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Nursing Tips- Mnemonics

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Steps in the Nursing Process
ADPIE (A Delicious PIE)
• A-ssessment
D- iagnosis
P-lanning
I-mplementation
E-valuaton

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Inflammation (HIPER)
• H-eat
I-nduration
P-ain
E-dema
R-edness

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Acid-Base (ROME)
• R-espiratory
O-pposite
M-etabolic
E-qual

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CANCER'S Early Warning Signs
CAUTION UP
• C-hange in bowel or bladder
A- lesion that does not heal
U-nusual bleeding or discharge
T-hickening or lump in breast or elsewhere
I-ndigestion or difficulty swallowing
O-bvious changes in wart or mole
N-agging cough or persisten hoarseness
U-nexplained weight loss
P-ernicious Anemia
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CANCER Interventions
• C-omfort
A-ltered Body Image
N-utrition
C-hemotherapy
E-valuate response to meds
R-espite for caretakers

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Hypoglycemia (TIRED)
- an abnormal decrease of blood in the sugar
• T-achycardia
I-rritability
R-estless
E-xcessive Hunger
D-iaphoresis/ Depression

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Adrenal Gland Hormones (SSS)
• S-ugar (Glucocorticoids)
S-alt (Mineralcorticoids)
S-ex (Androgens)

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Pulmonary Edema (MAD DOG)
• M-Morphine
A-Aminophylline
D- Digitalis

D-Diuretics (Lasix)
O- Oxygen
G- ases (Blood Gases ABG's)

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5 P's of Circulatory Checks
• P-Pain
P-Paresthesia
P-Paralysis
P-Pulse
P-Pallor (Paleness)

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Hypertension Nursing Care (DIURETIC)

• D-aily Weight
I- ntake and Output (I & O)
U- rine Output
R-esponse of BP
E-lectrolytes
T-ake Pulses
I-schemic Episodes (TIA)
C-omplications: 4C's

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4 C's of Hypertension (Complications)

• C- Coronary Artery Disease


C- Coronary Rheumatic Fever
C- Congestive Heart Failure
C- Cardio Vascular Accident

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Complications of Trauma Client (TRAUMATIC)

• T-issue Perfusion Problems


R-espiratory Problems
A-nxiety
U-nstable Clotting Factors
M-alnutrition
A-ltered Body Image
T-hromboembolism
I-nfection
C-oping Problems
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Cyanotic Defects: 4 T's
• T- Tetralogy of Fallot
T- Truncus Arteriosus
T- Transportation of the Great Vessels
T- Tricuspid Atresia

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Cranial Nerve Mnemonic 01
• O-Lympic (Olfactory)
O-Pium (Optic)
O-Ccupies (Oculomotor)
T-ROubled (Trochlear)
T-RIathletes (Trigeminal)
A-fter (Abducens)
F-inishing (Facial)
V-Egas (Vestibulocochlear)
G-ambling (Glossopharyngeal)
V-Acations (Vagus)
S-till (Spinal Accessory)
H-igh (Hypoglossal)
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Cranial Nerve Mnemonic 02
• O- Oh
O- Oh
O- Oh
T- To
T- Touch
A- And
F - Feel
A
G - irl's
V - agina
S - So
H- Heavenly
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Cranial Nerve Mnemonics 02
(Sensory, Motor or Both)
• S- Some
S- Say
M - Marry
M- Money
B- But
M- My
B - Brother
S- Says
B- Bad
B- Business
M - Marry
M - Money
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Nursing Care for Sprains and Strains (RICE)

• R- Rest
I - Ice
C - Compression
E- Elevation

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Care of Client in Traction (TRACTION)

• T- Temperature (Extremity, Infection)


R - Ropes hang freely
A - Alignment
C - Circulation Check (5 P's)
T- Type & Location of fracture
I - Increase fluide intake
O - Overhead trapeze
N - No weights on bed o

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OB Non-Stress Test (NNN)
• 3 negatives in a row to interpret results of
Non-Stress Test
• N - Non-reactive
N - Non- Stress is
N - Not good

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Severe Pre-Eclampsia (HELLP)
• H- emolysis
E- levated
L- iver function tests
L- ow
P- latelet count

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Assessment Tests for Fetal Well-Being
(ALONE)
• A- Amniocentesis
L- L/S Ratio
O - Oxytocin Test
N - Non-Stress Test
E - Estriol Level

