Tips

Front 1

TORCHS syndrome in the neonate

Back 1

This is a combo of diseases. These include toxoplasmosis, rubella (German measles), cytomegalovirus, herpes, syphyllis.
Pregnant nurses should not be assigned to care for the client with toxoplasmosis and cytomegalovirus.

Front 2

STOP

Back 2

This is the treatment for maternal hypotension after an epidural anasthesia:
1. Stop pitocin if infusing
2. Turn the client on the left side
3. Administer oxygen
4. If hypovolemia is present, push IV fluids

Front 3

FAB 9

Back 3

Folic Acid = B9.
HINT: B stands for brain (decreases the incidence of neural tube defects); the client should begin taking B9 three months prior to becoming pregnant.

Front 4

Rule of Nines for calculating TBSA for burns

Back 4

HEAD = 9%
ARMS = 18% (9% each)
BACK = 18%
LEGS = 36% (18% each)
GENITALIA = 1%
CHEST =18%

Front 5

Acid/Base balance

Back 5

- pH down, C02 up, HC03 up = respiratory acidosis
- pH up, C02 down, HC03 down = respiratory alkaloids
- pH down, C02 down, HC03 down = metabolic acidosis
- pH up, C02 up, HC03 up = metabolic alkalosis

Front 6

Addison's VS Cushing's

Back 6

Addison's and Cushing's are diseases of the endocrine system involving either overproduction of inadequate production of cortisol:
- TX for the client w/ Addison's: increase sodium intake; meds include cortisone preparations.
- TX for the client w/ Cushing's: restrict sodium; observe for signs of infection.

Front 7

TX for spider bites/bleeding

Back 7

RICE (rest, ice, compression, elevate extremity)

Front 8

TX for sickle cell crisis

Back 8

HHOP (heat, hydration, oxygen, pain meds)

Front 9

SIADH (symptoms)symptoms of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone

Back 9

muscle weakness, irritability, loss of thirst, tachycardia hostility, and decreased urinary output.

Front 10

TRANSIENT ISCHEMIC ATTACK

Back 10

a brief episode of neurological deficit followed by a return to normal function.