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Restrictive Lung Diseases (Pulmonary Fibrosis, Neuromuscular Disorders)

Restrictive Lung Diseases (Pulmonary Fibrosis, Neuromuscular Disorders)

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Study Tools For Restrictive Lung Diseases (Pulmonary Fibrosis, Neuromuscular Disorders)

Restrictive Lung Disease Causes (Mnemonic)
Restrictive Lung Disease Pathochart (Cheatsheet)
ALS speaking board (Image)
Pulmonary Fibrosis (Image)
Clubbed Fingers (Image)
Pulmonary Fibrosis Cxr (Image)
Prone Position (Image)
Restrictive vs. Obstructive Lung Diseases (Picmonic)
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Outline

Overview

  1. Obstructive – limits movement of airflow in and/or out of alveoli
  2. Restrictive – limits expansion of lung and therefore total lung capacity

Nursing Points

General

  1. Examples
    1. Intrinsic = from within (scarring or damage to lung tissue itself)
      1. Pulmonary Fibrosis
      2. Sarcoidosis
      3. Toxic exposure
    2. Extrinsic = from without (limit physical expansion of lungs within the thoracic cavity)
      1. Neuromuscular Disorders
        1. ALS
        2. Muscular Dystrophy
        3. Quadriplegia
      2. Physical structure changes
        1. Morbid Obesity
        2. Scoliosis

Assessment

  1. Diminished lung sounds
  2. Crackles
  3. Accessory muscle use
  4. Shallow breathing
  5. Extremely weak cough
  6. Retained secretions
  7. Cor Pulmonale
    1. Right-sided heart failure caused by increased pressure within the lungs
  8. Clubbing of fingers (from hypoxia)
  9. Poor gas exchange – ↓ O2, ↑ CO2
  10. CXR – Bilateral infiltrates or consolidation
  11. High risk for lung infections

Therapeutic Management

  1. Treat cause if possible
    1. Mostly terminal → supportive care
  2. Medications
    1. Steroids – treats symptoms, not cure
    2. Bronchodilators
  3. Mechanical Support
    1. Tracheostomy
    2. Mechanical Ventilation
    3. CPAP
    4. IPPB
    5. Cough Assist Therapy – forced positive, then negative pressure to extract sputum from lungs

Nursing Concepts

  1. Oxygenation
    1. Monitor SpO2
    2. Monitor presence of secretions
    3. Assist cough / suction as needed
    4. Trach care
    5. Assess peripheral oxygenation (fingers)
  2. Gas Exchange
    1. Monitor ABG
    2. Manage ventilator if applicable
    3. Encourage breathing exercises
  3. Coping
    1. Encourage expression
    2. Communication techniques
    3. Encourage family presence
    4. Teach coping mechanisms
    5. Teach distraction techniques
    6. Find activities they can do and enjoy

Patient Education

  1. Small, frequent meals to prevent hypoxia
  2. Cluster activities
  3. Trach care and suction technique
  4. Use of home ventilator
  5. s/s Lung infection to report to provider
  6. Use of technology to communicate
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This lesson is going to quickly cover the basics of restrictive lung diseases. There are quite a few things that cause this, so we want you to just understand the basics and the things you might need to know on the NCLEX and as a new grad.

First I want to make sure you get the difference between obstructive and restrictive lung diseases. Obstructive lung diseases obstruct the flow of air into and out of the alveoli. So here’s the air passage down to the alveoli and it’s somehow blocked or limited. We’ve already talked about two of these, can you think of what they are? What diseases constrict these airways? COPD and Asthma. Both of those are considered obstructive lung diseases and they obstruct flow into and out of the alveoli. Now, restrictive is a little different. The air passages are all open just fine, but the lungs themselves are restricted from expanding within the thoracic cavity. That means the total lung volume or capacity will decrease. I could physically get the air in, if only my lungs would expand – but they won’t. Since they won’t expand, I can’t get the air in and gas exchange is going to be severely limited. These patients will also struggle to get an effective cough. Why? Well, think about how you cough – you take a deep breath in and then force it out hard and fast. If they can’t get a deep breath in, they will struggle to get those secretions out as well.

There are two classes of restrictive lung diseases. The first is intrinsic – that means there is a problem with the lung tissue itself. Intrinsic means from within. Usually this involves some sort of significant damage or scarring of the tissue that makes it lose its elasticity. If it isn’t elastic it can’t expand and contract – therefore the total lung capacity will be less. The most common example of this is Pulmonary Fibrosis. This is a progressive, terminal lung disease with no cure that has a mortality rate higher than most cancers. Other examples would be sarcoidosis or toxic exposures like asbestos. The second class is extrinsic – this means that something outside of the lungs is causing them to not be able to expand. Extrinsic means from the outside. Think of it like your lungs being in a wooden box – they can only expand as much as the box will let them. Normally they’re in more of a rubber box that stretches and contracts. If the box gets stiff, the lungs can’t expand normally. The most common example here is neuromuscular disorders like ALS (or Lou Gehrig’s disease), muscular dystrophy, and quadriplegia. The muscles of the thorax and diaphragm can’t contract and relax properly, so the thorax becomes a stiff wooden box. Like I said before, if the lungs can’t expand – gas exchange and coughing become nearly impossible.