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Evalution of Episiotomy Healing (REEDA)

• R- Redness
E- Edema
E - Ecchymosis
D - Discharge, Drainage
A - Approximation

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Evalution of Episiotomy Healing (REEDA)

• R- Redness
E- Edema
E - Ecchymosis
D - Discharge, Drainage
A - Approximation

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Tracheal Esophageal Fistula (3 C's)
• C- Choking
C- Coughing
C - Cyanosis

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Cleft Lip - Post Op Care (CLEFT LIP)
• C-hoking
L-ie on back
E-valuate Airway
F-eed Slowly
T-eaching

L-arger nipple opening


I-ncidence incerase in males
P-revent crust formation and aspiration
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ADLs (Activity of Daily Living)
BATTED
• B-athing
A-mbulation
T-oileting
T-ransfers
E-ating
D-ressing

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IADLS (Instrumental Activities of Daily Living)
SCUM
• S-hopping
C-ooking and Cleaning
U-sing telephone or transportaiton
M-anaging money and medications

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Bleeding Precautions (RANDI)
• R- Razor Electric/ Blades
A- Aspirin
N- No needles (esp. in small gauge)
D- Do decrease in needle sticks)
I - Injury (Protect from)

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Canes and Walkers (COAL)
• C- Cane
O- Opposite
A- Affected
L- Leg

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Canes and Walkers (WWAL)
Wandering Wilma's Always Late
• W- Walker
W- With
A- Affected
L - Leg

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Common Causes of Transient Incontinence
(DIAPPERS)
• D-elirium
I-nfection
A-trophic Urethra
P-harmaceuticals
P-sychologic
E-xcess Urine Output
R-estricted Mobility
S-tool Impaction

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Promotion of Normal Elimination (POOPER
SCOOP)
• P-osition
O-utput
O-ffer Fluids
P-rivacy
E-xercise
R-eport Results

S-ize (Amount)
C-onsistency
O-ccult Blood
O-dor
P-eristalsis
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Emergency Trauma Assessment
(ABCDEFGHI)
• A-irway
B-reathing
C-irculation
D-isability
E-xamine
F-ahrenheit
G-et Vitals
H-ead to Toe Assessment
I-ntervention
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Trauma Surgery (AMPLE)
after initial assessment
• A-llergies
M-edications
P-ast Medical History
L-ast Meal
E-vents Surrounding Injury

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6 P's of Dyspnea
• P- Pulmonary Bronchial Constriction
P- Possible Foreign Body
P- Pulmonary Embolus
P- Pneumothorax
P- Pump Failure
P- Pneumonia

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Lidocaine Toxicity (SAMS)
• S-lurred Speech
A-ltered Central Nervous System
M-uscle Twitching
S-eizures

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TDCI (These Drugs Can Interact)
• T - Theophyline
D - Dilantin
C - Coumadin
I - losone (Erythromycin)

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Serious Complications of Oral Birth Control
Pills (ACHES)
• A- Abdominal Pain
C - Chest Pain
H - Headache
E - Eye Problems
S - Severe Leg Pain

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Emergency Drugs to LEAN on
• L- Lidocaine
E - Epinephrine
A- Atropine Sulfate
N - Narcan

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Drugs for Bradycardia & low BP (IDEA)

• I - Isoproterenol
D - Dopamine
E - Epinephrine
A - Atropine Sulfate

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Cholinergic Crisis (SLUD)
• S-alivation
L-acrimation
U-rination
D-efecation

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Depression Assessment (SIG)
• S-leep Disturbances
I-nterest Decreased
G-uilty Feelings

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Energy Decreased (CAPS)
• C-oncentration decreased
A-ppetite
P-sychomotor function decreased
S-uicidal Ideations

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5 A's to Alzheimer Diagnosis
• A-mnesia
A-nomia
A-praxia
A-gnosia
A-phasia

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Major Symptoms of a Manic Attack (DIG
FAST)
• D- Distractibility
I - Indiscretion
G - Grandiosity

F- Flight of Ideas
A- Activity Increase
S- Sleep Deficit
T - Talkative

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3 P's of Blindness
• P- Preventable
P- Painless
P- Permanent

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Symptoms of Leukemia (ANT)
• A- Anemia
N- Neutropenia
T- Thrombocytopenia

