Bone fracture types [for Star Wars fans] 

GO C3PO:

Greenstick
Open
Complete/ Closed/ Comminuted
Partial
Others
· Note: C3P0 is droid in the Star-Wars movies. 

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Pagets disease of bone: signs and symptoms 

PANICS:

Pain
Arthralgia
Nerve compression / Neural deafness
Increased bone density
Cardiac failure
Skull / Sclerotic vertebrae

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Fracture: how to describe 

PLASTER OF PARIS:

Plane
Location
Articular cartilage involvement
Simple or comminuted
Type (eg Colles')
Extent
Reason
Open or closed
Foreign bodies
disPlacement
Angulation
Rotation
Impaction
Shortening

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Fractures: principles of management 

FRIAR:

First aid
Reduction
Immobilisation
Active Rehabilitation 
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Forearm fractures: bone in Monteggia vs. Galeazzi 

Monteggia - M for medial side therefore fracture of ulna..
Therefore, Galeazzi is fracture of radius 

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Salter Harris fracture classification 
Salter Harris, modified to SALTR:type 1: Slipped epiphysis
type 2: Above the eiphyseal plate
type 3: Lower than the eiphyseal plate
type 4: Through both above and below eiphyseal plate
type 5: Raised epiphysis, as in a compression injury· Salter Harris classification utilises
visualising long bone distal portion with diaphysis superiorly placed and epiphysis inferiorly
placed.
Carpal tunnel syndrome: treatment 
WRIST:

Wear splints at night

Rest
Inject steroid
Surgical decompression
Take diuretics

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Monoarthritis differential 
GHOST:

Gout
Haemarthrosis
Osteoarthritis
Sepsis
Trauma

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Bryant's traction: position 
BrYant's traction:
Bent Y.
· Patient's body is the stem of the Y laying on the bed, and legs are the ends of the Y up in
the air.
Osteosarcoma: risk factors 

PRIMARY:

Paget's
Radiation
Infaction of bone
Male
Alcohol, poor diet, sedentary lifestyle [adults only]
Retinoblastoma, Li-Fraumeni syndrome
Young [10-20 yrs]
· Osteosarcoma is the most common primary malignant tumor of bone. 

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Sacroiliitis: causes 

PUB CAR:

Psoriasis
Ulcerative colitis
Behcet's disease
Crohn's disease
Ankylosing spondylitis
Reiter's disease

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Fracture: description 

BLT LARD:

Bone
Location on bone
Type of fracture
Lengthening
Angulation
Rotation
Displacement 

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Nonunion of bones: differential 

You need a SPLINT:

Soft tissue interposition

Position of reduction (too much traction, immobilization, or movement)
Location (eg. lower third of tibia slow to heal)
Infection
Nutritional (damaged vessels or diseased bone)
Tumor (pathological fracture)

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Joints classification, by amount of allowed movement at joint 

SAD:
Synarthroses
Amphiarthroses
Diarthroses
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Fracture: describing (short version) 

DOCTOR:

Displaced vs. non-displaced

Open vs. closed
Complete vs. incomplete
Transverse fracture vs. linear fracture
Open Reduction vs. closed reduction

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Congenital talipes equinovarus (CTEV, clubfoot): major physical findings 

CAVE:
Cavus
Adduction
Varus
Equinus

Chronic osteomyelitis

chronic osteomyelitis is secondary to (BAG)

B: Brodie's abscess 
A: acurte osteomyelitis 
G: Garre's osteomyelitis

Complications of chronic osteomyelitis

PASS

P-Pathological #
A-Amyloidosis
S-Squamous cell carcinoma
S-Septicaemia
Treatment of it includes (SAC)

S: seqestrectomy and saucerisation

A: agressive aproach ie excision of infected part and amputation
C: curettage and continuous suction and irrigation.

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Indications of amputation 

3D's
1D: Dying bone or Diseased bone:= peripheral vascular disease, infection, trauma.
2D: Dangerous:= lethal sepsis, malignant.
3d: Disorder or Damn nuisance:= gas gangrene, crush synrome, severe malformation.

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BONE TUMOURS OF DIAPHYSIS 

A LEMON

A-ADMANTINOMA
L-LYMPHOMA
E- EWING SARCOMA
M-MULTIPLE MYELOMA
O-OSTEOID OSTEOMA
N-NEUROBLASTOMA

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Bone Ache

Tomato Paste Mixture Is Nasty

Tomato …….TUMOR (mostly secondary)

Paste………..PAGET’S DISEASE
Mixture……..METABOLIC CAUSES
Is……………chronic INFECTIONS
Nasty………..osteo-NECROSIS

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Conditions producing true locking of the knee-joint

MLTR

m-medial meniscus tear

l-loose bodies
t-tibial spine #
r-recurrent dislocation of patella

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Signs in limb distal to # site

5 P's
P-Pallor
P-Pulselessnes
P-Pain
P-Paraesthesias
P-Paralysis
Wedge Fracture

MINT

Metabolic-Osteoporosis
Infective-Tuberculosis
Neoplastic-Myeloma
Trauma

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Round cell tumors of bone

ROME

R: reticulum cell sarcoma

O: osteosarcoma

M: Metastatic neuroblastoma

E: Ewing's sarcoma

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Ossification centers of the elbow

CRITOE

C - Capitellum 
R - Radial head 
I - Internal (medial epicondyle) 
T - Trochlea 
O - Olecranon 
E - External (lateral epicondyle) 

These appear at 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, and 12 years of age in order and go 

away two years later. 

Another:-
"Come Rub My Tree Of Love" where the "M" is medial epicondyle and the "L" is the lateral
epicondyle.