So what will our assessment look like? Well you may have noticed that the diseases that cause restrictive lung disease tend to be progressive and usually don’t have a cure. So the severity of symptoms will depend on how much their disease has progressed. They’ll likely have adventitious breath sounds – they might start out with crackles as their ability to cough is limited, and then they’ll become more and more diminished as their lung capacity decreases. You’ll see some accessory muscle use and shallow breathing, and because they have a weak cough you’ll see them struggling to get secretions out. Many times they require suctioning or assisted coughing. They’ll have poor gas exchange, which means a high CO2 and a low O2, and because of the chronic hypoxia we’ll see clubbing of their fingers. These diseases are typically not localized in the lung, so on the chest x-ray you’ll see infiltrates or consolidation bilaterally, and you may also see their lungs are smaller than normal. You can see all the fluid that has built up in their lungs here and how the bottom of their lungs really isn’t expanding at all. Now because these patients have a lot of secretions building up, they are at high-risk for lung infections. In fact, that’s one of the most common causes of death in these patients – so protecting their airway becomes one of our top priorities.

So what will our assessment look like? Well you may have noticed that the diseases that cause restrictive lung disease tend to be progressive and usually don’t have a cure. So the severity of symptoms will depend on how much their disease has progressed. They’ll likely have adventitious breath sounds – they might start out with crackles as their ability to cough is limited, and then they’ll become more and more diminished as their lung capacity decreases. You’ll see some accessory muscle use and shallow breathing, and because they have a weak cough you’ll see them struggling to get secretions out. Many times they require suctioning or assisted coughing. They’ll have poor gas exchange, which means a high CO2 and a low O2, and because of the chronic hypoxia we’ll see clubbing of their fingers. These diseases are typically not localized in the lung, so on the chest x-ray you’ll see infiltrates or consolidation bilaterally, and you may also see their lungs are smaller than normal. You can see all the fluid that has built up in their lungs here and how the bottom of their lungs really isn’t expanding at all. Now because these patients have a lot of secretions building up, they are at high-risk for lung infections. In fact, that’s one of the most common causes of death in these patients – so protecting their airway becomes one of our top priorities.

When we consider other things we do to support these patients, we need to always remember their comfort and quality of life. These disease can be very isolating, so it’s important to encourage family presence and activities the patient enjoys. Patients with neuromuscular disorders also find it hard to communicate because they can’t breathe well enough to talk – so we have nifty gadgets and technology we can use to help them communicate – like this letter board you see here. As nurses, we will be monitoring their secretions and providing suctioning and cough assistance. We can do that manually by pushing on their chest when they exhale, or there’s actually a machine that blows positive pressure into their lungs and then literally sucks the secretions out like a vacuum. And then, of course, we need to prevent infection since we know they’re at high risk.

As we’re caring for these patients, our priority needs to be oxygenation and gas exchange – we’re making sure they have a patent airway, that their secretions are managed, and monitoring SpO2 and ABG’s to make sure they’re getting sufficient gas exchange. But, we also want to focus on coping. These diseases can be very stressful for the patient and hard on families. Encourage expression and family time. It will make a world of difference in the patient’s quality of life. Make sure you check out the careplan attached to this lesson to learn more about what we can do for these patients and why we do it..

So just to recap – restrictive lung diseases restrict the expansion and contraction of the lungs and therefore limit total lung capacity and gas exchange. The most common causes are pulmonary fibrosis and neuromuscular diseases. We need to make sure we support their breathing, coughing, and managing their secretions. And we need to remember that these terminal illness can be isolating and hard on families – we want to support their coping process and optimize their quality of life.

We have the ability to truly make a difference with these patients who are struggling. We want each of you to be remembered by your patients not because you knew everything, but for how you made them feel. So go out and be THAT nurse! Happy Nursing!

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Concepts Covered:

  • Cardiac Disorders
  • Emergency Care of the Cardiac Patient
  • Hematologic Disorders
  • Acute & Chronic Renal Disorders
  • Disorders of the Adrenal Gland
  • Central Nervous System Disorders – Brain
  • Documentation and Communication
  • Preoperative Nursing
  • Legal and Ethical Issues
  • Immunological Disorders
  • Oncology Disorders
  • Female Reproductive Disorders
  • Musculoskeletal Trauma
  • Intraoperative Nursing
  • Medication Administration
  • Renal Disorders
  • Disorders of Pancreas
  • Shock
  • Male Reproductive Disorders
  • Sexually Transmitted Infections
  • Infectious Respiratory Disorder
  • Vascular Disorders
  • Respiratory Emergencies
  • Peripheral Nervous System Disorders
  • Studying
  • Upper GI Disorders
  • Communication
  • Integumentary Disorders
  • Lower GI Disorders
  • Urinary Disorders
  • Liver & Gallbladder Disorders
  • Musculoskeletal Disorders
  • Circulatory System
  • EENT Disorders
  • Noninfectious Respiratory Disorder
  • Postoperative Nursing
  • Neurological Emergencies
  • Neurological Trauma
  • Disorders of the Posterior Pituitary Gland
  • Integumentary Important Points
  • Disorders of the Thyroid & Parathyroid Glands
  • Microbiology
  • Tissues and Glands
  • Disorders of Thermoregulation
  • Urinary System
  • Emergency Care of the Neurological Patient
  • Central Nervous System Disorders – Spinal Cord
  • Renal and Urinary Disorders
  • Nervous System
  • Respiratory Disorders
  • Respiratory System
  • Neurologic and Cognitive Disorders
  • Integumentary Disorders
  • Infectious Disease Disorders
  • Perioperative Nursing Roles
  • Shock
  • EENT Disorders

