Podcasts about lab values podcast

The 3 C’s   Choking Coughing Cyanosis   The post Ep86 Tracheal Esophageal Fistula (3 Cs) appeared first on NURSING.com.

CHILD ABUSE   Child’s excessive knowledge of sex and abusive words Hair growth in various lengths Inconsistent stories from the child and parent/s Low self-esteem Depression   Apathy, no emotion Bruised Unusual injuries Serious injuries Evidence of old injuries   The post Ep83 Child Abuse (CHILD ABUSE) appeared first on NURSING.com.

Two areolas One  vagina   Two umbilical arteries, one umbilical vein   The post Ep82 Umbilical cord appeared first on NURSING.com.

PAINS Period (menstrual: late, spotting, bleeding) Abdominal pain, dyspareunia (painful intercourse) Infection (abnormal vaginal discharge) Not feeling well, fever or chills String missing   The post Ep79 Intra Uterine Device (PAINS) appeared first on NURSING.com.

HELLP   Hemolysis Elevated Liver function tests Low Platelet count   The post Ep78 Pre-Eclampsia (HELLP) appeared first on NURSING.com.

ALONE   Amniocentesis L/S Ratio Oxytocin Test Non-Stress Test Estriol Level   The post Ep77 Fetal Wellbeing (ALONE) appeared first on NURSING.com.

REEDA   Redness Edema Ecchymosis Discharge, Drainage Approximation   The post Ep75 Episiotomy (REEDA) appeared first on NURSING.com.

DIG FAST   Distractibility Indiscretion Grandiosity   Flight of Ideas Activity Increase Sleep Deficit Talkative   The post Ep73 Manic Attack (DIG FAST) appeared first on NURSING.com.

Check the vowels: AEIOU   Acid-Base Problems Electrolyte Problems Intoxications Overload of fluids Uremic Symptoms   The post Ep68 Dialysis (AEIOU) appeared first on NURSING.com.

ABCDEFGHI   Airway Breathing Circulation Disability Examine Fahrenheit Get Vitals Head to Toe Assessment Intervention     The post Ep66 Truama (ABCDEFGHI) appeared first on NURSING.com.

DIAPPERS   Delirium Infection Atrophic Urethra- atrophy of the urethra Pharmaceuticals- blood pressure medication, antidepressants, diuretics, sleeping pills Psychologic Excess Urine Output Restricted Mobility Stool Impaction   The post Ep65 Transient Incontinence (DIAPERS) appeared first on NURSING.com.

The 6 T’s: Tachycardia Tachypnea Tremors Toxic look Tiredness Temperature (fever)   The post Ep64 Toxicity/Sepsis (6 Ts) appeared first on NURSING.com.

Morphine – causes vasodilation resulting in decreased BP Aminophylline – relaxes airways to make breathing easier Digitalis – improve heart function in pulmonary edema   Diuretics (Lasix) – pull excess fluid off Oxygen – improve oxygenation Gases (Blood Gases/ABGs) –… The post Ep63 Pulmonary Edema (MAD DOG) appeared first on NURSING.com.

Prostate Problems are no… FUN   Frequency Urgency Nocturia   The post Ep62 Prostate (FUN) appeared first on NURSING.com.

POOPER  SCOOP   (Promotion) Position Output Offer Fluids Privacy Exercise Report Results   (Evaluation) Size (Amount) Consistency Occult Blood Odor Peristalsis   The post Ep61 Elimination (POOPER SCOOP) appeared first on NURSING.com.

PERRLA   Pupils Equally Round and Reactive to Light and Accommodate The post Ep60 Pupillary reaction (PERRLA) appeared first on NURSING.com.

ABCD’s Asymmetry- is the mole irregular in shape? Border- is the border irregular, notched, or poorly defined? Color- does the color vary (for example, between shades of brown, red, white, blue, or black)? Diameter- is the diameter more than 6… The post Ep57 Moles (ABCDs) appeared first on NURSING.com.

MONATAS   Morphine Oxygen Nitrates (Nitroglycerin) Aspirin (ASA) Thrombolytics Anticoagulants Stool Softeners   The post Ep56 Myocardial Infarction (MONATAS) appeared first on NURSING.com.

I have a RIGHT to CAMP if you LEFT off the AC Right Coronary Artery Marginal artery Posterior intraventricular artery   Left Anterior ventricular artery Circumflex artery       The post Ep54 Coronary Arteries (CAMP, AC) appeared first on NURSING.com.

ANT   Anemia Neutropenia Thrombocytopenia   The post Ep53 Leukemia (ANT) appeared first on NURSING.com.

Right sided: HEAD   Hepatomegaly Edema (Bipedal) Ascites Distended Neck Vein   Left Sided: CHOP   Cough Hemoptysis Orthopnea Pulmonary Congestion (crackles/rales)       The post Ep52 Heart Failure (HEAD, CHOP) appeared first on NURSING.com.

RAT BED Early Hypoxia: Restlessness Anxiety Tachycardia  / Tachypnea   Late Hypoxia: Bradycardia Extreme Restlessness Dyspnea   The post Ep50 Hypoxia (RAT BED) appeared first on NURSING.com.

