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

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

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Objective

Effectively apply the “APE To Man” mnemonic and its variations, “All People Enjoy Time Magazine,” to accurately recall and identify the anatomical locations of heart valve auscultation sites, including Aortic, Pulmonic, Erb’s point, Tricuspid, and Mitral, based on their associated intercostal spaces and positional cues. This mnemonic will serve as a valuable memory aid for precise cardiac assessment during clinical practice and examinations.

APE To Man

A-Aortic
P-Pulmonic
E-Erbs points
T-Tricuspid
M-Mitral

heart valve nursing mnemonic

Description

Aortic and Pulmonic (A&P): 2 words, 2 spaces; these coincide in that they are both in the 2nd intercostal space. A is immediately to the right of the sternum, P is immediately to the left of the sternum. Erb’s point: Erb has 3 letters; you can find this point in the 3rd intercostal space (just to the left of the sternum), also the 3rd space to auscultate Tricuspid: 5th intercostal, just to the left of the sternum. Tri = 3, this is the fourth place to auscultate in the 5th intercostal space! Mitral: Mit sounds similar to mid.. Midclavicular area and straight down just below nipple line.

Now, when we’re talking about the heart, we’ve got four important valves to keep in mind: two atrioventricular (AV) valves and two semilunar valves. The AV valves are like the gatekeepers between the atria and ventricles. On the right side, we’ve got the tricuspid valve, and on the left side, it’s the mitral valve, which is also known as the bicuspid valve.

Then, we’ve got the semilunar valves, which hang out between the ventricles and those big arteries – the pulmonary artery and the aorta. On the left, it’s the aortic valve, and on the right, you’ve got the pulmonary valve.

Now, here’s the cool part: ‘APE to Man Heart’ is our secret handshake. It’s an easy way to remember the order in which we hear these valves during our auscultation adventures. As we move our stethoscope from the top right to the bottom left of the chest wall, we’ll hear them in the sequence they’re named in the mnemonic.

Another variation of this mnemonic is:

All People Enjoy Time Magazine

The idea is the same . . . A.P.E.T.M . . . once you nail this you will be a pro at heart assessment.

nursing mnemonic heart sounds

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Community Health Course Introduction

EKG (ECG) Course Introduction

Fluid & Electrolytes Course Introduction

Fundamentals Course Introduction

OB Course Introduction

12 Points to Answering Pharmacology Questions

Care of the Pediatric Patient

Electrical A&P of the Heart

Intro to Community Health

Menstrual Cycle

Overview of Developmental Theories

What Guides Nurses Practice

54 Common Medication Prefixes and Suffixes

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

Addisons Disease

Advance Directives

Community Health Nursing Theories

Electrolytes Involved in Cardiac (Heart) Conduction

Family Planning & Contraception

Fluid Pressures

Kohlberg’s Theory of Moral Development

Vitals (VS) and Assessment

Community Health Education

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Cushings Syndrome

Fluid Shifts (Ascites) (Pleural Effusion)

Macular Degeneration

Nursing Care Delivery Models

Piaget’s Theory of Cognitive Development

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)

Erikson’s Theory of Psychosocial Development

Essential NCLEX Meds by Class

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Glomerulonephritis

Growth & Development – Infants

Health Promotion Model

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

6 Rights of Medication Administration

Environmental and Genetic Influences on Growth & Development

Growth & Development – Toddlers

Health Promotion & Disease Prevention

Health Promotion & Disease Prevention

Health Promotion Assessments

Hypotonic Solutions (IV solutions)

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Osteoporosis

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD)

Thrombocytopenia

Blood Transfusions (Administration)

Family Structure and Impact on Development

Growth & Development – Preschoolers

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Hyperthyroidism

Hypertonic Solutions (IV solutions)

