Kim Shared "OTHER for PEds" - 27 Picmonics
With Picmonic, facts become pictures. We've taken what the science shows - image mnemonics work - but we've boosted the effectiveness by building and associating memorable characters, interesting audio stories, and built-in quizzing. Whether you're studying for your classes or getting ready for a big exam, we're here to help.
OTHER for PEds
Types of Seizures
- Tonic-Clonic
- Tonic
- Clonic
- Absence (Petit Mal)
- Myoclonic
- Atonic
- Partial (Focal) Seizure
- Focal Aware (Formerly Called Simple Partial)
- Focal Impaired Awareness (Formerly Called Complex Partial)
3 mins
Seizure Interventions
- Maintain Airway
- Side-lying Position
- Support Head
- Move to Floor
- Benzodiazepines
- Considerations
- Never Restrain
- No Objects in Mouth
- Document Details
2 mins
Seizure Precautions
- Reduce Environmental Stimuli
- Identify Triggers
- Aura
- Pad Side Rails
- Bed Lowest Position
- Oxygen and Suction Available
- Consideration
- Monitor Therapeutic Drug Levels
2 mins
Meningitis Assessment
- Assessment
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Fever
- Nuchal Rigidity
- Severe Headache
- Purpura
- Seizures
- Photophobia
- Infants and Young Children
- Opisthotonus Position
- High-Pitched Cry
- Bulging Fontanel
2 mins
Meningitis Interventions
- Drug Therapy
- IV Antibiotics
- Dexamethasone
- Analgesics
- Antipyretics
- Considerations
- Closely Monitor for Increased ICP
- Bed Rest
- Preventative Vaccinations
- Droplet-Airborne Precautions
2 mins
Types of Head Injuries
- Open Head Injury
- Linear Fracture
- Comminuted Fracture
- Depressed Fracture
- Open Fracture
- Basilar Skull Fracture
- Closed Head Injury
- Coup and Contrecoup
- Brain Contusion
- Concussion
2 mins
Traumatic Brain Injury Assessment
- Assessment
- Change in LOC
- Personality Changes
- Amnesia
- Increased Intracranial Pressure
- Diplopia
- Posturing
- Location of Injury
- Basilar Skull Fracture
- Halo or Ring Sign
- Considerations
- Intracranial Bleeding
2 mins
Increased Intracranial Pressure (ICP) Assessment
- Change in LOC
- Headache
- Cushings Triad
- Irregular Respirations
- Widening Pulse Pressure
- Bradycardia
- Projectile Vomiting
- Abnormal Pupils
- Papilledema
- Posturing
2 mins
Increased Intracranial Pressure (ICP) Interventions
- Interventions
- Elevate Head Of Bed
- Foley Catheter
- Mannitol (Osmitrol)
- High Dose Barbiturates
- Passive Hyperventilation
- Dexamethasone (Neoplasm or Infection)
- Considerations
- Neuro Assessment
- Maintain Normal Temperature
- Avoid Activities That Increase ICP
- Intracranial Monitoring System
2 mins
Reye's Syndrome
- Cause
- Aspirin (Salicylates) to Treat Viral Illness (In Children)
- Assessment
- Cerebral Edema
- Lethargy (Decreased LOC)
- Vomiting
- Liver Failure
- Interventions
- Monitor for Increased ICP
- Mannitol (Osmitrol)
- Considerations
- No Aspirin for Children
2 mins
Erikson’s Theory of Psychosocial Development - Stage 1 (Infancy)
- Age
- Infancy (Birth to 18 months)
- Basic Conflict
- Trust vs. Mistrust
- Important Events
- Feeding
- Virtue
- Hope
- Freud Stage
- Oral
2 mins
Erikson’s Theory of Psychosocial Development - Stage 2 (Toddler)
- Age
- Toddler (1-3 Years)
- Basic Conflict
- Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt
- Important Events
- Toilet Training
- Virtue
- Will
- Freud Stage
- Anal
1 min
Erikson’s Theory Of Psychosocial Development - Stage 3 (Preschool Age)
- Age
- Preschool (3-5 Years)
- Basic Conflict
- Initiative vs. Guilt
- Important Events
- Exploration
- Virtue
- Purpose
- Freud Stage
- Phallic
1 min
Erikson’s Theory Of Psychosocial Development - Stage 4 (School Age)
- Age
- School Age (6-12 Years)
- Basic Conflict
- Industry vs. Inferiority
- Important Events
- School
- Virtue
- Competence
- Freud Stage
- Latency
2 mins
Erikson’s Theory Of Psychosocial Development - Stage 5 (Adolescence)
- Age
- Adolescent (12-18 Years)
- Basic Conflict
- Identity vs. Role Confusion
- Important Events
- Social Relationships
- Virtue
- Fidelity
- Freud Stage
- Genital
2 mins
Erikson’s Theory Of Psychosocial Development - Stage 6 (Young Adulthood)
- Age
- Young Adult (20-30 Years)
- Basic Conflict
- Intimacy vs. Isolation
- Important Events
- Romantic Relationships
- Virtue
- Love
1 min
Erikson’s Theory Of Psychosocial Development - Stage 7 (Adulthood)
- Age
- Adulthood (Age 30 - 65 Years)
- Basic Conflict
- Generativity vs. Stagnation
- Important Events
- Career & Parenthood
- Virtue
- Care
1 min
Erikson’s Theory Of Psychosocial Development - Stage 8 (Older Adult)
- Age
- Older Adult (65+ to Death)
- Basic Conflict
- Integrity vs. Despair
- Important Events
- Reflection on Life
- Virtue
- Wisdom
1 min
Epiglottitis Assessment
- Cause/Mechanism
- Haemophilus Influenzae
- Assessment
- Drooling
- Fever
- Stridor
- Restlessness
- Dyspnea
- Cough
- Tripod Position
- Considerations
- Emergency Treatment
- Do Not Examine Throat
2 mins
Epiglottitis Interventions
- Interventions
- Maintain Airway
- Upright/Sitting Position
- Humidified Oxygen
- Intubation/Tracheostomy Supplies At Bedside
- IV Antibiotics
- Decrease Anxiety
- Considerations
- NPO
- Vaccine
- Restrain to Prevent Extubation
2 mins
Ace Your Registered Nurse (RN) Classes & Exams with Picmonic:
Over 2,040,000 students use Picmonic’s picture mnemonics to improve knowledge, retention, and exam performance.
Choose the #1 Registered Nurse (RN) student study app.
Picmonic for Registered Nurse (RN) covers information that is relevant to your entire Registered Nurse (RN) education. Whether you’re studying for your classes or getting ready to conquer your NCLEX®-RN, Hesi, ATI, TEAS test, Kaplan exams, we’re here to help.
Works better than traditional Registered Nurse (RN) flashcards.
Research shows that students who use Picmonic see a 331% improvement in memory retention and a 50% improvement in test scores.