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INDICATIONS OF OPEN REDUCTION ARE

NO CAST

Non union
Open fracture
Compromise neurovascular
Aarticular fracture
Salter harris III IV V
Trauma

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NAIL PATELLA SYNDROME

''JOSH PERSON'' has NPS

J- Joints overextension
O- Osteo onycho dysplasia (alternate term)
S- Spurs on posterior iliac bone
H- Hyperhydrosis
P- Patella absent or hypoplastic -->knee instability
E- Elbow abnormality -->subluxation of radial head laterally
R- Renal anamoly--> nephritis
S- Skin laxity
O- Ocular affections
N- Nail dysplasia--> from little finger to thumb progressively more damaged (triangular or
pyramidal lunules)

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Maffucci syndrome

BOSE

b= brain gliomas ( increased risk)

o= ovarian carcinomas ( increased risk)
s=soft tissue hemangiomas
e= enchondromatosis

--------FOG MACHINES

F : Fiborus dysplasia
O : Osteoblastoma
G: GCT

M : Multiple myeloma / mets

A : Aneurysmal bone cyst
C: Chondroblastoma
H : Hyperparathyroidism/hemangioma
I : Infections
N : NOF
E : Eosinophilic granuloma / enchondroma
S : Simple bone cyst 

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Growing ends 

towards the knee(distal end femur ,upper end tibia),we flee.

away from elbow(upper end humerus,distal end radius &ulna),we go.

reverse is true for the direction of nutrient artery: towards elbow,away frm knee 

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Diaphyseal lesion

FEMALE 

Fibrous dysplasia
E osinophilic Granuloma
M etastasis
A damantinoma
L eukemia,Lymphoma
E wing's Sarcoma 
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MI management: MONA 
Morphine 
O2 
Nitroglycerine 
Aspirin 

HYPOGLYCEMIA: TIRED 
T Tired 
I Irritability 
R Restless 
E Excessive hunger 
D Diaphoresis-Depression 

HEART MURMURS: SPASM 

S Stenosis 
P Partial obstruction 
A Aneurysms 
S Septal defect 
M Mitral regurgitation 

Hyperthyroidism (s/s) 
THYROIDISM 
Tremor 
Heart rate up 
Yawning (fatigueability) 
Restlessness 
Oligomenorrhea & amenorrhea 
Intolerance to heat 
Diarrhea 
Irritability 
Sweating 
Muscle wasting & weight loss 

Miotic: Little word=Little pupil 

Mydriatic: Big word=Big pupil 

Anticholingergics Side Effects: 

Can't see 
Can't pee 
Can't spit 
Can't sh*t 

5W's of common causes of post-op fever 

Wind (think pneumonia, splinting, incentive spirometer exercisesnot done, DB+ coughing not
done) 
Water (dehydration...) 
Wound (infection, dehiscence...) 
Walking (PE...) 
Wonder drug (approriate antibiotic...) 

Cranial Nerves 

Oh Olfactory Some 
Oh Optic Say 
Oh Oculomotor Marry 
To Trochlear Money 
Touch Trigeminal But 
And Abducens My 
Feel Facial Brother 
Virgin Vestibulocochlear Says 
Girl's Glossopharangeal Big 
Violins Vagus Breasts 
Ah Accessory Mean 
Heaven Hypoglossal More 

For the third column, S stands for sensory, M for motor, and B is both. Also, you have one nose,
so Olfactory is CNI, two eyes, so optic is CNII. To remember which order the As come in, ABducens
comes before ACcessory alphabetically. 

Acute Pancreatitis: I GET SMASHED 

I - idiopathic 
G - gallstone 
E - EtOH 
T - trauma 
S - steroids 
M - mumps (paramyxovirus) and other viruses (EBV, CMV) 
A - autoimmune 
S - scorpion sting / snake bite 
H - hypercalcemia, hyperlipidemia and hypothermia 
E - ERCP 
D - drugs, duodenal ulcers 

To apply a telemetry monitor: 

White over right (top right shoulder) 
Black beside the white (Over lt shoulder) 
Checkers (red below the black) 
Christmas (Green beside the red) 
Then ofcourse, the brown will be in the middle! 

The HYPERKALEMIA "Machine" - Causes of Increased Serum K+ 

M - Medications - ACE inhibitors, NSAIDS 
A - Acidosis - Metabolic and respiratory 
C - Cellular destruction - Burns, traumatic injury 
H - Hypoaldosteronism, hemolysis 
I - Intake - Excesssive 
N - Nephrons, renal failure 
E - Excretion - Impaired 

Signs and Symptoms of Increased Serum K+: MURDER 

M - Muscle weakness 
U - Urine, oliguria, anuria 
R- Respiratory distress 
D - Decreased cardiac contractility 
 E - ECG changes 
R - Reflexes, hyperreflexia, or areflexia (flaccid) 

HYPERNATREMIA 
"You Are Fried" 

F - Fever (low grade), flushed skin 

R - Restless (irritable) 
I - Increased fluid retention and increased BP 
E - Edema (peripheral and pitting) 
D - Decreased urinary output, dry mouth 

"CATS" of "HYPOCALCEMIA" 

C - Convulsions 
A- Arrhythmias 
T - Tetany 
S - Spasms and stridor 
Lord, let me begin today with your blessing
To provide care for those who need me.

Give me the patience to listen,

Intuition to see beyond the visible,
Knowledge to practice the art of nursing,
And the attitude to deliver care with humility.

Help me to see every patient clearly

Unbiased, and with individual respect.
Help me to face fear and anxiety
With kind words and a gentle touch.

Help me to see the joy and wonder each new day brings
And let your healing light shine through my hands.