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Symptoms of Hypoxia (RAT BED)
• Early Hypoxia:
R-estlessness
A-nxiety
T-achycardia/ Tachypnea

Late Hypoxia:
B-radycardia
E-xtreme Restlessness
D-yspnea
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Symptoms of Hypoxia (in Pediatrics) - FINES

• F-eeding difficulty
I-nspiratory Stridor
N-ares Flares
E-xpiratory Grunting
S-ternal Retractions

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Management of ASTHMA
• A-drenergics (Albuterol)
S-teroids
T-heophylline
H-ydration (IV)
M-ask (Oxygen)
A-ntibiotics

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Epiglottitis (AIR RAID)
• A-irway Closed
I-ncreased Pulse
R-estlessness

R-etractions
A-nxiety Increased
I-nspiratory Stridor
D-rooling

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Blood Flow Through the Cardiac Valves
(Tissue Paper My Assets)
• T-ricuspid
P-ulmonic
M-itrial
A-ortic

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Treating CHF (UNLOAD FAST)
• U-pright Position
N-itrates (in low dose)
L-asix
O-xygen
A-minophylline
D-igoxin

F-luids (decrease)
A-fterload (decrease)
S-odium restriction
T-est (Dig level, ABGs, K level)
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DEMENTIA
• Make sure they don't have problems with:

D-rug and alcohol


E-yes and ears
M-etabolic and endocrine disorders
E-motional disorders
N-eurologic disorders
T-umors and trauma
I-nfection
A-rteriovascular disease
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Osteoporosis Risk Factors (ACCESS)
• A-lcohol Use
C-orticosteroid Use
C-alcium low
E-strogen low
S-moking
S-edentary lifestyle/s

ACCESS leads to OSTEOPOROSIS

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Who needs dialysis? (Check the vowels:
AEIOU)
• A- Acid-Base Problems
E- Electrolyte Problems
I- Intoxications
O- Overload of fluids
U - Uremic Symptoms

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Prostate Problems are no... FUN
• F- Frequency
U- Urgency
N- Nocturia

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BRAT Diet (for severe dehydration)
• B- Banana
R- Rice
A- Apple
T- Toasted Bread

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Gluten Free Diet (ROW)
• R- Rye
O- Oats
W- Wheat

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Assess Changes in Senile Dementia (JAMCO)

• J- Judgment
A- Affect
M- Memory
C- Cognition
O- Orientation

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3 P's of Diabetes Mellitus - Type 1 Signs &
Symptoms
• P- Polyuria (excessive urination)
P- Polydypsia (excessive thirst)
P- Polyphagia (excessive hunger)

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Right-Sided Heart Failure (HEAD)
• H- Hepatomegaly
E- Edema (Bipedal)
A- Ascites
D- Distended Neck Vein

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Left-Sided Heart Failure (CHOP)
• C- Cough
H- Hemoptysis
O- Orthopnea
P- Pulmonary Congestion (crackles/ rales)

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Hyperkalemia Management (KIND)
• K- Kayexalate (orally/ enema)
I- Insulin
N- Na HCO3
D- Diuretics (Furosemide & Thiazides)

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Management of Myocardial Infarction
(MONATAS)
• M- Morphine
O- Oxygen
N- Nitrates (Nitroglycerin)
A- Aspirin (ASA)
T- Thormbolytics
A- Anti-Coagulants
S- Stool Softeners

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Electrolytes - PISO
• P- Potassium
I- Inside
S- Sodium
O- Outside

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Eating Disorder: ANOREXIA
• A-menorrhea delayed
N-o organic factors accounts for weight loss
O-bviously thin but feels FAT
R-efusal to maintain normal body weight
E-pigastric discomfort is common
X-symptoms (peculiar symptoms)
I-ntense fears of gaining weight
A-lways thinking of foods

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Eating Disorder: BULIMIA
• B-inge eating
U-nder strict dieting
L-acks control over-eating
I-nduced vomiting
M-inimum of to binge eating episodes
I-ncrease/Persistent concern of body
size/shape
A-buse of diuretics & laxatives

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Findings of a Bulimia client: WASHED

• W-eight loss of 15% of original body weight


A-menorrhea
S-ocial withdrawal
H-istory of high activity & achievement
E-lectrolyte Imbalance
D-epression/ Distorted Body Image

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Outcome of Alcoholism: BAD
• B- Brain Damage
A- Alcoholic Hallucinosis
D- Death

