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CUI C7 mnemonics
Common mnemonics used in nursing / medicine
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 6 Steps in the Nursing Process AADPIE (AA Delicious PIE) | A-ssessment A-nanlysis D-iagnosis P-lanning I-mplementation E-valuaton |
| Inflammation (HIPER) | H-eat I-nduration P-ain E-dema R-edness |
| Acid-Base (ROME) | R-espiratory O-pposite M-etabolic E-qual |
| CANCER'S Early Warning Signs CAUTION UP | C-hange in bowel or bladder A-lesion that don’t heal U-nusual bleeding or discharge T-hickening or lump in breast, elsewhr I-ndigestion or dysphagia O-bvious ∆ in wart or mole N-agging cough or persistent hoarseness U-nexplained wt loss P-erniciou |
| CANCER Interventions | C-omfort A-ltered Body Image N-utrition C-hemotherapy E-valuate response to meds R-espite for caretakers |
| Hypoglycemia (TIRED) - an abnormal decrease of blood in the sugar | T-achycardia I-rritability R-estless E-xcessive Hunger D-iaphoresis/ Depression |
| Adrenal Gland Hormones (SSS) | S-ugar (Glucocorticoids) S-alt (Mineralcorticoids) S-ex (Androgens) |
| Pulmonary Edema (MAD DOG) | M-Morphine A-Aminophylline D- Digitalis D-Diuretics (Lasix) O- Oxygen G- ases (Blood Gases ABG's) |
| 5 P's of Circulatory Checks | P-Pain P-Paresthesia P-Paralysis P-Pulse P-Pallor (Paleness) |
| Hypertension Nursing Care (DIURETIC) | D-aily Weight I- ntake and Output (I & O) U- rine Output R-esponse of BP E-lectrolytes T-ake Pulses I-schemic Episodes (TIA) C-omplications: 4C's |
| 4 C's of Hypertension (Complications) | C- Coronary Artery Disease C- Coronary Rheumatic Fever C- Congestive Heart Failure C- Cardio Vascular Accident |
| Complications of Trauma Client (TRAUMATIC) | T-issue Perfusion Problems R-espiratory Problems A-nxiety U-nstable Clotting Factors M-alnutrition A-ltered Body Image T-hromboembolism I-nfection C-oping Problems |
| Cyanotic Defects: 4 T's | T- Tetralogy of Fallot T- Truncus Arteriosus T- Transportation of the Great Vessels T- Tricuspid Atresia |
| Cranial Nerve Mnemonic 01 | O-Lympic /Olfactory O-Pium /Optic O-Ccupies /Oculomotor T-ROubled /Trochlear T-RIathletes /Trigeminal A-fter /Abducens F-inishing /Facial V-Egas /Vestibulocochlear G-ambling /Glossopharyngeal V-Acations /Vagus S-till /Spinal Acesory H-igh /Hypo |
| Cranial Nerve Mnemonic 02 | O- Oh O- Oh O- Oh T- To T- Touch A- And F - Feel A G - irl's V - agina S - So H- Heavenly |
| Cranial Nerve Mnemonic 03 | O- On O -Old O- Obando T- Tower T- Top A- F- Filipino A - Army G - Guards V - Villages A - And H - Huts |
| Cranial Nerve Mnemonics (Sensory, Motor or Both) | S - Some S - Says M- Marilyn M- Monroe B - But M- My B- Brother S- Says B- Bridget B - Bardot M- Mmm M- Mmm |
| Cranial Nerve Mnemonics 02 (Sensory, Motor or Both) | S- Some S- Say M - Marry M- Money B- But M- My B - Brother S- Says B- Bad B- Business M - Marry M - Money |
| Nursing Care for Sprains and Strains (RICE) | R- Rest I - Ice C - Compression E- Elevation |
| Care of Client in Traction (TRACTION) | T- Temperature (Extremity, Infection) R - Ropes hang freely A - Alignment C - Circulation Check (5 P's) T- Type & Location of fracture I - Increase fluide intake O - Overhead trapeze N - No weights on bed or floor |
| OB Non-Stress Test (NNN) 3 negatives in a row to interpret results of Non-Stress Test | N - Non-reactive N - Non- Stress is N - Not good |
| Severe Pre-Eclampsia (HELLP) | H- emolysis E- levated L- iver function tests L- ow P- latelet count |
| Assessment Tests for Fetal Well-Being (ALONE) | A- Amniocentesis L- L/S Ratio O - Oxytocin Test N - Non-Stress Test E - Estriol Level |
| Evalution of Episiotomy Healing (REEDA) | R- Redness E- Edema E - Ecchymosis D - Discharge, Drainage A - Approximation |
