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Legal Considerations

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10 Legal Considerations NCLEX Questions

Question 1 of 10

Which of the following are examples of negligence on the part of the nurse? Select all that apply.

A nurse used restraints with a physician's order when a client was hurting himself

A nurse did not provide immediate assistance when a client fell on the floor

A nurse withheld prescribed medications that would have helped a client's deteriorating condition

A nurse used phototherapy incorrectly and an infant was burned

A nurse gave the incorrect dose of pain medication knowingly

Question 2 of 10

A nurse is caring for a client who wants to leave the hospital against medical advice (AMA). The nurse has notified the provider and determined that the client has the mental capacity to refuse care. The nurse offers the client an AMA form to sign, but the client refuses to sign it. Which of the following actions of the nurse is most appropriate?

Document the refusal in the client's chart

Tell the client that he or she cannot be discharged AMA until the form is signed

Call the police to escort the client out of the building

Notify the provider for further orders

Question 3 of 10

A client is upset about the treatment received while in the hospital, and wants to leave AMA. The nurse should inform the client that it is within the client’s right to leave the hospital but should also include what information when care is refused? Select all that apply.

The client cannot return again to this facility for treatment if he refuses care now

Remind the client that he can always return for treatment if he changes his mind

Tell the client that he has a right to refuse care even if it is not the best decision

Inform the client that leaving AMA means that insurance will not pay for the visit

Ask the client about what could be done to make it better

Question 4 of 10

Which of the following situations best describes a breach of duty to act?

The client was harmed as a result of the nurse's negligence

The client feels that his or her protected health information was violated

The nurse did not act appropriately or failed to act at all to care for the client

The nurse did not ask for consent before starting a procedure

Question 5 of 10

A 12-year-old client needs to have treatment that involves a surgical procedure that will save the child’s life. The parents refuse to give consent for the procedure based on their personal convictions. Which of the following is allowable for the healthcare team in response?

Contact the court system with the information about the case

Perform the procedure anyway, citing that it is in the client's best interest

Transfer the care of the child to the next closest adult relative to sign the consent

Allow the 12-year-old to give consent for the procedure

Question 6 of 10

Which of the following individuals would be considered an emancipated minor?

A 16-year-old client who lives independently with no parental support

An 18-year-old client with the cognitive ability of a 6-year-old

A 15-year-old client who has the maturity of an adult

A 17-year-old pregnant client who has graduated from high school

Question 7 of 10

A nurse who works in the emergency department has been caring for a client who is angry and complains about the care given. Before leaving the room, the client tells the nurse, “I’m going to sue this hospital. This has been terrible!” What actions could the nurse take that would best prevent litigation? Select all that apply

Listen to the client and respond with empathy

Confront the client about the inappropriateness of suing an emergency department

Approach the client using appropriate body language that conveys caring

Tell the client what the nurse is going to do and follow through

Document the client’s statements

Question 8 of 10

Which of the following best describes the concept of a compact state for nursing licensure?

A state that has a defined scope of practice documented in its Nurse Practice Act

A state that can take disciplinary action against a nurse when the nurse has broken the law

A state that allows a nurse to have a license to practice in more than one state

A state that sets requirements for qualifications of entry-level nurses

Question 9 of 10

A nurse is being accused of defamation against a client’s family member. Which of the following is a true statement regarding defamation in the healthcare environment? Select all that apply.

Defamation involves restraining personal freedom of another person

Defamation is making a false statement against another person’s character

Defamation is not a common occurrence within healthcare

Defamation involves harm to the other person

Defamation usually causes physical injury

Question 10 of 10

After finishing a shift, a nurse uses the public restroom and encounters a colleague with a syringe and needle. The nurse remembers that this colleague has had odd behavior for the past three months and has become much more irresponsible and sloppy with work. The nurse is considering reporting the situation. Which best describes the action the nurse should take first?

Report the incident to the nursing manager with concerns about the employee's suspected drug use

Confront the co-worker about the erratic behavior and ask if something is wrong

Write down the incident and file it to use later if strange behavior is noted again

Assess whether it is important to report the colleague and if it will ruin the friendship

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Outline

Overview

Legal Considerations
1. Federal Law
2. State Law
3. Torts
4. Criminal & Civil Law

