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  • 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

  • Interpretation of the Electronic Fetal Heart Rate During Labor

    Interpretation of the Electronic Fetal Heart Rate During Labor
    The fetal heart rate tracing shows ALL of the following: Baseline FHR 110-160 BPM, moderate FHR variability, accelerations may be present or absent, no late or variable decelerations, may have early decelerations.

    MATERNAL/CHILD HEALTH (OB): FETAL HEART TONES ACRONYM

    VEAL CHOP
    Variable decelerations…..Cord compression
    Early decelerations………Head compression
    Accelerations…………….OK, may need Oxygen
    Late decelerations……….Placental Insufficiency

    INTERVENTIONS
    Variable decels → reposition mother to knee-chest position to get baby’s head off the cord OR use two fingers to lift the baby’s head off the cord until further interventions required
    Early decels → sign that baby is descending into the pelvis, monitor as needed
    Accelerations → reassuring (normal) sign; last for 15+ seconds and peaks 15+ beats/min
    Late decels → worrisome sign; reposition mother, administer IV fluids and anticipate discontinuing/decreasing Oxytocin or administering a tocolytic to decrease contractions