This I pray in Jesus name. Amen!

A-ssessment
Steps in the Nursing Process D- iagnosis
P-lanning
ADPIE (A Delicious PIE) I-mplementation
E-valuaton
A-ssessment
Steps in the Nursing Process A-nanlysis
P-lanning
AAPIE (An Apple Pie) I-mplementation
E-valuation
H-eat
Inflammation (HIPER)
I-nduration
 P-ain
E-dema
R-edness
R-espiratory
O-pposite
Acid-Base (ROME)
M-etabolic
E-qual
C-hange in bowel or bladder
A- lesion that does not heal
U-nusual bleeding or discharge
T-hickening or lump in breast or elsewhere
CANCER'S Early Warning Signs
I-ndigestion or difficulty swallowing
CAUTION UP O-bvious changes in wart or mole
N-agging cough or persisten hoarseness
U-nexplained weight loss
P-ernicious Anemia
C-omfort
A-ltered Body Image
N-utrition
CANCER Interventions C-hemotherapy
E-valuate response to meds
R-espite for caretakers
T-achycardia
I-rritability
Hypoglycemia (TIRED)
R-estless
- an abnormal decrease of blood in the sugar
E-xcessive Hunger
D-iaphoresis/ Depression
S-ugar (Glucocorticoids)
Adrenal Gland Hormones (SSS) S-alt (Mineralcorticoids)
S-ex (Androgens)
M-Morphine
A-Aminophylline
D- Digitalis
Pulmonary Edema (MAD DOG)
D-Diuretics (Lasix)
O- Oxygen
G- ases (Blood Gases ABG's)
P-Pain
P-Paresthesia
5 P's of Circulatory Checks P-Paralysis
P-Pulse
P-Pallor (Paleness)
D-aily Weight
I- ntake and Output (I & O)
U- rine Output
R-esponse of BP
Hypertension Nursing Care (DIURETIC) E-lectrolytes
T-ake Pulses
I-schemic Episodes (TIA)
C-omplications: 4C's
 C- Coronary Artery Disease
C- Coronary Rheumatic Fever
4 C's of Hypertension (Complications) C- Congestive Heart Failure
C- Cardio Vascular Accident
T-issue Perfusion Problems
R-espiratory Problems
A-nxiety
U-nstable Clotting Factors
Complications of Trauma Client
M-alnutrition
(TRAUMATIC) A-ltered Body Image
T-hromboembolism
I-nfection
C-oping Problems
T- Tetralogy of Fallot
T- Truncus Arteriosus
Cyanotic Defects: 4 T's T- Transportation of the Great Vessels
T- Tricuspid Atresia
O-Lympic (Olfactory)
O-Pium (Optic)
O-Ccupies (Oculomotor)
T-ROubled (Trochlear)
T-RIathletes (Trigeminal)
A-fter (Abducens)
Cranial Nerve Mnemonic 01 F-inishing (Facial)
V-Egas (Vestibulocochlear)
G-ambling (Glossopharyngeal)
V-Acations (Vagus)
S-till (Spinal Accessory)
H-igh (Hypoglossal)
O- Oh
O- Oh
O- Oh
T- To
T- Touch 
A- And
Cranial Nerve Mnemonic 02 F - Feel 
A
G - irl's 
V - agina
S - So
H- Heavenly
O- On
O -Old
O- Obando
T- Tower
T- Top
A-
Cranial Nerve Mnemonic 03 F- Filipino
A - Army
G - Guards
V - Villages
A - And
H - Huts
 S - Some
S - Says
M- Marilyn 
M- Monroe
B - But
Cranial Nerve Mnemonics  M- My
(Sensory, Motor or Both) B- Brother
S- Says
B- Bridget 
B - Bardot
M- Mmm
M- Mmm
S- Some
S- Say
M - Marry
M- Money
B- But
Cranial Nerve Mnemonics 02 M- My
(Sensory, Motor or Both) B - Brother
S- Says
B- Bad 
B- Business
M - Marry
M - Money
R- Rest
I - Ice
Nursing Care for Sprains and Strains (RICE)
C - Compression
E- Elevation
T- Temperature (Extremity, Infection)
R - Ropes hang freely
A - Alignment
C - Circulation Check (5 P's)
Care of Client in Traction (TRACTION) T- Type & Location of fracture
I - Increase fluide intake
O - Overhead trapeze
N - No weights on bed or floor
OB Non-Stress Test (NNN) N - Non-reactive
3 negatives in a row to interpret results of Non-Stress N - Non- Stress is
Test N - Not good
H- emolysis
E- levated
Severe Pre-Eclampsia (HELLP) L- iver function tests
L- ow 
P- latelet count
A- Amniocentesis
L- L/S Ratio
Assessment Tests for Fetal Well-Being
O - Oxytocin Test
(ALONE) N - Non-Stress Test
E - Estriol Level

R- Redness
Evalution of Episiotomy Healing (REEDA) E- Edema
 E - Ecchymosis
D - Discharge, Drainage
A - Approximation
R- Redness
E- Edema
Evalution of Episiotomy Healing (REEDA) E - Ecchymosis
D - Discharge, Drainage
A - Approximation
B-reasts
U-terus
B-owels
Post-Partum Assessment (BUBBLE) B-ladder
L-ochia
E-pisiotomy/lateration/C-section incision
C- Choking
Tracheal Esophageal Fistula (3 C's) C- Coughing
C - Cyanosis
C-hoking
L-ie on back
E-valuate Airway
F-eed Slowly
Cleft Lip - Post Op Care (CLEFT LIP) T-eaching