Nursing Points

General

Federal Law
1. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act – HIPAA
2. American Disabilities Act – ADA
3. Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act – EMTALA
4. Restraints
5. Accreditation
  1. The Joint Commission (TJC)
  2. Center for Medicaid and Medicare Care Services (CMS)
State Law
1. Boards of Nursing
  1. State Practice Act
    1. Laws differ per state regarding scope of practice
  2. Licensure
2. National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)
  1. Compact License
    1. Must follow laws in state of active practice
  2. NCLEX
Torts
1. What is a Tort?
  1. Wrongdoing against a person
2. Unintentional
  1. Negligence
  2. Malpractice
3. Quasi-Intentional
  1. Defamation
  2. Privacy Breach
4. Intentional
  1. Assault / Battery
  2. False Imprisonment
Criminal & Civil Law
1. Criminal
  1. Fines / penalties
  2. Serve time
2. Civil
  1. Fines / penalties
  2. Payments

Nursing Concepts

Health Policy
Ethical & Legal Practice
Professionalism

Patient Education

Educate the patient on their rights

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In today’s lesson, we’ll be looking at legal considerations like state and federal laws, and how it affects your nursing practice.
Let’s start with federal law.

There are lots of federal laws that govern how we practice. Examples of this are HIPAA, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, the ADA or the Americans with Disabilities Act, EMTALA (Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act), and use of restraints.

HIPAA, which we’ll talk about in another lesson, is all about privacy and protected health information.

The ADA focuses on allowing patients with disabilities to be treated equally, and also to make sure that wherever they’re being treated provides accommodations for them (so think wheelchair ramps, automatic doors, etc).

EMTALA is a federal law that says that any patient that presents to the emergency room for an emergency can’t be turned away for treatment. It also says that if a patient has an emergency, the patient has to be stabilized before any transfer can happen.

There are federal laws that detail appropriate use of restraints. There is an entire lesson on restraint use, so check that out for more details.

Along with federal laws, there are two main players in who helps to enforce the laws, and provide accreditation for healthcare facilities. One is The Joint Commission and the other is CMS or Centers for Medicare and Medicaid service. They’re the ones that levy fines and penalties for not complying with the rules or even breaking them. Hospitals can get shut down if they don’t follow the rules set up by CMS and TJC, so it’s important to know that they’re the big guns.

In every state, there’s a board of nursing, and they regulate nursing practice, including scope of practice, licensure, and dealing with violations. There’s another important governing body called the NCSBN or National Council of State Boards of Nursing and they’re in charge of all of the boards of nursing and provide regulation and oversight.

The NCSBN is also in charge of compact licenses. There’s something called the Enhanced Nursing Licensure Compact. If you get a compact license in one state, say Texas, and you want to practice in another state that is also under this compact (like Oklahoma), then you can practice there without sitting for another NCLEX or having to get a new license.

HOWEVER, and this is a big deal…you need to know what your scope is in that state, found in the State Practice Act. You need to follow the laws of the state you are actively practicing in, not JUST the one you’re licensed in.

Ok, so here’s a word that I’m sure you’ll see constantly through some fundamental stuff, and a lot through nursing school. It’s a part of law called tort law.

So what’s a tort? A tort is just a wrongdoing against a person. So, if you do something that hurts or harms someone else, or damages their property. That’s a tort.

There are three types of torts that we look at in nursing. Unintentional, quasi-intentional and intentional.

Unintentional torts are things that you do that aren’t meant to harm the patient, but do anyway. It’s unintended. So an example of this would be maybe hanging the wrong type of tube feeding without checking the order because the nurse didn’t think the doctor would change the tube feed order. They didn’t mean to do it, and it was a mistake, but it was negligent. Negligence and malpractice fall under unintentional torts.

Quasi-intentional tort has to do with something you SAY that causes harm to someone or their reputation. So defamation of character or sharing private information that causes harm to the person or their reputation.

Intentional torts are things you knowingly and willfully do to a patient that directly cause harm. Assault, battery, false imprisonment….these are all examples of intentional torts. So, if a patient flat out refuses an injection, and you still give it to them, that’s assault…which leads us into the last thing we’re gonna talk about, which is criminal and civil law.

So how do criminal and civil law affect nurses?

Well, we have to follow the law, we have to refer back to those 7 ethical principles (go check out that lesson), and if we don’t, we could face lawsuits or criminal charges.

Let’s go back to the example where the patient refused the injection. The patient refuses the injection, and the nurse gives it anyway. What happens?

First, the nurse could be charged with assault, battery, or both (depending on the state and how much harm occurred). The other thing that could happen is that the patient sues the nurse, the hospital, or both, which would be a civil case. Then the nurse becomes subject to paying the patient money, could lose their license, have it suspended, be fired, be fined or a combination of them. Sometimes both criminal and civil charges can be made against a nurse for the same event.

