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NCLEX MNEMONICClient In Traction Nursing Care"TRACTION"Temperature (Extremity, Infection)Ropes hang freelyAlignmentCirculation Check (5 P's)Type & Location of fractureIncrease fluid intakeOverhead trapezeNo weights on bed or floor

NCLEX MNEMONICCanes and walkers"COAL" and "WWAL"CaneOppositeAffectedLegWalkerWithAffectedLeg

NCLEX MNEMONICOsteoporosis Risk Factors"ACCESS"Alcohol UseCorticosteroid UseCalcium lowE-trogen lowSmokingSedentary lifestyle/s

NCLEX MNEMONICDUMPING SYNDROMED - izzinessA - Abdominal crampingT - achycardia

NCLEX MNEMONICHepatitis Transmission RoutesHepatitis A and E transmittedby fecal-oral route

NCLEX MNEMONICPORTAL HYPERTENSIONA - scitesB - leedingC - aput medusaD - ecreased albuminE - nlarged spleen

NCLEX MNEMONICAnti-TB drugs“STRIPE”S - treptomycinR - ifampicinI - soniazidP - yrazinamideE - thambutol

NCLEX MNEMONICChronic obstructive pulmonary disease"blue bloater vs. pink puffer"Emphysema has letter P (and not B) so Pink Puffer.Chronic Bronchitis has letter B (and not P) so BlueBloater.

NCLEX MNEMONICVentilator Alarms“HOLD”HIGH ALARMO - bstruction due to increased secretions, kink, coughingor gaggingLOW PRESSURE ALARMD - isconnection or leak in ventilator or in airway cuff orpatient stops spontaneous breathing

NCLEX MNEMONICBETA 1 VERSUS BETA 2 EFFECTSBeta 1 one heartBeta 2 two lungs

NCLEX MNEMONICHEPARIN AND WARFARIN ANTIDOTESIn Heaven (heparin),there is peace (protamine Sulfate).In war (warfarin),there are killings (Vitamin K).

NCLEX MNEMONICDeep Vein Thrombosis Diagnosis“DVT”D - ilated veins/ discolorationV - enography is gold standardT - enderness of thigh and calf

NCLEX MNEMONICBradycardia and Hypotension e Sulfate

NCLEX MNEMONICWarfarin interactions"ACADEMIC ropazoneCiprofloxacinStatins

NCLEX MNEMONICTreatment for MIM - orphineO - xygenN - itroglycerinA - spirin

NCLEX MNEMONICVirchow’s Triad in Clot Formation3 V’sV - enostasisV - essel traumaV - iscosity of blood

NCLEX MNEMONICBeta blocker contraindicationsA - sthmaB - lock (heart block)C - OPDD - iabetes mellitusE - lectrolyte (hyperkalemia)

NCLEX MNEMONICHeart Auscultation Order"APETM"AtrialPulmonicErb's pointTricuspidMitral

NCLEX MNEMONICThrombolytic agents“USA”U - rokinaseS - treptokinaseA - lteplase (t-PA)

NCLEX MNEMONICCHF TREATMENT"Unload Fast"Upright PositionNitrates (in low dose)LasixOxygenAminophyllineDigoxinFluids (decrease)Afterload (decrease)Sodium restrictionTest (Dig level, ABGs, K level)

NCLEX MNEMONICLeukemia symptoms"ANT"AnemiaNeutropeniaThrombocytopenia

NCLEX MNEMONICACE Inhibitor Side eOrthostatic BPPotassium ( K )Renal impairmentImpotenceLeucocytosis

NCLEX MNEMONICTreatment For Hypertension“ABCD”A - ce inihibitors/ARBsB - eta blockersC - alcium blockersD - iuretics

NCLEX MNEMONICPULMONARY EDEMA MANAGEMENTM - orphineA - minophyllineD - igitalisD - iureticsO - xygenG - ases (ABG)

NCLEX MNEMONICEARLY SIGNS OF DIGOXIN TOXICITYB - radycardia/TachycardiaA - norexiaD - iarrheaV - isual disturbancesA - bdominal CrampsN - ausea and vomiting

NCLEX MNEMONICPrevention of Thrombophlebitis - 6 E’sEarly ambulationExerciseElastic stockingsElevate legsEncourage fluidsExtend knees

NCLEX MNEMONICAdrenal Gland Hormones“3 S’s or GMA”Sugar (Glucocorticoids)Salt (Mineralcorticoids)Sex (Androgens)

NCLEX MNEMONICAddison’s DiseaseAdd Sone (steroid)

NCLEX MNEMONICMixing insulins“R.N.”Draw up regular then NPH

NCLEX MNEMONICCorticosteroid Side Effects"Five S's"Sick - easier to get sickSad -causes depressionSex - increases libidoSalt - retains more and causes weight gainSugar - raises blood sugar

NCLEX MNEMONICHypoglycemia vs Hyperglycemia"Hot and Dry""Cold and Clammy"Hot and dry sugar highCold and clammy need some candy

