Nursing Mnemonics Show by NURSING.com (NRSNG) (Memory Tricks for Nursing School)

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Ep30 Arterial Blood Gases (Rome) Jul 09, 2016

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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

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Ep28 Alzheimer (5 As) Jul 04, 2016

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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

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Ep25 Steroids (6 S’s) Jun 27, 2016

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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

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Ep24: Traction (TRACTION) Jun 22, 2016

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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

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Ep23: Sprains and Strains Mnemonic (RICE) Jun 20, 2016

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RICE Rest Ice Compression Elevation

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Ep22 Steps in the Nursing Process (AAPIE) Jun 15, 2016

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AAPIE (An Apple PIE) Assessment Analysis Planning Implementation Evaluation

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Ep21: Steps in the Nursing Process (ADPIE) Jun 13, 2016

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ADPIE (A Delicious PIE) Assessment Diagnosis Planning Implementation Evaluation View our full Nursing Mnemonics course inside NURSING.com

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Ep20 IADLS (SCUM) Jun 11, 2016

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SCUM Shopping Cooking and Cleaning Using telephone or transportation Managing money and medications

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Ep19: ECG Lead Placement (BEEP) Jun 08, 2016

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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 View the full Nursing Mnemonics course inside NURSING.com

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