L-arger nipple opening

I-ncidence incerase in males
P-revent crust formation and aspiration
B-athing
A-mbulation
ADLs (Activity of Daily Living) T-oileting
BATTED T-ransfers
E-ating
D-ressing
S-hopping
IADLS (Instrumental Activities of Daily C-ooking and Cleaning
Living) SCUM U-sing telephone or transportaiton
M-anaging money and medications
R- Razor Electric/ Blades
A- Aspirin
Bleeding Precautions (RANDI) N- No needles (esp. in small gauge)
D- Do decrease in needle sticks)
I - Injury (Protect from)
C- Cane
O- Opposite
Canes and Walkers (COAL)
A- Affected 
L- Leg
W- Walker
Canes and Walkers (WWAL) W- With
Wandering Wilma's Always Late A- Affected
L - Leg
 D-elirium
I-nfection
A-trophic Urethra
Common Causes of Transient Incontinence P-harmaceuticals
(DIAPPERS) P-sychologic
E-xcess Urine Output
R-estricted Mobility
S-tool Impaction
P-osition
O-utput
O-ffer Fluids
P-rivacy
E-xercise
Promotion of Normal Elimination (POOPER R-eport Results
SCOOP)
S-ize (Amount)
C-onsistency
O-ccult Blood
O-dor
P-eristalsis
A-irway
B-reathing
C-irculation
D-isability
Emergency Trauma Assessment
E-xamine
(ABCDEFGHI) F-ahrenheit
G-et Vitals
H-ead to Toe Assessment
I-ntervention
A-llergies
M-edications
Trauma Surgery (AMPLE)
P-ast Medical History
after initial assessment L-ast Meal
E-vents Surrounding Injury
A-llergies
M-edications
Trauma Surgery (AMPLE)
P-ast Medical History
after initial assessment L-ast Meal
E-vents Surrounding Injury
P- Pulmonary Bronchial Constriction
P- Possible Foreign Body
P- Pulmonary Embolus
6 P's of Dyspnea P- Pneumothorax
P- Pump Failure
P- Pneumonia
S-lurred Speech
A-ltered Central Nervous System
Lidocaine Toxicity (SAMS) M-uscle Twitching
S-eizures
S-lurred Speech
A-ltered Central Nervous System
Lidocaine Toxicity (SAMS) M-uscle Twitching
S-eizures
 T - Theophyline
D - Dilantin
TDCI (These Drugs Can Interact) C - Coumadin
I - losone (Erythromycin)
A- Abdominal Pain
C - Chest Pain
Serious Complications of Oral Birth Control
H - Headache
Pills (ACHES) E - Eye Problems
S - Severe Leg Pain
L- Lidocaine
E - Epinephrine
Emergency Drugs to LEAN on
A- Atropine Sulfate
N - Narcan
I - Isoproterenol
D - Dopamine
Drugs for Bradycardia & low BP (IDEA) E - Epinephrine
A - Atropine Sulfate
S-alivation
L-acrimation
Cholinergic Crisis (SLUD)
U-rination
D-efecation
S-leep Disturbances
Depression Assessment (SIG) I-nterest Decreased
G-uilty Feelings
C-oncentration decreased
A-ppetite 
Energy Decreased (CAPS) P-sychomotor function decreased
S-uicidal Ideations
A-mnesia
A-nomia
5 A's to Alzheimer Diagnosis A-praxia
A-gnosia
A-phasia
D- Distractibility
I - Indiscretion
G - Grandiosity
Major Symptoms of a Manic Attack (DIG
FAST) F- Flight of Ideas
A- Activity Increase
S- Sleep Deficit
T - Talkative
P- Preventable
3 P's of Blindness P- Painless
P- Permanent
A- Anemia
Symptoms of Leukemia (ANT) N- Neutropenia
T- Thrombocytopenia
 F - Frequency (3x per week)
Exercise Guide for Diabetic Fitness (FIT) I - Intensity (60-80% of Maximal Heart Rate)
T- Time (Aerobic Activity)
Early Hypoxia:
R-estlessness
A-nxiety
T-achycardia/ Tachypnea
Symptoms of Hypoxia (RAT BED)
Late Hypoxia:
B-radycardia
E-xtreme Restlessness
D-yspnea
F-eeding difficulty
I-nspiratory Stridor
Symptoms of Hypoxia (in Pediatrics) - FINES N-ares Flares
E-xpiratory Grunting
S-ternal Retractions
A-drenergics (Albuterol)
S-teroids
T-heophylline
Management of ASTHMA H-ydration (IV)
M-ask (Oxygen)
A-ntibiotics
A-irway Closed
I-ncreased Pulse
R-estlessness
Epiglottitis (AIR RAID)
R-etractions
A-nxiety Increased
I-nspiratory Stridor
D-rooling
T-ricuspid
Blood Flow Through the Cardiac Valves (Tissue Paper P-ulmonic
My Assets) M-itrial
A-ortic
M- Morphine
Immediate Treatment of a Myocardial O- Oxygen
Infarction Client (MONA) N- Nitroglycerine
A- ASA
U-pright Position
N-itrates (in low dose)
L-asix
O-xygen
A-minophylline
Treating CHF (UNLOAD FAST) D-igoxin

F-luids (decrease)
A-fterload (decrease)
S-odium restriction
T-est (Dig level, ABGs, K level)
 Make sure they don't have problems with:

D-rug and alcohol

E-yes and ears
M-etabolic and endocrine disorders
DEMENTIA
E-motional disorders
N-eurologic disorders
T-umors and trauma
I-nfection
A-rteriovascular disease
A-lcohol Use
C-orticosteroid Use
C-alcium low
E-strogen low
Osteoporosis Risk Factors (ACCESS) S-moking
S-edentary lifestyle/s

