Author: Rana Waqar

  • Cardiomyopathy Types Mnemonics Cheat Sheets for Nursing Students

    Cardiomyopathy Types Mnemonics Cheat Sheets for Nursing Students
    #Nursing #Cardiomyopathies

    dilated cardiomyopathy causes mnemonic
    The term “cardiomyopathy” refers to “cardio” (heart), “myo” (muscle), “pathy” (disease of). A dilated cardiomyopathy results in left ventricular chamber enlargement, systolic dysfunction and clinical manifestations of congestive heart failure.
    Dilated Hearts End In Terrible Infiltration.

    Dietary – beri-beri (thiamine deficiency)
    Hereditary – familial DCM, muscular dystrophies (Duchenne, myotonia, mitochondrial)
    Endocrine – hypothyroidism, thyrotoxicosis, phaeochromocytoma
    Infective – viruses (coxsackie), Chagas’ disease
    Toxins – alcohol, drugs (anthracyclines)
    Infiltrative – sarcoid, iron overload (haemochromatosis, excess blood transfusions)

    Cardiomyopathy Types Mnemonics Cheat Sheets for Nursing Students

  • Nursing Mnemonics: Lung Sounds – Wheezing, Crackling, Ronchi, and More

    Nursing Mnemonics: Lung Sounds – Wheezing, Crackling, Ronchi, and More

    Lung sound images for Nurses, Nursing, Nursing students

    Lung sounds to know for interpreting the medical appointments and exams related to breathing, breath sounds lungs, asthma, copd, etc

    There are three abnormal lung sounds that can be heard during respiratory problems – crackles, rhonchi and wheezes. Crackles are high-pitched sounds heard during inspiration. It resembles the cracking or rattling sounds.

    Rhonchi, on the other hand, are rumbling course sounds heard during inspiration or expiration. It can be cleared when coughed out or when phlegm is suctioned out.

    Wheezes are musical-like sounds heard during inspiration or expiration. It resembles whistling sounds and it can be heard louder during expiration.

    Nursing Mnemonics Lung Sounds – Wheezing, Crackling, Ronchi, and More

  • Nursing Mnemonics: Fluid, Electrolytes & Acid Base Cheat Sheet

    Nursing Mnemonics: Fluid, Electrolytes & Acid Base Cheat Sheet

    Nursing Mnemonics Cheat Sheet Easy way to remember common electrolyte imbalances
    Fluid and Electrolytes Cheat Sheet for Nursing Students
    Fluid and Electrolytes Lab Values
    Fluid and Electrolytes Nursing Charts
    Fluid and Electrolytes Imbalances

    Nursing Mnemonics: Fluid, Electrolytes & Acid Base Cheat Sheet

  • Encouraging Words & Phrases! 55 Positive Things To Say To Your Child

    Encouraging Words & Phrases! 55 Positive Things To Say To Your Child

    As parents, the way we speak to our children is incredibly important. Words can build kids up, and they can just as easily tear them down. Check out our list of 55 positive things to say to your child on a daily basis. Bond while you build their confidence.
    With this in mind, here are 55 (!) positive things to say to your child:

    Encouraging Words & Phrases! 55 Positive Things To Say To Your Child

    Here’s 55 positive things to say to your child on a daily basis to help them feel confident and loved! Words of encouragement like these build feeling of self worth. Positive things to say to kids boost self esteem and encourage a growth mindset.

  • Nursing Medical Abbreviations, Acronyms & Definitions

    Nursing Medical Abbreviations, Acronyms & Definitions

    Nursing Medical Abbreviations, Acronyms & Definitions

    Medical Abbreviations for medical professionals nurses physicians and students. Save your wrist and some time with these abbreviations.

    Nursing Medical Abbreviations, Acronyms & Definitions

    Approved Medical Abbreviations List