Module 3: NCLEX RN Review

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Cyndi Zarbano, MSN-Ed, CCRN, practices at Mayo Clinic in MN as an ICU nurse. Through her 25 years of clinical practice, she has drawn expertise from a variety of intensive care/critical care roles. Her insights have been sought in legal cases for the past 12 years. Cyndi has been a requested presenter, speaking to diverse healthcare audiences throughout the country.
 

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Financial: Cynthia Zarbano is the owner of Clinical Review Consultants and has employment relationships with Science 37 and Mayo Mankato. She receives a speaking honorarium, book, and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
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DAY THREE – MODULE 3

Neurology

5 Point Neuro Check

Areas of the Brain & Function of Each

Somatic Nervous System

Autonomic Nervous System

Mini-Mental Status Exam

Cranial Nerves

Stroke

Diagnosing

Treatment Options

Delirium & Dementia

ETOH Withdrawal

Heart Blocks

The Nodes

1^st Degree AV Block

2^nd Degree AV Block: Wenckebach

2^nd Degree AV Block: Mobitz Type II

3^rd Degree: Complete Heart Block

Psychosocial

Depression

Abuse & Neglect

Therapeutic Communication

Dos & Don'ts

Dietary & Health Promotion

Kosher Diets

Renal Diet

High K+ Foods

High Sodium Foods

Diabetic Diet

Wound Healing Diet

Infection Control

Nosocomial Infections

Catheters

Central Lines

PICC Sites

C Diff

Isolation

Types & Gear

CBC with Differential

The Components

Normal Values

What Abnormal Values Can Tell Us

Shift to the Left

IV Fluids

Hypotonic

Isotonic

Hypertonic

What to Use When?

Colloids

Albumin

Dextrans

Heta-Starch

Blood Products

PRBC’s

FFP

Platelets

Cryoprecipitate

Transfusions

Surgical Interventions

Cancer – Biopsies & Scope Procedures

GI Surgeries

Whipple Procedure

Esophago-Gastrectomy

Gastric Bypass

Abdominal Trauma

Chest Tubes

Pneumothorax

Needle Decompression

Complications

Medications Part Three

Controlled Substances I-V

Hormone Therapy

Thyroid Medications

Mental Health Medications

Musculoskeletal Meds

Neurological Meds

Ophthalmics & Otics

Vitamins & Minerals

Women’s Health Medications

Objectives

Objectives Day Three/ Module Three:

1. Explore the philosophy of patient- and family-centered care, and how this philosophy can be incorporated into care of the patient.

2. Learn a simple monitoring technique to help differentiate if the patient is having an atrial dysrhythmia or not.

3. Explain and demonstrate a thorough 6-part neurological exam and document findings

4. Define the anatomy and physiology of the neurological system and how this manifests in physical symptoms

5. List primary causes of mental status changes and identify which patients are at risk for delirium and how to respond.

6. Differentiate neurological assessment findings that are specific to delirium.

7. Identify the components and significance of the CBC and Chemistry Profile, with focus upon abnormal lab values.

8. Describe the physiological changes seen in postoperative patients. 

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