Nursing Tips (659)
Crib Safety
Crib safety: Infants on back to sleep, nothing in crib, and width of crib slats
Crib Safety
Crib safety: Infants on back to sleep, nothing in crib, and width of crib slats
Antitussives ABCD Tip
ABCD = Antitussives include Benzonatate, Codeine, Dextromethorphan.
Antitussives ABCD Tip
ABCD = Antitussives include Benzonatate, Codeine, Dextromethorphan.
Smallpox Symptoms
Smallpox: Symptoms include a RASH that begins on the FACE and spreads down, high fever, headache, vomiting.
Smallpox Symptoms
Smallpox: Symptoms include a RASH that begins on the FACE and spreads down, high fever, headache, vomiting.
Chest Physiotherapy Treatments
Chest physiotherapy treatments should be included 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals to avoid vomiting.
Chest Physiotherapy Treatments
Chest physiotherapy treatments should be included 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals to avoid vomiting.
Ciprofloxacin
Ciprofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic used to treat UTIs. A unique side effect of this medication is "achilles tendon rupture". HINT: If you take CIPRO, you might SLIP due to...
Ciprofloxacin
Ciprofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic used to treat UTIs. A unique side effect of this medication is "achilles tendon rupture". HINT: If you take CIPRO, you might SLIP due to...
Rh-Negative Patients
An Indirect Coombs test is used to determine if a pregnant patient is Rh-positive or Rh-negative.
Rh-Negative Patients
An Indirect Coombs test is used to determine if a pregnant patient is Rh-positive or Rh-negative.
Calcium Channel Blockers
Calcium channel blockers are Very Nice Drugs: Verapamil, Nifedipine, Diltiazem.
Calcium Channel Blockers
Calcium channel blockers are Very Nice Drugs: Verapamil, Nifedipine, Diltiazem.
Patient with hallucinations
Ask your patient directly about hallucinations, including command hallucinations. Implement 1:1 observation if indicated!
Patient with hallucinations
Ask your patient directly about hallucinations, including command hallucinations. Implement 1:1 observation if indicated!
Beta 2 Adrenergic Agonists
Beta 2 adrenergic agonists: Albuterol is SHORT-acting (for acute episodes) and Salmeterol is LONG-acting.
Beta 2 Adrenergic Agonists
Beta 2 adrenergic agonists: Albuterol is SHORT-acting (for acute episodes) and Salmeterol is LONG-acting.
Water Heater Settings
Injury prevention in the home: Make sure water heater setting is set to LESS than 120 degrees F to prevent burns.
Water Heater Settings
Injury prevention in the home: Make sure water heater setting is set to LESS than 120 degrees F to prevent burns.
Antidiuretic Hormones
Antidiuretic hormones (ex: vasopressin and desmopressin) are used to treat Diabetes Insipidus.
Antidiuretic Hormones
Antidiuretic hormones (ex: vasopressin and desmopressin) are used to treat Diabetes Insipidus.
Community Nursing
Community Oriented Nursing is focused on health promotion and disease prevention in the community. No direct care for individuals! Community Based Nursing is focused on illness care for individuals and families.
Community Nursing
Community Oriented Nursing is focused on health promotion and disease prevention in the community. No direct care for individuals! Community Based Nursing is focused on illness care for individuals and families.
Amphotericin B
Amphotericin B is only used for life-threatening fungal infections, because the side effects will "terrorize" your body. These side effects include: hepatotoxicity, nephrotoxicity, and bone marrow suppression.
Amphotericin B
Amphotericin B is only used for life-threatening fungal infections, because the side effects will "terrorize" your body. These side effects include: hepatotoxicity, nephrotoxicity, and bone marrow suppression.
Calcium Gluconate
Calcium gluconate is used for emergency treatment of hyperkalemia and hypermagnesemia!
Calcium Gluconate
Calcium gluconate is used for emergency treatment of hyperkalemia and hypermagnesemia!