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5 D's of Behavioral Problems of Alcoholism

• D- Denial
D- Dependency
D- Demanding
D- Destructive
D- Domineering

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Situations requiring Crisis Situation: RAPE

• R- Ruthless
A- Abusive
P- Personal
E- Experience

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Warning Signs of a Child Abuse/ Neglect:
CHILD ABUSE
• C-hild's excessive knowledge on sex & abusive words
H-air growth in various lengths
I-nconsistent stories from the child & parent/s
L-ow self-esteem
D-epression

A-pathy, no emotion
B-ruised
U-nusual injuries
S-erious injuries
E-vidence of old injuries not reported
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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

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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)

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HYPERNATREMIA
"You Are Fried"
• F - Fever (low grade), flushed skin
R - Restless (irritable)
I - Increased fluid retention and increased BP
E - Edema (peripheral and pitting)
D - Decreased urinary output, dry mouth

Can also use this one:


SALT
S = Skin flushed
A = Agitation
L = Low-grade fever
T = Thirst
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S/S of Hyponatremia
• S tupor/coma
A norexia, N&V
L ethargy
T endon reflexes decreased

L imp muscles (weakness)


O rthostatic hypotension
S eizures/headache
S tomach cramping
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"CATS" of "HYPOCALCEMIA"
• C - Convulsions
A- Arrhythmias
T - Tetany
S - Spasms and stridor

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Think BEEP to remember the signs of minor
bleeding:
• B: Bleeding gums
E: Ecchymoses (bruises)
E: Epistaxis (nosebleed)
P: Petechiae (tiny purplish spots)

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To remember the four causes of cell injury, think
of how the injury tipped (or TIPD) the scale of
homeostasis:

• T: Toxin or other lethal (cytotoxic) substance


I: Infection
P: Physical insult or injury
D: Deficit, or lack of water, oxygen, or
nutrients.

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Use the ABCD rule to assess a mole's
malignant potential:
• A: Asymmetry--Is the mole irregular in shape?
B: Border--Is the border irregular, notched, or
poorly defined?
C: Color--Does the color vary (for example,
between shades of brown, red, white, blue, or
black)?
D: Diameter--Is the diameter more than 6 mm

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Side effects of steroids. The 5 S's.
• Sick- easier to get sick
Sad-causes depression
Sex-increases libido
Salt-retains more and causes weight gain
Sugar-raises blood sugar

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PERRLA
• Pupils Equally Round and Reactive to Light and
Accomodation

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Learning the Systems of the Body?
MR DICE RUNS
• M= Muscle
R= Respiratory

D=Digestive
I= Integumentary
C= Circulatory
E= Endocrine

R= Reproductive
U= Urinary
N= Nervous
S= Skeletal
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Assistive devices -- Canes:
• C Cane
O Opposite
A Affected
L Leg

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Signs of a Cholinergic Crisis, think SLUD:

• S Salivation
L Lacrimation
U Urination
D Defication

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Memory Trick:Need to remember
which kind of beta blocker has
which action?
• B1 Blocks the heart (you have only one heart)
B2 Blocks the lungs (you have two lungs)

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fetal accelerations and decelerations!!!
Just remember VEAL CHOP
• Variable Cord compression
Early Head compression
Accelerations OK
Late Placental insufficiency

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Heart sounds:

• S3= Heart fail-ure (3 syllables)


S4=Hy-per-ten-sion (4 syllables)

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effects of Anticholinergics:
• Can't see
Can't pee
Can't spit
Can't --defecate

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Nine-point Postpartum Assessment...
BUBBLEHER
• B- Breasts
U- Uterus
B- Bladder
B- Bowel function
L- Lochia
E- Episiotomy
H- Homan's sign
E- Emotional Status
R- Respiratory System
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The 5 P's of circulation loss in a limb.

• Pain,
• Pallor,
• Pulselessness,
• Parasthesia,
• Poikilothermia

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side effects & adverse reactions to
immunizations:
• F- Fever
I- Itching
S- Stiffness
H- Headache
E- Edema
R- Redness
F- Fussy
L- Localized Tenderness
A- Appetite decrease
G- General Aches Pains
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Remember that here in the USA you D drive
on the right side of the road.

