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

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

By Jon Haws RN: Critical Care Nurse NCLEX Educator Download for FREE today - our Special Mnemonics Cheatsheet - so you can be SURE that you have that Must Know information down: bit.ly/nursing-memory Quick . . . list all the signs and symptoms of Appendicitis! Are you sweating a bit? Nervous? We have your back. In this series, we give you over 80 different mnemonics to keep ALL the essential info in mind exactly when you need it! From hypernatremia to intrauterine devices we cover a variety of topics to help you remember all the need-to-know nursing info! Download our beautiful Mnemonics Cheatsheet for FREE today: bit.ly/nursing-memory

  1. MAR 12

    Tracheal Esophageal Fistula – Sign and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (The 3 C’s)

    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 C’s C-Choking C-Coughing C-Cyanosis Description A tracheal esophageal fistula (TEF) is a congenital abnormality in which there is an opening between the trachea and the esophagus. Surgery is required to repair the opening before a baby can receive oral nutrition. Signs and symptoms to identify TEF are choking, coughing, and cyanosis.

    2 min

  2. MAR 7

    Hypoxia – Signs and Symptoms (in Pediatrics) Nursing Mnemonic (FINES)

    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 FINES F-Feeding difficulty I-Inspiratory Stridor N-Nares Flares E-Expiratory Grunting S-Sternal Retractions Description The above signs are indications that the patient is attempting to draw in more oxygen. The patient will begin to compensate for the decreased tissue oxygenation by exhibiting the following signs and symptoms.

    2 min

  3. MAR 5

    Cleft Lip Repair – Post Op Care Nursing Mnemonic (CLEFT LIP)

    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 CLEFT LIP C-Choking L-Lie on back E-Evaluate Airway F-Feed Slowly T-Teaching L-Larger nipple opening I-Increased incidence in males P-Prevent crust formation and aspiration Description Cleft lip is a congenital slit in the skin above the lip, typically also associated with a cleft palate. The typical treatment is reconstructive surgery. Post op care includes monitoring for choking. Baby should lie on their back during sleep to prevent trauma to sutures. Make sure to evaluate the airway and ensure it is open and monitor for aspiration. Feed the baby slowly in an upright position with a larger nipple opening. Prevent crust formation. Lastly, provide teaching to parents regarding feeding and common care.

    3 min

  4. FEB 29

    Child Abuse/Neglect – Warning Signs Nursing Mnemonic (CHILD ABUSE)

    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 CHILD ABUSE C-Child’s excessive knowledge of sex and abusive words H-Hair growth in various lengths I-Inconsistent stories from the child and parent/s L-Low self-esteem D-Depression A-Apathy, no emotion B-Bruised U-Unusual injuries S-Serious injuries E-Evidence of old injuries Description Child abuse can be in many forms; physical, sexual, emotional, or neglect. Any act of commission or omission by a caregiver that harms or may cause harm to a child is child abuse. As a healthcare professional it is important to be in-tune with the preceding warning signs or indicators of child abuse.

    3 min

  5. FEB 27

    Umbilical Cord Vasculature Nursing Mnemonic (2A1V)

    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 2A 1V 2A-Two Areolas, Two Arteries 1V-One Vagina, One Vein Description To remember the vasculature in the umbilical cord, remember that the mom has: Two areolas; One Vagina. So, there are Two umbilical arteries, one umbilical vein.

    2 min

  6. FEB 22

    Oral Birth Control Pills – Serious Complications Nursing Mnemonic (Aches)

    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 ACHES A-Abdominal Pain C-Chest Pain H-Headache E-Eye Problems S-Severe Leg Pain Description Because oral contraceptives can cause clots, we should monitor for the following serious complications in patients taking oral contraceptives: abdominal pain, chest pain, headache, eye problems, swelling or aching in the legs or thighs.

    2 min

  7. FEB 20

    OB Non-Stress Test Results Nursing Mnemonic (NNN)

    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 NNN N-Non-reactive N-Non-Stress test is N-Not good Description A non-reactive result in a non-stress test is not good. During a non-stress test the fetal heart rate is monitored during movement. A reactive result is a good sign indicating intact central and autonomic nervous system. A reactive non-stress test result would be 2 accelerations to a certain level for greater than 15 seconds within a 20 minute period. If this does not occur the test is non-reactive.

    3 min

  8. FEB 15

    Intra Uterine Device – Potential Problems Nursing Mnemonic (PAINS)

    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-Period (menstrual: late, spotting, bleeding) A-Abdominal pain, dyspareunia (painful intercourse) I-Infection (abnormal vaginal discharge) N-Not feeling well, fever or chills S-String missing Description An intrauterine device is inserted into the uterus and is used to prevent pregnancy. There are two different types: hormonal and copper IUD.

    3 min
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By Jon Haws RN: Critical Care Nurse NCLEX Educator Download for FREE today - our Special Mnemonics Cheatsheet - so you can be SURE that you have that Must Know information down: bit.ly/nursing-memory Quick . . . list all the signs and symptoms of Appendicitis! Are you sweating a bit? Nervous? We have your back. In this series, we give you over 80 different mnemonics to keep ALL the essential info in mind exactly when you need it! From hypernatremia to intrauterine devices we cover a variety of topics to help you remember all the need-to-know nursing info! Download our beautiful Mnemonics Cheatsheet for FREE today: bit.ly/nursing-memory

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