Mosby's Fluids and Electrolytes Memory Notecards : Visual, Mnemonic, and Memory Aids for Nurses

JoAnn Zerwekh,Jo Carol Claborn,Tom Gaglione

ISBN 10: 0323037259 / ISBN 13: 9780323037259

Editore: Mosby, 2006

This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear . This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear . Codice articolo mon0003193363

Riassunto:

This pocket-sized reference is a colorful and illustrated collection of spiral-bound cards covering important fluids and electrolytes concepts using humor, cartoons, and mnemonics. Designed to aid in reviewing and studying throughout nursing school and for the NCLEX® examination, this book uses a variety of learning techniques to encourage retention and understanding of fluids and electrolytes. It's easy and fun to use, either as a spiral-bound notebook or as individual flash cards.

• 64 full-color illustrated mnemonics cover key fluid and electrolyte and acid-base concepts.
• Plastic and spiral-bound pages use thick, substantial card stock for durability as well as portability.
• Perforated pages allow the reader to change the format to flashcards, so the order may be rearranged for studying purposes.
• Tabs, color strips, and cover guides to topics include a different color for each section for easy referral.
• Concise What You Need to Know information on the back of each image highlights key information to remember about the topic.
• Colored highlights in the What You Need to Know sections outline important information in different colors. Serious Life Threatening Implications are pink, Common Clinical Findings are blue, Important Nursing Implications are yellow, and Patient Teaching information is green.

Contenuti: Fluid & Electrolytes

. The Chemicals of Electrolytes
. Fluid Balance
. Dehydration
 Signs and Symptoms
 Nursing Management
. Overhydration
 Signs and Symptoms
 Nursing Management
. Sodium
. Hypernatremia
 Signs and Symptoms
 FRIED Acronym
 MODEL Acronym
 Nursing Management
. Hyponatremia
 Signs and Symptoms
 Nursing Management
. Potassium
. Hyperkalemia
. Signs and Symptoms
. MURDER Acronym
. MACHINE Acronym
. Nursing Management
. Hypokalemia
. Signs and Symptoms
. Nursing Management
. Calcium
. Hypercalcemia
. Signs and Symptoms
. Nursing Management
. Hypocalcemia
. Signs and Symptoms
. CATS Acronym
. Nursing Management
. Phosphate
. Hyperphosphatemia
. Signs and Symptoms
. Nursing Management
. Hypophosphatemia
. Signs and Symptoms
. Nursing Management
. Magnesium
. Hypermagnesemia
. Signs and Symptoms
. Nursing Management
. Hypomagnesemia
. Signs and Symptoms
. Nursing Management
. Hyperchloremia
. Signs and Symptoms
. Hypochloremia
. Signs and Symptoms

Acid-Base Balance

. Acid-Base Balance
. Acidosis
. Alkalosis
. Metabolic Acidosis
. Signs and Symptoms
. Nursing Management
. Metabolic Alkalosis
. Signs and Symptoms
. Nursing Management
. Respiratory Acidosis
. Signs and Symptoms
. Nursing Management
. Respiratory Alkalosis
. Signs and Symptoms
. Nursing Management

Important Body Minerals

. Overview of Body Minerals
. Iron Deficiency
. Iron Excess - Hemochromatosis
. Iodine Deficiency
. Zinc Deficiency

IV Therapy

. Types of IV Fluids and Uses
. Selecting Administration Sets
. Vein Selection
. Venipuncture Device Systems
. IV Infusion Pumps
. Three Types of Delivery
. Saline/Heparin lock
. Complications of Peripheral IV Therapy
. Central Venous Catheters
. Pediatric IV Therapy

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Titolo: Mosby's Fluids and Electrolytes Memory ...
Casa editrice: Mosby
Data di pubblicazione: 2006
Legatura: spiral_bound
Condizione: Good