Study Plan Lessons

1st Degree AV Heart Block
2nd Degree AV Heart Block Type 1 (Mobitz I, Wenckebach)
2nd Degree AV Heart Block Type 2 (Mobitz II)
3rd Degree AV Heart Block (Complete Heart Block)
Absolute Neutrophil Count (ANC) Lab Values
Absolute Reticulocyte Count (ARC) Lab Values
ACE (angiotensin-converting enzyme) Inhibitors
Acute Kidney Injury Case Study (60 min)
Acute Renal (Kidney) Module Intro
Addisons Assessment Nursing Mnemonic (STEROID)
Addisons Disease
Adjunct Neuro Assessments
Admissions, Discharges, and Transfers
Adrenal Gland Hormones Nursing Mnemonic (The 3 S’s)
Advance Directives
AIDS Case Study (45 min)
Airway Suctioning
Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) Lab Values
Alendronate (Fosamax) Nursing Considerations
Alkaline Phosphatase (ALK PHOS) Lab Values
Alkylating Agents
Alteplase (tPA, Activase) Nursing Considerations
Altered Mental Status Nursing Mnemonic (AEIOU TIPS)
Amitriptyline (Elavil) Nursing Considerations
Amlodipine (Norvasc) Nursing Considerations
Amputation
Amputation Concept Map
Anesthetic Agents
Anesthetic Agents
Angiotensin Receptor Blockers
Anion Gap
Anion Gap Acidosis 1 Nursing Mnemonic (KULT)
Anion Gap Acidosis 2 Nursing Mnemonic (MUDPILES)
Anti Tumor Antibiotics
Anti-Infective – Carbapenems
Anti-Infective – Glycopeptide
Anti-Infective – Sulfonamides
Anti-Infective – Tetracyclines
Anti-Infective – Antitubercular
Anti-Platelet Aggregate
Anticonvulsants
Antidiabetic Agents
Antimetabolites
Antineoplastics
Antinuclear Antibody Lab Values
Aortic Aneurysm – Management Nursing Mnemonic (CRAM)
Aortic Aneurysm – Thoracic signs Nursing Mnemonic (PEE BADS)
Aortic Stenosis Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (SAD)
ARDS Case Study (60 min)
ARDS causes Nursing Mnemonic (GUT PASS)
Artificial Airways
ASA (Aspirin) Nursing Considerations
Assessment for Myasthenic Crisis Nursing Mnemonic (BRISH)
Assessment of Guillain-Barre Syndrome Nursing Mnemonic (GBS=PAID)
At Risk for Gout Nursing Mnemonic (MALE)
Atenolol (Tenormin) Nursing Considerations
Atorvastatin (Lipitor) Nursing Considerations
Atrial Fibrillation (A Fib)
Atrial Flutter
AVPU Mnemonic (The AVPU Scale)
Azithromycin (Zithromax) Nursing Considerations
Bacterial Endocarditis – Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (Be Joan Of Arc)
Barbiturates
Bariatric Surgeries
Bariatric: IV Insertion
Barriers to Health Assessment
Bed Bath
Benztropine (Cogentin) Nursing Considerations
Beta Hydroxy (BHB) Lab Values
Biopsy
Bismuth Subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol) Nursing Considerations
Bladder Cancer
Bleeding Complications (Minor) Nursing Mnemonic (BEEP)
Bleeding Precautions Nursing Mnemonic (RANDI)
Blood Flow Through The Heart
Blunt Chest Trauma
Bone Cancer (Osteosarcoma, Chondrosarcoma, and Ewing Sarcoma)
Bowel Obstruction Concept Map
BPH Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (FUN WISE)
Brain Death v. Comatose
Brain Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) Lab Values
Brain Tumors
Brain Tumors
Breast Cancer
Breast Cancer Concept Map
Bronchoscopy
Burn Injuries
C-Reactive Protein (CRP) Lab Values
Calcium Acetate (PhosLo) Nursing Considerations
Calcium Carbonate (Tums) Nursing Considerations
Calcium Channel Blockers
Cancer – Early Warning Signs Nursing Mnemonic (CAUTION UP)
Cancer – Nursing Priorities Nursing Mnemonic (CANCER)
Canes Nursing Mnemonic (COAL)
Captopril (Capoten) Nursing Considerations
Carbidopa-Levodopa (Sinemet) Nursing Considerations
Carbon Dioxide (Co2) Lab Values
Cardiac (Heart) Enzymes
Cardiac A&P Module Intro
Cardiac Anatomy
Cardiac Course Introduction
Cardiac Labs – What and When to Use Them – Live Tutoring Archive
Cardiac Labs – What and When to Use Them 2 – Live Tutoring Archive
Cardiac Stress Test
Cardiac Valves Blood Flow Nursing Mnemonic (Toilet Paper my Ass)
Cardiovascular Angiography
Cardiovascular Disorders (CVD) Module Intro
Cataracts
Causes of Anaphylaxis Nursing Mnemonic (Many Boys Love Food)
Causes of Dyspnea Nursing Mnemonic (The 6 P’s)
Causes of Pancreatitis Nursing Mnemonic (BAD HITS)
Causes of Renal Calculi Nursing Mnemonic (Patients Complain of Pain and Difficulty Urinating)
Celecoxib (Celebrex) Nursing Considerations
Central Line Dressing Change
Cephalexin (Keflex) Nursing Considerations
Cerebral Angiography
Cerebral Metabolism
Cerebral Perfusion Pressure Case Study (60 min)
Cerebral Perfusion Pressure CPP
Cervical Cancer
Chemotherapy Patients
Chest Tube Assessment Nursing Mnemonic (Two AA’s)
Chest Tube Management
Chest Tube Management
Chest Tube Management Case Study (60 min)
CHF Treatment Nursing Mnemonic (UNLOAD FAST)
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Case Study (45 min)
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Case Study (60 min)
Chronic Renal (Kidney) Module Intro
Circulatory Checks (5 P’s) Nursing Mnemonic (The 5 P’s)
Cirrhosis Case Study (45 min)
Cirrhosis Complications Nursing Mnemonic (Please Bring Happy Energy)
Clopidogrel (Plavix) Nursing Considerations
Coagulation Studies (PT, PTT, INR)
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Cancer (colon rectal cancer)
Common Pathogens for UTI Nursing Mnemonic (KEEPS)
Common Signs of Parkinson’s Nursing Mnemonic (SMART)
Complications of Immobility
Complications of Spinal Cord Injuries Nursing Mnemonic (ABCDEFG)
Complications of Thoracentesis Nursing Mnemonic (Patients Sometimes Bleed Internally)
Computed Tomography (CT)
Congestive Heart Failure Concept Map
Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT, dialysis)
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) Labs
COPD Concept Map
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)
Coronary Artery Disease Concept Map
Coronary Circulation
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Nursing Care and General Information
Cortisol Lab Vales
Cortisone (Cortone) Nursing Considerations
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)
Creatine Phosphokinase (CPK) Lab Values