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APE To Man   Aortic Pulmonic Erbs points Tricuspid Mitral   The post Ep46 Heart Sounds (APE To Man) appeared first on NURSING.com.

BROW   Barley Rye Oats Wheat   The post Ep45 Gluten (BROW) appeared first on NURSING.com.

The post Triglycerides (TG) appeared first on NURSING.com.

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  The 6 P’s   Pulmonary Bronchial Constriction Possible Foreign Body Pulmonary Embolus (PE) Pneumothorax Pump Failure Pneumonia   The post Ep42 Dyspnea (6 Ps) appeared first on NURSING.com.

The post Sodium (Na+) appeared first on NURSING.com.

  BRAT   Banana Rice Apple Toast   The post Ep41 Diarrhea (BRAT) appeared first on NURSING.com.

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The post Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) appeared first on NURSING.com.

The 5 P’s Pain Paresthesia Paralysis Pulse Pallor (Paleness)   The post Ep38 Circulatory Checks (5 Ps) appeared first on NURSING.com.

The post Potassium (K+) appeared first on NURSING.com.

UNLOAD FAST   U sit Upright Nitro Lasix Oxygen Aminophylline Digoxin   Fluids – decrease Afterload – decrease Sodium – decrease Tests: dig level, ABG, K+   The post Ep36 CHF (UNLOAD FAST) appeared first on NURSING.com.

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Toilet Paper My A**   Tricuspid Pulmonic Mitrial Aortic   The post Ep35 Cardiac Valves Blood Flow (Toilet Paper My A–) appeared first on NURSING.com.

CAUTION UP   Change in bowel or bladder A lesion that does not heal Unusual bleeding or discharge Thickening or lump in breast or elsewhere Indigestion or difficulty swallowing Obvious changes in wart or mole Nagging cough or persistent hoarseness… The post Ep34 Cancer (CAUTION UP, CANCER) appeared first on NURSING.com.

RANDI   Razor Electric/Blades Aspirin Needles- small gauge Decrease needle sticks Injury (Protect from)   The post Ep33 Bleeding Precautions (RANDI) appeared first on NURSING.com.

The post Oxygen Saturation (SaO2) appeared first on NURSING.com.

ASTHMA   Adrenergic (Albuterol) Steroids Theophylline Hydration (IV) Mask (Oxygen) Antibiotics   The post Ep32 Asthma (ASTHMA) appeared first on NURSING.com.

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PAINS   Pain (RLQ) – pain in the right lower quadrant of the abdomen Anorexia – loss of appetite Increased temperature, WBC (15,000-20,000) Nausea Signs (McBurney’s, Psoas)   The post Ep31 Appendicitis (PAINS) appeared first on NURSING.com.

ROME   Respiratory Opposite Metabolic Equal   pH pCO2 HCO3 Metabolic acidosis Low Normal Low Equal Metabolic alkalosis High Normal High Equal Respiratory acidosis Low High Normal Opposite Respiratory alkalosis High Low Normal Opposite     The post Ep30 Arterial Blood Gases (Rome) appeared first on NURSING.com.

The post Low Density Lipoprotein appeared first on NURSING.com.

The 5 A’s   Amnesia – loss of memories Anomia – unable to recall names of everyday objects Apraxia – unable to perform tasks of movement Agnosia – inability to process sensory information Aphasia – disruption with ability to communicate… The post Ep28 Alzheimer (5 As) appeared first on NURSING.com.

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6 S’s   Sugar – hyperglycemia Soggy Bones – causes osteoporosis Sick – decreased immunity Sad – depression Salt – water and salt retention (hypertension) Sex – decreased libido   The post Ep25 Steroids (6 S’s) appeared first on NURSING.com.

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The post Iron (Fe) appeared first on NURSING.com.

TRACTION   Temperature (Extremity, Infection) Ropes hang freely Alignment Circulation Check (5 Ps) Type & Location of fracture Increase fluid intake Overhead trapeze No weights on bed or floor The post Ep24: Traction (TRACTION) appeared first on NURSING.com.

The post International Normalized Ratio (INR) appeared first on NURSING.com.

RICE   Rest Ice Compression Elevation           The post Ep23: Sprains and Strains Mnemonic (RICE) appeared first on NURSING.com.

The post High Density Lipoprotein (HDL) appeared first on NURSING.com.

AAPIE (An Apple PIE)   Assessment Analysis Planning Implementation Evaluation   The post Ep22 Steps in the Nursing Process (AAPIE) appeared first on NURSING.com.

The post Hemoglobin (Hbg) appeared first on NURSING.com.

ADPIE (A Delicious PIE)   Assessment Diagnosis Planning Implementation Evaluation   The post Ep21: Steps in the Nursing Process (ADPIE) appeared first on NURSING.com.

SCUM   Shopping Cooking and Cleaning Using telephone or transportation Managing money and medications The post Ep20 IADLS (SCUM) appeared first on NURSING.com.