The big takeaway here is that you need to follow the law. Period.

So running through our nursing concepts for legal considerations, it involves ethical & legal practice, health policy and professionalism.

Lots of stuff today, but it really shapes what you should and shouldn’t do when you practice. So let’s recap.

Federal law…health policies are created by the government. These are major acts like HIPAA, use of restraints, EMTALA. Remember there are MAJOR penalties for violating these laws.

State laws regulate how you practice, this is your board of nursing. NCSBN regulates NCLEX and compact licenses.

Tort law is a doing something wrong to another person or property and it depends on the intent and how much the person is harmed.

There can be criminal and civil penalties if you don’t follow the law or if you harm a patient.

Thanks for sticking with me today through some not fun, but really important information. If there is ONE thing to remember from today, follow the law! Be sure to check out all the resources attached to this lesson. Now, go out and be your best selves today. And, as always, happy nursing!!

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Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)

12 Points to Answering Pharmacology Questions

ABGs Nursing Normal Lab Values

Care of the Pediatric Patient

Menstrual Cycle

Time Management

54 Common Medication Prefixes and Suffixes

ABG (Arterial Blood Gas) Interpretation-The Basics

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Acute Kidney (Renal) Injury (AKI)

Addisons Disease

Advance Directives

Computed Tomography (CT)

Family Planning & Contraception

Informed Consent

Vitals (VS) and Assessment

Alveoli & Atelectasis

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Cushings Syndrome

Macular Degeneration

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

Preoperative (Preop)Assessment

Pressure Ulcers/Pressure injuries (Braden scale)

Therapeutic Drug Levels (Digoxin, Lithium, Theophylline, Phenytoin)

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Diabetes Insipidus (DI)

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)

Essential NCLEX Meds by Class

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Glomerulonephritis

Growth & Development – Infants

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Herpes Zoster – Shingles

Isotonic Solutions (IV solutions)

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Osteoarthritis (OA)

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Pancreatitis

Preoperative (Preop) Education

6 Rights of Medication Administration

Cerebral Angiography

Growth & Development – Toddlers

Health Promotion & Disease Prevention

Hypotonic Solutions (IV solutions)

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Osteoporosis

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD)

Preoperative (Preop) Nursing Priorities

Respiratory Acidosis (interpretation and nursing interventions)

Thrombocytopenia

Blood Transfusions (Administration)

Cardiovascular Angiography

Growth & Development – Preschoolers

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Hyperthyroidism

Hypertonic Solutions (IV solutions)

Integumentary (Skin) Important Points

Preload and Afterload

Respiratory Alkalosis

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

Echocardiogram (Cardiac Echo)

Growth & Development – School Age- Adolescent

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Hypothyroidism

Legal Considerations

Metabolic Acidosis (interpretation and nursing diagnosis)

Performing Cardiac (Heart) Monitoring

Metabolic Alkalosis

The SOCK Method – Overview

The SOCK Method – S

The SOCK Method – O

Base Excess & Deficit

The SOCK Method – C

The SOCK Method – K

Basics of Calculations

Brief CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) Overview

Critical Thinking

Gestation & Nägele’s Rule: Estimating Due Dates

Potassium-K (Hyperkalemia, Hypokalemia)

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Angina

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Appendicitis

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Asthma

Bloom’s Taxonomy

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Chronic Kidney (Renal) Disease (CKD)

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Diabetes Mellitus (DM)

Dimensional Analysis Nursing (Dosage Calculations/Med Math)

Environmental Health

Fire and Electrical Safety

General Anesthesia

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Gravidity and Parity (G&Ps, GTPAL)

Levels of Consciousness (LOC)

Sodium-Na (Hypernatremia, Hyponatremia)

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)

Diabetes Management

Dialysis & Other Renal Points

Local Anesthesia

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Myocardial Infarction (MI)

Oral Medications

Pediculosis Capitis

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Routine Neuro Assessments

What is the NCLEX?