ACCESS leads to OSTEOPOROSIS

A- Acid-Base Problems
E- Electrolyte Problems
Who needs dialysis? (Check the vowels:
I- Intoxications
AEIOU) O- Overload of fluids
U - Uremic Symptoms
F- Frequency
Prostate Problems are no... FUN U- Urgency
N- Nocturia
B- Banana
R- Rice
BRAT Diet (for severe dehydration)
A- Apple
T- Toasted Bread
R- Rye
Gluten Free Diet (ROW) O- Oats
W- Wheat
J- Judgment
A- Affect
Assess Changes in Senile Dementia (JAMCO) M- Memory
C- Cognition
O- Orientation
P- Polyuria (excessive urination)
3 P's of Diabetes Mellitus - Type 1 Signs &
P- Polydypsia (excessive thirst)
Symptoms P- Polyphagia (excessive hunger)
H- Hepatomegaly
E- Edema (Bipedal)
Right-Sided Heart Failure (HEAD) A- Ascites
D- Distended Neck Vein
Left-Sided Heart Failure (CHOP) C- Cough
H- Hemoptysis
O- Orthopnea
 P- Pulmonary Congestion (crackles/ rales)
K- Kayexalate (orally/ enema)
I- Insulin 
Hyperkalemia Management (KIND) N- Na HCO3
D- Diuretics (Furosemide & Thiazides)
M- Morphine
O- Oxygen
N- Nitrates (Nitroglycerin)
Management of Myocardial Infarction
A- Aspirin (ASA)
(MONATAS) T- Thormbolytics
A- Anti-Coagulants
S- Stool Softeners
P- Potassium
I- Inside
Electrolytes - PISO
S- Sodium
O- Outside
A-menorrhea delayed
N-o organic factors accounts for weight loss
O-bviously thin but feels FAT
R-efusal to maintain normal body weight
Eating Disorder: ANOREXIA E-pigastric discomfort is common
X-symptoms (peculiar symptoms)
I-ntense fears of gaining weight
A-lways thinking of foods
B-inge eating
U-nder strict dieting 
L-acks control over-eating
Eating Disorder: BULIMIA I-nduced vomiting
M-inimum of to binge eating episodes
I-ncrease/Persistent concern of body size/shape
A-buse of diuretics & laxatives
W-eight loss of 15% of original body weight
A-menorrhea
S-ocial withdrawal
Findings of a Bulimia client: WASHED H-istory of high activity & achievement
E-lectrolyte Imbalance
D-epression/ Distorted Body Image
B- Brain Damage
Outcome of Alcoholism: BAD A- Alcoholic Hallucinosis
D- Death
D- Denial
D- Dependency
5 D's of Behavioral Problems of Alcoholism D- Demanding
D- Destructive
D- Domineering
R- Ruthless
A- Abusive
Situations requiring Crisis Situation: RAPE
P- Personal
E- Experience
 C-hild's excessive knowledge on sex & abusive words
H-air growth in various lengths
I-nconsistent stories from the child & parent/s
L-ow self-esteem
D-epression
Warning Signs of a Child Abuse/ Neglect:
CHILD ABUSE A-pathy, no emotion
B-ruised
U-nusual injuries
S-erious injuries
E-vidence of old injuries not reported
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The HYPERKALEMIA "Machine" - Causes of Increased Serum K+

M - Medications - ACE inhibitors, NSAIDS
A - Acidosis - Metabolic and respiratory
C - Cellular destruction - Burns, traumatic injury
H - Hypoaldosteronism, hemolysis
I - Intake - Excesssive
N - Nephrons, renal failure
E - Excretion - Impaired

 
APE TO MAN

Atrial, Pulmonic, Erb's point, Tricuspid, Matrial

Learning the Systems of the Body?

MR DICE RUNS

M= Muscle
R= Respiratory

D=Digestive
I= Integumentary
C= Circulatory
E= Endocrine

R= Reproductive
U= Urinary
N= Nervous
S= Skeletal
 
Trouble figuring out which eye is which?

OS is left eye

OD is the right eye 

You can remember which one is the right eye (OD), because you can make the D into an R - You
just have to draw to stick legs on the bottom of the D. Write it down on paper, you'll see what I
mean (it's hard to show you when all I can do is type) 

 
S/S of Hyponatremia

S tupor/coma
A norexia, N&V
L ethargy
T endon reflexes decreased

L imp muscles (weakness)

O rthostatic hypotension
S eizures/headache
S tomach cramping

 
Originally Posted by Kristi Lee
I used this one to remember for Respiratory and metabolic acid/alk labs
ROME RO-respiratory opposite ME metabolic equal

Could someone please explain? Thanks!

 
No. 28
from Kristi Lee

 Jul 09, 2006, 03:08 PM

R Respiratory 

O Opposite

ph > PCO2 < Alkalosis

ph < PCO2 > Acidosis

M Metabolic

E Equal

ph> HCO3 > Alkalosis

ph< HC03 < Acidosis

Hope this helps to explain . Also if it is a repiratory problem co2 levels are going to be off and if it is
a metabolic problem you HCO3 levels are going to be off.

