of lungs). "Adventitious" breath sounds are always abnormal!
Breath Sounds: Vesicular and Adventitious
"Vesicular" breath sounds are a normal finding upon auscultation (i.e., the sound air makes flowing in and out of lungs). "Adventitious" breath sounds are always abnormal!
Suctioning
When performing suctioning, apply suction intermittently while withdrawing the catheter and rotating it for 10-15 seconds.
Suctioning
When performing suctioning, apply suction intermittently while withdrawing the catheter and rotating it for 10-15 seconds.
Lead Exposure
Lead exposure: Pre-1978 housing is at risk for lead-based paint! Check out these patient teaching tips.
Lead Exposure
Lead exposure: Pre-1978 housing is at risk for lead-based paint! Check out these patient teaching tips.
Key Symptoms of Coarctation of the Aorta
KEY symptoms of Coarctation of the Aorta: elevated BP and bounding pulses in the arms, decreased BP and pulses in the legs.
Key Symptoms of Coarctation of the Aorta
KEY symptoms of Coarctation of the Aorta: elevated BP and bounding pulses in the arms, decreased BP and pulses in the legs.
Key Symptoms of a Patent Ductus Arteriosus
KEY symptoms of a Patent Ductus Arteriosus: machine-hum murmur, bounding pulses, and wide pulse pressure.
Key Symptoms of a Patent Ductus Arteriosus
KEY symptoms of a Patent Ductus Arteriosus: machine-hum murmur, bounding pulses, and wide pulse pressure.
Blood Glucose Key Points
Key points when taking a patient's blood glucose: Place hand in dependent position; Pierce outer; Wipe away first drop of blood; Hold test trip NEXT to the blood drop
Blood Glucose Key Points
Key points when taking a patient's blood glucose: Place hand in dependent position; Pierce outer; Wipe away first drop of blood; Hold test trip NEXT to the blood drop
Celiac Disease
Celiac disease is the inability to digest gluten. Patients with celiac disease CAN eat: dairy, rice, corn, potatoes, eggs, fruits and vegetables. Foods containing wheat, rye, and barley should be...
Celiac Disease
Celiac disease is the inability to digest gluten. Patients with celiac disease CAN eat: dairy, rice, corn, potatoes, eggs, fruits and vegetables. Foods containing wheat, rye, and barley should be...
Signs and Symptoms of Autism
Key signs/symptoms of Autism: Lack of eye contact Repetitive motions/actions Delayed speech and language skills Strict adherence to routines Unusual eating or sleeping habits Digestive problems.
Signs and Symptoms of Autism
Key signs/symptoms of Autism: Lack of eye contact Repetitive motions/actions Delayed speech and language skills Strict adherence to routines Unusual eating or sleeping habits Digestive problems.
Incidence Vs Prevalence
Incidence vs. Prevalence: Incidence is the number of NEW cases of disease/injury in a population during a period of time. Prevalence is the number of ALL cases (new and pre-existing) of disease/injury...
Incidence Vs Prevalence
Incidence vs. Prevalence: Incidence is the number of NEW cases of disease/injury in a population during a period of time. Prevalence is the number of ALL cases (new and pre-existing) of disease/injury...
Negative Nitrogen Balance
A negative nitrogen balance indicates insufficient PROTEIN intake (due to illness, malnutrition, or aging). It means the patient is using protein faster than it is being synthesized.
Negative Nitrogen Balance
A negative nitrogen balance indicates insufficient PROTEIN intake (due to illness, malnutrition, or aging). It means the patient is using protein faster than it is being synthesized.
Indications of Intent to Commit Suicide
Recognize behaviors that may indicate an intention to commit suicide . For example: Giving away prized possessions, sudden improvement of mood or calmness, and/or making of final preparations.
Indications of Intent to Commit Suicide
Recognize behaviors that may indicate an intention to commit suicide . For example: Giving away prized possessions, sudden improvement of mood or calmness, and/or making of final preparations.
Immunizations in first 6 months
IMMUNIZATIONS IN FIRST 6 MONTHS Birth = "B" Hep B 2 Months = "B. Dr. HIP" Hep B, DTAP, RV, Hib, IPV, PCV 4 months = "Dr. HIP" DTAP, RV,...
Immunizations in first 6 months
IMMUNIZATIONS IN FIRST 6 MONTHS Birth = "B" Hep B 2 Months = "B. Dr. HIP" Hep B, DTAP, RV, Hib, IPV, PCV 4 months = "Dr. HIP" DTAP, RV,...