Creatinine Clearance Lab Values
CRNA
Crohn’s Morphology and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (CHRISTMAS)
CT & MR Angiography
Cultures
Cushing’s Syndrome Case Study (60 min)
Cushings Assessment Nursing Mnemonic (STRESSED)
Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide (CCP) Lab Values
Cyclosporine (Sandimmune) Nursing Considerations
D-Dimer (DDI) Lab Values
Day in the Life of a Med-surg Nurse
Day in the Life of an Operating Room Nurse
Decrease ICP Nursing Mnemonic (Craniums Excite Me)
Dementia and Alzheimers
Diabetes Insipidus Case Study (60 min)
Diabetes Insipidus Nursing Mnemonic (DDD)
Diabetes Management
Diabetes Mellitus (DM) Module Intro
Diabetes Mellitus & Those Dang Blood Sugars! – Live Tutoring Archive
Diabetes Mellitus Case Study (45 min)
Diabetes Mellitus Type 1- Signs & Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (The 3 P’s)
Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) Case Study (45 min)
Diagnostic Criteria for Lupus Nursing Mnemonic (SOAP BRAIN MD)
Dialysis & Other Renal Points
Different Dressings
Diltiazem (Cardizem) Nursing Considerations
Discharge (DC) Teaching After Surgery
Disease Specific Medications
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation Case Study (60 min)
Diverticulitis Complications Nursing Mnemonic (Please Fix His Abscess SOon)
DKA Treatment Nursing Mnemonic (KING UFC)
Dobutamine (Dobutrex) Nursing Considerations
Dopamine (Inotropin) Nursing Considerations
Drugs that Cause SJS Nursing Mnemonic (I C NASA)
Dysrhythmias Labs
Echocardiogram (Cardiac Echo)
EENT Course Introduction
EENT Medications
Enalapril (Vasotec) Nursing Considerations
Encephalopathies
Endocarditis Case Study (45 min)
Endoscopy & EGD
Enoxaparin (Lovenox) Nursing Considerations
Enteral & Parenteral Nutrition (Diet, TPN)
Epinephrine (EpiPen) Nursing Considerations
Epoetin (Epogen) Nursing Considerations
Epoetin Alfa
Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) Lab Values
Erythromycin (Erythrocin) Nursing Considerations
Essential NCLEX Meds by Class
Evaluation of Irregular Moles Nursing Mnemonic (ABCDE)
Fentanyl (Duragesic) Nursing Considerations
Ferrous Sulfate (Iron) Nursing Considerations
Fibrin Degradation Products (FDP) Lab Values
Fibrinogen Lab Values
Fibromyalgia
Fluid Volume Overload
Fractures
Free T4 (Thyroxine) Lab Values
Fundamentals Course Introduction
Gabapentin (Neurontin) Nursing Considerations
Gastritis
Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleed Concept Map
General Anesthesia
General Assessment (Physical assessment)
Genitourinary (GU) Assessment
Genitourinary Course Introduction
GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)
GERD causes Nursing Mnemonic (Reflux Is Probably Mean)
Glaucoma
Glipizide (Glucotrol) Nursing Considerations
Global Symptoms for Brain Tumors Nursing Mnemonic (HAS)
Glucagon (GlucaGen) Nursing Considerations
Gout Case Study (45 min)
Hb (Hepatitis) Vaccine
Head/Neck Assessment
Health Assessment Course Introduction
Hearing Loss
Heart (Cardiac) and Great Vessels Assessment
Heart (Cardiac) Failure Module Intro
Heart (Cardiac) Failure Therapeutic Management
Heart (Cardiac) Sound Locations and Auscultation
Heart Failure – Live Tutoring Archive
Heart Failure – Right Sided Nursing Mnemonic (HEAD)
Heart Failure 2 – Live Tutoring Archive
Heart Failure Case Study (45 min)
Heart Failure-Left-Sided Nursing Mnemonic (CHOP)
Heart Failure-Origin Nursing Mnemonic (Left – Lung|Right – Rest)
Hematology Module Intro
Hematology/Oncology/Immunology Course Introduction
Hemodialysis (Renal Dialysis)
Hemorrhagic Stroke Risk Factors Nursing Mnemonic (HATS)
Heparin (Hep-Lock) Nursing Considerations
Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) Lab Values
Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (Her Belly Really Hurts Following Dinner)
High Pressure Vent Alarms Nursing Mnemonic (Kings Eat Big Cakes)
Histamine 1 Receptor Blockers
Histamine 2 Receptor Blockers
HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors (Statins)
Hydralazine
Hygiene
Hypercalcemia – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (GROANS, MOANS, BONES, STONES, OVERTONES)
Hyperglycaemic Hyperosmolar Non-ketotic syndrome (HHNS)
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 (HTN) Concept Map
Hypertension- Complications Nursing Mnemonic (The 4 C’s)
Hypertensive Crisis Case Study (45 min)
Hyperthermia (Thermoregulation)
Hyperthyroidism Case Study (75 min)
Hypertonic Solutions (IV solutions)
Hypocalcemia – Definition, Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (CATS)
Hypoglycemia
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)
Hypoparathyroidism
Hypothermia (Thermoregulation)
Hypotonic Solutions (IV solutions)
Hypoxia – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (RAT BED)
ICU Nurse Report to OR (Operating)Team
Immunology Module Intro
Impulse Transmission
Inflammatory Bowel Disease Case Study (45 min)
Informed Consent
Inserting a Foley (Urinary Catheter) – Male
Inserting an NG (Nasogastric) Tube
Insulin
Insulin – Intermediate Acting (NPH) Nursing Considerations
Insulin – Long Acting (Lantus) Nursing Considerations
Insulin – Mixtures (70/30)
Insulin – Rapid Acting (Novolog, Humalog) Nursing Considerations
Insulin – Short Acting (Regular) Nursing Considerations
Insulin Mnemonic (Ready, Set, Inject, Love)
Intake and Output (I&O)
Integumentary (Skin) Course Introduction
Integumentary (Skin) Important Points
Integumentary (Skin) Module Intro
Interventional Radiology
Interventions for Aphasia Nursing Mnemonic (PROP)
Intracranial Pressure ICP
Intraoperative (Intraop) Complications
Intraoperative Nursing Priorities
Intraoperative Positioning
Intrarenal Causes of Acute Kidney Injury Nursing Mnemonic (TONIC)
Intro to Health Assessment
Introduction to Health Assessment
Intubation in the OR
Iodine Nursing Considerations
Ionized Calcium Lab Values
Iron (Fe) Lab Values
Ischemic (CVA) Stroke Labs
