Inflammation (HIPER)H-eatI-ndurationP-ainE-demaR-edness

Acid-Base (ROME) R-espiratoryO-ppositeM-etabolicE-qual

CANCER'S Early Warning SignsCAUTION UP C-hange in bowel or bladder

A- lesion that does not healU-nusual bleeding or dischargeT-hickening or lump in breast or elsewhereI-ndigestion or difficulty swallowingO-bvious changes in wart or moleN-agging cough or persisten hoarsenessU-nexplained weight lossP-ernicious Anemia

CANCER InterventionsC-omfortA-ltered Body ImageN-utritionC-hemotherapyE-valuate response to medsR-espite for caretakers

Hypoglycemia (TIRED)- an abnormal decrease of blood in the sugar T-achycardia

I-rritabilityR-estlessE-xcessive HungerD-iaphoresis/ Depression

Adrenal Gland Hormones (SSS) S-ugar (Glucocorticoids)S-alt (Mineralcorticoids)S-ex (Androgens)

Pulmonary Edema (MAD DOG) M-MorphineA-AminophyllineD- Digitalis

D-Diuretics (Lasix)O- OxygenG- ases (Blood Gases ABG's

5 P's of Circulatory Checks P-PainP-ParesthesiaP-ParalysisP-Pulse

P-Pallor (Paleness)Hypertension Nursing Care (DIURETIC) D-aily Weight

I- ntake and Output (I & O)U- rine OutputR-esponse of BPE-lectrolytesT-ake PulsesI-schemic Episodes (TIA)C-omplications: 4C's

4 C's of Hypertension (Complications) C- Coronary Artery DiseaseC- Coronary Rheumatic FeverC- Congestive Heart FailureC- Cardio Vascular Accident

Complications of Trauma Client (TRAUMATIC) T-issue Perfusion ProblemsR-espiratory ProblemsA-nxietyU-nstable Clotting FactorsM-alnutritionA-ltered Body ImageT-hromboembolismI-nfectionC-oping Problems

Cyanotic Defects: 4 T's T- Tetralogy of FallotT- Truncus ArteriosusT- Transportation of the Great VesselsT- Tricuspid Atresia

Cranial Nerve Mnemonic 01 O-Lympic (Olfactory)O-Pium (Optic)O-Ccupies (Oculomotor)T-ROubled (Trochlear)T-RIathletes (Trigeminal)A-fter (Abducens)F-inishing (Facial)V-Egas (Vestibulocochlear)G-ambling (Glossopharyngeal)V-Acations (Vagus)S-till (Spinal Accessory)H-igh (Hypoglossal)

Cranial Nerve Mnemonic 02 O- OhO- OhO- OhT- ToT- Touch A- AndF - Feel AG - irl's V - aginaS - SoH- Heavenly

Cranial Nerve Mnemonic 03 O- OnO -OldO- ObandoT- TowerT- TopA-F- FilipinoA - ArmyG - GuardsV - VillagesA - AndH – Huts

Cranial Nerve Mnemonics (Sensory, Motor or Both)

S - SomeS - SaysM- Marilyn M- MonroeB - ButM- MyB- BrotherS- SaysB- Bridget B - BardotM- MmmM- Mmm

Cranial Nerve Mnemonics 02(Sensory, Motor or Both)

S- SomeS- SayM - MarryM- MoneyB- ButM- MyB - BrotherS- SaysB- Bad B- BusinessM - MarryM – Money

Nursing Care for Sprains and Strains (RICE) R- RestI - IceC - CompressionE- Elevation

Care of Client in Traction (TRACTION) T- Temperature (Extremity, Infection)R - Ropes hang freelyA - AlignmentC - Circulation Check (5 P's)T- Type & Location of fractureI - Increase fluide intakeO - Overhead trapezeN - No weights on bed or floor

OB Non-Stress Test (NNN) N - Non-reactive

3 negatives in a row to interpret results of Non-Stress Test

N - Non- Stress isN - Not good

Severe Pre-Eclampsia (HELLP) H- emolysisE- levatedL- iver function testsL- ow P- latelet count

Assessment Tests for Fetal Well-Being (ALONE) A- AmniocentesisL- L/S RatioO - Oxytocin TestN - Non-Stress TestE - Estriol Level

Evalution of Episiotomy Healing (REEDA) R- RednessE- EdemaE - EcchymosisD - Discharge, DrainageA - Approximation