NCLEX MNEMONICCauses of Diabetic Ketoacidosis"SAD"StarvationAlcoholDM

NCLEX MNEMONICPituitary hormones"FLAGTOP"Follicle stimulating hormoneLuteinizing hormoneAdrenocorticotropic hormoneGrowth hormoneThyroid stimulating hormoneOxytocinProlactin

NCLEX MNEMONICSIDE EFFECTS OF STEROIDS“Cushings Bad MD “CataractsUp all nightSuppression of adrenalHypertensionHump buffaloInfectionsNecrosis (avascular)Gain weightStriaeBone lossAcneDMMoon faceDepression

NCLEX MNEMONICCreatinine lab valuesSame as lithium 0.6 - 1.2

NCLEX MNEMONICSulfonamide side effects3 S’sS - teven Johnson syndromeS - kin rashS - hiny crystals in urine

NCLEX MNEMONICPROSTATE SYMPTOMS"no FUN"FrequencyUrgencyNocturia

NCLEX MNEMONICDRUGS CAUSING AGRANULOCYTOSIS3 C’sClozapineColchicineCarbamazepine

NCLEX MNEMONICMyasthenia drugsedrophonium is for diagnosis,pyridostigmine is to get rid of weakness

NCLEX MNEMONICAntiparkinsoninan drugs“SALA”S - eligiline (Eldepryl)A - nticholinergics (Cogentin, Artane)L - dopa (Sinemet)A - mantadine (Symmetryl)

NCLEX MNEMONICCHOLINERGIC (Parasympathetic) EFFECTS“sludge”S - alivationL - acrimationU - rinationD - iarrheaG - astric distressE - mesis

NCLEX MNEMONICDrugs for all seizures“CPP”C - arbamazepineP - henytoinP - henobarbital

NCLEX MNEMONICCholinergic Adverse ardiaEmesisLacrimationLethargySalivation

NCLEX MNEMONICDRUGS CAUSING CATARACTA - miodaroneB - usulfanC - hlorpromazineD - examethasone

NCLEX MNEMONICOsmotic diuretics"GUM"GlycerolUreaMannitol

NCLEX MNEMONICLevel of Consciousness AssessmentA - AlertV - Response to Verbal StimuliP - Response to PainU - Unresponsive

NCLEX MNEMONICCharcoat’s Triad in Multiple SclerosisS - canning speechI - ntention tremorsN - ystagmus

NCLEX MNEMONICICP VERSUS SHOCK“have opposite V/S!”Increased BPDecreased heart rateDecreased respiratory rateWidened pulse pressureDecreased BPIncreased HRIncreased respiratory rateNarrowed pulse pressure

NCLEX MNEMONICDrugs for petit mal seizures“VALET”Valproic acidEthosuximide

NCLEX MNEMONICAntibiotics C/I During PregnancyM - etronidazoleC - hloramphenicolA - minoglycosideT - etracycline

NCLEX MNEMONICCAPUT SUCCEDANEUM“CS”crosses suture lines

NCLEX MNEMONICCord prolapsePush then position

NCLEX MNEMONICInterventions for complications of L&D“LIONPit”L - eft sideI - ncrease IVO - xygenateN - otify physicianP - itocin

NCLEX MNEMONICAPGAR SCORINGA - ppearanceP - ulse rate (apical)G - rimaceA - ctivityR - espiratory rate

NCLEX MNEMONICSevere pre-eclampsia complication"HELLP"HemolysisElevatedLiver function testsLowPlatelet count

NCLEX MNEMONICPostpartum assessment"BUBBLE HER"BreastsUterusBladderBowel functionLochiaEpisiotomyHoman's signEmotional StatusRespiratory System

NCLEX MNEMONICASSESSMENT TESTSFOR FETAL WELL-BEINGA - AmniocentesisL - L/S Ratio (2:1)O - Oxytocin TestN - Non-Stress TestE - Estriol Level

NCLEX MNEMONICVEAL CHOPVariable decelerations – Cord compressionEarly decelerations – Head compressionAccelerations – OkayLate decelerations – Placental Insufficiency

NCLEX MNEMONICDrugs That Cause Hyperkalemia“K BANK”K-sparing diureticsBeta blockersACE inhibitorsNSAIDsK supplements

NCLEX MNEMONICHyperkalemia Treatment"KIND"Kayexalate (orally/ enema)InsulinNa HCO3Diuretics (Furosemide & Thiazides)

NCLEX MNEMONICSIGNS/SYMPTOMS OF HYPERKALEMIAM - uscle weaknessU - rinary changes (oliguria)R - espiratory distressD - ecreased cardiac motilityE - KG changesR - eflexes

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

NCLEX MNEMONICSIGNS/SYMPTOMS OF HYPERNATREMIAF - 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 MNEMONICSIGNS/SYMPTOMS OF HYPONATREMIAS- tupor/comaA - norexia, N&VL - ethargyT - endon reflexes decreasedL - imp muscles (weakness)O - rthostatic hypotensionS - eizures/headacheS - tomach cramping

NCLEX MNEMONICSIGNS/SYMPTOMS OF HYPERCALCEMIA“Bones, Stones and Moans”bone demineralization, nephrolithiasis, pain

