Nursing Fundamentals Picmonics
Exam Questions and Answers7
normal blood pressure - ANSWERS-less than 120/80
hypertensive crisis - ANSWERS-greater than 180/110
Stage 2 Hypertension - ANSWERS-Systolic- >160
Diastolic- >100
Prehypertension - ANSWERS-120-139/80-89
Stage 1 hypertension - ANSWERS-140-159/90-99
Total Cholesterol - ANSWERS-combined measurement of LDL and HDL cholesterol
< 200
Normal LDL Cholesterol - ANSWERS-<100 mg/dL
Normal HDL levels - ANSWERS->40 Males
>50 Females
HDL - ANSWERS-high density lipoproteins (healthy type of cholesterol)
LDL - ANSWERS-low density lipoprotein (bad cholesterol)
, Fever interventions - ANSWERS-Monitor Electrolytes and fluid
Monitor Vital signs especially Temp
Provide Fluids
Remove excess blankets and clothing
Sponge bath w tepid water
Watch for signs of dehydration, especially when excessively sweating, vomiting or experiencing
diarrhea.
fever manifestations - ANSWERS-Chills
Sweating
Change in LOC
Flushed skin, Warm to the touch
Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) - ANSWERS-LOC assessment
3-15 score
8 or less = coma
Uses eye opening, Verbal response, Motor response
Hematocrit (Hct) - ANSWERS-Women 35%-47%
Men 40%-54%
assessment of HTN - ANSWERS-Headache
Vision Changes
Nosebleed (epistaxis)
Chest Pain
Exam Questions and Answers7
normal blood pressure - ANSWERS-less than 120/80
hypertensive crisis - ANSWERS-greater than 180/110
Stage 2 Hypertension - ANSWERS-Systolic- >160
Diastolic- >100
Prehypertension - ANSWERS-120-139/80-89
Stage 1 hypertension - ANSWERS-140-159/90-99
Total Cholesterol - ANSWERS-combined measurement of LDL and HDL cholesterol
< 200
Normal LDL Cholesterol - ANSWERS-<100 mg/dL
Normal HDL levels - ANSWERS->40 Males
>50 Females
HDL - ANSWERS-high density lipoproteins (healthy type of cholesterol)
LDL - ANSWERS-low density lipoprotein (bad cholesterol)
, Fever interventions - ANSWERS-Monitor Electrolytes and fluid
Monitor Vital signs especially Temp
Provide Fluids
Remove excess blankets and clothing
Sponge bath w tepid water
Watch for signs of dehydration, especially when excessively sweating, vomiting or experiencing
diarrhea.
fever manifestations - ANSWERS-Chills
Sweating
Change in LOC
Flushed skin, Warm to the touch
Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) - ANSWERS-LOC assessment
3-15 score
8 or less = coma
Uses eye opening, Verbal response, Motor response
Hematocrit (Hct) - ANSWERS-Women 35%-47%
Men 40%-54%
assessment of HTN - ANSWERS-Headache
Vision Changes
Nosebleed (epistaxis)
Chest Pain