Adjunct Neuro Assessments

Anatomy of an NCLEX Question

Chloride-Cl (Hyperchloremia, Hypochloremia)

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)

Fundal Height Assessment for Nurses

Injectable Medications

Moderate Sedation

Oncology Important Points

Technology & Informatics

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)

Fall and Injury Prevention

Hyperglycaemic Hyperosmolar Non-ketotic syndrome (HHNS)

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

IV Infusions (Solutions)

Malignant Hyperthermia

Maternal Risk Factors

Complex Calculations (Dosage Calculations/Med Math)

Intracranial Pressure ICP

Mood Disorders (Bipolar)

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Ulcerative Colitis(UC)

Cerebral Perfusion Pressure CPP

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Crohn’s Disease

Isolation Precaution Types (PPE)

Paranoid Disorders

Personality Disorders

Cognitive Impairment Disorders

Eating Disorders (Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa)

Alcohol Withdrawal (Addiction)

Suicidal Behavior

Normal Sinus Rhythm

Physiological Changes

Post-Anesthesia Recovery

Red Blood Cell (RBC) Lab Values

Sickle Cell Anemia

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Cholecystitis

Discomforts of Pregnancy

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Heart Failure (CHF)

Hemoglobin (Hbg) Lab Values

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Influenza (Flu)

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

Postoperative (Postop) Complications

Sinus Bradycardia

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Anaphylaxis

Antepartum Testing

Hematocrit (Hct) Lab Values

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Hepatitis (Liver Disease)

Sinus Tachycardia

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Tuberculosis (TB)

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Cirrhosis (Liver Disease, Hepatic encephalopathy, Portal Hypertension, Esophageal Varices)

Discharge (DC) Teaching After Surgery

Nutrition in Pregnancy

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Pneumonia

White Blood Cell (WBC) Lab Values

Atrial Fibrillation (A Fib)

Communicable Diseases

Platelets (PLT) Lab Values

Coagulation Studies (PT, PTT, INR)

Disasters & Bioterrorism

Nursing Process

Acute vs Chronic

Miscellaneous Nerve Disorders

Premature Ventricular Contraction (PVC)

What do you want me to know?

Duplicate Facts

Ventricular Tachycardia (V-tach)

Repeating Words

Ventricular Fibrillation (V Fib)

Denying Feelings

NCLEX® Question Traps

Albumin Lab Values

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs in Nursing

Outline Question Method (Note taking)

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)

Benzodiazepines

Cholesterol (Chol) Lab Values

Drawing Pictures

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Hemorrhagic Stroke (CVA)

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Hypertension (HTN)

Ammonia (NH3) Lab Values

Artificial Airways

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Endometriosis

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Ischemic Stroke (CVA)

Airway Suctioning

Chorioamnionitis

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Menopause

Stroke Assessment (CVA)

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Cardiomyopathy

Gestational Diabetes (GDM)

Stroke Therapeutic Management (CVA)

Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)

Stroke Nursing Care (CVA)

Ectopic Pregnancy

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Thrombophlebitis (clot)

Hydatidiform Mole (Molar pregnancy)

Gestational HTN (Hypertension)

Infections in Pregnancy

Preeclampsia: Signs, Symptoms, Nursing Care, and Magnesium Sulfate

Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) Lab Values

Overview of the Nursing Process

Creatinine (Cr) Lab Values

Fetal Development

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Hypovolemic Shock

Seizure Causes (Epilepsy, Generalized)

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Cardiogenic Shock

Fetal Environment

Seizure Assessment

Chest Tube Management

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Distributive Shock

Fetal Circulation

Seizure Therapeutic Management

Urinalysis (UA)

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Seizure

Glucose Lab Values

Process of Labor

Pediatric Gastrointestinal Dysfunction – Diarrhea

Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1C)

Mechanisms of Labor

Therapeutic Communication

Defense Mechanisms

Leopold Maneuvers

Fetal Heart Monitoring (FHM)

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Meningitis

Intussusception

Constipation and Encopresis (Incontinence)

Patient Positioning

Complications of Immobility

Prolapsed Umbilical Cord

Acute Otitis Media (AOM)

Placenta Previa

Abruptio Placentae (Placental abruption)

Urinary Elimination

Bowel Elimination

Precipitous Labor

Pain and Nonpharmacological Comfort Measures

Overview of Developmental Theories

Postpartum Physiological Maternal Changes

Bronchiolitis and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)

Postpartum Discomforts

Cystic Fibrosis (CF)

Congenital Heart Defects (CHD)

Intake and Output (I&O)

Defects of Increased Pulmonary Blood Flow

Blood Glucose Monitoring

Postpartum Hemorrhage (PPH)

Defects of Decreased Pulmonary Blood Flow

Obstructive Heart (Cardiac) Defects

Mixed (Cardiac) Heart Defects

Specialty Diets (Nutrition)

Enteral & Parenteral Nutrition (Diet, TPN)

Histamine 1 Receptor Blockers

Initial Care of the Newborn (APGAR)

Nephrotic Syndrome

Newborn Physical Exam

Body System Assessments

Histamine 2 Receptor Blockers

Newborn Reflexes

Cerebral Palsy (CP)