Isoniazid (Niazid) Nursing Considerations
IV Complications (infiltration, phlebitis, hematoma, extravasation, air embolism)
Kidney Cancer
Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH) Lab Values
Lactic Acid
Leukemia
Leukemia – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (ANT)
Leukemia Case Study (60 min)
Levels of consciousness Nursing Mnemonic (Never Carry Dirty Socks Or Smelly Clothes)
Levofloxacin (Levaquin) Nursing Considerations
Levothyroxine (Synthroid)
Lidocaine (Xylocaine) Nursing Considerations
Lidocaine Toxicity – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (SAMS)
Linen Change
Lipase Lab Values
Lisinopril (Prinivil) Nursing Considerations
Live Bedside Report Medsurg (Medical surgical)
Liver Cancer
Liver/Gallbladder Module Intro
Local Anesthesia
Loperamide (Imodium) Nursing Considerations
Losartan (Cozaar) Nursing Considerations
Low Pressure Vent Alarms Nursing Mnemonic (Cake Everyday)
Lower Gastrointestinal (GI) Module Intro
Lung Cancer
Lung Diseases Module Intro
Lymphatic Assessment
Lymphoma
Lymphoma – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (NURSE For Pete’s Sake)
Macular Degeneration
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Malignant Hyperthermia
Mammogram
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)
Mechanical Aids
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)
Melanoma
Meniere’s Disease
Meperidine (Demerol) Nursing Considerations
Meropenem (Merrem) Nursing Considerations
Metabolic & Endocrine Module Intro
Metabolic Acidosis (interpretation and nursing diagnosis)
Metabolic/Endocrine Course Introduction
Metformin (Glucophage) Nursing Considerations
Methylprednisolone (Solu-Medrol) Nursing Considerations
Metoclopramide (Reglan) Nursing Considerations
Metoprolol (Toprol XL) Nursing Considerations
Metronidazole (Flagyl) Nursing Considerations
MI Surgical Intervention
Migraines
Miscellaneous Nerve Disorders
Mobility & Assistive Devices
Moderate Sedation
Montelukast (Singulair) Nursing Considerations
Morphine (MS Contin) Nursing Considerations
Multiple Myeloma
Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (DEMYELINATION)
Murmur locations Nursing Mnemonic (hARD ASS MRS. MSD)
Musculoskeletal Assessment
Musculoskeletal Course Introduction
Musculoskeletal Module Intro
Myocardial Infarction (MI) Case Study (45 min)
Myocardial Infarction Nursing Mnemonic (MONATAS)
Naproxen (Aleve) Nursing Considerations
Nasal Disorders
Neostigmine (Prostigmin) Nursing Considerations
Nephrotic Syndrome Case Study (Peds) (45 min)
Neuro A&P Module Intro
Neuro Anatomy
Neuro Assessment Module Intro
Neuro Course Introduction
Neuro Disorders Module Intro
Neuro Trauma Module Intro
Neurological Fractures
NG (Nasogastric)Tube Management
Nitro Compounds
Nitroglycerin (Nitrostat) Nursing Considerations
Nitroprusside (Nitropress) Nursing Considerations
Norepinephrine (Levophed) Nursing Considerations
NRSNG Live | So You Want to be a Surgical Nurse?
Nuclear Medicine
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Anaphylaxis
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Anemia
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Aortic Aneurysm
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Appendicitis
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Arterial Disorders
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Asthma
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Cardiogenic Shock
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Cardiomyopathy
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Chlamydia (STI)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Cholecystitis
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Cirrhosis (Liver Disease, Hepatic encephalopathy, Portal Hypertension, Esophageal Varices)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Compartment Syndrome
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Crohn’s Disease
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Cushings Syndrome
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Diabetes Insipidus (DI)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Distributive Shock
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Diverticulosis – Diverticulitis
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Endometriosis
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Epididymitis
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Gonorrhea (STI)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Gout
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Heart Failure (CHF)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Hemorrhagic Stroke (CVA)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Hemorrhoids
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Hepatitis (Liver Disease)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Herpes Simplex (HSV, STI)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Herpes Zoster – Shingles
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Human Papilloma Virus (HPV STI)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Hyperparathyroidism
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Hyperthyroidism
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Hypothyroidism
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Hypovolemic Shock
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Influenza (Flu)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Ischemic Stroke (CVA)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Lyme Disease
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Male Infertility
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Meningitis
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Menopause
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Myasthenia Gravis
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Osteomyelitis
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Pancreatitis
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Parkinsons
