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Temperature (Extremity, Infection)Ropes hang freelyAlignmentCirculation Check (5 P's)Type & Location of fractureIncrease fluid intakeOverhead trapezeNo weights on bed or floor

NCLEX MNEMONICClient In Traction Nursing Care

"TRACTION"

CaneOppositeAffectedLeg

Walker With Affected Leg

NCLEX MNEMONIC

Canes and walkers"COAL" and "WWAL"

Alcohol UseCorticosteroid UseCalcium lowE-trogen lowSmokingSedentary lifestyle/s

NCLEX MNEMONIC

Osteoporosis Risk Factors"ACCESS"

D - izzinessA - Abdominal crampingT - achycardia

NCLEX MNEMONIC

DUMPING SYNDROME

Hepatitis A and E transmittedby fecal-oral route

NCLEX MNEMONIC

Hepatitis Transmission Routes

A - scitesB - leedingC - aput medusaD - ecreased albuminE - nlarged spleen

NCLEX MNEMONIC

PORTAL HYPERTENSION

S - treptomycinR - ifampicinI - soniazidP - yrazinamideE - thambutol

NCLEX MNEMONIC

Anti-TB drugs “STRIPE”

Emphysema has letter P (and not B) so Pink Puffer.Chronic Bronchitis has letter B (and not P) so Blue Bloater.

NCLEX MNEMONIC

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

"blue bloater vs. pink puffer"

HIGH ALARMO - bstruction due to increased secretions, kink, coughing

or gaggingLOW PRESSURE ALARM

D - isconnection or leak in ventilator or in airway cuff or patient stops spontaneous breathing

NCLEX MNEMONIC

Ventilator Alarms“HOLD”

Beta 1 = one heartBeta 2 = two lungs

NCLEX MNEMONIC

BETA 1 VERSUS BETA 2 EFFECTS

In Heaven (heparin), there is peace (protamine Sulfate).

In war (warfarin), there are killings (Vitamin K).

NCLEX MNEMONIC

HEPARIN AND WARFARIN ANTIDOTES

D - ilated veins/ discolorationV - enography is gold standardT - enderness of thigh and calf

NCLEX MNEMONIC

Deep Vein Thrombosis Diagnosis“DVT”

IsoproterenolDopamineEpinephrineAtropine Sulfate

NCLEX MNEMONIC

Bradycardia and Hypotension Drugs

"IDEA"

AmiodaroneCimetidineAspirinDapsoneErythromycinMetronidazoleIndomethacin

ClofibratesQuinidineAzapropazoneCiprofloxacinStatins

NCLEX MNEMONICWarfarin interactions

"ACADEMIC QACS"

M - orphineO - xygenN - itroglycerinA - spirin

NCLEX MNEMONIC

Treatment for MI

V - enostasisV - essel traumaV - iscosity of blood

NCLEX MNEMONIC

Virchow’s Triad in Clot Formation3 V’s

A - sthmaB - lock (heart block)C - OPDD - iabetes mellitusE - lectrolyte (hyperkalemia)

NCLEX MNEMONIC

Beta blocker contraindications

AtrialPulmonicErb's pointTricuspidMitral

NCLEX MNEMONIC

Heart Auscultation Order"APETM"

U - rokinaseS - treptokinaseA - lteplase (t-PA)

NCLEX MNEMONIC

Thrombolytic agents “USA”

Upright PositionNitrates (in low dose)LasixOxygenAminophyllineDigoxin

Fluids (decrease)Afterload (decrease)Sodium restrictionTest (Dig level, ABGs, K level)

NCLEX MNEMONIC

CHF TREATMENT"Unload Fast"

AnemiaNeutropeniaThrombocytopenia

NCLEX MNEMONIC

Leukemia symptoms"ANT"

CoughAnaphylaxisPalpitationsTasteOrthostatic↓BPPotassium (↑K+)Renal impairmentImpotenceLeucocytosis

NCLEX MNEMONICACE Inhibitor Side Effects

"CAPTOPRIL"

A - ce inihibitors/ARBsB - eta blockersC - alcium blockersD - iuretics

NCLEX MNEMONIC

Treatment For Hypertension“ABCD”

M - orphineA - minophyllineD - igitalisD - iureticsO - xygenG - ases (ABG)

NCLEX MNEMONIC

PULMONARY EDEMA MANAGEMENT

B - radycardia/TachycardiaA - norexiaD - iarrhea

V - isual disturbancesA - bdominal CrampsN - ausea and vomiting

NCLEX MNEMONICEARLY SIGNS OF DIGOXIN TOXICITY

Early ambulationExerciseElastic stockingsElevate legsEncourage fluidsExtend knees

NCLEX MNEMONIC

Prevention of Thrombophlebitis - 6 E’s

Sugar (Glucocorticoids)Salt (Mineralcorticoids)Sex (Androgens)

NCLEX MNEMONIC

Adrenal Gland Hormones“3 S’s or GMA”

Add Sone (steroid)

NCLEX MNEMONIC

Addison’s Disease

Draw up regular then NPH

NCLEX MNEMONIC

Mixing insulins“R.N.”