 
Immediate tx of MI, think MONA:
M Morphine sulfate
O Oxygen
N Nitroglycerin
A ASA

Treatment of CHF, think UNLOAD FAST:

U sit Upright
N Nitro
L Lasix
O Oxygen
A Aminophylline
D Digoxin

F Fluids- decrease
A Afterload - decrease
S Sodium - decrease
T Tests: dig level, ABG, K+

Assistive devices -- Canes:

C Cane
O Opposite
A Affected
L LegHeart sounds:
S3= Heart fail-ure (3 syllables)
S4=Hy-per-ten-sion (4 syllables)

And the effects of anticholinergics:

Can't see
Can't pee
Can't spit
Can't --defecate

BUBBLEHER

B- Breasts
U- Uterus
B- Bladder
B- Bowel function
L- Lochia
E- Episiotomy
H- Homan's sign
E- Emotional Status
R- Respiratory System

 
LDL ("bad" cholesterol)

L=Lowdown
D=Dirty
L=lipoprotein 

 
 No. 45
from carrieprc

 Apr 15, 2007, 09:31 PM

This one really helped me in the cardiac system when you need to know when you hear a murmur
like on Mitral regurgitation you hear it on systole.

(H)ARD ASS MRS. MSD

ARD = Atrial regurgitation diastole

ASS = Atrial stenosis systole
MRS = Mitral regurgitation systole
MSD = Mitral stenosis diastole

 
No. 46
from Angie123

 Apr 24, 2007, 11:23 PM

I need help remembering the personality disorers. Any help?

 
No. 47
from emeraldjay

 Apr 28, 2007, 05:47 PM

I remember one that got drilled in during our post-op lecture. The 5 P's of circulation loss in a limb.
Pain, Pallor, Pulselessness, Parasthesia, Poikilothermia

 
No. 48
from scholar

 May 15, 2007, 06:27 PM

Originally Posted by OURN83 

OR

ALL People Enjoy Time Magazine

Or ALL people Eat too much!

aortic pulmonic erb's point tricuspid mitral

 
No. 49
from BlaineCM

 Jun 27, 2007, 09:55 PM

Originally Posted by jgwe4e 

Re ekg lead placement:
 White on the right, smoke (black) over fire (red)

I learned this in a similar manner: Snow(white) over grass (green), Smoke (black) over fire (red),
and a big pile of poop(brown) in the middle.

I like your "white on right" thing

 
Signs of a Cholinergic Crisis, think SLUD:

S Salivation
L Lacrimation
U Urination
D Defication

Memory Trick:Need to remember which kind of beta blocker has which action?

B1 Blocks the heart (you have only one heart)

B2 Blocks the lungs (you have two lungs)

 
No. 32
from coffeekat

 Sep 29, 2006, 05:40 AM

Originally Posted by RNin2007

4 F's...
Cholecystectomy 

female
fair
fat
forty

~J

is it the risk factors of gallstones?

and fair refers to what ?

 
No. 33
from VickyRN

 Sep 29, 2006, 06:20 AM

Originally Posted by coffeekat

is it the risk factors of gallstones?
and fair refers to what ?

Light-skinned Caucasian, usually with blonde or red hair, blue eyes 

 
No. 34
from VRN-RN
  Oct 10, 2006, 05:01 PM
Updated Feb 03, 2007 at 04:55 PM by VRN-RN

CRAINIAL NERVES. im pretty sure most of you heard of these.

Nerves Functions 

I Olfactory -Oh -Sensory -Some 

II Optic- Oh -Sensory -Say
III Occulomotor -Oh -Motor -Mary
IV Trochlear -To -Motor -Money
V Trigeminal -Touch -Both -But
VI Abducens -And -Motor -My
VII Facial -Feel -Both -Brother
VIII Acoustic (vestoblochlear) -A -Sensory -Says
IX Glosopharyngeal -Green -Both -Bad
X Vagus -Veggie -Both -Business
XI Spinal Accessory- Soon At -Motor -Mary
XII Hypoglosal -Harvest- Motor -Money

Oh oh oh to touch and feel a green veggie soon at harvest

function
sensory sensory motor motor both motor both sensory both both motor motor

 
No. 35
from belfry

 Oct 10, 2006, 05:29 PM

Originally Posted by moonshadeau

I always had a hard time with this one, so I came up with my own related to experience.

First there is snow(white), then mud season (brown), and the grass comes out (green
obviously). 

As for the left side, I try to remember that financially that it is always better to be in the
black, than in the red (financially).

That is how I remember it anway.

I learned by 
White on the right
Clouds over grass (white over green)
Smoke over fire (black over red)
and poop in the middle (brown)

 
No. 36
from belfry

 Oct 10, 2006, 05:33 PM

Originally Posted by Nessa20

CRAINIAL NERVES. im pretty sure most of you heard of these.
 Nerves Functions 

I Olfactory Oh Sensory Some 

II Optic Oh Sensory Say
III Occulomotor Oh Motor Mary
IV Trochlear To Motor Money
V Trigeminal Touch Both But
VI Abducens And Motor My
VII Facial Feel Both Brother
VIII Acoustic (vestoblochlear) A Sensory Says
IX Glosopharyngeal Green Both Bad
X Vagus Veggie Both Business
XI Spinal Accessory Soon At Motor Mary
XII Hypoglosal Harvest Motor Money

On 
Old
Olympus
Towering 
Top
A
Famous 
Vain
German
Viewed
A 
Hop
(doesn't make sense but somehow I have remembered it for years!)

 
No. 37
from dani_girl

 Oct 14, 2006, 11:13 PM

Originally Posted by mopnglo42

Trouble figuring out which eye is which?

OS is left eye

OD is the right eye 

You can remember which one is the right eye (OD), because you can make the D into an
R - You just have to draw to stick legs on the bottom of the D. Write it down on paper,
you'll see what I mean (it's hard to show you when all I can do is type) 

Another way to remember the eyes is:

You look OUt with Both eyes.
Take the Right dose so you won't OD [overdose].
The only one that is Left is OS.
· Both eyes=OU, Right eye=OD, Left eye=OS.
 Works for me

 
Diabetes

Hot and Dry : sugar high

cold and clammy need some candy

 
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No. 51
from MA2006

 Aug 23, 2007, 04:45 PM

Thank you all so much!