Vitamin D
A key function of Vitamin D is that it helps with absorption of calcium. Sunlight is a key source of Vitamin D! Other sources include: fortified milk, fatty fish, and eggs.
Vitamin D
A key function of Vitamin D is that it helps with absorption of calcium. Sunlight is a key source of Vitamin D! Other sources include: fortified milk, fatty fish, and eggs.
Abdominal Wound Dehiscence
For abdominal wound dehiscence with evisceration: Place saline-soaked gauze over wound; Don't try to reinsert organs!; Prepare patient for possible surgery.
Abdominal Wound Dehiscence
For abdominal wound dehiscence with evisceration: Place saline-soaked gauze over wound; Don't try to reinsert organs!; Prepare patient for possible surgery.
Parallel Play in Children
In toddlers, parallel play is expected. Parallel play means that children play independently NEXT to other children.
Parallel Play in Children
In toddlers, parallel play is expected. Parallel play means that children play independently NEXT to other children.
Alcohol Withdrawal
Alcohol withdrawal starts 4-12 hours after last drink and peaks at 24-48 hours. Be sure to ask the patient when they had their last drink!
Alcohol Withdrawal
Alcohol withdrawal starts 4-12 hours after last drink and peaks at 24-48 hours. Be sure to ask the patient when they had their last drink!
How Many Calories in a Pound?
3,500 calories = 1 pound. To lose 1 pound a week, patients need to decrease their daily caloric intake by 500 calories.
How Many Calories in a Pound?
3,500 calories = 1 pound. To lose 1 pound a week, patients need to decrease their daily caloric intake by 500 calories.
Airborne Precautions
Airborne precautions require the patient to have a NEGATIVE airflow room. Caregivers and visitors need to wear N95 masks when going in the room.
Airborne Precautions
Airborne precautions require the patient to have a NEGATIVE airflow room. Caregivers and visitors need to wear N95 masks when going in the room.
Electroconvulsive Therapy
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is used to treat severe depression that is unresponsive to drug therapy.
Electroconvulsive Therapy
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is used to treat severe depression that is unresponsive to drug therapy.
Severe Dehydration in Children
A child who is crying without producing tears should be evaluated for severe dehydration.
Severe Dehydration in Children
A child who is crying without producing tears should be evaluated for severe dehydration.
Know your levels of illness prevention!
Know your levels of prevention! Primary, Secondary, Tertiary
Know your levels of illness prevention!
Know your levels of prevention! Primary, Secondary, Tertiary
DASH diet & hypertension
The DASH diet (for patients with hypertension) emphasizes low sodium, high potassium, and high calcium foods.
DASH diet & hypertension
The DASH diet (for patients with hypertension) emphasizes low sodium, high potassium, and high calcium foods.
Bipolar patients & mania
For bipolar patients experiencing mania: be sure to provide high-calorie portable snacks (finger foods).
Bipolar patients & mania
For bipolar patients experiencing mania: be sure to provide high-calorie portable snacks (finger foods).
Injections for infants
For intramuscular injections under 1 year old, use vastus lateralis muscle!
Injections for infants
For intramuscular injections under 1 year old, use vastus lateralis muscle!
Applying Restraints
When applying restraints, make sure 2 fingers can fit between restraint and patient, se a quick release knot, and don't place restraints on side rail.
Applying Restraints
When applying restraints, make sure 2 fingers can fit between restraint and patient, se a quick release knot, and don't place restraints on side rail.
Burn Inhalation Injury
For a patient who has suffered a BURN, be sure to assess for inhalation injury. Symptoms: singed eyebrows or nasal hair, and sooty sputum.
Burn Inhalation Injury
For a patient who has suffered a BURN, be sure to assess for inhalation injury. Symptoms: singed eyebrows or nasal hair, and sooty sputum.
Administration Set Priming for Blood Transfusion
For blood transfusion, prime the administration set with 0.9% NaCl ONLY.
Administration Set Priming for Blood Transfusion
For blood transfusion, prime the administration set with 0.9% NaCl ONLY.
Reporting Urine Output
REPORT urine output that is less than 30ml/hr! Decreased urine output can be indicative of shock, sepsis, and kidney failure.
Reporting Urine Output
REPORT urine output that is less than 30ml/hr! Decreased urine output can be indicative of shock, sepsis, and kidney failure.
Patient at risk for suicide
For a patient at risk for suicide: Do NOT place a patient at risk for suicide in a private room. Provide 1:1 observation at all times.
