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NURSING BOARD EXAM TUTORIAL / REVIEW SERVICE

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OBJECTIVE: To prepare the students holistically in applying the different nursing principles thru enhancement of their knowledge and critical thinking strategies of the different dimensions of nursing in preparation for the upcoming Nurse Licensure Examination. METHODS CUSTOMIZED INTENSIVE CLOSE-GROUP CONFERENCE REVIEW MULTIMEDIA DISCUSSION UTILIZING PPT / VIDEO / MUSIC PRESENTATION TEST TAKING STRATEGIES DEVELOPMENT

Nursing Mnemonics: Everything Made EASY Part 2

Mnemonic device , is any learning technique that aids  memory . To improve long term memory, mnemonic systems are used to make memorization easier. They do so by increasing the efficiency of the process of consolidation. EYES Another way to remember the eyes is: You look  OU t with  Both  eyes. Take the  Right  dose so you won't  OD  [overdose]. The only one that is  Left  is  OS . · Both eyes=OU, Right eye=OD, Left eye=OS. It is about fetal accelerations and decelerations!!! Just remember VEAL CHOP Variable Cord compression Early Head compression Accelerations OK Late Placental insufficiency Heart sounds: S3= Heart fail-ure (3 syllables) S4=Hy-per-ten-sion (4 syllables) And the effects of anticholinergics: Can't see Can't pee Can't spit Can't --defecate Nine-point Postpartum Assessment... BUBBLEHER B- Breasts U- Uterus B- Bladder B- Bowel...

Nursing Mnemonics: Everything Made EASY Part 1

Mnemonic device , is any learning technique that aids  memory . To improve long term memory, mnemonic systems are used to make memorization easier. They do so by increasing the efficiency of the process of consolidation. The HYPERKALEMIA "Machine"   - Causes of Increased Serum K+ M - Medications - ACE inhibitors, NSAIDS A - Acidosis - Metabolic and respiratory C - Cellular destruction - Burns, traumatic injury H - Hypoaldosteronism, hemolysis I - Intake - Excesssive N - Nephrons, renal failure E - Excretion – Impaired MURDER Signs and Symptoms of Increased Serum K+ M - Muscle weakness U - Urine, oliguria, anuria R- Respiratory distress D - Decreased cardiac contractility E - ECG changes R - Reflexes, hyperreflexia, or areflexia (flaccid) HYPONATREMIA "You Are Fried" F  - Fever (low grade), flushed skin R  - Restless (irritable) I  - Increased fluid retention and increased BP E  - ...

Toxin Antidotes

Toxin Antidote / Treatment Acetaminophen (Paracetamol) N-acetylecysteine Salicylates Alkalinize urine, dialysis Anticholinesterases, organophosphates Atropine, Pralidoxime Antimuscarinic, anticholinergic agents Physostigmine salicylate Beta blockers Glucagon Digitalis Stop digitalis, normalize K; lidocaine, anti-dig FAB fragments ( Digitoxin) Digitalis Immune FAB Iron (Ferrous Sulfate) Deferoxamine Lead CaEDTA, dimercaprol, succimer, penicillamine Arsenic, mercurym gold Dimercaprol (BAL), succimer Copper, arsenic, gold Penicillamine Cyanide Nitride, Hydroxocobalamin Methemoglobin Methelyn blue Carbon Monoxide 100% O2, hyperbaric O2 Methanol, ethylene glycol (antifreeze) Ethanolm dialysism fomepizole Opioids, Narcotic Analgesics: Demerol and ...