Steps in the Nursing Process

ADPIE (A Delicious PIE)

A-ssessment
D- iagnosis
P-lanning
I-mplementation
E-valuaton

Steps in the Nursing Process

AAPIE (An Apple Pie)

A-ssessment
A-nanlysis
P-lanning
I-mplementation
E-valuation

Inflammation

(HIPER)

H-eat
I-nduration
P-ain
E-dema
R-edness

Acid-Base

(ROME)

R-espiratory
O-pposite
M-etabolic
E-qual

CANCER'S Early Warning Signs

CAUTION UP

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
I-ndigestion or difficulty swallowing
O-bvious changes in wart or mole
N-agging cough or persisten hoarseness

U-nexplained weight loss
P-ernicious Anemia

CANCER Interventions

CANCER

C-omfort
A-ltered Body Image
N-utrition
C-hemotherapy
E-valuate response to meds
R-espite for caretakers

Hypoglycemia

(TIRED)

an abnormal decrease of blood in the sugar

T-achycardia
I-rritability
R-estless
E-xcessive Hunger
D-iaphoresis/ Depression

S-ugar (Glucocorticoids)
S-alt (Mineralcorticoids)
S-ex (Androgens)

Pulmonary Edema

(MAD DOG)

M-Morphine
A-Aminophylline
D- Digitalis

D-Diuretics (Lasix)
O- Oxygen
G- ases (Blood Gases ABG's)

P-Pain
P-Paresthesia
P-Paralysis
P-Pulse
P-Pallor (Paleness)

Hypertension Nursing Care

(DIURETIC)

D-aily Weight
I- ntake and Output (I & O)
U- rine Output
R-esponse of BP
E-lectrolytes
T-ake Pulses
I-schemic Episodes (TIA)
C-omplications: 4C's

C- Coronary Artery Disease
C- Coronary Rheumatic Fever
C- Congestive Heart Failure
C- Cardio Vascular Accident

Complications of Trauma Client

(TRAUMATIC)

T-issue Perfusion Problems
R-espiratory Problems
A-nxiety
U-nstable Clotting Factors
M-alnutrition
A-ltered Body Image
T-hromboembolism
I-nfection
C-oping Problems

T- Tetralogy of Fallot
T- Truncus Arteriosus
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)
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
F - Feel
A
G - irl's
V - agina
S - So
H- Heavenly

O- On
O -Old
O- Obando
T- Tower
T- Top
A-
F- Filipino
A - Army
G - Guards
V - Villages
A - And
H - Huts

Cranial Nerve Mnemonic

(Sensory, Motor or Both)

S - Some
S - Says
M- Marilyn
M- Monroe
B - But
M- My
B- Brother
S- Says
B- Bridget
B - Bardot
M- Mmm
M- Mmm

Cranial Nerve Mnemonics 02

(Sensory, Motor or Both)

S- Some
S- Say
M - Marry
M- Money
B- But
M- My
B - Brother
S- Says
B- Bad
B- Business
M - Marry
M - Money

Nursing Care for Sprains and Strains

(RICE)

R - Rest
I - Ice
C - Compression
E- Elevation

Care of Client in Traction

(TRACTION)

T- Temperature (Extremity, Infection)
R - Ropes hang freely
A - Alignment
C - Circulation Check (5 P's)
T- Type & Location of fracture
I - Increase fluide intake
O - Overhead trapeze
N - No weights on bed or floor

OB Non-Stress Test (NNN)

3 negatives in a row to

interpret results of Non-Stress Test

N - Non-reactive
N - Non- Stress is
N - Not good

Severe Pre-Eclampsia

(HELLP)

H- emolysis
E- levated
L- iver function tests
L- ow
P- latelet count

Assessment Tests for Fetal Well-Being

(ALONE)

A- Amniocentesis
L- L/S Ratio
O - Oxytocin Test
N - Non-Stress Test
E - Estriol Level

Evalution of Episiotomy Healing

(REEDA)

R- Redness
E- Edema
E - Ecchymosis
D - Discharge, Drainage
A - Approximation

Post-Partum Assessment

(BUBBLE)

B-reasts
U-terus
B-owels
B-ladder
L-ochia
E-pisiotomy/lateration/C-section incision

