Mosby's Fluids & Electrolytes Memory NoteCards; Visual, Mnemonic, and Memory Aids for Nurses

by Zerwekh, Claborn & Gaglione

• ISBN13: 9780323037259
• ISBN10: 0323037259
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-01-15
• Publisher: Mosby

Summary

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. Its 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.

Table of Contents

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 Symptomy

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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