Integumentary (Skin) Important Points

Preload and Afterload

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

Body Image Changes Throughout Development

Growth & Development – School Age- Adolescent

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Hypothyroidism

Legal Considerations

Performing Cardiac (Heart) Monitoring

Cultural Awareness and Influences on Development

The SOCK Method – Overview

Admissions, Discharges, and Transfers

Developmental Considerations for the Hospitalized Individual

The SOCK Method – S

Developmental Considerations for End of Life Care

Patient Education

The SOCK Method – O

The SOCK Method – C

The SOCK Method – K

Basics of Calculations

Brief CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) Overview

Gestation & Nägele’s Rule: Estimating Due Dates

Gestation & Nägele’s Rule: Estimating Due Dates

Growth and Development – Prenatal

The EKG (ECG) Graph

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Angina

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Appendicitis

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)

EKG (ECG) Waveforms

Environmental Health

Environmental Health

Fire and Electrical Safety

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Gravidity and Parity (G&Ps, GTPAL)

Growth & Development – Neonate

Sodium-Na (Hypernatremia, Hyponatremia)

Calcium-Ca (Hypercalcemia, Hypocalcemia)

Calculating Heart Rate

Diabetes Management

Dialysis & Other Renal Points

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Myocardial Infarction (MI)

Oral Medications

Pediculosis Capitis

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Radiation Safety for Nurses

Chloride-Cl (Hyperchloremia, Hypochloremia)

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)

Disposal of Medical Waste

Fundal Height Assessment for Nurses

Fundal Height Assessment for Nurses

Injectable Medications

Oncology Important Points

Technology & Informatics

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)

Magnesium-Mg (Hypomagnesemia, Hypermagnesemia)

Maternal Risk Factors

Complex Calculations (Dosage Calculations/Med Math)

High-Risk Behaviors

Mood Disorders (Bipolar)

Phosphorus-Phos

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Ulcerative Colitis(UC)

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Crohn’s Disease

Isolation Precaution Types (PPE)

Immunizations (Vaccinations)

Infection Stages

Paranoid Disorders

Personality Disorders

Cognitive Impairment Disorders

Eating Disorders (Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa)

Alcohol Withdrawal (Addiction)

Suicidal Behavior

Legal Aspects of Documentation

Normal Sinus Rhythm

Normal Sinus Rhythm

Overview of Childhood Growth & Development

Physiological Changes

Physiological Changes

Program Planning

Sickle Cell Anemia

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

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Cholecystitis

Discomforts of Pregnancy

Discomforts of Pregnancy

Documentation Basics

Growth & Development – Infants

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Heart Failure (CHF)

Practice Settings

Sinus Bradycardia

Sinus Bradycardia

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Anaphylaxis

Antepartum Testing

Community Aggregates

Documentation Pro Tips

Growth & Development – Toddlers

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Hepatitis (Liver Disease)

Sinus Tachycardia

Sinus Tachycardia

Care of Vulnerable Populations

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

Growth & Development – Preschoolers

Nutrition in Pregnancy

Nutrition in Pregnancy

SBAR Communication

Atrial Fibrillation (A Fib)

Atrial Fibrillation (A Fib)

Communicable Diseases

Communicable Diseases

Growth & Development – School Age- Adolescent

Disasters & Bioterrorism

Disasters & Bioterrorism

Growth & Development -Transitioning to Adult Care

Premature Atrial Contraction (PAC)

Continuity of Care

Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT)

Premature Ventricular Contraction (PVC)

Premature Ventricular Contraction (PVC)

Ventricular Tachycardia (V-tach)

Ventricular Tachycardia (V-tach)

Ventricular Fibrillation (V Fib)

Ventricular Fibrillation (V Fib)

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)

Abortion in Nursing: Spontaneous, Induced, and Missed

Growth & Development – Early Adulthood

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)

Anemia in Pregnancy

Benzodiazepines

Growth & Development – Middle Adulthood

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Hypertension (HTN)

