AccelerationsThe presence of fetal heart rate accelerations is one of the most important signs of well-being during labor. Accelerations are defined as short-term rises in the heart rate of at least 15 beats per minute, which last at least 15 seconds. In many cases, they last longer. Early Decelerations Early decelerations are seen when the baby's head is compressed. This … [Read more...] about Nursing Mnemonics: Fetal Heart Monitoring

Hip Fractures A hip fracture is a break in the upper quarter of the femur (thigh) bone. The extent of the break depends on the forces that are involved. The type of surgery used to treat a hip fracture is primarily based on the bones and soft tissues affected or on the level of the fracture. … [Read more...] about Nursing Care: Post Op Care Hip Fractures

Iron is important to the red blood cells as this makes the hemoglobin, which carries oxygen to the tissues in our body. Without enough oxygen, the tissues and muscles won’t function effectively. There are signs to watch out for to know if you have iron deficiency, which can eventually lead to anemia. Iron deficiency anemia is the most common type of anemia. Check if these … [Read more...] about Signs Your Body has Iron Deficiency

Cushing's triad (Hypertension, bradycardia and irregular respirations) is one of the classic sign for elevated intracranial pressure. Hypertension is due to maintain cerebral perfusion pressure (Cerebral perfusion pressure = Mean arterial pressure - Intracranial pressure), when ICP increases cerebral perfusion must somehow maintained above 50 mm Hg). Bradycardia is a reflex … [Read more...] about Cushing’s Triad vs Shock

NCLEX-RN Content Review Guide File Size: 23679 KB Print Length: 648 pages Publisher: Kaplan Nursing Test Prep; Second Edition edition (March 3, 2014) Print ISBN-10: 1618657046 Print ISBN-13: 978-1618657046 Link … [Read more...] about NCLEX-RN Content Review Guide [Print Replica] [Kindle Edition]