Nursing Mnemonics Podcast by NURSING.com (Nursing Podcast, NCLEX® Prep for nursing students)

Download for  FREE  today -  special Mnemonics Cheatsheet  - so you can be SURE that you have that Must Know information down:   bit.ly/nursing-memory   Outline Toilet Paper My Ass T-Tricuspid P-Pulmonic M-Mitral A-Aortic Description This simple mnemonic helps to remember the order in which blood passes through the four heart valves in sequential order.

Download for  FREE  today -  special Mnemonics Cheatsheet  - so you can be SURE that you have that Must Know information down:   bit.ly/nursing-memory   Outline CAUTION UP C-Change in bowel or bladder A-A lesion that does not heal U-Unusual bleeding or discharge T-Thickening or lump in breast or elsewhere I-Indigestion or difficulty swallowing O-Obvious changes in wart or mole N-Nagging cough or p...

Download for  FREE  today -  special Mnemonics Cheatsheet  - so you can be SURE that you have that Must Know information down:   bit.ly/nursing-memory   Outline RANDI R-Razor Electric/Blades A-Aspirin N-Needles- small gauge D-Decrease needle sticks I-Injury (Protect from) Description If a patient is taking an anticoagulant to prevent blood clots there is increase risk for bleeding. Be careful with...

Download for  FREE  today -  special Mnemonics Cheatsheet  - so you can be SURE that you have that Must Know information down:   bit.ly/nursing-memory   Outline ASTHMA A-Adrenergic (albuterol) S-Steroids T-Theophylline H-Hydration (IV) M-Mask (oxygen) A-Antibiotics Description The therapeutic management for a patient with asthma. Asthma is a spasming of the airways, which causes difficulty breathi...

Download for  FREE  today -  special Mnemonics Cheatsheet  - so you can be SURE that you have that Must Know information down:   bit.ly/nursing-memory   Outline PAINS P-Pain in the right lower quadrant of the abdomen A-Anorexia-loss of appetite I-Increased temperature, WBC (15,000-20,000) N-Nausea S-Signs (McBurney's, Psoas) Description Psoas sign is pain when a patient extends their thigh while l...

Download for  FREE  today -  special Mnemonics Cheatsheet  - so you can be SURE that you have that Must Know information down:   bit.ly/nursing-memory   Outline ROME R-Respiratory O-Opposite M-Metabolic E-Equal Description First look at the pH: if it is low it is acidosis, high indicates alkalosis. Second use the ROME mnemonic to determine if you have respiratory vs. metabolic. For Metabolic look...

Download for  FREE  today -  special Mnemonics Cheatsheet  - so you can be SURE that you have that Must Know information down:   bit.ly/nursing-memory   Outline AEIOU TIPS A-Alcohol/durgs E-Endocrine I-Insulin O-Overdose U-Uremia T-Trauma I-Infection P-Psychiatric S-Shock Description There are many reasons why a patient may present with altered mental status. Neurological injury is not the only re...

Download for  FREE  today -  special Mnemonics Cheatsheet  - so you can be SURE that you have that Must Know information down:   bit.ly/nursing-memory   Outline The 5 A's A-Amnesia – loss of memories A-Anomia – unable to recall names of everyday objects A-Apraxia – unable to perform tasks of movement A-Agnosia – inability to process sensory information A-Aphasia – disruption with ability to commun...

Download for  FREE  today -  special Mnemonics Cheatsheet  - so you can be SURE that you have that Must Know information down:   bit.ly/nursing-memory   Outline The 3 S's S-Sugar (Glucocorticoids) S-Salt (Mineralcorticoids) S-Sex (Androgens) Description There are three different adrenal gland hormones which can be remembered as the 3 Ss: sugar (glucocorticoids) affects glucose utilization, fat met...

Download for  FREE  today -  special Mnemonics Cheatsheet  - so you can be SURE that you have that Must Know information down:   bit.ly/nursing-memory   Outline All Dogs Eat Kibble A-Vitamin A D-Vitamin D E-Vitamin E K-Vitamin K Description Vitamins A, D, E, and K are all fat soluble vitamins. Dogs get fat eating too much kibble

Download for  FREE  today -  special Mnemonics Cheatsheet  - so you can be SURE that you have that Must Know information down:   bit.ly/nursing-memory   Outline 6 S's S-Sugar – hyperglycemia S-Soggy Bones – causes osteoporosis S-Sick – decreased immunity S-Sad – depression S-Salt – water and salt retention (hypertension) S-Sex – decreased libido Description Steroids are an effective treatment for...

