June 2012
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NCLEX
Just registered for the NCLEX and pearson vue. Now I’m really poor. Time to get studying.
I will pass the first time!
May 2012
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RIP Jojo, I love you.
Today we put down my dog, Jojo. November 25, 2001-May 30, 2012.
This is the most difficult thing a person/dog/pet owner can go through. He had stage 5 lymphoma and the vet gave him 1 week to live (diagnosed April 2012) after he had blood in his urine. We brought him home, and he lived for another month, with love and support.
Earlier this month, he started to go down hill. Lost 11 lbs, lost his...
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mac users...?
Hey all you mac users, might be getting a macbook pro for a graduation present (YIPEEEE!!!!) I’m a windows fan/lover/always have been. But I might be getting a mac book pro, did some research and yadda yadda.
What antivirus/antispyware/security programs do you use for your macbook pro/notebooks/laptops?
I know windows has a ton, but what should I get that’s free or cheap to...
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Personal post: GRADUATING!!!!!!
I’M GRADUATING THIS WEEKEND!!!
& tomorrow’s nurses pinning!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Been waiting 4 years for this weekend!!!!
Wow 4 years FLEW by so fast!! I will be Bloopz BSN on Sunday!!!!!!!!!
Then off to study my life away for the NCLEX :)
then I’ll be Bloopz RN!!!!!!
YAHHHH
(for all the nursing students out there…YOU CAN DO IT!!! 4 years of hell is WORTH IT!!!! Keep...
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Quick notes: Gallstones
Gallstones: risk factors 5 F’s Fat Female Family history Fertile Forty
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Z-track IM injection method
I continue to see questions about z-track IM injection method in NCLEX practice questions and on the hesi exam. Questions regarding how to do the procedure the correct way.
So I thought it would be a great idea to share it with you.
The Z-track method is recommended for IM injections.
The Z-track technique, pulling the skin either downward or laterally before injection, reduces leakage of...
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The Priorities of the Newborn
The 8 Priorities of the Newborn in the first day of life
Initiation and Maintenance of respiration
Establishment of extra uterine circulation
Control of body temperature
Intake of adequate nourishment
Establishment of waste elimination
Prevention of infection
Establishment of an infant-parent relationship
Development care that balances rest and stimulation for mental development
April 2012
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Disaster color tags
A red disaster tag means critical injuries and require immediate intervention. A green disaster tag means no critical injuries and can ambulate. A yellow disaster tag means injuries need attention, but are not life-threatening. A black disaster tag means deceased or likely to die.
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Addison's Disease: Signs & Symptoms
My Notes: Signs and symptoms of Addison’s disease
Lethargy, fatique, muscle weakness
gastrointestinal disturbances
weight loss
menstrual changes in women, impotence in men
hypogylcemia, hyponatremia
hyperkalemia, hypercalcemia
postural hypotension
hyperpigmentation of skin (bronzed) with primary disease
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Withdrawal symptoms of neonates
Acronym: WITHDRAWAL:
W- Wakefulness I- Irritability T- Tremulousness, temperature variation, tachypnea (respiratory cough) H- Hyperactivity, high-pitched persistent cry, hyperreflexia (decreased fine motor control) D- Diarrhea, disorganized suck R- Rub marks, respiratory distress A- Apneic attacks (temporarily stop breathing) W- Weight loss or failure to gain weight A- Alkalosis (abnormally...
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Nasotracheal suctioning
Nasotracheal suctioning is used to remove secretions from clients who cannot cough them up.
After explaining the procedure to the client, the nurse should first assist the client to an upright position.
Next, the nurse should pass the catheter into the trachea and assure that the catheter is in the trachea by listening for air at the end of the catheter.
The nurse should then apply suction....
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Quick Notes: Mental Health Terms
Avolition refers to impairment in the ability to initiate goal-directed activity.
Word salad is when a group of words are put together in a random fashion without logical connection.
Tangential is where a person never gets to the point of the communication.
Perseveration is when a person repeats the same word or idea in response to different questions.
spanakopita asked: I just wanted to say, wow, what an amazing blog you have. I love how it shows the hardworking, awesome side for you through all the nursing stuff, and then up pops a picture of a delicious chocolate cookie. Hehe, keep it up!
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Quick Notes: Classifications of Leukemia
These are quick notes to distinguish between 2 Leukemias:
Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
Mostly lymphoblasts present in bone marrow
Age of onset younger than 15 years
Acute Myelogenous Leukemia
Mostly myeloblasts present in bone marrow
Age of onset between 15 and 39 years
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Legal definitions in nursing
I keep seeing these in NCLEX practice questions. These are really tricky. So I typed them up! Hope these help you as they are helping me!
Assault-Occurs when a person puts another person in fear of a harmful or offensive contact; the victim fears and believes that harm will result because of the threat.
Battery-Is an intentional touching of anothers body without the others consent.
Collective...
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NCLEX Practice Question: Answer!
While the nurse is working in a homeless shelter, assessment of a 6-month-old infant reveals a respiratory rate of 52 breaths/minute, retractions, and wheezing. The mother states that her infant was doing fine until yesterday. Which of the following actions would be most appropriate?
A. Administer a nebulizer treatment. B. Send the infant for a chest radiograph. C. Refer the infant to the...
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NCLEX Practice Question?
While the nurse is working in a homeless shelter, assessment of a 6-month-old infant reveals a respiratory rate of 52 breaths/minute, retractions, and wheezing. The mother states that her infant was doing fine until yesterday. Which of the following actions would be most appropriate?