Renin Angiotensin Aldosterone System

Head to Toe Nursing Assessment (Physical Exam)

Meconium Aspiration

Transient Tachypnea of Newborn

Hyperbilirubinemia (Jaundice)

Spina Bifida – Neural Tube Defect (NTD)

ACE (angiotensin-converting enzyme) Inhibitors

Autism Spectrum Disorders

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Newborn of HIV+ Mother

Angiotensin Receptor Blockers

Calcium Channel Blockers

Cardiac Glycosides

Metronidazole (Flagyl) Nursing Considerations

Ciprofloxacin (Cipro) Nursing Considerations

Vancomycin (Vancocin) Nursing Considerations

Anti-Infective – Penicillins and Cephalosporins

Atypical Antipsychotics

Rubeola – Measles

Varicella – Chickenpox

Pertussis – Whooping Cough

Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)

Sympathomimetics (Alpha (Clonodine) & Beta (Albuterol) Agonists)

Parasympathomimetics (Cholinergics) Nursing Considerations

Parasympatholytics (Anticholinergics) Nursing Considerations

Diuretics (Loop, Potassium Sparing, Thiazide, Furosemide/Lasix)

HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors (Statins)

Magnesium Sulfate

Corticosteroids

Hydralazine (Apresoline) Nursing Considerations

Nitro Compounds

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Acute Kidney (Renal) Injury (AKI)

Addiction – Behavioral Problems Nursing Mnemonic (The 5 D’s)

Addisons Assessment Nursing Mnemonic (STEROID)

ADLs (Activity of Daily Living) Nursing Mnemonic (BATTED)

Adrenal Gland Hormones Nursing Mnemonic (The 3 S’s)

Airborne Precaution Diseases Nursing Mnemonic (MTV)

Alcoholism – Outcomes Nursing Mnemonic (BAD)

Alkalosis and Acidosis Nursing Mnemonic (Kick Up, Drop Down)

Altered Mental Status Nursing Mnemonic (AEIOU TIPS)

Alzheimer – Diagnosis Nursing Mnemonic (The 5 A’s)

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Anemia

Anion Gap Acidosis 1 Nursing Mnemonic (KULT)

Anion Gap Acidosis 2 Nursing Mnemonic (MUDPILES)

Anorexia – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (ANOREXIA)

Anticholinergics – Side Effects Nursing Mnemonic (4 Can’ts)

Aortic Aneurysm – Management Nursing Mnemonic (CRAM)

Aortic Aneurysm – Thoracic signs Nursing Mnemonic (PEE BADS)

Aortic Stenosis Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (SAD)

Appendicitis – Assessment Nursing Mnemonic (PAINS)

ARDS causes Nursing Mnemonic (GUT PASS)

Arterial Blood Gases Nursing Mnemonic (ROME)

Assessment for Myasthenic Crisis Nursing Mnemonic (BRISH)

Assessment of a Burn Nursing Mnemonic (SCALD)

Assessment of Guillain-Barre Syndrome Nursing Mnemonic (GBS=PAID)

Asthma management Nursing Mnemonic (ASTHMA)

At Risk for Gout Nursing Mnemonic (MALE)

AVPU Mnemonic (The AVPU Scale)

Bacterial Endocarditis – Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (Be Joan Of Arc)

Benzodiazepines Nursing Mnemonic (Donuts and TLC)

Beta 1 and Beta 2 Nursing Mnemonic (1 Heart, 2 Lungs)

Bleeding Complications (Minor) Nursing Mnemonic (BEEP)

Bleeding Precautions Nursing Mnemonic (RANDI)

Blood Type O Nursing Mnemonic (Universally Odd)

BPH Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (FUN WISE)

Bulimia – Signs and Symptoms 1 Nursing Mnemonic (BULIMIA)

Bulimia – Signs and Symptoms 2 Nursing Mnemonic (WASHED)

Cancer – Early Warning Signs Nursing Mnemonic (CAUTION UP)

Cancer – Nursing Priorities Nursing Mnemonic (CANCER)

Canes Nursing Mnemonic (COAL)

Cardiac Valves Blood Flow Nursing Mnemonic (Toilet Paper my Ass)

Caring Licensed Practical Nurse Nursing Mnemonic (CLPN)

Causes of Anaphylaxis Nursing Mnemonic (Many Boys Love Food)

Causes of Chorioamnionitis Nursing Mnemonic (Pregnancies Are Very Interesting)

Causes of Dyspnea Nursing Mnemonic (The 6 P’s)