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Pneumothorax & Hemothorax
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Psoriasis
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Pulmonary Edema
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Pulmonary Embolism
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Rhabdomyolysis
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Scleroderma
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Seizure
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Sepsis
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for SIADH (Syndrome of Inappropriate antidiuretic Hormone Secretion)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Sickle Cell Anemia
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for SIRS & MODS
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Syphilis (STI)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Testicular Torsion
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Thrombophlebitis (clot)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Tuberculosis (TB)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Ulcerative Colitis(UC)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Valve Disorders
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Acute Kidney (Renal) Injury (AKI)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Angina
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of BPH (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Chronic Kidney (Renal) Disease (CKD)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Diabetes Mellitus (DM)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Endocarditis and Pericarditis
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Glomerulonephritis
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Hypertension (HTN)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Myocardial Infarction (MI)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Myocarditis
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Nephrotic Syndrome
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Osteoarthritis (OA)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Osteoporosis
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Pneumonia
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Renal Calculi (Kidney Stones)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) & Interventions for Increased Intracranial Pressure (ICP)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Abdominal Pain
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Activity Intolerance
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Acute Bronchitis
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Acute Kidney Injury
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Acute Pain
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Addison’s Disease (Primary Adrenal Insufficiency)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Anaphylaxis
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Anemia
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Angina
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Aortic Aneurysm
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Arterial Disorders
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Aspiration
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Asthma / Childhood Asthma
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Atrial Fibrillation (AFib)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Bell’s Palsy
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Bladder Cancer
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Blunt Chest Trauma
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Bone Cancer (Osteosarcoma, Chondrosarcoma, and Ewing Sarcoma)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Bowel Obstruction
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Brain Tumors
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Breast Cancer
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Bronchoscopy (Procedure)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Cardiogenic Shock
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Cardiomyopathy
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Cellulitis
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Cervical Cancer
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Cholecystitis
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Chronic Kidney Disease
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Colorectal Cancer (Colon Cancer)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Cushing’s Disease
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Dementia
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Diabetes
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Diabetes Insipidus
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Diverticulosis / Diverticulitis
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Emphysema
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Encephalopathy
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Endocarditis
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Enuresis / Bedwetting
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Epididymitis
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for GI (Gastrointestinal) Bleed
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Glaucoma
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Glomerulonephritis
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Gout / Gouty Arthritis
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Guillain-Barre
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Heart Valve Disorders
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Hepatitis
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Herpes Zoster – Shingles
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Hydrocephalus