| Evalution of Episiotomy Healing (REEDA) | R- Redness E- Edema E - Ecchymosis D - Discharge, Drainage A - Approximation |
| Post-Partum Assessment (BUBBLE) | B-reasts U-terus B-owels B-ladder L-ochia E-pisiotomy/lateration/C-section incision |
| Tracheal Esophageal Fistula (3 C's) | C- Choking C- Coughing C - Cyanosis |
| Cleft Lip - Post Op Care (CLEFT LIP) | C-hoking L-ie on back E-valuate Airway F-eed Slowly T-eaching L-arger nipple opening I-ncidence incerase in males P-revent crust formation and aspiration |
| ADLs (Activity of Daily Living) BATTED | B-athing A-mbulation T-oileting T-ransfers E-ating D-ressing |
| IADLS (Instrumental Activities of Daily Living) SCUM | S-hopping C-ooking and Cleaning U-sing telephone or transportaiton M-anaging money and medications |
| Bleeding Precautions (RANDI) | R- Razor Electric/ Blades A- Aspirin N- No needles (esp. in small gauge) D- Do decrease in needle sticks) I - Injury (Protect from) |
| Canes and Walkers (COAL) | C- Cane O- Opposite A- Affected L- Leg |
| Canes and Walkers (WWAL) Wandering Wilma's Always Late | W- Walker W- With A- Affected L - Leg |
| Common Causes of Transient Incontinence (DIAPPERS) | D-elirium I-nfection A-trophic Urethra P-harmaceuticals P-sychologic E-xcess Urine Output R-estricted Mobility S-tool Impaction |
| Promotion of Normal Elimination (POOPER SCOOP) | P-osition O-utput O-ffer Fluids P-rivacy E-xercise R-eport Results S-ize (Amount) C-onsistency O-ccult Blood O-dor P-eristalsis |
| Emergency Trauma Assessment (ABCDEFGHI) | A-irway B-reathing C-irculation D-isability E-xamine F-ahrenheit G-et Vitals H-ead to Toe Assessment I-ntervention |
| Trauma Surgery (AMPLE) after initial assessment | A-llergies M-edications P-ast Medical History L-ast Meal E-vents Surrounding Injury |
| Trauma Surgery (AMPLE) after initial assessment | A-llergies M-edications P-ast Medical History L-ast Meal E-vents Surrounding Injury |
| 6 P's of Dyspnea | P- Pulmonary Bronchial Constriction P- Possible Foreign Body P- Pulmonary Embolus P- Pneumothorax P- Pump Failure P- Pneumonia |
| Lidocaine Toxicity (SAMS) | S-lurred Speech A-ltered Central Nervous System M-uscle Twitching S-eizures |
| Lidocaine Toxicity (SAMS) | S-lurred Speech A-ltered Central Nervous System M-uscle Twitching S-eizures |
| TDCI (These Drugs Can Interact) | T - Theophyline D - Dilantin C - Coumadin I - losone (Erythromycin) |
| Serious Complications of Oral Birth Control Pills (ACHES) | A- Abdominal Pain C - Chest Pain H - Headache E - Eye Problems S - Severe Leg Pain |
| Emergency Drugs to LEAN on | L- Lidocaine E - Epinephrine A- Atropine Sulfate N - Narcan |
| Drugs for Bradycardia & low BP (IDEA) | I - Isoproterenol D - Dopamine E - Epinephrine A - Atropine Sulfate |
| Cholinergic Crisis (SLUD) | S-alivation L-acrimation U-rination D-efecation |
| Depression Assessment (SIG) | S-leep Disturbances I-nterest Decreased G-uilty Feelings |
| Energy Decreased (CAPS) | C-oncentration decreased A-ppetite P-sychomotor function decreased S-uicidal Ideations |
| 5 A's to Alzheimer Diagnosis | A-mnesia A-nomia A-praxia A-gnosia A-phasia |
| Major Symptoms of a Manic Attack (DIG FAST) | D- Distractibility I - Indiscretion G - Grandiosity F- Flight of Ideas A- Activity Increase S- Sleep Deficit T - Talkative |
| 3 P's of Blindness | P- Preventable P- Painless P- Permanent |
| Symptoms of Leukemia (ANT) | A- Anemia N- Neutropenia T- Thrombocytopenia |
| Exercise Guide for Diabetic Fitness (FIT) | F - Frequency (3x per week) I - Intensity (60-80% of Maximal Heart Rate) T- Time (Aerobic Activity) |
| Symptoms of Hypoxia (RAT BED) | Early Hypoxia: R-estlessness A-nxiety T-achycardia/ Tachypnea Late Hypoxia: B-radycardia E-xtreme Restlessness D-yspnea |