Sick - easier to get sickSad -causes depressionSex - increases libidoSalt - retains more and causes weight gainSugar - raises blood sugar

NCLEX MNEMONIC

Corticosteroid Side Effects"Five S's"

Hot and dry = sugar highCold and clammy = need some candy

NCLEX MNEMONIC

Hypoglycemia vs Hyperglycemia"Hot and Dry"

"Cold and Clammy"

StarvationAlcoholDM

NCLEX MNEMONIC

Causes of Diabetic Ketoacidosis "SAD"

Follicle stimulating hormoneLuteinizing hormoneAdrenocorticotropic hormoneGrowth hormoneThyroid stimulating hormoneOxytocinProlactin

NCLEX MNEMONIC

Pituitary hormones "FLAGTOP"

CataractsUp all nightSuppression of adrenalHypertensionHump buffaloInfections

Necrosis (avascular) Gain weightStriaeBone lossAcneDMMoon faceDepression

NCLEX MNEMONIC

SIDE EFFECTS OF STEROIDS“Cushings Bad MD “

Same as lithium 0.6 - 1.2

NCLEX MNEMONIC

Creatinine lab values

S - teven Johnson syndromeS - kin rashS - hiny crystals in urine

NCLEX MNEMONIC

Sulfonamide side effects 3 S’s

FrequencyUrgencyNocturia

NCLEX MNEMONIC

PROSTATE SYMPTOMS"no FUN"

ClozapineColchicineCarbamazepine

NCLEX MNEMONIC

DRUGS CAUSING AGRANULOCYTOSIS 3 C’s

edrophonium is for diagnosis, pyridostigmine is to get rid of weakness

NCLEX MNEMONIC

Myasthenia drugs

S - eligiline (Eldepryl)A - nticholinergics (Cogentin, Artane)L - dopa (Sinemet)A - mantadine (Symmetryl)

NCLEX MNEMONIC

Antiparkinsoninan drugs“SALA”

S - alivationL - acrimationU - rinationD - iarrheaG - astric distressE - mesis

NCLEX MNEMONICCHOLINERGIC (Parasympathetic) EFFECTS

“sludge”

C - arbamazepineP - henytoinP - henobarbital

NCLEX MNEMONIC

Drugs for all seizures “CPP”

DiarrheaUrinationMiosisBradycardia

EmesisLacrimationLethargySalivation

NCLEX MNEMONIC

Cholinergic Adverse Effects “DUMBELLS”

A - miodaroneB - usulfanC - hlorpromazineD - examethasone

NCLEX MNEMONIC

DRUGS CAUSING CATARACT

GlycerolUrea

Mannitol

NCLEX MNEMONIC

Osmotic diuretics"GUM"

A - AlertV - Response to Verbal StimuliP - Response to PainU - Unresponsive

NCLEX MNEMONIC

Level of Consciousness Assessment

S - canning speechI - ntention tremorsN - ystagmus

NCLEX MNEMONIC

Charcoat’s Triad in Multiple Sclerosis

Increased BPDecreased heart rateDecreased respiratory rateWidened pulse pressure

Decreased BPIncreased HRIncreased respiratory rateNarrowed pulse pressure

NCLEX MNEMONIC

ICP VERSUS SHOCK“have opposite V/S!”

Valproic acidEthosuximide

NCLEX MNEMONIC

Drugs for petit mal seizures“VALET”

M - etronidazoleC - hloramphenicolA - minoglycosideT - etracycline

NCLEX MNEMONIC

Antibiotics C/I During Pregnancy

crosses suture lines

NCLEX MNEMONIC

CAPUT SUCCEDANEUM“CS”

Push then position

NCLEX MNEMONIC

Cord prolapse

L - eft sideI - ncrease IVO - xygenateN - otify physicianP - itocin

NCLEX MNEMONICInterventions for complications of L&D

“LIONPit”

