Post-Partum Assessment Nursing Mnemonic (BUBBLE)
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BUBBLE
- B-Breasts
- U-Uterus
- B-Bowels
- B-Bladder
- L-Lochia
- E-Episiotomy-laceration/C-section – incision
Description
Make sure to assess the following in patients postpartum: 1. Breasts – engorgement 2. Uterus -check for bogginess (firming up and dropping to original location) 3. Bowel- flatus, bowel movement, frequency 4. Bladder – note frequency and amount of urination. Patient may have a catheter, check for anything unusual like blood or sediment in urine. 5. Lochia – normal post-partum vaginal discharge, note color and amount 6. Episiotomy-laceration/C-section-incision – check for any signs that wound is not properly healing. (See acronym REEDA to assess episiotomy)
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Addiction – Behavioral Problems Nursing Mnemonic (The 5 D’s)
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Alzheimer – Diagnosis Nursing Mnemonic (The 5 A’s)
Dementia Nursing Mnemonic (DEMENTIA)
Depression Assessment Nursing Mnemonic (SIGNS)
High Risk Behavior Nursing Mnemonic (HEADSS)
Manic Attack – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (DIG FAST)
Senile Dementia – Assess for Changes Nursing Mnemonic (JAMCO)
Obstetrics (OB) & Pediatrics (Peds) Mnemonics
Bulimia – Signs and Symptoms 1 Nursing Mnemonic (BULIMIA)
Bulimia – Signs and Symptoms 2 Nursing Mnemonic (WASHED)
Causes of Chorioamnionitis Nursing Mnemonic (Pregnancies Are Very Interesting)
Causes of Labor Dystocia Nursing Mnemonic (Having Extremely Frustrating Labor)
Causes of Postpartum Hemorrhage Nursing Mnemonic (4 T’s)
Child Abuse/Neglect – Warning Signs Nursing Mnemonic (CHILD ABUSE)
Cleft Lip Repair – Post Op Care Nursing Mnemonic (CLEFT LIP)
Cyanotic Defects Nursing Mnemonic (The 4 T’s)
Episiotomy – Evaluation of Healing Nursing Mnemonic (REEDA)
Factors That Can Put a Pregnancy at Risk Nursing Mnemonic (RIBCAGE)
VEAL CHOP Nursing Mnemonic (Fetal Accelerations and Decelerations) (VEAL CHOP)
Fetal Distress Interventions Nursing Mnemonic (Stop MOAN)
Fetal Wellbeing Assessment Tests Nursing Mnemonic (ALONE)
HELLP Syndrome – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (HELLP)
Hypoxia – Signs and Symptoms (in Pediatrics) Nursing Mnemonic (FINES)
Intra Uterine Device – Potential Problems Nursing Mnemonic (PAINS)
OB Non-Stress Test Results Nursing Mnemonic (NNN)
Oral Birth Control Pills – Serious Complications Nursing Mnemonic (Aches)
Possible Infections During Pregnancy Nursing Mnemonic (TORCH)
Post-Partum Assessment Nursing Mnemonic (BUBBLE)
Pregnancy Outcomes Nursing Mnemonic (GTPAL)
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Process of Labor – Baby Nursing Mnemonic (ALPPPS)
Process of Labor – Mom Nursing Mnemonic (4 P’s)
Stages of Fetal Development Nursing Mnemonic (Proficiently Expanding Fetus)
Umbilical Cord Vasculature Nursing Mnemonic (2A1V)
Pharmacology (Medication) Mnemonics
Anticholinergics – Side Effects Nursing Mnemonic (4 Can’ts)
Benzodiazepines Nursing Mnemonic (Donuts and TLC)
Beta 1 and Beta 2 Nursing Mnemonic (1 Heart, 2 Lungs)
Cholinergic Crisis – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (SLUDGE)
Drug Interactions Nursing Mnemonic (These Drugs Can Interact)
Drugs that Cause SJS Nursing Mnemonic (I C NASA)
Drugs for Bradycardia & Low Blood Pressure Nursing Mnemonic (IDEA)
Emergency Drugs Nursing Mnemonic (LEAN)
Intra Uterine Device – Potential Problems Nursing Mnemonic (PAINS)
Lidocaine Toxicity – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (SAMS)
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)
Oral Birth Control Pills – Serious Complications Nursing Mnemonic (Aches)
Pharmacokinetics Nursing Mnemonic (ADME)
SSRI’s Nursing Mnemonic (Effective For Sadness, Panic, and Compulsions)
Steroids – Side Effects Nursing Mnemonic (6 S’s)
TB Drugs Nursing Mnemonic (RIPE)
Insulin Mnemonic (Ready, Set, Inject, Love)
Renal (Kidney, Nephrotic) Mnemonics
BPH Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (FUN WISE)
Causes of Renal Calculi Nursing Mnemonic (Patients Complain of Pain and Difficulty Urinating)
Common Pathogens for UTI Nursing Mnemonic (KEEPS)
Intrarenal Causes of Acute Kidney Injury Nursing Mnemonic (TONIC)
Management of Glomerulonephritis Nursing Mnemonic (Please Help Deliver Diuretics)
Prostate Nursing Mnemonic (FUN)
Symptoms of Nephrotic Syndrome Nursing Mnemonic (NAPHROTIC)
Transient Incontinence – Common Causes Nursing Mnemonic (P-DIAPERS)
Who Needs Dialysis Nursing Mnemonic (AEIOU)
Respiratory System Mnemonics
Airborne Precaution Diseases Nursing Mnemonic (MTV)
ARDS causes Nursing Mnemonic (GUT PASS)
Asthma management Nursing Mnemonic (ASTHMA)
Causes of Anaphylaxis Nursing Mnemonic (Many Boys Love Food)
Causes of Dyspnea Nursing Mnemonic (The 6 P’s)
Causes of Poor Gas Exchange Nursing Mnemonic (All People Can Value Lungs)
Chest Tube Assessment Nursing Mnemonic (Two AA’s)
Complications of Thoracentesis Nursing Mnemonic (Patients Sometimes Bleed Internally)
COPD management Nursing Mnemonic (COPD)
Cyanotic Defects Nursing Mnemonic (The 4 T’s)
Flu Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (FACTS)
Hypoxia – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (RAT BED)
Hypoxia – Signs and Symptoms (in Pediatrics) Nursing Mnemonic (FINES)
Pneumonia Risk Factors Nursing Mnemonic (VENTS)
Pneumothorax Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (P-THORAX)
Pulmonary edema treatment Nursing Mnemonic (MAD DOG)
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)
TB Drugs Nursing Mnemonic (RIPE)
Tracheal Esophageal Fistula – Sign and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (The 3 C’s)