The post Hematocrit (Hct) appeared first on NURSING.com.

White – right Clouds over grass (white over green) Smoke over fire (black over red) Chocolate on the stomach (brown)     BEEP   Bleeding gums Epistaxis (nose bleeds) Ecchymosis (bruising) Petechiae   The post Ep19: ECG Lead Placement (BEEP) appeared first on NURSING.com.

The post Glycosylated Hemoglobin (HbA1c) appeared first on NURSING.com.

COAL   Cane Opposite Affected Leg   Wandering Wilma Always Late   Walker With Affected Leg   The post Ep18: Canes and Walkers (COAL, WWAL) appeared first on NURSING.com.

The post Glucose appeared first on NURSING.com.

SAMS   Slurred Speech Altered Central Nervous System Muscle Twitching Seizures   The post Ep15: Lidocaine Toxicity (SAMS) appeared first on NURSING.com.

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Drugs to LEAN on   Lidocaine Epinephrine Atropine Sulfate Narcan   The post Ep14: Emergency drugs (LEAN) appeared first on NURSING.com.

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The post Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) appeared first on NURSING.com.

  Anticholinergics- side effects Can’t see – burred vision Can’t pee – urinary retention Can’t spit – dry mouth Can’t s*** – constipation     Cholinergic Crisis – Signs and symptoms   SLUDGE Salivation Lacrimation Urination Defecation Gastric upset Emesis… The post Ep12 Cholinergic, Anticholinergic (SLUDGE) appeared first on NURSING.com.

The post D-Dimer (DDI) appeared first on NURSING.com.

Beta 1: heart Beta 2: lungs You have one heart and two lungs Beta Blockers Mnemonics The post Ep10: Beta blockers (1 heart, 2 lungs) appeared first on NURSING.com.

The post C-Reactive Protein (CRP) appeared first on NURSING.com.

PISO   Potassium Inside the cell Sodium Outside the cell   The post Ep8: Electrolyte Location (PISO) appeared first on NURSING.com.

SALT LOSS   Stupor/coma Anorexia, N&V Lethargy Tendon Reflexes decreased   Limp muscles (weakness) Orthostatic hypotension Seizures/headache Stomach cramping   The post Ep7: Hyponatremia (SALT LOSS) appeared first on NURSING.com.

CATS of hypocalcemia Convulsions Arrhythmias Tetany Spasms and stridor   Groans, Moans, Bones, Stones, Overtones Groans – constipation Moans – joint pain Bones – loss of calcium from bones Stones – kidney stones Overtones – psychiatric overtones (confusion, depression) The post Ep5: Hypercalcemia/Hypocalcemia (CATS, Groans/Moans/Bones/Stones/Overtones) appeared first on NURSING.com.

Hey there y’all . . . This is kinda an in-between-a-sode . . . I’ve had a few things on my mind that I wanted to share with you. I talk briefly about dealing with anxiety in nursing school, our… The post Conquering Anxiety as a Nurse, Building the Nursing Community, and New Nursing Podcasts appeared first on NURSING.com.

Hypernatremia Nursing Mnemonic   You are FRIED from learning about sodium   Flushed skin Restlessness:  irritability Increased fluid retention and increased BP Edema:  peripheral and pitting Decreased urinary output, dry mouth   SWINE   (bacon has high amounts of sodium)… The post Ep4: Hypernatremia (FRIED, SWINE, SALT, MODEL) appeared first on NURSING.com.

6 L’s Lethargy Leg cramps Limp muscles Low, shallow respirations Lethal cardiac dysrythmias Lots of urine (polyuria)   The post Ep6: Hypokalemia (6 L’s) appeared first on NURSING.com.

Hyperkalemia Nursing Mnemonics   The hyperkalemia MACHINE    Medications – ACE Inhibitors, NSAIDS, potassium-sparing diuretics Acidosis – Metabolic and respiratory Cellular destruction – burns, traumatic injury, hemolysis Hypoaldosteronism – Addison’s Intake- excessive Nephrons- renal failure Excretion – Impaired   MURDER… The post Ep3: Hyperkalemia (MACHINE, MURDER, AIRED) appeared first on NURSING.com.

The post Creatinine (Cr) appeared first on NURSING.com.

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 they can only receive type O as well. … The post Ep2: Blood Types (Labs Nursing Mnemonics) appeared first on NURSING.com.

Welcome, welcome, welcome . . . what is up guys? We are at it again, dropping another valuable podcast for you to enjoy. This will be the home of the nursing mnemonics podcast with your host Kati Kleber RN CCRN.… The post Ep1: Welcome to the Nursing Mnemonics Podcast appeared first on NURSING.com.

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The post Brain Type Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) appeared first on NURSING.com.

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Normal 12-37 U/L Indications Monitor progression of: Liver disease Response to treatments. Monitor liver toxic medications Description Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) is an enzyme primarily found in liver and heart cells and to a smaller extent, AST can also be found… The post Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST) appeared first on NURSING.com.

The post Ammonia (NH3) appeared first on NURSING.com.

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