Dementia vs. delirium
Dementia vs delirium: Dementia has slow onset, does NOT alter vital signs, and is irreversible. Delirium has rapid onset, can alter vital signs and level of consciousness, and is reversible.
Dementia vs. delirium
Dementia vs delirium: Dementia has slow onset, does NOT alter vital signs, and is irreversible. Delirium has rapid onset, can alter vital signs and level of consciousness, and is reversible.
Acyclovir and Ganciclovir
Acyclovir and Ganciclovir are antiviral medications. Both medications have a key side effect of nephrotoxicity. Ganciclovir can also cause bone marrow suppression (anemia, neutropenia, thrombocytopenia).
Acyclovir and Ganciclovir
Acyclovir and Ganciclovir are antiviral medications. Both medications have a key side effect of nephrotoxicity. Ganciclovir can also cause bone marrow suppression (anemia, neutropenia, thrombocytopenia).
AFP measurement
During amniocentesis, alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) levels are measured. HIGH levels of AFP are associated with neural tube defects. LOW levels of AFP are associated with chromosomal disorders (such as Down Syndrome)....
AFP measurement
During amniocentesis, alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) levels are measured. HIGH levels of AFP are associated with neural tube defects. LOW levels of AFP are associated with chromosomal disorders (such as Down Syndrome)....
Alendronate
Alendronate is a bisphosphonate used to treat osteoporosis. Key side effect is esophagitis. HINT: "Alen drones on and on about his esophagitis."
Alendronate
Alendronate is a bisphosphonate used to treat osteoporosis. Key side effect is esophagitis. HINT: "Alen drones on and on about his esophagitis."
Bulimia Nervosa
Key S&S of bulimia nervosa: normal (or slightly higher) body weight, calluses on knuckles, parotid gland enlargement, tooth erosion.
Bulimia Nervosa
Key S&S of bulimia nervosa: normal (or slightly higher) body weight, calluses on knuckles, parotid gland enlargement, tooth erosion.
Iron supplements and stool
Iron supplements can cause dark green/black stools. This is expected and harmless.
Iron supplements and stool
Iron supplements can cause dark green/black stools. This is expected and harmless.
Key Beliefs of Preschoolers
2 Key beliefs of preschoolers: (1) Magical thinking: thoughts can cause events to occur, and (2) Animism: inanimate objects are alive.
Key Beliefs of Preschoolers
2 Key beliefs of preschoolers: (1) Magical thinking: thoughts can cause events to occur, and (2) Animism: inanimate objects are alive.
Positive Schizophrenia Symptoms
POSITIVE symptoms in schizophrenia include the presence of things that are NOT normally present.
Positive Schizophrenia Symptoms
POSITIVE symptoms in schizophrenia include the presence of things that are NOT normally present.
Donepezil & Alzheimer's
Donepezil is a KEY medication used for Alzheimer's disease. It does NOT cure the disease, but it may improve memory, cognition, and an individual’s ability to perform ADLs.
Donepezil & Alzheimer's
Donepezil is a KEY medication used for Alzheimer's disease. It does NOT cure the disease, but it may improve memory, cognition, and an individual’s ability to perform ADLs.
Orthostatic Hypotension
A patient is POSITIVE for orthostatic hypotension if: The SBP decreases more than 20mmHg when changing position AND/OR the DBP decreases more than 10mmHg
Orthostatic Hypotension
A patient is POSITIVE for orthostatic hypotension if: The SBP decreases more than 20mmHg when changing position AND/OR the DBP decreases more than 10mmHg
ACE Inhibitors
ACE inhibitors typically end in -pril. Remember the key side effects.
ACE Inhibitors
ACE inhibitors typically end in -pril. Remember the key side effects.
Lung capacity measurement
Patients with asthma should monitor their airway with a peak flow meter.
Lung capacity measurement
Patients with asthma should monitor their airway with a peak flow meter.
