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SALE...Nursing Review Materials

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Digital Version (Email Copy) Version .......soft copy of the nursing lecture handouts and sample examinations will be send via email. The following files can be downloaded via my Google Drive Account....i will be giving you access so u can download everything and have your own copy Nursing Lectures Notes  in all subject Nursing Skills Video Nursing Audio Reviewer NCLEX Reviewer Nursing Sample Exams Nursing Ebooks Interested???? Send me an email now..... abejomarkfredderick@gmail.com LEGIT SELLER :  Client ABROAD ( March -April 2017) Latest Transactions ( Jan 2017 - March 2017)

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 ...

FON: Standard Precautions

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Standard Precautions: Tier 1 Perform hand hygiene before and after care and when soiled; most important way to prevent infection Use personal protective equipment (PPE) if touching, spilling, or splashing of blood or body fluids is likely; use gloves, gowns, mask, goggles, shields, aprons, head and foot protection Discard disposable items in fluid-impermeable bag and contaminated Do not recap used needles; dispose in sharps container  Hold linen away from body; place in impermeable bag in a covered hamper; do not let hampers overflow Place lab specimens in a leak-proof transport bag without contaminating the outside; label with biohazard sticker and patient information Institute procedure for accidental exposure: Wash area, report to supervisor, receive emergency care, seek referral for follow-up Receive hepatitis B vaccine Assign patient to private room if hygiene practices are unacceptable Avoid eating, drinking, touching eyes, apply...

Medical and Surgical Nursing Review Bullets

Medical and Surgical Nursing Review Bullets View more documents from Mark Fredderick Abejo

Common Cardiac Drugs

Common Cardiac Drugs Drugs Main effects Mechanism Sites of action abciximab anticoagulant stops platelet activation monoclonal antibody to fibrinogen receptors platelets amiloride (combination with frusemide is frumil ) potassium sparing diuretic plasmalemma sodium & chloride channels kidney (distal tubules) amiodarone class III anti-arrhythmic prolongs action potential duration myocardium aspirin anticoagulant stops platelet activation COX inhibitor, blocks TXA 2 synthesis platelets atropine (sometimes used to stop vagus bradycardia) parasympatholytic, increases heart rate blocks muscarinic AcCh receptors pacemaker cells (sino-atrial node) captopril reduces arterial blood pressure ACE inhibitor relaxes vascular smooth muscle clopidogrel anticoagulant stops platelet activation blocks ADP...

Lecture Notes: Physical Assessment

Physical Assessment Handouts View more documents from Mark Fredderick Abejo .

Lecture Notes: Nursing Process

Nursing Process Handouts View more documents from Mark Fredderick Abejo

Nursing Review: Vital Signs

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Vital Signs  Ø   Temperature (NV 36 – 37.5 C) ü   Elderly people are at risk of hypothermia ü   Hard work or strenuous exercise can increase body temperature ü   Oral: most accessible 2-3 mins. * 15 minutes interval after ingestion of hot or cold drinks ü   Rectal: most accurate 2-3 mins. ü   Axillary: most safest 6-9 mins. Ø   Pulse (NV 60-100 bpm)    ü   Wave of blood created by contraction of the left ventricle of the heart    ü   Radial: best site for adult    ü   Brachial: best site for children    ü   Apical: best site for 3 years old below Ø   Respiration (NV 12/16-20) Normal Breath Sound Vesicular Soft, low pitch Lung periphery Broncho-vesicular Medium pitch Larger airway blowing Bronchial Loud, high pitch Trachea Abnormal Breath Sound Crackles Dependent lobes ...