Cardiac (Heart) Disease in Pregnancy

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Endometriosis

Growth & Development – Late Adulthood

Chorioamnionitis

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Menopause

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Cardiomyopathy

Gestational Diabetes (GDM)

Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)

Ectopic Pregnancy

Hematomas in OB Nursing: Causes, Symptoms, and Nursing Care

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Thrombophlebitis (clot)

Hydatidiform Mole (Molar pregnancy)

Hydatidiform Mole (Molar pregnancy)

Gestational HTN (Hypertension)

Gestational HTN (Hypertension)

Infections in Pregnancy

Infections in Pregnancy

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

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

Fertilization and Implantation

Overview of the Nursing Process

Fetal Development

Fetal Development

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Hypovolemic Shock

Nursing Process – Assess

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Cardiogenic Shock

Fetal Environment

Fetal Environment

Nursing Process – Diagnose

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Distributive Shock

Fetal Circulation

Fetal Circulation

Nursing Process – Plan

Nursing Process – Implement

Nursing Process – Evaluate

Critical Thinking

Thinking Like a Nurse

The Nurse Routine

Nurse-Patient Relationship

Process of Labor

Process of Labor

Pediatric Gastrointestinal Dysfunction – Diarrhea

Mechanisms of Labor

Mechanisms of Labor

Therapeutic Communication

Defense Mechanisms

Leopold Maneuvers

Leopold Maneuvers

Fetal Heart Monitoring (FHM)

Fetal Heart Monitoring (FHM)

Obstetrical Procedures

Patients with Communication Difficulties

Intussusception

Stress and Crisis

Constipation and Encopresis (Incontinence)

Patient Positioning

Complications of Immobility

Prolapsed Umbilical Cord

Prolapsed Umbilical Cord

Acute Otitis Media (AOM)

Placenta Previa

Placenta Previa

Types of Exercise

Abruptio Placentae (Placental abruption)

Abruptio Placentae (Placental abruption)

Mechanical Aids

Bowel Elimination

Precipitous Labor

Precipitous Labor

Pain and Nonpharmacological Comfort Measures

Overview of Developmental Theories

Postpartum Physiological Maternal Changes

Postpartum Physiological Maternal Changes

Kohlberg’s Theory of Moral Development

Postpartum Interventions

Bronchiolitis and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)

Piaget’s Theory of Cognitive Development

Postpartum Discomforts

Postpartum Discomforts

Erikson’s Theory of Psychosocial Development

Family Structure and Impact on Development

Body Image Changes Throughout Development

Cystic Fibrosis (CF)

Cultural Awareness and Influences on Development

Developmental Considerations for the Hospitalized Individual

Congenital Heart Defects (CHD)

Intake and Output (I&O)

Postpartum Hematoma

Defects of Increased Pulmonary Blood Flow

Blood Glucose Monitoring

Postpartum Hemorrhage (PPH)

Defects of Decreased Pulmonary Blood Flow

Nutrition Assessments

Nutrition (Diet) in Disease

Obstructive Heart (Cardiac) Defects

Mixed (Cardiac) Heart Defects

Postpartum Thrombophlebitis

Specialty Diets (Nutrition)

Enteral & Parenteral Nutrition (Diet, TPN)

Hierarchy of O2 Delivery

Histamine 1 Receptor Blockers

Initial Care of the Newborn (APGAR)

Initial Care of the Newborn (APGAR)

Nephrotic Syndrome

Artificial Airways

Newborn Physical Exam

Newborn Physical Exam

Airway Suctioning

Body System Assessments

Body System Assessments

Histamine 2 Receptor Blockers

Newborn Reflexes

Newborn Reflexes

Cerebral Palsy (CP)

Introduction to Health Assessment

Renin Angiotensin Aldosterone System

Head to Toe Nursing Assessment (Physical Exam)

Meconium Aspiration

Transient Tachypnea of Newborn

Transient Tachypnea of Newborn

Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)

Hyperbilirubinemia (Jaundice)