Post-Partum Assessment (BUBBLE) B-reastsU-terusB-owelsB-ladderL-ochiaE-pisiotomy/lateration/C-section incision

Tracheal Esophageal Fistula (3 C's) C- ChokingC- CoughingC - Cyanosis

Cleft Lip - Post Op Care (CLEFT LIP) C-hokingL-ie on backE-valuate AirwayF-eed SlowlyT-eaching

L-arger nipple openingI-ncidence incerase in malesP-revent crust formation and aspiration

ADLs (Activity of Daily Living)BATTED

B-athingA-mbulationT-oiletingT-ransfersE-atingD-ressing

IADLS (Instrumental Activities of Daily Living) SCUM

S-hoppingC-ooking and CleaningU-sing telephone or transportaitonM-anaging money and medications

Bleeding Precautions (RANDI) R- Razor Electric/ BladesA- AspirinN- No needles (esp. in small gauge)D- Do decrease in needle sticks)

Canes and Walkers (COAL)

I - Injury (Protect from)

C- CaneO- OppositeA- Affected L- Leg

Canes and Walkers (WWAL)Wandering Wilma's Always Late

W- WalkerW- WithA- AffectedL - Leg

Common Causes of Transient Incontinence (DIAPPERS)

D-eliriumI-nfectionA-trophic UrethraP-harmaceuticalsP-sychologicE-xcess Urine OutputR-estricted MobilityS-tool Impaction

Promotion of Normal Elimination (POOPER SCOOP) P-ositionO-utputO-ffer FluidsP-rivacyE-xerciseR-eport Results

S-ize (Amount)C-onsistencyO-ccult BloodO-dorP-eristalsis

Emergency Trauma Assessment(ABCDEFGHI)

A-irwayB-reathingC-irculationD-isabilityE-xamineF-ahrenheitG-et VitalsH-ead to Toe AssessmentI-ntervention

Trauma Surgery (AMPLE)after initial assessment

A-llergiesM-edicationsP-ast Medical HistoryL-ast MealE-vents Surrounding Injury

Trauma Surgery (AMPLE)after initial assessment

A-llergiesM-edicationsP-ast Medical HistoryL-ast MealE-vents Surrounding Injury

6 P's of Dyspnea P- Pulmonary Bronchial ConstrictionP- Possible Foreign BodyP- Pulmonary EmbolusP- PneumothoraxP- Pump FailureP- Pneumonia

Lidocaine Toxicity (SAMS) S-lurred SpeechA-ltered Central Nervous SystemM-uscle TwitchingS-eizures

TDCI (These Drugs Can Interact) T - TheophylineD - DilantinC - CoumadinI - losone (Erythromycin)

Serious Complications of Oral Birth Control Pills (ACHES)

A- Abdominal PainC - Chest PainH - HeadacheE - Eye ProblemsS - Severe Leg Pain

Emergency Drugs to LEAN on L- LidocaineE - EpinephrineA- Atropine SulfateN - Narcan

Drugs for Bradycardia & low BP (IDEA) I - IsoproterenolD - DopamineE - EpinephrineA - Atropine Sulfate

Cholinergic Crisis (SLUD) S-alivationL-acrimationU-rinationD-efecation

Depression Assessment (SIG) S-leep DisturbancesI-nterest DecreasedG-uilty Feelings

Energy Decreased (CAPS) C-oncentration decreasedA-ppetite P-sychomotor function decreasedS-uicidal Ideations

5 A's to Alzheimer Diagnosis A-mnesiaA-nomiaA-praxiaA-gnosiaA-phasia

Major Symptoms of a Manic Attack (DIG FAST) D- DistractibilityI - IndiscretionG - Grandiosity

F- Flight of Ideas

A- Activity IncreaseS- Sleep DeficitT - Talkative

3 P's of Blindness P- PreventableP- PainlessP- Permanent

Symptoms of Leukemia (ANT) A- AnemiaN- NeutropeniaT- Thrombocytopenia

Exercise Guide for Diabetic Fitness (FIT) F - Frequency (3x per week)I - Intensity (60-80% of Maximal Heart Rate)T- Time (Aerobic Activity)

Symptoms of Hypoxia (RAT BED) Early Hypoxia:R-estlessnessA-nxietyT-achycardia/ Tachypnea

Late Hypoxia:B-radycardiaE-xtreme RestlessnessD-yspnea

Symptoms of Hypoxia (in Pediatrics) - FINES F-eeding difficultyI-nspiratory StridorN-ares FlaresE-xpiratory GruntingS-ternal Retractions