C- Choking
C- Coughing
C - Cyanosis

Cleft Lip - Post Op Care

(CLEFT LIP)

C-hoking
L-ie on back
E-valuate Airway
F-eed Slowly
T-eaching

L-arger nipple opening
I-ncidence incerase in males
P-revent crust formation and aspiration

ADLs (Activity of Daily Living)

BATTED

B-athing
A-mbulation
T-oileting
T-ransfers
E-ating
D-ressing

IADLS (Instrumental Activities of Daily Living)

SCUM

S-hopping
C-ooking and Cleaning
U-sing telephone or transportaiton
M-anaging money and medications

Bleeding Precautions

(RANDI)

R- Razor Electric/ Blades
A- Aspirin
N- No needles (esp. in small gauge)
D- Do decrease in needle sticks)
I - Injury (Protect from)

Canes and Walkers

(COAL)

C- Cane
O- Opposite
A- Affected
L- Leg

Canes and Walkers (WWAL)

Wandering Wilma's Always Late

W- Walker
W- With
A- Affected
L - Leg

Common Causes of Transient Incontinence

(DIAPPERS)

D-elirium
I-nfection
A-trophic Urethra
P-harmaceuticals
P-sychologic
E-xcess Urine Output
R-estricted Mobility
S-tool Impaction

Promotion of Normal Elimination

(POOPER SCOOP)

P-osition
O-utput
O-ffer Fluids
P-rivacy
E-xercise
R-eport Results

S-ize (Amount)
C-onsistency
O-ccult Blood
O-dor
P-eristalsis

Emergency Trauma Assessment

(ABCDEFGHI)

A-irway
B-reathing
C-irculation
D-isability
E-xamine
F-ahrenheit
G-et Vitals
H-ead to Toe Assessment
I-ntervention

Trauma Surgery

(AMPLE)
after initial assessment

A-llergies
M-edications
P-ast Medical History
L-ast Meal
E-vents Surrounding Injury

P- Pulmonary Bronchial Constriction
P- Possible Foreign Body
P- Pulmonary Embolus
P- Pneumothorax
P- Pump Failure
P- Pneumonia

Lidocaine Toxicity

(SAMS)

S-lurred Speech
A-ltered Central Nervous System
M-uscle Twitching
S-eizures

TDCI

(These Drugs Can Interact)

T - Theophyline
D - Dilantin
C - Coumadin
I - losone (Erythromycin)

Serious Complications of Oral Birth Control Pills

(ACHES)

A- Abdominal Pain
C - Chest Pain
H - Headache
E - Eye Problems
S - Severe Leg Pain

L- Lidocaine
E - Epinephrine
A- Atropine Sulfate
N - Narcan

Drugs for Bradycardia & low BP

(IDEA)

I - Isoproterenol
D - Dopamine
E - Epinephrine
A - Atropine Sulfate

Cholinergic Crisis

(SLUD)

S-leep Disturbances
I-nterest Decreased
G-uilty Feelings

C-oncentration decreased
A-ppetite
P-sychomotor function decreased
S-uicidal Ideations

A-mnesia
A-nomia
A-praxia
A-gnosia
A-phasia

Major Symptoms of a Manic Attack

(DIG FAST)

D- Distractibility
I - Indiscretion
G - Grandiosity

F- Flight of Ideas
A- Activity Increase
S- Sleep Deficit
T - Talkative

P- Preventable
P- Painless
P- Permanent

Symptoms of Leukemia

(ANT)

A- Anemia
N- Neutropenia
T- Thrombocytopenia

Exercise Guide for Diabetic Fitness

(FIT)

F - Frequency (3x per week)
I - Intensity (60-80% of Maximal Heart Rate)
T- Time (Aerobic Activity)

Symptoms of Hypoxia

(RAT BED)

Early Hypoxia:
R-estlessness
A-nxiety
T-achycardia/ Tachypnea

Late Hypoxia:
B-radycardia
E-xtreme Restlessness
D-yspnea

Symptoms of Hypoxia (in Pediatrics)

FINES

F-eeding difficulty
I-nspiratory Stridor
N-ares Flares
E-xpiratory Grunting
S-ternal Retractions