 
No. 52
from franciscan gypsy

 Aug 23, 2007, 05:30 PM

This is an AWESOME thread! 

 
No. 53
from franciscan gypsy

 Aug 23, 2007, 05:40 PM

Originally Posted by lady_unleashed 

12 Cranial Nerve
On old olympus's treeless top a Finn and a German viewed a hop
olfactory
optic
oculomotor
trochlear
trigeminal opthalmic branch, maxillary, mandibular branch
 abducens
facial
auditory
glossopharyngeal
vagus
accessory
hypoglossal

hope it can help!

Huh. That's funny, I learned it slightly differently. "On Old Olympus's Towering Tops A Fin And
German Viewed Some Hops"

olfactory
optic
oculomotor
trochlear
trigeminal opthalmic branch, maxillary, mandibular branch
abducens
facial
auditory
glossopharyngeal
vagus
spinal-accessory
hypoglossal

Not that it makes much difference. lol

 
No. 54
from Emeraude

 Aug 27, 2007, 05:47 AM

somebody have the meaning of the mnemonics METHODS

 
No. 55
from nursewillowriver

 Aug 31, 2007, 07:09 AM

Heres one I learned about EKG

Snow over Grass- white over green

smoke over fire- black over red
and ground in the middle- brown

 
No. 56
from jEojEo7

 Aug 31, 2007, 08:32 PM

thanks all with respect:typing

 
No. 57
from Emeraude

 Sep 01, 2007, 09:57 PM

I finally know what METHODS mean sheesh...

M-edicine
E-xercise
T-reatment
H-ealth Teaching
O-ut patient follow-up or check-up
D-iet
S-ex(sexual activity)

 
No. 58
from umpalumpa14588

 Oct 01, 2007, 07:14 PM

Anyone have any ideas for childhood imms?

 
No. 59
from franciscan gypsy

 Oct 02, 2007, 11:32 AM

I have a good one my Med/Surg professor taught me for quickly telling whether you have an acid
base problem that is metabolic or respiratory.
The first thing you do is glance at the number for the pH; from that you determine if it the body is in
acidosis or alkalosis. From there you think elevators or see-saws.
For this mnemonic, you assume that all elevators go in the same direction.
If it is a metabolic acid-base problem, you have elevators. The pH, bicarb, and CO2 levels will all be
going in the same direction (assuming you have partial compensation with the CO2). 
If it is a resp. acid-base problem, you will have see-saws, and the CO2 and bicarb levels will go high
when the pH goes low and low when the pH goes high (assuming you have partial compensation
with the bicarb).
It sounds complex, but it really works. All you have to do is remember elevators and see-saws --
from there you have metabolic and resp. acid/base down quickly and easily!

 
Something I put together to remember side effects & adverse reactions to immunizations:

F- Fever
I- Itching
S- Stiffness
H- Headache
E- Edema
R- Redness
F- Fussy
L- Localized Tenderness
A- Appetite decrease
G- General Aches Pains
 WHUTN- "Whutnthehell?"

W- Wheezing
H- Hypotension
U- Uticaria
T- Tachycardia
N- Nasal Decongestion

 
No. 62
from nursekrystin

 Oct 11, 2007, 11:52 PM

Updated Oct 11, 2007 at 11:53 PM by nursekrystin

I was taught to remember the 5 heart sounds usings this mnemonic:

Apple
Pie
Especially
Tastes
Mmmm

Also, I noticed that some are still doing Homan's sign, however, the latest research shows that
Homan's sign is not an accurate way of assessing for a DVT, instead the nurse should assess for
pain, redness, and warmth in the back of the calf. Just think about it, would you really want to
dorsiflex a patient's foot if they did have a DVT in their calf, you could end up with more problems

than you bargain for.

 
No. 63
from yoginurse2b

 Oct 12, 2007, 03:51 PM

Originally Posted by emeraldjay 

I remember one that got drilled in during our post-op lecture. The 5 P's of circulation loss
in a limb.
Pain, Pallor, Pulselessness, Parasthesia, Poikilothermia

One more P is Paralysis.

 
No. 64
from beth66335

 Oct 24, 2007, 05:49 PM

Originally Posted by jgwe4e 

Re ekg lead placement:
White on the right, smoke (black) over fire (red)

We always did clouds over grass, white on the right, and smoke over fire.

 
 No. 65
from CASailorGal

 Nov 25, 2007, 03:10 PM

AD - right ear
AS - left ear
AU - both ears

OD - right eye
OS - left eye
OU - both eyes

Remember that here in the USA you D drive on the right side of the road. 

O= optical
A= auditory

 
No. 66
from grdmdb

 Feb 07, 2008, 02:39 PM

any mnemonic devices for hypo and hyperglycemia? txs gina

 
No. 67
from qaqueen

 Mar 27, 2008, 10:12 PM

Originally Posted by foxyhill21 

Diabetes

Hot and Dry : sugar high

cold and clammy need some candy

Did you see this?