Management of ASTHMA A-drenergics (Albuterol)S-teroidsT-heophyllineH-ydration (IV)M-ask (Oxygen)A-ntibiotics

Epiglottitis (AIR RAID) A-irway ClosedI-ncreased PulseR-estlessness

R-etractionsA-nxiety IncreasedI-nspiratory StridorD-rooling

Blood Flow Through the Cardiac Valves (Tissue Paper My Assets)

T-ricuspidP-ulmonicM-itrialA-ortic

Immediate Treatment of a Myocardial Infarction Client (MONA)

M- MorphineO- OxygenN- NitroglycerineA- ASA

Treating CHF (UNLOAD FAST) U-pright PositionN-itrates (in low dose)

L-asixO-xygenA-minophyllineD-igoxin

F-luids (decrease)A-fterload (decrease)S-odium restrictionT-est (Dig level, ABGs, K level)

DEMENTIA Make sure they don't have problems with:

D-rug and alcoholE-yes and earsM-etabolic and endocrine disordersE-motional disordersN-eurologic disordersT-umors and traumaI-nfectionA-rteriovascular disease

Osteoporosis Risk Factors (ACCESS) A-lcohol UseC-orticosteroid UseC-alcium lowE-strogen lowS-mokingS-edentary lifestyle/s

ACCESS leads to OSTEOPOROSISWho needs dialysis? (Check the vowels: AEIOU) A- Acid-Base Problems

E- Electrolyte ProblemsI- IntoxicationsO- Overload of fluidsU - Uremic Symptoms

Prostate Problems are no... FUN F- FrequencyU- UrgencyN- Nocturia

BRAT Diet (for severe dehydration) B- BananaR- RiceA- AppleT- Toasted Bread

Gluten Free Diet (ROW) R- RyeO- OatsW- Wheat

Assess Changes in Senile Dementia (JAMCO) J- JudgmentA- AffectM- MemoryC- CognitionO- Orientation

3 P's of Diabetes Mellitus - Type 1 Signs & Symptoms

P- Polyuria (excessive urination)P- Polydypsia (excessive thirst)P- Polyphagia (excessive hunger)

Right-Sided Heart Failure (HEAD) H- HepatomegalyE- Edema (Bipedal)A- AscitesD- Distended Neck Vein

Left-Sided Heart Failure (CHOP) C- CoughH- HemoptysisO- OrthopneaP- Pulmonary Congestion (crackles/ rales)

Hyperkalemia Management (KIND) K- Kayexalate (orally/ enema)I- Insulin N- Na HCO3D- Diuretics (Furosemide & Thiazides)

Management of Myocardial Infarction (MONATAS) M- MorphineO- OxygenN- Nitrates (Nitroglycerin)A- Aspirin (ASA)T- ThormbolyticsA- Anti-CoagulantsS- Stool Softeners

Electrolytes - PISO P- PotassiumI- InsideS- SodiumO- Outside

Eating Disorder: ANOREXIA A-menorrhea delayedN-o organic factors accounts for weight lossO-bviously thin but feels FATR-efusal to maintain normal body weightE-pigastric discomfort is commonX-symptoms (peculiar symptoms)I-ntense fears of gaining weightA-lways thinking of foods

Eating Disorder: BULIMIA B-inge eatingU-nder strict dieting L-acks control over-eatingI-nduced vomitingM-inimum of to binge eating episodesI-ncrease/Persistent concern of body size/shapeA-buse of diuretics & laxatives

Findings of a Bulimia client: WASHED W-eight loss of 15% of original body weightA-menorrheaS-ocial withdrawalH-istory of high activity & achievementE-lectrolyte ImbalanceD-epression/ Distorted Body Image

Outcome of Alcoholism: BAD B- Brain DamageA- Alcoholic HallucinosisD- Death

5 D's of Behavioral Problems of Alcoholism D- DenialD- DependencyD- DemandingD- DestructiveD- Domineering

Situations requiring Crisis Situation: RAPE R- RuthlessA- AbusiveP- PersonalE- Experience

Warning Signs of a Child Abuse/ Neglect: CHILD ABUSE

C-hild's excessive knowledge on sex & abusive wordsH-air growth in various lengthsI-nconsistent stories from the child & parent/sL-ow self-esteemD-epression

A-pathy, no emotionB-ruisedU-nusual injuriesS-erious injuriesE-vidence of old injuries not reported