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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...

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 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 ...

ASSESSMENT PHASE Data Collection Organize Data Validate Data Document Data Subjective Data   also referred to as symptoms or covert data Objective Data also referred to as signs or overt data, are detectable by an observer Primary source is the client Secondary source is family or anyone else that is not the client Methods of Data Collection Observing To observe is to gather data by using the sense. Interviewing Is a planned communication or a conversation with purpose Examining Is a systematic data-collection method that uses observation (i.e., the senses of sight, hearing, smell, and touch) to detect health problems. DIAGNOSIS PHASE Analyze Data Identify Health Problem Formulate Diagnostic Statements Diagnostic Statements Problem (P) : statement of the client’s response. Etiology (E) : factors contributing Signs and Symptoms (S) : defining characteristics manifested by the...

  Standard Precautions / Universal Precautions Applies to ALL BODY FLUIDS Includes: 1.       HAND WASHING 2.       Personal Protective Equipment (sequence of removing PPE’s) gloves-mask-gown-eyewear-cap 3.       Safe use of sharps 4.       Removing spills of blood and body fluids 5.       Cleaning and disinfecting equipment Transmission Based Precautions • Airborne precautions A single room under negative pressure ventilation with a wash hand basin The door must be kept closed at all times except during necessary entrances and exits. Disposable paper towels A high efficiency mask, if available, should be worn when entering the room of a patient with known or suspected tuberculosis. • Droplet precautions Put on a standard mask prior to entering the isolation room.  Hands must be washed with an antisepti...

MODE OF TRANSMISSION it indicates the potential of the disease; conveyance of the agent to the host; it can be by common source transmission, contact source, air-borne transmission. There are four main routes of transmission By Contact Transmission             1. Direct contact ( person to person )             2. Indirect contact ( usually an inanimate object)             3. Droplet contact ( from coughing, sneezing, or                             talking, or talking by an infected person) By Vehicle Route ( through contaminated items)             1. Food – salmonellosis    ...

  Field Health Service Information System ( FHSIS)   Individual Treatment Record (ITR ) Fundamental building block or foundation FHSIS.   Target Client List (TCL) Such lists will be of considerable value to midwives/nurses in monitoring service delivery to clients in general and in particular to groups of patients identified as “targets” or “eligibles” for one or another program of the Department   Summary Table Composed of Health Program Accomplish and Morbidity Diseases   The Monthly Consolidation Table (MCT) FHSIS Reporting   Monthly Form 1.       Program report (M1) 2.       Morbidity report (M2)   Prepare by Midwife   Every 2 nd week of the month is the submission   Quarterly Form 1.       Program report (Q1) 2.       Morbidity report (Q2)   Prepared by Nurse   Every 3 rd wee...