To help you with analyzing ABGs, we have created a cheatsheet that outlines: What lab values you will see with a given ABG finding. What assessment findings you will see. Causes for the abnormality. Possible solutions. … [Read more...] about ABG’s Analysis Cheat Sheet
Nursing Notes
NCLEX Pharmacology Antidotes
Must need for your NCLEX exam! Get what you need to know about pharmacology right here: … [Read more...] about NCLEX Pharmacology Antidotes
IV Solutions Cheat Sheet
IV Solutions Cheat Sheet IV Fluids (Intravenous Fluids): 0.9% Normal Saline (NS, 0.9NaCl, or NSS) Lactated Ringers (LR, Ringers Lactate, or RL) Dextrose 5% in Water (D5 or D5W, an intravenous sugar solution) 0.45% Normal Saline (Half Normal Saline, 0.45NaCl injection and infusion coding cheat sheet 2020 … [Read more...] about IV Solutions Cheat Sheet
ECG Interpretation Flowchart
EKG Interpretation Flowchart Here is a simplified ECG interpretation flowchart: Check the baseline: Look for artifacts, such as muscle tremors, that can cause distortion of the ECG waveform. Determine the heart rate: Count the number of R waves in a 6-second strip and multiply by 10 to get the heart rate in beats per minute (BPM). Assess the rhythm: Determine … [Read more...] about ECG Interpretation Flowchart
NCLEX Notes: Types of Diet
TYPES OF DIET A. Regular Diet – pertains to food & fluids that contain all the essential nutrients (CHO, CHON, Fats) necessary for tissue growth, repair, and recovery. B. Clear Liquid Diet – contains water and CHO, but has insignificant amounts of CHON, fats, & other essential nutrients; for short term use only (24 – 36 hours). Purposes: 1. To relieve … [Read more...] about NCLEX Notes: Types of Diet