NCLEX MNEMONICSIGNS/SYMPTOMS OF HYPOCALCEMIAC - onvulsions or Chvostek’s signA - rrhythmiasT - etany or Trosseau’s signS - pasms and stridor

NCLEX MNEMONICSIGN/SYMPTOMS OF HYPERNATREMIAS - Skin flushedA - AgitationL - Low-grade feverT - Thirst

NCLEX MNEMONICDRUGS CAUSING SLE SYMPTOMSS - ulfonamideH - ydralazineI - soniazidP - henytoinP - rocainamide

NCLEX MNEMONICDrugs causing QT prolongation“APACHE”A - miodaroneP - rocainamideA - rseniumC - isaprideH - aloperidolE - rythromycin

NCLEX MNEMONICDrugs causing gynecomastia“DISCOS”D - igoxinI - soniazidS - pironolocatoneC - imetidineO - estrogensS - tillbestrol

NCLEX MNEMONICTherapeutic Drug Levels - Magic 2’sDigitalis - .5-2.5 2Lithium - .6-1.2 2Theophylline - 10-20 20Dilantin - 10-20 20

NCLEX MNEMONICBenzodiazepine antidote - Romazicon (Flumanezil)“Ben is off with flu”

NCLEX MNEMONIC5 INTERVENTIONS FOR PSYCHIATRIC PATIENTSSafetySetting limitsEstablish trusting relationshipMedicationsLeas restrictive methods/environment

NCLEX MNEMONICSerotonin syndrome“HARM”H - yperthermiaA - utonomic instability (delirium)R - igidityM - yoclonus

NCLEX MNEMONICALCOHOL ADDICTION SCREENINGC - ut downA - nnoyedG - uiltyE - ye opener

NCLEX MNEMONICEFFECTS OF “CO”- CAINE(co constrict blood vessels increased BP)

NCLEX MNEMONICREPORTING CRITICAL CONDITIONSU - nrelieved by interventionsS - uddenA - marked change

NCLEX MNEMONICRN SCOPE OF PRACTICET - eachingI - V medicationsA - ssesment

NCLEX MNEMONICBEFORE CALLING PHYSICIAN5 R’sR - eview patient assessmentR - eview vital signsR - eview records: MAR, Labs, Recent Orders, Progress NotesR - eview care pathway, policies and proceduresR - eady relevant Information (e.g. chart, medication sheet,vital signs, code status, POLST, allergies)

NCLEX MNEMONICAIRBORNE INFECTIONSM - MeaslesT - TBC - Chickenpox

NCLEX MNEMONICDonning: Gown, Mask, Google, and GlovesFirst you put on your dress (Gown), then you put on yourlipstick (mask), then your Shades (googles) and lastly your drive(gloves) to wherever you're going.

NCLEX MNEMONICRemoving: Gloves, Googles, Gown, and MaskFirst 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 MNEMONICTRANSMISSION-BASED PRECAUTIONSAIRBORNEMy - measlesChicken - chickenpoxHez - herpes zosterTB - TBDROPLET PRECAUTIONSCONTACT PRECAUTIONSSPIDERMANMRS. WEEs - sepsiss - scarlet fevers - streptococcal pharyngitisp - parvovirus b19p - pertussisp - pneumoniai - influenzad - diptheria (pharyngeal)e - epiglottitisr - rubellam - mumpsm - meningitism - mycoplasma or meningealpneumoniaan - adenovirusm - multidrug resistant organismr - RSVs - skin infectionsw - wound infectionse - enteric infections - C. diff.e - eye infections

NCLEX MNEMONICSeven Warning Signs of CancerC - 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 MNEMONICATROPINE"A goes with B"Used to treat bradycardia

NCLEX MNEMONICOPIOD EFFECTS“Bad Americans”Bradycardia & hypotensionAnorexiaDiminished pupilary sizeAnalgesiaMiosisEuphoriaRespiratory depressionIncreased smooth muscle activity(biliary tract constriction)ConstipationAmeliorate cough reflexNausea and vomitingSedation

NCLEX MNEMONICCyanotic defects"3 T's"Tetralogy of FallotTruncus ArteriosusTricuspid Atresia

NCLEX MNEMONICCleft lip post op care"CLEFT LIP"Choking precautionsLie on backEvaluate AirwayFeed SlowlyTeachingLarger nipple openingIncidence increased inmalesPrevent crust formationand aspiration

NCLEX MNEMONICEMERGENCY MEDS"drugs to LEAN on"LidocaineEpinephrineAtropine SulfateNarcan

NCLEX MNEMONICPediatric Hypoxia Symptoms"FINES"Feeding difficultyInspiratory StridorNares FlaresExpiratory GruntingSternal Retractions

NCLEX MNEMONICDiet For Severe Dehydration"BRAT"BananaRiceAppleToasted Bread

NCLEX MNEMONICFoods To Avoid With Celiac Disease"BROW"BarleyRyeOatsWheat

NCLEX MNEMONICCauses of Metabolic is

NCLEX MNEMONICDO NOT delegate what you can EAT!E - evaluateA - assessT - teach