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic Nonketotic Syndrome (HHNS)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Hyperparathyroidism
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Hyperthermia (Thermoregulation)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Hyperthyroidism
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Hypoglycemia
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Hypoparathyroidism
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Hypothyroidism
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Hypovolemic Shock
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Impetigo
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Ulcerative Colitis / Crohn’s Disease)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Kidney Cancer
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Leukemia
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Lung Cancer
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Lyme Disease
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Lymphoma (Hodgkin’s, Non-Hodgkin’s)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Meniere’s Disease
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Mumps
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Myasthenia Gravis (MG)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Myocardial Infarction (MI)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Nephrotic Syndrome
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Neutropenia
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Nutrition Imbalance
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Osteoarthritis (OA), Degenerative Joint Disease
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Osteoporosis
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Ovarian Cancer
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Pancreatitis
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Parkinson’s Disease
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Pericarditis
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Pneumonia
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Pneumothorax/Hemothorax
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Pressure Ulcer / Decubitus Ulcer (Pressure Injury)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Prostate Cancer
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Psoriasis
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Pulmonary Embolism
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Renal Calculi
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Respiratory Failure
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Restrictive Lung Diseases
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Rhabdomyolysis
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Risk for Fall
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Rubeola – Measles
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Seizures
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Sepsis
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Skin cancer – Melanoma, Basal Cell Carcinoma, Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Skull Fractures
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Spinal Cord Injury
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Stomach Cancer (Gastric Cancer)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Stroke (CVA)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Syncope (Fainting)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone (SIADH)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Testicular Cancer
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Thoracentesis (Procedure)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Thrombocytopenia
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Thrombophlebitis / Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Thyroid Cancer
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Tuberculosis
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for West Nile Virus
Nursing Care Plan for (NCP) Trigeminal Neuralgia
Nursing Care Plan for Amputation
Nursing Care Plan for Chlamydia (STI)
Nursing Care Plan for Cirrhosis (Liver)
Nursing Care Plan for Compartment Syndrome
Nursing Care Plan for Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Nursing Care Plan for Distributive Shock
Nursing Care Plan for Endometriosis
Nursing Care Plan for Fibromyalgia
Nursing Care Plan for Fractures
Nursing Care Plan for Gastritis
Nursing Care Plan for Gonorrhea (STI)
Nursing Care Plan for Hemorrhoids
Nursing Care Plan for Herpes Simplex (HSV, STI)
Nursing Care Plan for Hiatal Hernia
Nursing Care Plan for Liver Cancer
Nursing Care Plan for Macular Degeneration
Nursing Care Plan for Myocarditis
Nursing Care Plan for Nasal Disorders
Nursing Care Plan for Osteomyelitis
Nursing Care Plan for Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
Nursing Care Plan for Pulmonary Edema
Nursing Care Plan for Restrictive Lung Diseases (Pulmonary Fibrosis, Neuromuscular Disorders)
Nursing Care Plan for Scleroderma
Nursing Care Plan for Syphilis (STI)
Nursing Care Plan for Testicular Torsion
Nursing Case Study for Acute Kidney Injury
Nursing Case Study for Breast Cancer
Nursing Case Study for Cardiogenic Shock
Nursing Case Study for Colon Cancer
Nursing Case Study for Diabetic Foot Ulcer
Nursing Case Study for Hepatitis
Nursing Case Study for Pneumonia
Nursing Case Study for Rheumatic Heart Disease
Nursing Case Study for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Nursing Case Study for Type 1 Diabetes
Nursing Skills Course Introduction
Nutrition (Diet) in Disease
Nutrition-related Diseases
Omeprazole (Prilosec) Nursing Considerations
Oncology Important Points
Oncology Module Intro
Oncology nurse
Ondansetron (Zofran) Nursing Considerations
Opioids
Osteosarcoma
Ovarian Cancer
Oxygen Delivery Module Intro
Pacemakers
Pain and Nonpharmacological Comfort Measures
Pain Assessment Questions Nursing Mnemonic (OPQRST)