Causes of Labor Dystocia Nursing Mnemonic (Having Extremely Frustrating Labor)

Causes of Pancreatitis Nursing Mnemonic (BAD HITS)

Causes of Poor Gas Exchange Nursing Mnemonic (All People Can Value Lungs)

Causes of Postpartum Hemorrhage Nursing Mnemonic (4 T’s)

Causes of Renal Calculi Nursing Mnemonic (Patients Complain of Pain and Difficulty Urinating)

Chest Tube Assessment Nursing Mnemonic (Two AA’s)

CHF Treatment Nursing Mnemonic (UNLOAD FAST)

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

CHO, CHO, CHON Nursing Mnemonic (CHO, CHO, CHON)

Cholinergic Crisis – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (SLUDGE)

Circulatory Checks (5 P’s) Nursing Mnemonic (The 5 P’s)

Cirrhosis Complications Nursing Mnemonic (Please Bring Happy Energy)

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

Common Pathogens for UTI Nursing Mnemonic (KEEPS)

Common Signs of Parkinson’s Nursing Mnemonic (SMART)

Community Health Tool Nursing Mnemonic (MAP-IT)

Complications of Spinal Cord Injuries Nursing Mnemonic (ABCDEFG)

Complications of Thoracentesis Nursing Mnemonic (Patients Sometimes Bleed Internally)

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Heart Failure (CHF)

COPD management Nursing Mnemonic (COPD)

Cor Pulmonale – Signs & Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (Please Read His Text)

Coronary Arteries – Location Nursing Mnemonic (I have a RIGHT to CAMP if you LEFT off the AC)

Cranial Nerve Mnemonic 01 Nursing Mnemonic (Olympic Opium Occupies Troubled Triathletes After Finishing Vegas Gambling Vacations Still High)

Cranial Nerve Mnemonic 02 Nursing Mnemonic (Oh Oh Oh To Touch And Feel Very Good Velvet AH!)

Cranial Nerve Mnemonic 03 Nursing Mnemonic (On Old Obando Tower Top A Filipino Army Guards Villages And Huts)

Crohn’s Morphology and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (CHRISTMAS)

Cushings Assessment Nursing Mnemonic (STRESSED)

Cyanotic Defects Nursing Mnemonic (The 4 T’s)

Decrease ICP Nursing Mnemonic (Craniums Excite Me)

Dementia Nursing Mnemonic (DEMENTIA)

Depression Assessment Nursing Mnemonic (SIGNS)

Diabetes Insipidus Nursing Mnemonic (DDD)

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Diabetes Mellitus (DM)

Diabetes Mellitus Type 1- Signs & Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (The 3 P’s)

Diagnostic Criteria for Lupus Nursing Mnemonic (SOAP BRAIN MD)

Diarrhea – Treatment Nursing Mnemonic (BRAT)

Dissociative Disorders

Diverticulitis Complications Nursing Mnemonic (Please Fix His Abscess SOon)

DKA Treatment Nursing Mnemonic (KING UFC)

Drug Interactions Nursing Mnemonic (These Drugs Can Interact)

Drugs for Bradycardia & Low Blood Pressure Nursing Mnemonic (IDEA)

Drugs that Cause SJS Nursing Mnemonic (I C NASA)

Electrolytes – Location in Body Nursing Mnemonic (PISO)

Emergency Drugs Nursing Mnemonic (LEAN)

Environmental Health Assessment Nursing Mnemonic (I PREPARE)

Epiglottitis – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (AIR RAID)

Episiotomy – Evaluation of Healing Nursing Mnemonic (REEDA)

Evaluation of Irregular Moles Nursing Mnemonic (ABCDE)

Exercise Guidelines Nursing Mnemonic (FIT)

Factors That Can Put a Pregnancy at Risk Nursing Mnemonic (RIBCAGE)

Fetal Distress Interventions Nursing Mnemonic (Stop MOAN)

Fetal Wellbeing Assessment Tests Nursing Mnemonic (ALONE)

Fire Safety 1 Nursing Mnemonic (PASS)

Fire Safety 2 Nursing Mnemonic (RACE)

Flu Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (FACTS)

GERD causes Nursing Mnemonic (Reflux Is Probably Mean)

Global Symptoms for Brain Tumors Nursing Mnemonic (HAS)

Gluten Free Diet Nursing Mnemonic (BROW)

Heart Failure – Right Sided Nursing Mnemonic (HEAD)

Heart Failure-Left-Sided Nursing Mnemonic (CHOP)

Heart Failure-Origin Nursing Mnemonic (Left – Lung|Right – Rest)

