Chest Tube Assessment Nursing Mnemonic (Two AA’s)
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TWO AA’S
- T-Tidaling
- W-Water seal
- O-Output
- A-Air leak
- A-Ability to breathe
- S-SpO2
Description
Chest tube assessments that should be completed and documented by the nurse to ensure safety for the patient
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Study Plan Lessons
Chest Tube Assessment Nursing Mnemonic (Two AA’s)
Chest Tube Management
Chest Tube Management
Chest Tube Management Case Study (60 min)
Hypoxia – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (RAT BED)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Pneumothorax & Hemothorax
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Pneumothorax/Hemothorax
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Pulmonary Embolism
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Pulmonary Embolism
COPD management Nursing Mnemonic (COPD)
COPD Concept Map
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) Labs
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Case Study (60 min)
Asthma (Severe) for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
COPD Exacerbation for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Blunt Chest Trauma
Respiratory Trauma for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Respiratory Trauma Module Intro
Malignant Hyperthermia
Metabolic Acidosis (interpretation and nursing diagnosis)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Acute Kidney (Renal) Injury (AKI)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Pneumonia
Pneumonia Risk Factors Nursing Mnemonic (VENTS)
Postoperative (Postop) Complications
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Restrictive Lung Diseases
Artificial Airways
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Respiratory Failure
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Pneumonia
Pneumothorax for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Respiratory Alkalosis
Ventilator Settings
Central Line Dressing Change
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Hypovolemic Shock
Intake and Output (I&O)
Cardiac Surgery (Post-ICU Care) for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Enoxaparin (Lovenox) Nursing Considerations
Positioning (Pressure Injury Prevention and Tourniquet Safety) for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Thrombin Inhibitors
Causes of Anaphylaxis Nursing Mnemonic (Many Boys Love Food)
Diabetic Emergencies for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Diabetes Management
Metabolic Acidosis (interpretation and nursing diagnosis)
Metformin (Glucophage) Nursing Considerations
MI Surgical Intervention
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Cardiogenic Shock
Cardiac (Heart) Enzymes
Cardiac Surgery (Post-ICU Care) for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Cardiogenic Shock For PCCN for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Acute Inflammatory Disease (Myocarditis, Endocarditis, Pericarditis) for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Endocarditis for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Acute Coronary Syndromes (MI-ST and Non ST, Unstable Angina) for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Acute Inflammatory Disease (Myocarditis, Endocarditis, Pericarditis) for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Atrial Dysrhythmias for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
AV Blocks Dysrhythmias for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Cardiac Course Introduction
Cardiac Surgery (Post-ICU Care) for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Cardiogenic Shock and Obstructive Shock for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Congestive Heart Failure Concept Map
COPD Exacerbation for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
02.12 Myocardial Infarction- Inferior Wall for CCRN Review
02.14 Shock Stages for CCRN Review
02.13 Myocardial Infarction – Anterior Septal Wall for CCRN Review
02.15 Hypovolemic Shock for CCRN Review
02.16 Cardiogenic Shock for CCRN Review
02.17 Septic Shock for CCRN Review
03.04 DKA vs HHNK for CCRN Review
Acute Coronary Syndromes (MI-ST and Non ST, Unstable Angina) for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Acute Inflammatory Disease (Myocarditis, Endocarditis, Pericarditis) for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Atrial Fibrillation (A Fib)
Cardiac (Heart) Enzymes
Atrial Flutter
Myocardial Infarction (MI) Case Study (45 min)
Burns for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Cardiac Tamponade for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Acute Inflammatory Disease (Myocarditis, Endocarditis, Pericarditis) for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
EKG (ECG) Course Introduction
Electrical A&P of the Heart
The EKG (ECG) Graph
EKG (ECG) Waveforms
Calculating Heart Rate