Download for  FREE  today -  special Mnemonics Cheatsheet  - so you can be SURE that you have that Must Know information down:   bit.ly/nursing-memory   Outline TRACTION T-Temperature (Extremity, Infection) R-Ropes hang freely A-Alignment C-Circulation Check (5 Ps) T-Type & Location of fracture I-Increase fluid intake O-Overhead trapeze N-No weights on bed or floor Description Nursing care and res...

Download for  FREE  today -  special Mnemonics Cheatsheet  - so you can be SURE that you have that Must Know information down:   bit.ly/nursing-memory   Outline RICE R-Rest I-Ice C-Compression E-Elevation Description These four basic interventions can help to alleviate the symptoms of a sprain or a strain. A strain is excessive stretching of muscle. A sprain is excessive stretching of ligament.

Download for  FREE  today -  special Mnemonics Cheatsheet  - so you can be SURE that you have that Must Know information down:   bit.ly/nursing-memory   Outline AAPIE (An Apple PIE) A-Assessment A-Analysis P-Planning I-Implementation E-Evaluation Description These are the steps of the nursing process. Gather information, determine the problem and the best approach. Implement your interventions, an...

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Download for  FREE  today -  special Mnemonics Cheatsheet  - so you can be SURE that you have that Must Know information down:   bit.ly/nursing-memory   Outline ADPIE (A Delicious PIE) A-Assessment D-Diagnosis P-Planning I-Implementation E-Evaluation Description These are the steps of the nursing process. Gather information, determine the problem and the best approach. Implement your interventions...

Download for  FREE  today -  special Mnemonics Cheatsheet  - so you can be SURE that you have that Must Know information down:   bit.ly/nursing-memory   Outline SCUM S-Shopping C-Cooking and Cleaning U-Using telephone or transportation M-Managing money and medications Description The instrumental activities of daily living are used to determine a patient's ability to carry out necessary functions...

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Download for  FREE  today -  special Mnemonics Cheatsheet  - so you can be SURE that you have that Must Know information down:   bit.ly/nursing-memory   Outline BEEP B-Bleeding gums E-Epistaxis (nose bleeds) E-Ecchymosis (bruising) P-Petechiae Description Use the mnemonic BEEP to remember minor bleeding precautions. Think – if the patient sees any bleeding, they'll BEEP the call light!

Download for  FREE  today -  special Mnemonics Cheatsheet  - so you can be SURE that you have that Must Know information down:   bit.ly/nursing-memory   Outline COAL C-Cane O-Opposite A-Affected L-Leg Description When teaching a patient how to walk with a cane it is important to instruct them to keep the cane on the opposite side of the affected extremity.

Download for  FREE  today -  special Mnemonics Cheatsheet  - so you can be SURE that you have that Must Know information down:   bit.ly/nursing-memory   Outline MR DICE RUNS M-Muscular R-Respiratory   D-Digestive I-Integumentary C-Circulatory E-Endocrine R-Reproductive U-Urinary N-Nervous S-Skeletal Description To remember the 10 major body systems.

Download for  FREE  today -  special Mnemonics Cheatsheet  - so you can be SURE that you have that Must Know information down:   bit.ly/nursing-memory   Outline BATTED B-Bathing A-Ambulation T-Toileting T-Transfers E-Eating D-Dressing Description When assessing a patient's ability to care for him or herself at home we must assess their ability to complete activities of daily living. A patient's ab...

Download for  FREE  today -  special Mnemonics Cheatsheet  - so you can be SURE that you have that Must Know information down:   bit.ly/nursing-memory   Outline SAMS S-Slurred Speech A-Altered Central Nervous System M-Muscle Twitching S-Seizures Description Lidocaine is an anesthetic that prevents painful impulses from reaching the brain. These are signs that the patient may have had too much lido...

Download for  FREE  today -  special Mnemonics Cheatsheet  - so you can be SURE that you have that Must Know information down:   bit.ly/nursing-memory   Outline LEAN L-Lidocaine E-Epinephrine A-Atropine Sulfate N-Narcan Description The above drugs work in a variety of emergency settings, they are good drugs to LEAN on. Lidocaine can be used in emergency situations for ventricular arrhythmias. Epin...

Download for  FREE  today -  special Mnemonics Cheatsheet  - so you can be SURE that you have that Must Know information down:   bit.ly/nursing-memory   Outline These Drugs Can Interact T-Theophylline D-Dilantin C-Coumadin I-llosone (Erythromycin) Description Coumadin and ilosone: Ilosone can increase the effects of Coumadin, increase risk for bleeding. Coumadin and Dilantin: potential for increas...