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Altered Mental Status Nursing Mnemonic (AEIOU TIPS)

Altered Mental Status Nursing Mnemonic (AEIOU TIPS)

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AEIOU TIPS

  • A-Alcohol/durgs
  • E-Endocrine
  • I-Insulin
  • O-Overdose
  • U-Uremia
  • T-Trauma
  • I-Infection
  • P-Psychiatric
  • S-Shock

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There are many reasons why a patient may present with altered mental status. Neurological injury is not the only reason for AMS! Make sure you explore all possibilities.

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Concepts Covered:

  • Central Nervous System Disorders – Brain
  • Nervous System
  • Terminology
  • Neurologic and Cognitive Disorders
  • Neurological Emergencies
  • Emergency Care of the Neurological Patient
  • Central Nervous System Disorders – Spinal Cord
  • Peripheral Nervous System Disorders
  • Sensory System
  • Bipolar Disorders
  • Cognitive Disorders

Study Plan Lessons

Neuro Anatomy
Neuro A&P Module Intro
Nervous System Anatomy
Membrane Potentials
Nerve Transmission
Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)
Cranial Nerves
Neuro Terminology
Neuro Assessment
Adjunct Neuro Assessments
Routine Neuro Assessments
Electroencephalography (EEG)
Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)
Stroke Nursing Care (CVA)
Seizure Causes (Epilepsy, Generalized)
Stroke Assessment (CVA)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Parkinsons
Miscellaneous Nerve Disorders
Levels of Consciousness (LOC)
Intracranial Pressure ICP
Meningitis
Sensory Basics
Nervous System Anatomy
Phenytoin (Dilantin) Nursing Considerations
Seizure Management in the ER
Increased Intracranial Pressure
Carbamazepine (Tegretol) Nursing Considerations
Intracranial Hemorrhage
Acute Confusion
Meningitis Assessment Findings Nursing Mnemonic (FAN LIPS)
Altered Mental Status Nursing Mnemonic (AEIOU TIPS)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Stroke (CVA)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Seizures
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Meningitis
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) & Interventions for Increased Intracranial Pressure (ICP)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Encephalopathy
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Alzheimer’s Disease
Stroke (CVA) Management in the ER
Sensory Basics
Intracranial Pressure ICP
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Multiple Sclerosis (MS)