O= optical
A= auditory
• AD - right ear
AS - left ear
AU - both ears

OD - right eye
OS - left eye
OU - both eyes
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Mneumonic device for remembering
questions to ask emergency room admits:
• Car? (circumstances of event)
Please (precipitating events)
Listen (location of event)
To This: (Time of event)
Watch (when symptoms appeared)
Underage (unconsciousness after injury?)
Alcoholics (arrival time in ER)
Heading (hospital admits previously?)
Home (previous history/health status)
And (allergies)
Maybe (medications)
Flattening (fears for safety)
My (meal, time of last)
Poodle (period, time of last menstrual)
Dog (primary doctor, name and location of)
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Everyone knows to make the ABCD (airway
breathing circulation and neurologic
disability) assessment first.
• Then as soon as possible, further
assessment/intervention is done, which includes:
• His (health history)
Head (head to toe assessment)
Is (insert monitoring devices -- caths, ECG, arterial
lines)
So (splints for fractures)
Wide (wound care)
Olivia (other interventions)
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Parkinson's Medications: "Ali Loves Boxing
Matches"
• A-Amantadine
L- Levodopa
B- Bromocriptine
M-MAO inhibitors

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The 4 H's that invalidate a neuro exam:

• Hypotension
Hpoxia
Hypoglycemia
Hypothermia*

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Pinpoint pupils: Drugs, drops & nearly dead

• Drugs: opiates
Drops: meds for glaucoma
Nearly dead: damage in the pons area of the
brainstem

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Dilated pupils: Fear, Fits & Fast Living

• Fear: panic, extreme anxiety


Fits: seizures
Fast Living: cocaine, crack, phencyclidine (PCP)

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The pathophysiology of ARDS:
• Assault on the respiratory system
Respiratory distress
Decreased lung compliance
Severe respiratory failure

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Diagnostic criteria of ARDS
• Acute onset
Ratio (PaCO2/FiO2) <200
Diffuse infiltration
Swan-Ganz wedge pressure (PAWP) <18mm
Hg

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Complications of thrombolytic therapy: The 3
B‘s
• Bleeding
Brady's (dysrhythmias)
Bloodclots (d/t excessive thrombin)

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Complications of cardiopulmonary bypass
(CPB): The 3 H‘s
• Hypothermia (to decrease O2
consumption)...Effects SVR (vasoconstriction) and
causes myocardial depression (decreases
contractility)
Hemodilution (to improve macrocirculation)...fluid
shifting (third-spacing), e-lyte imbalances (K+,
Mg+ & Ca++ often need replacing!)
Heparinzation (to prevent clots in
circuit)...monitor aPTT.

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Signs and symptoms of cardiac tamponade
(Beck's Triad): The Three D‘s
• Distant heart sounds
Distended jugular veins
Decreased pulse pressure (think of a narrow
pulse pressure as opposed to a wide one)

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Atrial Arrhythmias: ABCDE
• Adenosine/amiodorone or anticoagulate (if
Afib/Flutter has been present >48h)
Beta blockers
Calcium channel blockers
Digoxin
Electrocardiovert (if <48h)

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For ventricular arrhythmias: AL
• Amiodorone
Lidocaine

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NSAID Drugs
• N - Naproxen
S - Salicylates
A - Advil
I - Ibuprofen
D - Diclofenac
S - Sulinclac

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8 A's for Hepatotoxic Drugs (Check
SGPT/SGOT)
• Antituberculosis
Anticonvulsant
S - sodium Luminal
G - gabapentin
P - phenytoin
T - tegretol
Anticancer
Aspirin
Alcohol
Antifamily (contraceptice pills)
Acetaminophen
Aflatoxins
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Alkalosis and Acidosis
• Alkalosis - has a 'k' - Kicking the pH up
Acidosis - has a 'd' - Dropping the pH down

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Solutions: Isotonic, Hypotonic, Hypertonic

• Isotonic - "Same as I" - the solution used will


be the same as normal body fluid
composition. Fluids remain inside
intravascular space.

Hypotonic - "Hypo, hippo" - the solution pulls


fluid from the intravascular space into the ICF -
the cell "swells like a hippo".

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For remembering the coronary arteries and
which side they are on:
• I have a RIGHT to CAMP if you LEFT off the AC
• Right = Right
C=oronary
A=Artery
M=Marginal Artery
P=Posterior Interventricular Artery

Left=Left
A=Anterior Interventricular Artery
C=Circumflex Artery
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