Heart Sounds Nursing Mnemonic (APE To Man – All People Enjoy Time Magazine)

HELLP Syndrome – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (HELLP)

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Hemorrhagic Stroke (CVA)

Hemorrhagic Stroke Risk Factors Nursing Mnemonic (HATS)

Hiatal Hernia Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (Her Belly Really Hurts Following Dinner)

High Pressure Vent Alarms Nursing Mnemonic (Kings Eat Big Cakes)

High Risk Behavior Nursing Mnemonic (HEADSS)

Hypercalcemia – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (GROANS, MOANS, BONES, STONES, OVERTONES)

Hyperglycemia Management Nursing Mnemonic (Dry and Hot – Insulin Shot)

Hyperkalemia – Causes Nursing Mnemonic (MACHINE)

Hyperkalemia – Management Nursing Mnemonic (AIRED)

Hyperkalemia – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (Murder)

Hypernatremia – Causes Nursing Mnemonic (MODEL)

Hypernatremia – Signs and Symptoms 2 Nursing Mnemonic (FRIED)

Hypernatremia – Signs and Symptoms 2 Nursing Mnemonic (SWINE)

Hypernatremia – Signs and Symptoms 3 Nursing Mnemonic (SALT)

Hypertension – Nursing care Nursing Mnemonic (DIURETIC)

Hypertension- Complications Nursing Mnemonic (The 4 C’s)

Hypocalcemia – Definition, Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (CATS)

Hypoglycemia – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (TIRED)

Hypoglycemia Management Nursing Mnemonic (Cool and Clammy – Give ‘Em Candy)

Hypoglycemia symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (DIRE)

Hypokalemia – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (6 L’s)

Hyponatremia- Definition, Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (SALT LOSS)

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

Hypoxia – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (RAT BED)

IADLS (Instrumental Activities of Daily Living) Nursing Mnemonic (SCUM)

Increase MAP Nursing Mnemonic (VAK)

Inflammation- Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (HIPER)

Insulin Mnemonic (Ready, Set, Inject, Love)

Interventions for Aphasia Nursing Mnemonic (PROP)

Intra Uterine Device – Potential Problems Nursing Mnemonic (PAINS)

Intrarenal Causes of Acute Kidney Injury Nursing Mnemonic (TONIC)

Leukemia – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (ANT)

Levels of consciousness Nursing Mnemonic (Never Carry Dirty Socks Or Smelly Clothes)

Lidocaine Toxicity – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (SAMS)

Low Pressure Vent Alarms Nursing Mnemonic (Cake Everyday)

Lymphoma – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (NURSE For Pete’s Sake)

Management of Glomerulonephritis Nursing Mnemonic (Please Help Deliver Diuretics)

Management of Lyme Disease Nursing Mnemonic (BAR)

Management of Pressure Ulcers (Pressure Injuries) Nursing Mnemonic (SKIN)

Manic Attack – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (DIG FAST)

MAO Inhibitors Nursing Mnemonic (TIPS)

Medication Classess for IBD Nursing Mnemonic (Sometimes I Can’t Answer)

Medications for Pancreatitis Nursing Mnemonic (Please Make Tummy Better)

Medications to Prevent Seizures Nursing Mnemonic (Pretty Little Liars Forever)

Meningitis Assessment Findings Nursing Mnemonic (FAN LIPS)

Mnemonic for Organ Systems (MR DICE RUNS)

Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (DEMYELINATION)

Murmur locations Nursing Mnemonic (hARD ASS MRS. MSD)

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Myocardial Infarction (MI)

Myocardial Infarction Nursing Mnemonic (MONATAS)

OB Non-Stress Test Results Nursing Mnemonic (NNN)

OLD CARTS Mnemonic (OLD CARTS)

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

Pain Assessment Questions Nursing Mnemonic (OPQRST)

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Parkinsons

Pediatric Gastrointestinal Dysfunction – Diarrhea

Pharmacokinetics Nursing Mnemonic (ADME)

Planning Community Health Interventions Nursing Mnemonic (PRECEDE-PROCEED)

Pneumonia Risk Factors Nursing Mnemonic (VENTS)

Pneumothorax Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (P-THORAX)

Possible Infections During Pregnancy Nursing Mnemonic (TORCH)

Post-Partum Assessment Nursing Mnemonic (BUBBLE)

Postpartum Hemorrhage (PPH)

Preeclampsia: Signs, Symptoms, Nursing Care, and Magnesium Sulfate

Pregnancy Outcomes Nursing Mnemonic (GTPAL)

