Misc. Nclex Review Flashcards
Cane walking
Thank acronym COAL
C-cane
O- opposite
A- affected
L- Leg
Crutch walking (know how to go up/down stairs correctly)
Step UP- good leg goes up first, crutches, bad leg
Step down- bad leg first, crutches, good leg
Know AIRborne isolation precautions
Acronym “ My Chicken Hez TB”
-Measles
-Chicken pox
-Herpes zoster
-TB
Management: neg pressure room, private room, mask and an n-95 for TB
DROPLET
Acronym “SPIDERMAN”
-Sepsis
-Scarlet Fever
-Pertussis
-Pneumonia
-Parvovirus
-Influenza
-Diphtheria
-Epiglottitis
-Rubella
-Mumps
-Adenovirus
Management: private room/mask
CONTACT precautions
Acronym “Mrs Wee”
- MRSA
- VRSA
- RSV
- Wound infections
- Enteric infections (C.diff)
- Eye infections (conjunctivitis)
Management: gown, gloves, goggles, private room
Healthy Eating
Protein:
10% - 30% of total kcal/day
Healthy Eating
Fat:
20% - 35% of total kcal/day
Healthy Eating
Carbohydrates:
40% - 65% of total kcal/day
Fluid recommendations a day for men/women
Women: 2-3 L/day
Men: 3-4 L/day
Fiber recommendations: women and men
Women: 25g/day
Men: 38g/day
Sodium recommendations:
1500mg/day or
less for ppl: over 50, African Americans, History of DM, Hypertension or chronic kidney disease
If pH and Bicarbonate move in the same direction, What acid base balance is it?
Metabolic
Remember same has an M in it = Metabolic
If pH is low everything is _______? Except for _____? (2 answers)
Low, except for potassium
If pH is HIGH everything is ______? Except for ______? (2 answers)
High, except for potassium
If pH goes over 7.45, this is alkalosis, what is the nursing intervention?
Pt needs to be suctioned because of seizures
If pH goes below 7.35, this is acidosis, what is the nursing intervention?
Pt needs to be ventilated with an Ambu bag— respiratory arrest
Which acid-base imbalance with Kassmaul respirations cause?
Metabolic ACidosis. (MAC Kussmaul)
When you don’t know what to pick what acid-base balance should you pick? According to Mark Klimek’s Lecture
Metabolic acidosis
Pick MAC
What are the stages of grief?
“DABDA” = denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance
What is the #1 psychological problem in ABUSE? Any abuse child, gambling, drugs, spousal abuse, alcohol abuse
DENIAL!!!
What is the #2 psychological problem?
Dependency or Co-Dependency
Which disease causes a brain disorder caused by lack of vitamin B1?
Wernicke
Which disease causes a memory disorder caused by lack of Vitamin B1, and is associated with alcoholism?
Korsafoff
What are the 5 uppers?
Cocaine
Adderall
Methamphetamines
PCP/LSD (psychedelics/Hallucinogens)
Caffeine