Amitriptyline
Amitriptyline is a Tricyclic Antidepressant. "Amy tripped over a tricycle in the desert". Desert helps you remember anticholinergic side effects (urinary retention, constipation, dry mouth, blurry vision, photophobia, tachycardia)
Amitriptyline
Amitriptyline is a Tricyclic Antidepressant. "Amy tripped over a tricycle in the desert". Desert helps you remember anticholinergic side effects (urinary retention, constipation, dry mouth, blurry vision, photophobia, tachycardia)
Enteral feeding tubes
For enteral feeding tubes, flush tubing with 15-30ml of water before, after, and in between medications
Enteral feeding tubes
For enteral feeding tubes, flush tubing with 15-30ml of water before, after, and in between medications
Depo-Provera Side Effect
A person who gets medroxyprogesterone (Depo-Provera) shots for contraception needs to increase their intake of Calcium and Vitamin D because a key side effect of this medication is decreased bone density!
Depo-Provera Side Effect
A person who gets medroxyprogesterone (Depo-Provera) shots for contraception needs to increase their intake of Calcium and Vitamin D because a key side effect of this medication is decreased bone density!
Assault versus Battery
Assault vs. Battery Remember A before B! Assault is threatening a patient, Battery is following through with that threat.
Assault versus Battery
Assault vs. Battery Remember A before B! Assault is threatening a patient, Battery is following through with that threat.
Infant weight gain
Infants should DOUBLE their birthweight by 6 months, and TRIPLE their birthweight by 1 year.
Infant weight gain
Infants should DOUBLE their birthweight by 6 months, and TRIPLE their birthweight by 1 year.
When to take Antacids
ANTACIDS: Take 1 hr and 3 hr after meals, and at bedtime. Also take 1 hour before or after other medications (not WITH other medications)
When to take Antacids
ANTACIDS: Take 1 hr and 3 hr after meals, and at bedtime. Also take 1 hour before or after other medications (not WITH other medications)
Indications of Bleeding After a Tonsillectomy
After a tonsillectomy, monitor for frequent swallowing or clearing of the throat. This can indicate bleeding at the incision site!
Indications of Bleeding After a Tonsillectomy
After a tonsillectomy, monitor for frequent swallowing or clearing of the throat. This can indicate bleeding at the incision site!
ADHD Medication and Children's Weight
ADHD medications cause decreased appetite and weight loss in children.
ADHD Medication and Children's Weight
ADHD medications cause decreased appetite and weight loss in children.
Splitting Behavior
A patient with borderline personality disorder exhibits SPLITTING behavior, engages in impulsive behavior, and is at high risk for self-harm.
Splitting Behavior
A patient with borderline personality disorder exhibits SPLITTING behavior, engages in impulsive behavior, and is at high risk for self-harm.
Antisocial personality
An antisocial personality disorder does NOT mean an individual doesn't like to be around people.
Antisocial personality
An antisocial personality disorder does NOT mean an individual doesn't like to be around people.
Meningitis diagnosis
Diagnosis of meningitis is done by analyzing the patient's CSF (cerebrospinal fluid).
Meningitis diagnosis
Diagnosis of meningitis is done by analyzing the patient's CSF (cerebrospinal fluid).
Tooth Eruption
Tooth eruption typically begins around 6 months of age. You can calculate the child's estimated age by the number of teeth they have!
Tooth Eruption
Tooth eruption typically begins around 6 months of age. You can calculate the child's estimated age by the number of teeth they have!
Mixing insulin
When mixing insulin, remember CLEAR before CLOUDY. Inject air in the longer-acting insulin (NPH), then inject air in the shorter-acting insulin (regular). Without withdrawing needle, draw up shorter-acting insulin, then draw...
Mixing insulin
When mixing insulin, remember CLEAR before CLOUDY. Inject air in the longer-acting insulin (NPH), then inject air in the shorter-acting insulin (regular). Without withdrawing needle, draw up shorter-acting insulin, then draw...
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
Risk factors for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
Risk factors for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)
Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) is a congenital heart defect where the fetal ductus arteriosus fails to close.
Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)
Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) is a congenital heart defect where the fetal ductus arteriosus fails to close.
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