| Symptoms of Hypoxia (in Pediatrics) - FINES | F-eeding difficulty I-nspiratory Stridor N-ares Flares E-xpiratory Grunting S-ternal Retractions |
| Management of ASTHMA | A-drenergics (Albuterol) S-teroids T-heophylline H-ydration (IV) M-ask (Oxygen) A-ntibiotics |
| Epiglottitis (AIR RAID) | A-irway Closed I-ncreased Pulse R-estlessness R-etractions A-nxiety Increased I-nspiratory Stridor D-rooling |
| Blood Flow Through the Cardiac Valves (Tissue Paper My Assets) | T-ricuspid P-ulmonic M-itrial A-ortic |
| Immediate Treatment of a Myocardial Infarction Client (MONA) | M- Morphine O- Oxygen N- Nitroglycerine A- ASA |
| Treating CHF (UNLOAD FAST) | U-pright Position N-itrates (in low dose) L-asix O-xygen A-minophylline D-igoxin F-luids (decrease) A-fterload (decrease) S-odium restriction T-est (Dig level, ABGs, K level) |
| DEMENTIA | Make sure they don't have problems with: D-rug and alcohol E-yes and ears M-etabolic and endocrine disorders E-motional disorders N-eurologic disorders T-umors and trauma I-nfection A-rteriovascular disease |
| Osteoporosis Risk Factors (ACCESS) | A-lcohol Use C-orticosteroid Use C-alcium low E-strogen low S-moking S-edentary lifestyle/s ACCESS leads to OSTEOPOROSIS |
| Who needs dialysis? (Check the vowels: AEIOU) | A- Acid-Base Problems E- Electrolyte Problems I- Intoxications O- Overload of fluids U - Uremic Symptoms |
| Prostate Problems are no... FUN | F- Frequency U- Urgency N- Nocturia |
| BRAT Diet (for severe dehydration) | B- Banana R- Rice A- Apple T- Toasted Bread |
| Gluten Free Diet (ROW) | R- Rye O- Oats W- Wheat |
| Assess Changes in Senile Dementia (JAMCO) | J- Judgment A- Affect M- Memory C- Cognition O- Orientation |
| 3 P's of Diabetes Mellitus - Type 1 Signs & Symptoms | P- Polyuria (excessive urination) P- Polydypsia (excessive thirst) P- Polyphagia (excessive hunger) |
| Right-Sided Heart Failure (HEAD) | H- Hepatomegaly E- Edema (Bipedal) A- Ascites D- Distended Neck Vein |
| Left-Sided Heart Failure (CHOP) | C- Cough H- Hemoptysis O- Orthopnea P- Pulmonary Congestion (crackles/ rales) |
| Hyperkalemia Management (KIND) | K- Kayexalate (orally/ enema) I- Insulin N- Na HCO3 D- Diuretics (Furosemide & Thiazides) |
| Management of Myocardial Infarction (MONATAS) | M- Morphine O- Oxygen N- Nitrates (Nitroglycerin) A- Aspirin (ASA) T- Thormbolytics A- Anti-Coagulants S- Stool Softeners |
| Electrolytes - PISO | P- Potassium I- Inside S- Sodium O- Outside |
| Eating Disorder: ANOREXIA | A-menorrhea delayed N-o organic factors accounts for wt loss O-bviously thin but feels FAT R-efusal to maintain normal body wt E-pigastric discomfort is common X-symptoms (peculiar symptoms) I-ntense fears of gaining wt A-lways thinking of foods |
| Eating Disorder: BULIMIA | B-inge eating U-nder strict dieting L-acks control over-eating I-nduced vomiting M-inimum of to binge eating episodes I-ncrease/Persistent concern of body size/shape A-buse of diuretics & laxatives |
| Findings of a Bulimia client: WASHED | W-eight loss of 15% of original body weight A-menorrhea S-ocial withdrawal H-istory of high activity & achievement E-lectrolyte Imbalance D-epression/ Distorted Body Image |
| Outcome of Alcoholism: BAD | B- Brain Damage A- Alcoholic Hallucinosis D- Death |
| 5 D's of Behavioral Problems of Alcoholism | D- Denial D- Dependency D- Demanding D- Destructive D- Domineering |
| Situations requiring Crisis Situation: RAPE | R- Ruthless A- Abusive P- Personal E- Experience |
| Warning Signs of a Child Abuse/ Neglect: CHILD ABUSE | C-hild's excessive knowledge on sex & abusive words H-air growth in various lengths I-nconsistent stories from the child & parent/s L-ow self-esteem D-epression A-pathy B-ruised U-nusual injuries S-erious injuries E-vidence of unreported old in |
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