Patient at risk for suicide
For a patient at risk for suicide: Do NOT place a patient at risk for suicide in a private room. Provide 1:1 observation at all times.
Finasteride
Finasteride is an Androgen Inhibitor used to treat Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) and baldness.
Finasteride
Finasteride is an Androgen Inhibitor used to treat Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) and baldness.
Pregnancy Weight Gain
Expected weight gain during pregnancy differs depending on the mother's pre-pregnancy weight.
Pregnancy Weight Gain
Expected weight gain during pregnancy differs depending on the mother's pre-pregnancy weight.
Extrapyramidal Side Effects
Extrapyramidal side effects (EPS) are common with Conventional Antipsychotics. Symptoms of EPS include: Dystonia, Parkinson's symptoms, Tardive dyskinesia, Akathisia.
Extrapyramidal Side Effects
Extrapyramidal side effects (EPS) are common with Conventional Antipsychotics. Symptoms of EPS include: Dystonia, Parkinson's symptoms, Tardive dyskinesia, Akathisia.
Maintaining A Sterile Field
Key points about maintaining a sterile field
Maintaining A Sterile Field
Key points about maintaining a sterile field
Giving Medication to Children
Educate families that when giving medication to children, they must use a calibrated device
Giving Medication to Children
Educate families that when giving medication to children, they must use a calibrated device
Duty to Warn
A nurse should always protect patient privacy per HIPAA laws, except when there is a duty to warn!
Duty to Warn
A nurse should always protect patient privacy per HIPAA laws, except when there is a duty to warn!
Nonstress Test (NST)
A nonstress test (NST) is a non-invasive test done to examine the fetal heart rate and response to fetal movement.
Nonstress Test (NST)
A nonstress test (NST) is a non-invasive test done to examine the fetal heart rate and response to fetal movement.
TB Meds
Don't get TIPSY when taking your TB meds! Alcohol is contraindicated for these TB meds: Isoniazid, Rifampin, Pyrazinamide, Ethambutol. All carry a risk for hepatotoxicity!
TB Meds
Don't get TIPSY when taking your TB meds! Alcohol is contraindicated for these TB meds: Isoniazid, Rifampin, Pyrazinamide, Ethambutol. All carry a risk for hepatotoxicity!
Enteral Feeding
Enteral feeding: Confirm placement with x-ray; Measure gastric contents; Hold feeding if residual exceeds ~500ml; Flush feeding tubes.
Enteral Feeding
Enteral feeding: Confirm placement with x-ray; Measure gastric contents; Hold feeding if residual exceeds ~500ml; Flush feeding tubes.
Early Signs of Increased ICP in Infants
Early signs of increased ICP in infants: irritability, high-pitched cry, poor feeding, “setting-sun” phenomenon, bulging fontanels, separation of cranial sutures.
Early Signs of Increased ICP in Infants
Early signs of increased ICP in infants: irritability, high-pitched cry, poor feeding, “setting-sun” phenomenon, bulging fontanels, separation of cranial sutures.
Clozapine vs. Clonidine
Don't confuse clozapine with clonidine! Clonidine is an antihypertensive. Clozapine is an antipsychotic.
Clozapine vs. Clonidine
Don't confuse clozapine with clonidine! Clonidine is an antihypertensive. Clozapine is an antipsychotic.
Bishop Score
A Bishop score is used to determine maternal readiness for labor induction based on cervical readiness.
Bishop Score
A Bishop score is used to determine maternal readiness for labor induction based on cervical readiness.
Criteria for hospitalization of patients with anorexia
Criteria for hospitalization of patients with Anorexia Nervosa.
Criteria for hospitalization of patients with anorexia
Criteria for hospitalization of patients with Anorexia Nervosa.
Medications in Nutrition IV Line
Do NOT administer any medications through a patient's parenteral nutrition (i.e. TPN) IV line! You need to use a separate line.
Medications in Nutrition IV Line
Do NOT administer any medications through a patient's parenteral nutrition (i.e. TPN) IV line! You need to use a separate line.
Compartment Syndrome 5Ps
For symptoms of compartment syndrome, remember the 5Ps: Paresthesia, Paralysis, Pallor, Pulselessness, Intense Pain
Compartment Syndrome 5Ps
For symptoms of compartment syndrome, remember the 5Ps: Paresthesia, Paralysis, Pallor, Pulselessness, Intense Pain
Windshield Survey
Windshield Survey: Collect data by literally driving around and look out your windshield.
Windshield Survey
Windshield Survey: Collect data by literally driving around and look out your windshield.
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