Spina Bifida – Neural Tube Defect (NTD)

ACE (angiotensin-converting enzyme) Inhibitors

Autism Spectrum Disorders

Erythroblastosis Fetalis

Addicted Newborn

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Newborn of HIV+ Mother

Newborn of HIV+ Mother

Angiotensin Receptor Blockers

Calcium Channel Blockers

Cardiac Glycosides

Betamethasone and Dexamethasone

Magnesium Sulfate

Metronidazole (Flagyl) Nursing Considerations

Opioid Analgesics

Uterine Stimulants (Oxytocin, Pitocin)

Meds for PPH (postpartum hemorrhage)

Rh Immune Globulin (Rhogam)

Lung Surfactant

Eye Prophylaxis for Newborn (Erythromycin)

Phytonadione (Vitamin K)

Hb (Hepatitis) Vaccine

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

ABG (Arterial Blood Gas) Interpretation-The Basics

ABG (Arterial Blood Gas) Oxygenation

ABG Course (Arterial Blood Gas) Introduction

ABGs Nursing Normal Lab Values

ABGs Tic-Tac-Toe interpretation Method

Absolute Neutrophil Count (ANC) Lab Values

Absolute Neutrophil Count (ANC) Lab Values

Absolute Reticulocyte Count (ARC) Lab Values

Absolute Reticulocyte Count (ARC) Lab Values

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)

Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) Lab Values

Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) Lab Values

Albumin Lab Values

Albumin Lab Values

Alcoholism – Outcomes Nursing Mnemonic (BAD)

Alkaline Phosphatase (ALK PHOS) Lab Values

Alkaline Phosphatase (ALK PHOS) Lab Values

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

Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) Lab Values

Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) Lab Values

Altered Mental Status Nursing Mnemonic (AEIOU TIPS)

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

Ammonia (NH3) Lab Values

Ammonia (NH3) Lab Values

Anion Gap Acidosis 1 Nursing Mnemonic (KULT)

Anion Gap Acidosis 2 Nursing Mnemonic (MUDPILES)

Anorexia – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (ANOREXIA)

Antepartum Testing

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

Antinuclear Antibody Lab Values

Antinuclear Antibody Lab Values

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)

Base Excess & Deficit

Benzodiazepines Nursing Mnemonic (Donuts and TLC)

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

Beta Hydroxy (BHB) Lab Values

Beta Hydroxy (BHB) Lab Values

Bicarbonate (HCO3) Lab Values

Bicarbonate (HCO3) Lab Values

Bleeding Complications (Minor) Nursing Mnemonic (BEEP)

Bleeding Precautions Nursing Mnemonic (RANDI)

Blood Type O Nursing Mnemonic (Universally Odd)

Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) Lab Values

Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) Lab Values

BPH Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (FUN WISE)

Brain Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) Lab Values

Brain Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) Lab Values

Bulimia – Signs and Symptoms 1 Nursing Mnemonic (BULIMIA)

Bulimia – Signs and Symptoms 2 Nursing Mnemonic (WASHED)

C-Reactive Protein (CRP) Lab Values

C-Reactive Protein (CRP) Lab Values

Cancer – Early Warning Signs Nursing Mnemonic (CAUTION UP)

Cancer – Nursing Priorities Nursing Mnemonic (CANCER)

Canes Nursing Mnemonic (COAL)

Carbon Dioxide (Co2) Lab Values

Carbon Dioxide (Co2) Lab Values

Carboxyhemoglobin Lab Values

Carboxyhemoglobin Lab Values

Cardiac (Heart) Enzymes

Cardiac (Heart) Enzymes

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)

Cholesterol (Chol) Lab Values

Cholesterol (Chol) Lab Values

Cholinergic Crisis – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (SLUDGE)

Chorioamnionitis

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)

Coagulation Studies (PT, PTT, INR)

Coagulation Studies (PT, PTT, INR)

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)

Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) Labs

Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) Labs

COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) Labs

COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) Labs

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)