A - ppearanceP - ulse rate (apical)G - rimaceA - ctivityR - espiratory rate

NCLEX MNEMONIC

APGAR SCORING

HemolysisElevatedLiver function testsLowPlatelet count

NCLEX MNEMONICSevere pre-eclampsia complication

"HELLP"

BreastsUterusBladderBowel functionLochiaEpisiotomyHoman's signEmotional StatusRespiratory System

NCLEX MNEMONIC

Postpartum assessment"BUBBLE HER"

A - Amniocentesis L - L/S Ratio (2:1)O - Oxytocin TestN - Non-Stress TestE - Estriol Level

NCLEX MNEMONIC

ASSESSMENT TESTS FOR FETAL WELL-BEING

Variable decelerations – Cord compression

Early decelerations – Head compression

Accelerations – Okay

Late decelerations – Placental Insufficiency

NCLEX MNEMONIC

VEAL CHOP

K-sparing diureticsBeta blockersACE inhibitorsNSAIDsK supplements

NCLEX MNEMONIC

Drugs That Cause Hyperkalemia“K BANK”

Kayexalate (orally/ enema)InsulinNa HCO3Diuretics (Furosemide & Thiazides)

NCLEX MNEMONIC

Hyperkalemia Treatment"KIND"

M - uscle weaknessU - rinary changes (oliguria)R - espiratory distressD - ecreased cardiac motilityE - KG changes R - eflexes

NCLEX MNEMONIC

SIGNS/SYMPTOMS OF HYPERKALEMIA

M – medication (ACE, NSAIDS)A - acidosisC- cellular destruction (burns)H – hypoaldosteronismI – intake of supplementsN - nephron failureE – excretion impaired

NCLEX MNEMONIC

CAUSES OF HYPERKALEMIA

F - ever (low grade), flushed skinR - estless (irritable)I - ncreased fluid retention and increased BPE - dema (peripheral and pitting)D - ecreased urinary output, dry mouth

NCLEX MNEMONIC

SIGNS/SYMPTOMS OF HYPERNATREMIA

S- tupor/comaA - norexia, N&VL - ethargyT - endon reflexes decreased

L - imp muscles (weakness)O - rthostatic hypotensionS - eizures/headacheS - tomach cramping

NCLEX MNEMONIC

SIGNS/SYMPTOMS OF HYPONATREMIA

bone demineralization, nephrolithiasis, pain

NCLEX MNEMONIC

SIGNS/SYMPTOMS OF HYPERCALCEMIA

“Bones, Stones and Moans”

C - onvulsions or Chvostek’s signA - rrhythmiasT - etany or Trosseau’s signS - pasms and stridor

NCLEX MNEMONIC

SIGNS/SYMPTOMS OF HYPOCALCEMIA

S - Skin flushedA - AgitationL - Low-grade feverT - Thirst

NCLEX MNEMONIC

SIGN/SYMPTOMS OF HYPERNATREMIA

S - ulfonamideH - ydralazineI - soniazidP - henytoinP - rocainamide

NCLEX MNEMONIC

DRUGS CAUSING SLE SYMPTOMS

A - miodaroneP - rocainamideA - rseniumC - isaprideH - aloperidolE - rythromycin

NCLEX MNEMONIC

Drugs causing QT prolongation “APACHE”

D - igoxinI - soniazidS - pironolocatoneC - imetidineO - estrogensS - tillbestrol

NCLEX MNEMONIC

Drugs causing gynecomastia“DISCOS”

Digitalis - .5-2.5 = 2Lithium - .6-1.2 = 2Theophylline - 10-20 = 20Dilantin - 10-20 = 20

NCLEX MNEMONIC

Therapeutic Drug Levels - Magic 2’s

“Ben is off with flu”

NCLEX MNEMONIC

Benzodiazepine antidote - Romazicon (Flumanezil)

SafetySetting limitsEstablish trusting relationshipMedicationsLeas restrictive methods/environment

NCLEX MNEMONIC

5 INTERVENTIONS FOR PSYCHIATRIC PATIENTS

H - yperthermiaA - utonomic instability (delirium) R - igidityM - yoclonus

NCLEX MNEMONIC

Serotonin syndrome “HARM”

C - ut downA - nnoyedG - uiltyE - ye opener

NCLEX MNEMONIC

ALCOHOL ADDICTION SCREENING

(co = constrict blood vessels = increased BP)

