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 SLUDGE S-Salivation L-Lacrimation U-Urination D-Defecation G-Gastric upset E-Emesis Description A cholinergic crisis can occur if the body stops properly breaking down Acetylcholine. This can cause overactivity of Acetylcholine at the neur...

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 IDEA I-Isoproterenol D-Dopamine E-Epinephrine A-Atropine S-Sulfate Description This refers to symptomatic bradycardia and hypotension. Bradycardia and hypotension are not necessarily adverse clinical findings requiring treatment in and of...

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 1 Heart, 2 Lungs BETA 1-One Heart BETA 2-Two Lungs Description Beta 1 adrenergic receptors are mostly found in the heart. Beta 2 adrenergic receptors are found in lungs, GI tract, vascular smooth muscle, skeletal muscle, liver. Beta 1 beta...

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 Kick Up, Drop Down K-alKalosis, pH Kicks up D-aciDosis, pH Drops down Description Alkalosis has a K, therefore it is Kicking the pH UP! | Acidosis has a D, therefore it is dropping the pH DOWN!

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 PISO P-Potassium I-Inside the cell S-Sodium O-Outside the cell Description Potassium and sodium are the two most abundant cations in the body and have an inverse relationship in regards to intracellular and extracellular concentrations. Pota...

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 SALT LOSS S-Stupor/coma A-Anorexia, N&V L-Lethargy T-Tendon reflexes decreased L-Limp muscles (weakness) O-Orthostatic hypotension S-Seizures/headache S-Stomach cramping Description Hyponatremia is decreased levels of sodium in the blood....

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 L's L-Lethargy L-Leg cramps L-Limp muscles L-Low, shallow respirations L-Lethal cardiac dysrythmias L-Lots of urine (polyuria) Description Hypokalemia is LOW potassium, which starts with L. So the 6 L's can help you recognize the signs a...

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 GROANS, MOANS, BONES, STONES, OVERTONES GROANS-Constipation MOANS-Joint pain BONES-Loss of calcium from bones STONES-Kidney stones OVERTONES-psychiatric overtones (confusion, depression) Description The BONES store the most calcium – remem...

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 MODEL M-Medications / Meals O-Osmotic diuretics D-Diabetes insipidus E-Excessive water loss L-Low water intake Description Think "Salt Modeling Agency" – Use the word MODEL to remember the causes of hypernatremia

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 Universally Odd U-Universal Donor O-Only receive from O Description Picture Type O as a huge circle, like the universe, because they are the universal donor. They can give to everyone. However, also think of them as the "odd man out" because...

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In response to tissue damage the body elicits the inflammatory response in attempt to rid itself of the initial offender. These attempts can sometimes become more of a problem than a solution.

During hypoglycemia the serum glucose level is too low. Cells of the body can't get adequate energy supply when there is not enough sugar in the blood. You will feel TIRED and have the symptoms listed above.  

Patients experiencing hypoxia will initially demonstrate signs of anxiety and restlessness. As hypoxia continues, the patients conditions deteriorates to bradycardia and dyspnea.  

Complications of untreated hypertension

During hyperglycemia, a patient is dehydrated with elevated blood sugars. You can also remember "High and Dry"

Aortic and Pulmonic (A&P): 2 words, 2 spaces; these coincide in that they are both in the 2nd intercostal space. A is immediately to the right of the sternum, P is immediately to the left of the sternum. Erb's point: Erb has 3 letters; you can find this point in the 3rd intercostal space (just to the left of the sternum), also the 3rd space to auscultate Tricuspid: 5th intercostal, just to the le...

Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley and rye. People with gluten allergies can be affected by even trace amount of gluten in foods. If they don't feel good, they'll furrow their BROW. Oats do not contain gluten, but they are often milled in the same factories as wheat. Always check food labels to make sure a product is gluten free.  

If you want to get FIT, follow these guidelines for exercise!  

The epiglottis is a flap of cartilage that covers the entrance to our airway when we swallow food. Inflammation of the epiglottis can close off the airway entirely.  

These are six major causes for dyspnea. Pulmonary bronchial constriction prevents the passage of air into the lungs which contributes to dyspnea. (Possible) foreign bodies can become trapped or logged within the trachea restricting air flow. Pulmonary embolisms can prevent complete oxygenation of the blood in the alveoli due to restricted blood flow. Pneumothorax collapses the lung and prevents fu...

The BRAT diet is a bland diet that is low in protein, fiber, and fat. It is thought to be easy on the GI tract and helpful to lesson diarrhea. It is not used commonly anymore because of the lack of protein in the diet.

This is one mnemonic that can help you remember the order of the twelve cranial nerves. Remember the Spinal Accessory nerve (CN XI) can also be called the "Accessory"

Cor pulmonale is an enlargement of the right side of the heart caused by a problem with the lungs or pulmonary vessels. This pneumonic represents the symptoms

Check for the 5 P's in every neurovascular check. For example, when the patient has a cast, or had some sort of orthopedic or vascular procedure