Cortisol Lab Vales

Cortisol Lab Vales

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

Creatine Phosphokinase (CPK) Lab Values

Creatinine (Cr) Lab Values

Creatinine (Cr) Lab Values

Creatinine Clearance Lab Values

Creatinine Clearance Lab Values

Crohn’s Morphology and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (CHRISTMAS)

Cushings Assessment Nursing Mnemonic (STRESSED)

Cyanotic Defects Nursing Mnemonic (The 4 T’s)

Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide (CCP) Lab Values

Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide (CCP) Lab Values

D-Dimer (DDI) Lab Values

D-Dimer (DDI) Lab Values

Decrease ICP Nursing Mnemonic (Craniums Excite Me)

Dementia Nursing Mnemonic (DEMENTIA)

Depression Assessment Nursing Mnemonic (SIGNS)

Diabetes Insipidus Nursing Mnemonic (DDD)

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)

Direct Bilirubin (Conjugated) Lab Values

Direct Bilirubin (Conjugated) Lab Values

Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)

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)

Dysrhythmias Labs

Dysrhythmias Labs

Ectopic Pregnancy

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)

Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) Lab Values

Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) Lab Values

Evaluation of Irregular Moles Nursing Mnemonic (ABCDE)

Exercise Guidelines Nursing Mnemonic (FIT)

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

Family Planning & Contraception

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)

Fetal Distress Interventions Nursing Mnemonic (Stop MOAN)

Fetal Wellbeing Assessment Tests Nursing Mnemonic (ALONE)

Fibrin Degradation Products (FDP) Lab Values

Fibrin Degradation Products (FDP) Lab Values

Fibrinogen Lab Values

Fibrinogen Lab Values

Fire Safety 1 Nursing Mnemonic (PASS)

Fire Safety 2 Nursing Mnemonic (RACE)

Flu Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (FACTS)

Fluid Compartments

Free T4 (Thyroxine) Lab Values

Free T4 (Thyroxine) Lab Values

Gamma Glutamyl Transferase (GGT) Lab Values

Gamma Glutamyl Transferase (GGT) Lab Values

GERD causes Nursing Mnemonic (Reflux Is Probably Mean)

Gestational Diabetes (GDM)

Global Symptoms for Brain Tumors Nursing Mnemonic (HAS)

Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR)

Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR)

Glucagon Lab Values

Glucagon Lab Values

Glucose Lab Values

Glucose Lab Values

Glucose Tolerance Test (GTT) Lab Values

Glucose Tolerance Test (GTT) Lab Values

Gluten Free Diet Nursing Mnemonic (BROW)

Gravidity and Parity (G&Ps, GTPAL)

Growth Hormone (GH) Lab Values

Growth Hormone (GH) Lab Values

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)

Hematocrit (Hct) Lab Values

Hematocrit (Hct) Lab Values

Hemoglobin (Hbg) Lab Values

Hemoglobin (Hbg) Lab Values

Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1C)

Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1C)

Hemorrhagic Stroke Risk Factors Nursing Mnemonic (HATS)

Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) Lab Values

Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) Lab Values

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)

Homocysteine (HCY) Lab Values

Homocysteine (HCY) Lab Values

Human Growth & Development Course Introduction

Hyperbilirubinemia (Jaundice)

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

Hyperemesis Gravidarum

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)

Incompetent Cervix

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)

Ionized Calcium Lab Values

Ionized Calcium Lab Values

Iron (Fe) Lab Values

Iron (Fe) Lab Values

Ischemic (CVA) Stroke Labs

Ischemic (CVA) Stroke Labs

Lab Values Course Introduction

Lab Values Course Introduction

Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH) Lab Values

Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH) Lab Values

Leukemia – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (ANT)

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

Levels of Prevention

Lidocaine Toxicity – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (SAMS)

Lipase Lab Values

Lipase Lab Values

Lithium Lab Values

Lithium Lab Values

Liver Function Tests

Liver Function Tests

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)