 
No. 68
from hoopskirthippie

 Mar 31, 2008, 11:14 AM

Mneumonic device for remembering questions to ask emergency room admits:

Car? (circumstances of event)
Please (precipitating events)
Listen (location of event)
To This: (Time of event)
Watch (when symptoms appeared)
Underage (unconsciousness after injury?)
Alcoholics (arrival time in ER)
Heading (hospital admits previously?)
Home (previous history/health status)
And (allergies)
Maybe (medications)
Flattening (fears for safety)
My (meal, time of last)
Poodle (period, time of last menstrual)
Dog (primary doctor, name and location of)
Tonight (tetanus, date of last immunization)

Everyone knows to make the ABCD (airway breathing circulation and neurologic disability)
assessment first. Then as soon as possible, further assessment/intervention is done, which includes:
His (health history)
Head (head to toe assessment)
Is (insert monitoring devices -- caths, ECG, arterial lines)
So (splints for fractures)
Wide (wound care)
Olivia (other interventions)

Assess for treatable causes of changes in cognition and behavior. The mnemonic DEMENTIA can be
used to remember potential causes:

 D: Drugs and alcohol—including over-the-counter drugs

 E: Eyes and ears—disorientation due to visual/auditory distortion
 M: Medical disorders—e.g., diabetes, hypothyroidism
 E: Emotional and psychological disturbances—e.g., mood or paranoid disorders
 N: Neurological disorders—e.g., multiinfarct dementia
 T: Tumors and trauma
 I: Infections—e.g., urinary tract or upper respiratory tract
 A: Arteriosclerosis—leading to heart failure, insufficient blood supply to heart and brain, and
confusion

Normal (Neutrophils)
Monkeys (Monocytes)
Like to (Lymphocytes)
Eat (Eosinophils)
Bananas (Basophils)

Parkinson's Medications: "Ali Loves Boxing Matches"

A-Amantadine
L- Levodopa
B- Bromocriptine
M-MAO inhibitors

 
The 4 H's that invalidate a neuro exam:

Hypotension 
Hpoxia
Hypoglycemia
Hypothermia*

3 ICP waveforms: A is awful, B is bad and C is common

Glasgow Coma Scale: #'s go low to high, with head to toe: eye, mouth, motor
1. Eye opening (1-4)
2. Verbal response (1-5)
3. Best Motor response (1-6)

Glasgow Coma Scale: If they're <8, they intubate!

To remember DECEREBRATE posturing, it is abnormal extension. Their hands look like the flippers of
a seal - Think DESEALEBRATE!

Pinpoint pupils: Drugs, drops & nearly dead

Drugs: opiates
Drops: meds for glaucoma
Nearly dead: damage in the pons area of the brainstem

Dilated pupils: Fear, Fits & Fast Living

Fear: panic, extreme anxiety
Fits: seizures
Fast Living: cocaine, crack, phencyclidine (PCP)

The pathophysiology of ARDS:

Assault on the respiratory system
Respiratory distress
Decreased lung compliance
Severe respiratory failure

Diagnostic criteria of ARDS

Acute onset
Ratio (PaCO2/FiO2) <200
Diffuse infiltration
Swan-Ganz wedge pressure (PAWP) <18mm Hg

Acute respiratory failure (ARF) Type II (hypoventilation) criteria: 50/50 Rule

PaCO2 >50
PaO2 <50 (on >50% oxygen)

Difference between A/C (or ACV) and SIMV ventilation:

[b]A[b]/C: Always Assists (patient effort triggers vent breath delivery!
SIMV: Sometimes assists

Calculating MAP: 1 Systolic + 2 Diastolic divided by 3

[b]A[b]lpha 1 Receptor stimulation: arteries & arterioles

Causes vasoconstriction when stimulated which increases afterload

dobutamine (Dobutrex) stimulates beta 1 receptors (increase contractility & CO/CI)

Treatment of all acute coronary syndromes (unstable angina, NSTEMI or STEMI): OADH

Open coronary arteries

Here, think MONA greets all MI's:

Morphine
Oxygen
Nitroglycerin
Aspirin (CHEWED)

Anticoagulate & antiplatelet

[b]D[b]estress the heart (with beta blockers; limited activity for 12h)
Hemodynamic stability
 Complications of thrombolytic therapy: The 3 B's
Bleeding
Brady's (dysrhythmias)
Bloodclots (d/t excessive thrombin)

Complications of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB): The 3 H's

Hypothermia (to decrease O2 consumption)...Effects SVR (vasoconstriction) and causes myocardial
depression (decreases contractility)
Hemodilution (to improve macrocirculation)...fluid shifting (third-spacing), e-lyte imbalances (K+,
Mg+ & Ca++ often need replacing!)
Heparinzation (to prevent clots in circuit)...monitor aPTT.

Signs and symptoms of cardiac tamponade (Beck's Triad): The Three D's
Distant heart sounds
Distended jugular veins
Decreased pulse pressure (think of a narrow pulse pressure as opposed to a wide one)

Atrial Arrhythmias: ABCDE

Adenosine/amiodorone or anticoagulate (if Afib/Flutter has been present >48h)
Beta blockers
Calcium channel blockers
Digoxin
Electrocardiovert (if <48h)

For ventricular arrhythmias: AL

Amiodorone
Lidocaine

 
No. 94
from kim020289

 Aug 11, 2010, 02:10 AM

N - Naproxen
S - Salicylates
A - Advil
I - Ibuprofen
D - Diclofenac
S - Sulinclac

8 A's for Hepatotoxic Drugs (Check SGPT/SGOT)

Antituberculosi
Anticonvulsant
S - sodium Luminal
G - gabapentin
P - phenytoin
T - tegretol
Anticancer
Aspirin
Alcohol
Antifamily (contraceptice pills)
Acetaminophen
Aflatoxins
 Breast self examination (i made a song out of this)
♫ ♪ ♪ ♫1 little 2, little 3 little fingers
Do BSE 7 days after menses
Press nipple once check for discharge
Call your doctor
I'm sure you will do it more...♫ ♪ ♪ ♫

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