A-drenergics (Albuterol)
S-teroids
T-heophylline
H-ydration (IV)
M-ask (Oxygen)
A-ntibiotics

Epiglottitis

(AIR RAID)

A-irway Closed
I-ncreased Pulse
R-estlessness

R-etractions
A-nxiety Increased
I-nspiratory Stridor
D-rooling

Blood Flow Through the Cardiac Valves

(Tissue Paper My Assets)

T-ricuspid
P-ulmonic
M-itrial
A-ortic

Immediate Treatment of a

Myocardial Infarction Client

(MONA)

M- Morphine
O- Oxygen
N- Nitroglycerine
A- ASA

Treating CHF

(UNLOAD FAST)

U-pright Position
N-itrates (in low dose)
L-asix
O-xygen
A-minophylline
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
E-motional disorders
N-eurologic disorders
T-umors and trauma
I-nfection
A-rteriovascular disease

Osteoporosis Risk Factors

(ACCESS)

A-lcohol Use
C-orticosteroid Use
C-alcium low
E-strogen low
S-moking
S-edentary lifestyle/s

ACCESS leads to OSTEOPOROSIS

Who needs dialysis?

(Check the vowels: AEIOU)

A- Acid-Base Problems
E- Electrolyte Problems
I- Intoxications
O- Overload of fluids
U - Uremic Symptoms

Prostate Problems are no...

FUN

F- Frequency
U- Urgency
N- Nocturia

BRAT Diet

(for severe dehydration)

B- Banana
R- Rice
A- Apple
T- Toasted Bread

Gluten Free Diet

(ROW)

R- Rye
O- Oats
W- Wheat

Assess Changes in Senile Dementia

(JAMCO)

J- Judgment
A- Affect
M- Memory
C- Cognition
O- Orientation

3 P's of Diabetes Mellitus

Type 1 Signs & Symptoms

P- Polyuria (excessive urination)
P- Polydypsia (excessive thirst)
P- Polyphagia (excessive hunger)

Right-Sided Heart Failure

(HEAD)

H- Hepatomegaly
E- Edema (Bipedal)
A- Ascites
D- Distended Neck Vein

Left-Sided Heart Failure

(CHOP)

C- Cough
H- Hemoptysis
O- Orthopnea
P- Pulmonary Congestion (crackles/ rales)

Hyperkalemia Management

(KIND)

K- Kayexalate (orally/ enema)
I- Insulin
N- Na HCO₃
D- Diuretics (Furosemide & Thiazides)

Management of Myocardial Infarction

(MONATAS)

M- Morphine
O- Oxygen
N- Nitrates (Nitroglycerin)
A- Aspirin (ASA)
T- Thormbolytics
A- Anti-Coagulants
S- Stool Softeners

Electrolytes

PISO

P- Potassium
I- Inside
S- Sodium
O- Outside

Eating Disorder

ANOREXIA

A-menorrhea delayed
N-o organic factors accounts for weight loss
O-bviously thin but feels FAT
R-efusal to maintain normal body weight
E-pigastric discomfort is common
X-symptoms (peculiar symptoms)
I-ntense fears of gaining weight
A-lways thinking of foods

Eating Disorder

BULIMIA

B-inge eating
U-nder strict dieting
L-acks control over-eating
I-nduced vomiting
M-inimum of to binge eating episodes
I-ncrease/Persistent concern of body size/shape
A-buse of diuretics & laxatives

Findings of a Bulimia client

WASHED

W-eight loss of 15% of original body weight
A-menorrhea
S-ocial withdrawal
H-istory of high activity & achievement
E-lectrolyte Imbalance
D-epression/ Distorted Body Image

Outcome of Alcoholism

BAD

B- Brain Damage
A- Alcoholic Hallucinosis
D- Death

D- Denial
D- Dependency
D- Demanding
D- Destructive
D- Domineering

Situations requiring Crisis Situation

RAPE

R- Ruthless
A- Abusive
P- Personal
E- Experience

Warning Signs of a Child Abuse/ Neglect

CHILD ABUSE

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

A-pathy, no emotion
B-ruised
U-nusual injuries
S-erious injuries
E-vidence of old injuries not reported