Probable Signs of Pregnancy Nursing Mnemonic (CHOP BUGS)

Process of Labor – Mom Nursing Mnemonic (4 P’s)

Process of Labor – Baby Nursing Mnemonic (ALPPPS)

Promotion and Evaluation of Normal Elimination Nursing Mnemonic (POOPER SCOOP)

Prostate Nursing Mnemonic (FUN)

Proton Pump Inhibitors

Pulmonary edema treatment Nursing Mnemonic (MAD DOG)

Pupil Reactions Nursing Mnemonic (PERRLA)

Reactivation of Herpes Zoster Nursing Mnemonic (FICA)

Reasons for a Bronchoscopy Nursing Mnemonic (Please Assess His Weird Bronchoscopy Results)

Reasons for Chest Tube Nursing Mnemonic (Don’t Ever Fail)

Restrictive Lung Disease Causes Nursing Mnemonic (PAINT)

Rheumatoid Arthritis Assessment Nursing Mnemonic (RHEUMATOID)

Risk Factors for Cholelithiasis Nursing Mnemonic (5-F’s)

Risk Factors for Osteoporosis Nursing Mnemonic (ACCESS)

Safety Check Nursing Mnemonic (MADLE)

SBAR Communication Nursing Mnemonic (SBAR)

Scleroderma Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (CREST)

Seizure Causes Nursing Mnemonic (VITAMIN)

Seizure Documentation Nursing Mnemonic (TDOC)

Senile Dementia – Assess for Changes Nursing Mnemonic (JAMCO)

Shock – Signs and symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (TV SPARC CUBE)

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for SIADH (Syndrome of Inappropriate antidiuretic Hormone Secretion)

Signs of Osteoarthritis Nursing Mnemonic (OSTEO)

Sprains and Strains – Nursing Care Nursing Mnemonic (RICE)

SSRI’s Nursing Mnemonic (Effective For Sadness, Panic, and Compulsions)

Stages of Fetal Development Nursing Mnemonic (Proficiently Expanding Fetus)

Stages of Hepatitis Nursing Mnemonic (PIP)

Steps in the Nursing Process 1 Nursing Mnemonic (ADPIE)

Steps in the Nursing Process 2 Nursing Mnemonic (AAPIE)

Steps In The Nursing Process 3 Nursing Mnemonic (SOAPIE)

Steroids – Side Effects Nursing Mnemonic (6 S’s)

Stoke Assessments Nursing Mnemonic (FAST)

Symptoms of Hyperthyroidism Nursing Mnemonic (SWEATING)

Symptoms of Hypothyroidism Nursing Mnemonic (MOM’S SO TIRED)

Symptoms of Nephrotic Syndrome Nursing Mnemonic (NAPHROTIC)

Symptoms of Wernicke’s Encephalopathy Nursing Mnemonic (COAT)

TB Drugs Nursing Mnemonic (RIPE)

Toxicity Sepsis- Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (The 6 T’s)

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

Traction – Nursing Care Nursing Mnemonic (TRACTION)

Transient Incontinence – Common Causes Nursing Mnemonic (P-DIAPERS)

Trauma – Assessment (Emergency) Nursing Mnemonic (ABCDEFGHI)

Trauma – Complications Nursing Mnemonic (TRAUMATIC)

Trauma Surgery – Medical History Nursing Mnemonic (AMPLE)

Treatment of Sickle Cell Nursing Mnemonic (HOP to the hospital)

Triage Nursing Mnemonic (START)

Two pathways of the peripheral nervous system Nursing Mnemonic (SAME)

Types of Anemia Nursing Mnemonic (Always Introduce Special Patients)

Types of Hemorrhoids Nursing Mnemonic (Pie)

Ulcerative Colitis – Assessment Nursing Mnemonic (MADE 10)

Umbilical Cord Vasculature Nursing Mnemonic (2A1V)

Vascular Disease – Deep Vein Thrombosis Nursing Mnemonic (HIS Leg Might Fall off)

Vascular disease – Raynaud’s symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (COLD HAND)

Vasospasm Therapy Nursing Mnemonic (Triple H Therapy)

VEAL CHOP Nursing Mnemonic (Fetal Accelerations and Decelerations) (VEAL CHOP)

Vitamins – Fat Soluble Nursing Mnemonic (All Dogs Eat Kibble)

Vitamins – Water Soluble Nursing Mnemonic (Birth Control)

Walkers Nursing Mnemonic (Wandering Wilma Always Late)

Who Needs Dialysis Nursing Mnemonic (AEIOU)

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