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Reasons for Chest Tube Nursing Mnemonic

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  • D-Drain fluid, blood, or air
  • E-Establish negative pressure
  • F-Facilitate lung expansion

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Reasons for chest tube insertion

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Module Cardiovascular (Cardiac, CVD) Mnemonics

Aortic Aneurysm – Management Nursing Mnemonic

Aortic Aneurysm – Thoracic signs Nursing Mnemonic

Aortic Stenosis Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic

Bacterial Endocarditis – Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic

Cardiac Valves Blood Flow Nursing Mnemonic

Circulatory Checks Nursing Mnemonic

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Cor Pulmonale – Signs & Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic

CHF Treatment Nursing Mnemonic

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Heart Failure-Left-Sided Nursing Mnemonic

Heart Failure-Origin Nursing Mnemonic

Heart Failure – Right Sided Nursing Mnemonic

Heart Sounds Nursing Mnemonic

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Shock – Signs and symptoms Nursing Mnemonic

Vascular Disease – Deep Vein Thrombosis Nursing Mnemonic

Vascular disease – Raynaud’s symptoms Nursing Mnemonic

Vasospasm Therapy Nursing Mnemonic

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Anion Gap Acidosis 1 Nursing Mnemonic

Anion Gap Acidosis 2 Nursing Mnemonic

Arterial Blood Gases Nursing Mnemonic

Blood Type O Nursing Mnemonic

Electrolytes – Location in Body Nursing Mnemonic

Hypercalcemia – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic

Hyperkalemia – Causes Nursing Mnemonic

Hyperglycemia Management Nursing Mnemonic

Hyperkalemia – Management Nursing Mnemonic

Hyperkalemia – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic

Hypernatremia – Causes Nursing Mnemonic

Hypernatremia – Signs and Symptoms 3 Nursing Mnemonic

Hypocalcemia – Definition, Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic

Hypoglycemia – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic

Hypokalemia – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic

Hyponatremia- Definition, Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic

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Vitamins – Water Soluble Nursing Mnemonic

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Bleeding Precautions Nursing Mnemonic

Canes Nursing Mnemonic

Caring Licensed Practical Nurse Nursing Mnemonic

CHO, CHO, CHON Nursing Mnemonic

Community Health Tool Nursing Mnemonic

Environmental Health Assessment Nursing Mnemonic

Exercise Guidelines Nursing Mnemonic

Fire Safety 1 Nursing Mnemonic

Fire Safety 2 Nursing Mnemonic

Gluten Free Diet Nursing Mnemonic

High Pressure Vent Alarms Nursing Mnemonic

IADLS (Instrumental Activities of Daily Living) Nursing Mnemonic

Levels of consciousness Nursing Mnemonic

Low Pressure Vent Alarms Nursing Mnemonic

Pain Assessment Questions Nursing Mnemonic

Planning Community Health Interventions Nursing Mnemonic

Promotion and Evaluation of Normal Elimination Nursing Mnemonic

Pupil Reactions Nursing Mnemonic

Safety Check Nursing Mnemonic

SBAR Communication Nursing Mnemonic

Steps In The Nursing Process 3 Nursing Mnemonic

Stoke Assessments Nursing Mnemonic

Steps in the Nursing Process 1 Nursing Mnemonic

Steps in the Nursing Process 2 Nursing Mnemonic

Trauma – Assessment (Emergency) Nursing Mnemonic

Trauma – Complications Nursing Mnemonic

Trauma Surgery – Medical History Nursing Mnemonic

Triage Nursing Mnemonic

Walkers Nursing Mnemonic

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Appendicitis – Assessment Nursing Mnemonic

Bulimia – Signs and Symptoms 1 Nursing Mnemonic

Bulimia – Signs and Symptoms 2 Nursing Mnemonic

Crohn’s Morphology and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic

Cirrhosis Complications Nursing Mnemonic

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Diarrhea – Treatment Nursing Mnemonic

Diverticulitis Complications Nursing Mnemonic

Epiglottitis – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic

GERD causes Nursing Mnemonic

Hiatal Hernia Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic

Risk Factors for Cholelithiasis Nursing Mnemonic

Tracheal Esophageal Fistula – Sign and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic

Types of Hemorrhoids Nursing Mnemonic

Ulcerative Colitis – Assessment Nursing Mnemonic

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Cancer – Early Warning Signs Nursing Mnemonic

Cancer – Nursing Priorities Nursing Mnemonic

Evaluation of Irregular Moles Nursing Mnemonic

Leukemia – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic

Lymphoma – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic

Treatment of Sickle Cell Nursing Mnemonic

Types of Anemia Nursing Mnemonic

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Causes of Chorioamnionitis Nursing Mnemonic

Common Pathogens for UTI Nursing Mnemonic

Flu Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic

Inflammation- Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic

Management of Lyme Disease Nursing Mnemonic

Possible Infections During Pregnancy Nursing Mnemonic

Reactivation of Herpes Zoster Nursing Mnemonic

Shock – Signs and symptoms Nursing Mnemonic

Stages of Hepatitis Nursing Mnemonic

Toxicity Sepsis- Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic

Module Integumentary (Skin) Mnemonics

Assessment of a Burn Nursing Mnemonic

Evaluation of Irregular Moles Nursing Mnemonic

Management of Pressure Ulcers (Pressure Injuries) Nursing Mnemonic

Module Metabolic & Endocrine Mnemonics

Addisons Assessment Nursing Mnemonic

Adrenal Gland Hormones Nursing Mnemonic

Assessment for Myasthenic Crisis Nursing Mnemonic

Cushings Assessment Nursing Mnemonic

Diabetes Insipidus Nursing Mnemonic

Diabetes Mellitus Type 1- Signs & Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic

Diagnostic Criteria for Lupus Nursing Mnemonic

DKA Treatment Nursing Mnemonic

Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic

Scleroderma Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic

Symptoms of Hyperthyroidism Nursing Mnemonic

Symptoms of Hypothyroidism Nursing Mnemonic

Module Musculoskeletal (Bones, Osteo) Mnemonics

At Risk for Gout Nursing Mnemonic

Rheumatoid Arthritis Assessment Nursing Mnemonic

Risk Factors for Osteoporosis Nursing Mnemonic

Signs of Osteoarthritis Nursing Mnemonic

Sprains and Strains – Nursing Care Nursing Mnemonic

Traction – Nursing Care Nursing Mnemonic

Module Neurological Mnemonics

Altered Mental Status Nursing Mnemonic

Assessment of Guillain-Barre Syndrome Nursing Mnemonic

Alzheimer – Diagnosis Nursing Mnemonic

Common Signs of Parkinson’s Nursing Mnemonic

Complications of Spinal Cord Injuries Nursing Mnemonic

Cranial Nerve Mnemonic 01 Nursing Mnemonic

Cranial Nerve Mnemonic 02 Nursing Mnemonic

Cranial Nerve Mnemonic 03 Nursing Mnemonic

Decrease ICP Nursing Mnemonic

Global Symptoms for Brain Tumors Nursing Mnemonic

Hemorrhagic Stroke Risk Factors Nursing Mnemonic

Interventions for Aphasia Nursing Mnemonic

Levels of consciousness Nursing Mnemonic

Medications to Prevent Seizures Nursing Mnemonic

Meningitis Assessment Findings Nursing Mnemonic

Pupil Reactions Nursing Mnemonic

Seizure Causes Nursing Mnemonic

Seizure Documentation Nursing Mnemonic

Stoke Assessments Nursing Mnemonic

Symptoms of Wernicke’s Encephalopathy Nursing Mnemonic

Two pathways of the peripheral nervous system Nursing Mnemonic

Module Mental Health Mnemonics

Altered Mental Status Nursing Mnemonic

Alzheimer – Diagnosis Nursing Mnemonic

Dementia Nursing Mnemonic

Depression Assessment Nursing Mnemonic

High Risk Behavior Nursing Mnemonic

Manic Attack – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic

Senile Dementia – Assess for Changes Nursing Mnemonic

Module Obstetrics (OB) & Pediatrics (Peds) Mnemonics

Bulimia – Signs and Symptoms 1 Nursing Mnemonic

Bulimia – Signs and Symptoms 2 Nursing Mnemonic

Causes of Chorioamnionitis Nursing Mnemonic

Causes of Labor Dystocia Nursing Mnemonic

Causes of Postpartum Hemorrhage Nursing Mnemonic

Child Abuse/Neglect – Warning Signs Nursing Mnemonic

Cleft Lip Repair – Post Op Care Nursing Mnemonic

Cyanotic Defects Nursing Mnemonic

Episiotomy – Evaluation of Healing Nursing Mnemonic

Factors That Can Put a Pregnancy at Risk Nursing Mnemonic

Fetal Accelerations and Decelerations Nursing Mnemonic

Fetal Distress Interventions Nursing Mnemonic

Fetal Wellbeing Assessment Tests Nursing Mnemonic

HELLP Syndrome – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic

Hypoxia – Signs and Symptoms (in Pediatrics) Nursing Mnemonic

Intra Uterine Device – Potential Problems Nursing Mnemonic

OB Non-Stress Test Results Nursing Mnemonic

Oral Birth Control Pills – Serious Complications Nursing Mnemonic

Possible Infections During Pregnancy Nursing Mnemonic

Post-Partum Assessment Nursing Mnemonic

Pregnancy Outcomes Nursing Mnemonic

Probable Signs of Pregnancy Nursing Mnemonic

Process of Labor – Baby Nursing Mnemonic

Process of Labor – Mom Nursing Mnemonic

Stages of Fetal Development Nursing Mnemonic

Umbilical Cord Vasculature Nursing Mnemonic

Module Pharmacology (Medication) Mnemonics

Anticholinergics – Side Effects Nursing Mnemonic

Benzodiazepines Nursing Mnemonic

Beta 1 and Beta 2 Nursing Mnemonic

Cholinergic Crisis – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic

Drug Interactions Nursing Mnemonic

Drugs that Cause SJS Nursing Mnemonic

Drugs for Bradycardia & Low Blood Pressure Nursing Mnemonic

Emergency Drugs Nursing Mnemonic

Intra Uterine Device – Potential Problems Nursing Mnemonic

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Medication Classess for IBD Nursing Mnemonic

Medications for Pancreatitis Nursing Mnemonic

Medications to Prevent Seizures Nursing Mnemonic

Oral Birth Control Pills – Serious Complications Nursing Mnemonic

Pharmacokinetics Nursing Mnemonic

SSRI’s Nursing Mnemonic

Steroids – Side Effects Nursing Mnemonic

TB Drugs Nursing Mnemonic

Module Renal (Kidney, Nephrotic) Mnemonics

BPH Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic

Causes of Renal Calculi Nursing Mnemonic

Common Pathogens for UTI Nursing Mnemonic

Intrarenal Causes of Acute Kidney Injury Nursing Mnemonic

Management of Glomerulonephritis Nursing Mnemonic

Prostate Nursing Mnemonic

Symptoms of Nephrotic Syndrome Nursing Mnemonic

Transient Incontinence – Common Causes Nursing Mnemonic

Who Needs Dialysis Nursing Mnemonic

Module Respiratory System Mnemonics

Airborne Precaution Diseases Nursing Mnemonic

ARDS causes Nursing Mnemonic

Asthma management Nursing Mnemonic

Causes of Anaphylaxis Nursing Mnemonic

Causes of Dyspnea Nursing Mnemonic

Causes of Poor Gas Exchange Nursing Mnemonic

Chest Tube Assessment Nursing Mnemonic

Complications of Thoracentesis Nursing Mnemonic

COPD management Nursing Mnemonic

Cyanotic Defects Nursing Mnemonic

Flu Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic

Hypoxia – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic

Hypoxia – Signs and Symptoms (in Pediatrics) Nursing Mnemonic

Pneumonia Risk Factors Nursing Mnemonic

Pneumothorax Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic

Pulmonary edema treatment Nursing Mnemonic

Reasons for a Bronchoscopy Nursing Mnemonic

Reasons for Chest Tube Nursing Mnemonic

Restrictive Lung Disease Causes Nursing Mnemonic

TB Drugs Nursing Mnemonic

Tracheal Esophageal Fistula – Sign and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic

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