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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  - ...