A. Administer a nebulizer treatment. B. Send the infant for a chest radiograph. C. Refer the infant to the...
March 2012
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6 Rights to Medication Adminstration and 3 Checks
The Six Rights When you are giving medication, regardless of the type of medication, you must always follow the six rights. Each time you administer a medication, you need to be sure to have the: 1. Right individual 2. Right medication 3. Right dose 4. Right time 5. Right route 6. Right documentation
Each time you give a medication, you must systematically and conscientiously check your procedure...
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Quick diabeties notes
Quick & simple way of remembering hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia.
Hot and Dry: sugar high [hyperglycemia] Cold and Clammy: need some candy [hypoglycemia]
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Thank you Dr. Cranquis!!
Thank you times infinity!!! Dr. Cranquis (http://cranquis.tumblr.com) is a well known popular medical doctor on tumblr. I want to thank him for adding me to his nursing blog list!
THANK YOU!
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Also, my blog has a new theme now with easy to navigate tabs. I have a tab/page for...
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Quick cardiac notes
Heart sounds: S3= Heart fail-ure (3 syllables) S4=Hy-per-ten-sion (4 syllables)
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Nine-point Postpartum Assessment
Nine-point Postpartum Assessment BUBBLEHER B- Breasts U- Uterus B- Bladder B- Bowel function L- Lochia E- Episiotomy H- Homan’s sign E- Emotional Status R- Respiratory System
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New Food Blog! →
Hey everyone!
I made a new FOOD BLOG!!!!!
As you may have known, I LOVE FOOD AND ALL THING’S FOOD! So I made a tumblr (http://www.happycrumb.tumblr.com) for my food photos and recipes!
I am a student nurse foodie. Addicted to food. & nursing.
& Also, I’ll be posting a lot more nursing material and NCLEX questions, as I am reviewing for the HESII/Evolve exam. I constantly...
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Pulmonary Terms
Terminology used to describe pulmonary functions
Tidal volume refers to the volume of air inhaled or exhaled during each respiratory cycle when breathing normally. Normal tidal volume ranges from 400 to 700 ml.
Vital capacity refers to the total volume of air that can be exhaled during a slow, maximal expiration after maximal inspiration.
Functional residual capacity refers to the volume of...
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NCLEX Practice Question: Answer!
The nurse is assessing the level of consciousness of a client who suffered a head injury. She uses the Glasgow Coma Scale and determines that the client’s score is 15. Which responses did the nurse assess in this client? Select all that apply. 1. spontaneous eye opening 2. tachypnea, bradycardia, and hypotension 3. unequal pupil size 4. orientation to person, place, and time 5. motor response to...
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NCLEX Practice Question?
The nurse is assessing the level of consciousness of a client who suffered a head injury. She uses the Glasgow Coma Scale and determines that the client’s score is 15. Which responses did the nurse assess in this client? Select all that apply. 1. spontaneous eye opening 2. tachypnea, bradycardia, and hypotension 3. unequal pupil size 4. orientation to person, place, and time 5. motor...
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Donning and Doffing of Personal Protective...
To put on PPE (donning), follow these steps in this order:
Unfold the gown and hold it so the opening is toward your back. Place your arms through the sleeves. Tie the gown snugly at the neck and waist.
Put on facial protection. The facemask should fit securely over the nose and mouth. Goggles should cover the eyes but not interfere with vision.
Put gloves on last, ensuring that the cuffs...
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NCLEX Practice Question: Answer!
Great job!
NCLEX Question: A nurse reviews the arterial blood gas (ABG) values of a client admitted with pneumonia: pH, 7.51; PaCO2, 28 mm Hg; PaO2, 70 mm Hg; and HCO3—, 24 mEq/L. What do these values indicate? a) Respiratory alkalosis b) Metabolic acidosis c) Respiratory acidosis d) Metabolic alkalosis
Answer A is correct: A client with pneumonia may hyperventilate in an effort to...
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NCLEX Practice Question
Reply with your answer (and rationale if you would like to).
(I have an arterial blood gas chart on my blog in a previous post if you need some help.)
A nurse reviews the arterial blood gas (ABG) values of a client admitted with pneumonia: pH, 7.51; PaCO2, 28 mm Hg; PaO2, 70 mm Hg; and HCO3—, 24 mEq/L. What do these values indicate?
a) Respiratory alkalosis
b) Metabolic...
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NCLEX Practice Question: The Answer!
Great job everyone!
NCLEX Question: Which of the following examples represents parallel play? A. Jenny and Tommy share their toys B. Jimmy plays with his car beside Mary, who is playing with her doll C. Kevin plays a game of Scrabble with Kathy and Sue D. Mary plays with a handheld game while sitting on her mother’s lap
Answer B is correct. Parallel play is demonstrated by two children playing...
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NCLEX Practice Question
Which of the following examples represents parallel play?
A. Jenny and Tommy share their toys
B. Jimmy plays with his car beside Mary, who is playing with her doll
C. Kevin plays a game of Scrabble with Kathy and Sue
D. Mary plays with a handheld game while sitting on her mother’s lap
(Also…let me know if you guys want me to start posting more NCLEX practice questions! I’d be...
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February 2012
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Diabetes
Diabetes: Chronic Complications Diabetes can lead to serious, long-term complications. Eyes, feet, kidneys, nerves, heart and blood vessels, as well as other parts of the body can be affected. The primary contributors to the development of complications are: 1) high blood glucose levels 2) high blood pressure 3) high blood fats. The potential results of these three factors are: 1) diminished or...
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