NCLEX STUDY GUIDE

Table of Contents MK Lecture 10 & 11: Maternal Newborn Overview……………………………….Page 2 MK Lecture 7 & 11: Pediatrics Overview…………………………………………. Page 7 MK Lecture 8: Lab Values………………………………………………………… Page 8 MK Lecture 2, 4 & 11: Mental Health Overview…………………………………..Page 10 MK Lecture 9: Psych Drugs……………………………………………………….. Page 15 MK Lecture 12: Prioritization/Delegation …………………………………………Page 18 MK Lecture 1: Acid Base …………………………………………………………. Page 22 MK Lecture 3: Cardiac/Chest Tubes/Infections…………………………………… Page 24 MK Lecture 4: Cruches/Canes/Walkers…………………………………………… Page 28 MK Lecture 5: Diabetes…………………………………………………………… Page 29 MK Lecture 6: Toxic Levels/Hernia/DS/Electrolytes……………………………... Page 31 MK Lecture 7: Endocrine/Laminectomy…………………………………………...Page 34 MK Lecture 2 & 11: Pharm Overview ……………………………………………. Page 37 Note: This study guide follows the order of maternal, newborn, pediatrics, mental health, leadership, foundations, adult health, pharmacology MK Lecture 10 & 11: Maternal/Newborn Overview • Pregnancy: • Estimated due date First day of the LMP + 7 days - 3 months • Average weight gain during pregnancy 28 lbs plus or minus 3 lbs • 1st trimester (1-12 weeks): 1 lb/month, total: 3 lbs • Mother is Priority • If you can palpate the fundus or she gains 10lb, • she might have a hydatidiform mole (cancer), or not really be in the 1st tri • You can palpate the fundus at the end of the 1st tri • Crackers or dry carbs for morning sickness • 2nd trimester (13 - 27 weeks): 1lb/week • Fundus at umbilicus or below it. Mother is Priority • At 20