Pain Assessments for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Pantoprazole (Protonix) Nursing Considerations
Parasympatholytics (Anticholinergics) Nursing Considerations
Patient Positioning
Patients with Communication Difficulties
Pentobarbital (Nembutal) Nursing Considerations
Peptic Ulcer Disease Case Study (60 min)
Performing Cardiac (Heart) Monitoring
Perioperative Nursing Course Introduction
Perioperative Nursing Roles
Peripheral Vascular Assessment
Peritoneal Dialysis (PD)
Phenazopyridine (Pyridium) Nursing Considerations
Phenobarbital (Luminal) Nursing Considerations
Phosphorus (PO4) Blood Test Lab Values
Pituitary Adenoma
Plant Alkaloids Topoisomerase and Mitotic Inhibitors
Pneumonia Concept Map
Pneumonia Labs
Pneumonia Risk Factors Nursing Mnemonic (VENTS)
Pneumothorax Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (P-THORAX)
Positioning
Post-Anesthesia Recovery
Postoperative (Postop) Complications
PPE Donning & Doffing
Premature Atrial Contraction (PAC)
Premature Ventricular Contraction (PVC)
Preoperative (Preop) Education
Preoperative (Preop) Nursing Priorities
Preoperative (Preop)Assessment
Pressure Line Management
Pressure Ulcers/Pressure injuries (Braden scale)
Procalcitonin (PCT) Lab Values
Propofol (Diprivan) Nursing Considerations
Propranolol (Inderal) Nursing Considerations
Propylthiouracil (PTU) Nursing Considerations
Prostate Cancer
Prostate Nursing Mnemonic (FUN)
Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) Lab Values
Protein in Urine Lab Values
Proton Pump Inhibitors
Pulmonary edema treatment Nursing Mnemonic (MAD DOG)
Pupil Reactions Nursing Mnemonic (PERRLA)
Radiation Cancer Treatment
Ranitidine (Zantac) Nursing Considerations
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)
Red Cell Distribution Width (RDW) Lab Values
Renal (Kidney) Failure Labs
Respiratory A&P Module Intro
Respiratory Alkalosis
Respiratory Course Introduction
Respiratory Infections Module Intro
Respiratory Procedures Module Intro
Respiratory Trauma Module Intro
Restrictive Lung Disease Causes Nursing Mnemonic (PAINT)
Restrictive Lung Diseases (Pulmonary Fibrosis, Neuromuscular Disorders)
Rheumatoid Arthritis Assessment Nursing Mnemonic (RHEUMATOID)
Rifampin (Rifadin) Nursing Considerations
Risk Factors for Cholelithiasis Nursing Mnemonic (5-F’s)
Risk Factors for Osteoporosis Nursing Mnemonic (ACCESS)
Routine Neuro Assessments
Science of Nutrition
Scleroderma Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (CREST)
Sedatives-Hypnotics
Sedatives-Hypnotics
Seizure Assessment
Seizure Causes (Epilepsy, Generalized)
Seizure Causes Nursing Mnemonic (VITAMIN)
Seizure Therapeutic Management
Seizures Case Study (45 min)
Seizures Module Intro
Sepsis Concept Map
Sepsis Labs
Septic Shock (Sepsis) Case Study (45 min)
Shock
Shock – Signs and symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (TV SPARC CUBE)
Shock Module Intro
Signs of Osteoarthritis Nursing Mnemonic (OSTEO)
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Skin Cancer
Specialty Diets (Nutrition)
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Cord Injury Case Study (60 min)
Spinal Precautions & Log Rolling
Sprains and Strains – Nursing Care Nursing Mnemonic (RICE)
Stages of Hepatitis Nursing Mnemonic (PIP)
Sterile Field
Sterile Gloves
Stoke Assessments Nursing Mnemonic (FAST)
Stomach Cancer (Gastric Cancer)
Strabismus
Streptokinase (Streptase) Nursing Considerations
Stroke (CVA) Module Intro
Stroke Assessment (CVA)
Stroke Case Study (45 min)
Stroke Concept Map
Stroke Nursing Care (CVA)
Stroke Therapeutic Management (CVA)
Sucralfate (Carafate) Nursing Considerations
Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT)
Surgical Incisions & Drain Sites
Surgical Prep
Sympatholytics (Alpha & Beta Blockers)
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)
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
TB Drugs Nursing Mnemonic (RIPE)
Tension and Cluster Headaches
Testicular Cancer
Tetracycline (Panmycin) Nursing Considerations
The 5-Minute Assessment (Physical assessment)
The Medical Team
Thoracentesis
Thrombin Inhibitors
Thrombocytopenia
Thrombolytics
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) Lab Values
Thyroxine (T4) Lab Values
To Clot or Not To Clot – Anticoagulants! – Live Tutoring Archive
Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) Lab Values
Toxicity Sepsis- Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (The 6 T’s)
Trach Care
Trach Suctioning
Traction – Nursing Care Nursing Mnemonic (TRACTION)
Trauma – Assessment (Emergency) Nursing Mnemonic (ABCDEFGHI)
Triiodothyronine (T3) Lab Values
Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim) Nursing Considerations
Troponin I (cTNL) Lab Values
Tuberculosis (TB) Case Study (60 min)
Types of Anemia Nursing Mnemonic (Always Introduce Special Patients)
Types of Hemorrhoids Nursing Mnemonic (Pie)
Ulcerative Colitis – Assessment Nursing Mnemonic (MADE 10)
Ultrasound
Understanding Blood Pressure Meds! – Live Tutoring Archive
Upper Gastrointestinal (GI) Module Intro
Urinary Elimination
Urinary Tract Infection Case Study (45 min)
Urine Culture and Sensitivity Lab Values
Using Aseptic Technique
Vancomycin (Vancocin) Nursing Considerations
Varicocele
Vascular Disease – Deep Vein Thrombosis Nursing Mnemonic (HIS Leg Might Fall off)
Vascular disease – Raynaud’s symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (COLD HAND)
Vasopressin
Vasopressin (Pitressin) Nursing Considerations
Venous Disorders (Chronic venous insufficiency, Deep venous thrombosis/DVT)
Vent Alarms
Ventilator Settings
Ventricular Fibrillation (V Fib)
Ventricular Tachycardia (V-tach)
Vessels & Fluid
Vitamin D Lab Values
Warfarin (Coumadin) Nursing Considerations
Who Needs Dialysis Nursing Mnemonic (AEIOU)
Wound Care – Assessment
Wound Care – Dressing Change
Wound Care – Selecting a Dressing
Wound Care – Wound Drains
Seizure Documentation Nursing Mnemonic (TDOC)