NCLEX MNEMONIC

EFFECTS OF “CO”- CAINE

U - nrelieved by interventionsS - uddenA - marked change

NCLEX MNEMONIC

REPORTING CRITICAL CONDITIONS

T - eachingI - V medicationsA - ssesment

NCLEX MNEMONIC

RN SCOPE OF PRACTICE

R - eview patient assessment

R - eview vital signs

R - eview records: MAR, Labs, Recent Orders, Progress Notes

R - eview care pathway, policies and procedures

R - eady relevant Information (e.g. chart, medication sheet,

vital signs, code status, POLST, allergies)

NCLEX MNEMONICBEFORE CALLING PHYSICIAN

5 R’s

M - MeaslesT - TBC - Chickenpox

NCLEX MNEMONIC

AIRBORNE INFECTIONS

First you put on your dress (Gown), then you put on your lipstick (mask), then your Shades (googles) and lastly your drive (gloves) to wherever you're going.

NCLEX MNEMONIC

Donning: Gown, Mask, Google, and Gloves

First you turn off your car (gloves),then you take of your shades (googles) because you are indoors, your take off your dress (gown) and finally you wipe off your lipstick (Mask)

NCLEX MNEMONIC

Removing: Gloves, Googles, Gown, and Mask

AIRBORNE DROPLET PRECAUTIONS CONTACT PRECAUTIONS

My - measlesChicken - chickenpoxHez - herpes zoster TB - TB

SPIDERMAN

s - sepsiss - scarlet fevers - streptococcal pharyngitisp - parvovirus b19p - pertussisp - pneumoniai - influenzad - diptheria (pharyngeal)e - epiglottitisr - rubellam - mumpsm - meningitism - mycoplasma or meningeal

pneumoniaan - adenovirus

MRS. WEE

m - multidrug resistant organismr - RSVs - skin infectionsw - wound infectionse - enteric infections - C. diff.e - eye infections

NCLEX MNEMONIC

TRANSMISSION-BASED PRECAUTIONS

C - Change in bowel or bladder habitsA - A sore throat that does not healU - Unusual bleeding or dischargeT - Thickening or lump in breast or elsewhereI - Indigestion or dysphagiaO - Obvious change in wart or moleN - Nagging cough or hoarseness

NCLEX MNEMONICSeven Warning Signs of Cancer

Used to treat bradycardia

NCLEX MNEMONIC

ATROPINE"A goes with B"

Bradycardia & hypotensionAnorexiaDiminished pupilary sizeAnalgesiaMiosisEuphoriaRespiratory depression

Increased smooth muscle activity (biliary tract constriction)

ConstipationAmeliorate cough reflexNausea and vomitingSedation

NCLEX MNEMONIC

OPIOD EFFECTS“Bad Americans”

Tetralogy of FallotTruncus ArteriosusTricuspid Atresia

NCLEX MNEMONIC

Cyanotic defects"3 T's"

Choking precautionsLie on backEvaluate AirwayFeed SlowlyTeaching

Larger nipple openingIncidence increased in

malesPrevent crust formation

and aspiration

NCLEX MNEMONIC

Cleft lip post op care"CLEFT LIP"

LidocaineEpinephrineAtropine SulfateNarcan

NCLEX MNEMONIC

EMERGENCY MEDS"drugs to LEAN on"

Feeding difficultyInspiratory StridorNares FlaresExpiratory GruntingSternal Retractions

NCLEX MNEMONIC

Pediatric Hypoxia Symptoms"FINES"

BananaRiceAppleToasted Bread

NCLEX MNEMONIC

Diet For Severe Dehydration"BRAT"

BarleyRyeOatsWheat

NCLEX MNEMONIC

Foods To Avoid With Celiac Disease"BROW"

LacticUremicSalicylateKetoacidosis

NCLEX MNEMONIC

Causes of Metabolic Acidosis“LUSK”

E - evaluateA - assessT - teach

NCLEX MNEMONIC

DO NOT delegate what you can EAT!

Do not give potassium without adequate urine output

NCLEX MNEMONIC

No Pee, no K

NCLEX MNEMONIC

If a client is in distress, do not assess ! Safety comes first!

TO CONVERT CENTIGRADE TO FF= C+40, multiply 9/5 and substract 40

TO CONVERT FAHRENHEIT TO CC= F+40, multiply 5/9 and substract 40

NCLEX MNEMONIC

Converting temperatures

1 tsp (teaspoon)= 5 ml1 T(tbsp)= 3 tsp = 15 ml1 oz= 30 ml1 cup= 8 oz1 quart= 2 pints

1 pint= 2 cups1 gr (grain)= 60 mg1 g (gram)= 1000 mg1 kg= 2.2 lbs1 lb= 16 oz

NCLEX MNEMONIC

Household measures