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs in Nursing

Maternal Risk Factors

Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) Lab Values

Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) Lab Values

Mean Platelet Volume (MPV) Lab Values

Mean Platelet Volume (MPV) Lab Values

Meconium Aspiration

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)

Menstrual Cycle

Metabolic Acidosis (interpretation and nursing diagnosis)

Metabolic Alkalosis

Methemoglobin (MHGB) Lab Values

Methemoglobin (MHGB) Lab Values

Mnemonic for Organ Systems (MR DICE RUNS)

Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (DEMYELINATION)

Murmur locations Nursing Mnemonic (hARD ASS MRS. MSD)

Myocardial Infarction Nursing Mnemonic (MONATAS)

Myoglobin (MB) Lab Values

Myoglobin (MB) Lab Values

OB Non-Stress Test Results Nursing Mnemonic (NNN)

OLD CARTS Mnemonic (OLD CARTS)

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

Order of Lab Draws

Order of Lab Draws

Pain Assessment Questions Nursing Mnemonic (OPQRST)

Pediatric Bronchiolitis Labs

Pediatric Bronchiolitis Labs

Pharmacokinetics Nursing Mnemonic (ADME)

Phosphorus (PO4) Blood Test Lab Values

Phosphorus (PO4) Blood Test Lab Values

Planning Community Health Interventions Nursing Mnemonic (PRECEDE-PROCEED)

Platelets (PLT) Lab Values

Platelets (PLT) Lab Values

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)

Potassium-K (Hyperkalemia, Hypokalemia)

Prealbumin (PAB) Lab Values

Prealbumin (PAB) Lab Values

Pregnancy Outcomes Nursing Mnemonic (GTPAL)

Premature Rupture of the Membranes (PROM)

Probable Signs of Pregnancy Nursing Mnemonic (CHOP BUGS)

Procalcitonin (PCT) Lab Values

Procalcitonin (PCT) Lab Values

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)

Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) Lab Values

Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) Lab Values

Protein (PROT) Lab Values

Protein (PROT) Lab Values

Protein in Urine Lab Values

Protein in Urine Lab Values

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)

Red Blood Cell (RBC) Lab Values

Red Blood Cell (RBC) Lab Values

Red Cell Distribution Width (RDW) Lab Values

Red Cell Distribution Width (RDW) Lab Values

Renal (Kidney) Failure Labs

Renal (Kidney) Failure Labs

Respiratory Acidosis (interpretation and nursing interventions)

Respiratory Alkalosis

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)

ROME – ABG (Arterial Blood Gas) Interpretation

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)

Shorthand Lab Values

Shorthand Lab Values

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

Signs of Osteoarthritis Nursing Mnemonic (OSTEO)

Signs of Pregnancy (Presumptive, Probable, Positive)

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)

Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) Lab Values

Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) Lab Values

Thyroxine (T4) Lab Values

Thyroxine (T4) Lab Values

Total Bilirubin (T. Billi) Lab Values

Total Bilirubin (T. Billi) Lab Values

Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) Lab Values

Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) Lab Values

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)

Triiodothyronine (T3) Lab Values

Triiodothyronine (T3) Lab Values

Troponin I (cTNL) Lab Values

Troponin I (cTNL) Lab Values

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)

Urinalysis (UA)

Urinalysis (UA)

Urinary Elimination

Urine Culture and Sensitivity Lab Values

Urine Culture and Sensitivity Lab Values

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)

Vitamin B12 Lab Values

Vitamin B12 Lab Values

Vitamin D Lab Values

Vitamin D Lab Values

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

Vitamins – Water Soluble Nursing Mnemonic (Birth Control)

Walkers Nursing Mnemonic (Wandering Wilma Always Late)

White Blood Cell (WBC) Lab Values

White Blood Cell (WBC) Lab Values

Who Needs Dialysis Nursing Mnemonic (AEIOU)