Hyperkalemia – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (Murder)

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Hyperkalemia – Management Nursing Mnemonic (AIRED)
Hypernatremia – Causes Nursing Mnemonic (MODEL)

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MURDER

  • M-Muscle weakness
  • U-Urine- oliguria, anuria
  • R-Respiratory distress
  • D-Decreased cardiac contractility
  • E-ECG changes
  • R-Reflexes- hyperreflexia, or areflexia (flaccid)

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Excess potassium is deadly and can kill a patient – so remember the word “Murder”. This will help you remember the signs and symptoms of hyperkalemia.

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                                                  Arterial Blood Gases Nursing Mnemonic (ROME)

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                                                      Electrolytes – Location in Body Nursing Mnemonic (PISO)

                                                        Hypercalcemia – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (GROANS, MOANS, BONES, STONES, OVERTONES)

                                                          Hyperkalemia – Causes Nursing Mnemonic (MACHINE)

                                                            Hyperglycemia Management Nursing Mnemonic (Dry and Hot – Insulin Shot)

                                                              Hyperkalemia – Management Nursing Mnemonic (AIRED)

                                                                Hyperkalemia – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (Murder)

                                                                  Hypernatremia – Causes Nursing Mnemonic (MODEL)

                                                                    Hypernatremia – Signs and Symptoms 3 Nursing Mnemonic (SALT)

                                                                      Hypocalcemia – Definition, Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (CATS)

                                                                        Hypoglycemia – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (TIRED)

                                                                          Hypokalemia – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (6 L’s)

                                                                            Hyponatremia- Definition, Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (SALT LOSS)

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                                                                                    Bleeding Complications (Minor) Nursing Mnemonic (BEEP)

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                                                                                        Bleeding Precautions Nursing Mnemonic (RANDI)

                                                                                          Canes Nursing Mnemonic (COAL)

                                                                                            Caring Licensed Practical Nurse Nursing Mnemonic (CLPN)

                                                                                              CHO, CHO, CHON Nursing Mnemonic (CHO, CHO, CHON)

                                                                                                Community Health Tool Nursing Mnemonic (MAP-IT)

                                                                                                  Environmental Health Assessment Nursing Mnemonic (I PREPARE)

                                                                                                    Exercise Guidelines Nursing Mnemonic (FIT)

                                                                                                      Fire Safety 1 Nursing Mnemonic (PASS)

                                                                                                        Fire Safety 2 Nursing Mnemonic (RACE)

                                                                                                          Gluten Free Diet Nursing Mnemonic (BROW)

                                                                                                            High Pressure Vent Alarms Nursing Mnemonic (Kings Eat Big Cakes)

                                                                                                              IADLS (Instrumental Activities of Daily Living) Nursing Mnemonic (SCUM)

                                                                                                                Levels of consciousness Nursing Mnemonic (Never Carry Dirty Socks Or Smelly Clothes)

                                                                                                                  Low Pressure Vent Alarms Nursing Mnemonic (Cake Everyday)

                                                                                                                    Pain Assessment Questions Nursing Mnemonic (OPQRST)

                                                                                                                      Planning Community Health Interventions Nursing Mnemonic (PRECEDE-PROCEED)

                                                                                                                        Promotion and Evaluation of Normal Elimination Nursing Mnemonic (POOPER SCOOP)

                                                                                                                          Pupil Reactions Nursing Mnemonic (PERRLA)

                                                                                                                            Safety Check Nursing Mnemonic (MADLE)

                                                                                                                              SBAR Communication Nursing Mnemonic (SBAR)

                                                                                                                                Steps In The Nursing Process 3 Nursing Mnemonic (SOAPIE)

                                                                                                                                  Stoke Assessments Nursing Mnemonic (FAST)

                                                                                                                                    Steps in the Nursing Process 1 Nursing Mnemonic (ADPIE)

                                                                                                                                      Steps in the Nursing Process 2 Nursing Mnemonic (AAPIE)

                                                                                                                                        Trauma – Assessment (Emergency) Nursing Mnemonic (ABCDEFGHI)

                                                                                                                                          Trauma – Complications Nursing Mnemonic (TRAUMATIC)

                                                                                                                                            Trauma Surgery – Medical History Nursing Mnemonic (AMPLE)

                                                                                                                                              Triage Nursing Mnemonic (START)

                                                                                                                                                Walkers Nursing Mnemonic (Wandering Wilma Always Late)

                                                                                                                                                  OLD CARTS Mnemonic (OLD CARTS)

                                                                                                                                                    Gastrointestinal (GI) Mnemonics

                                                                                                                                                    Anorexia – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (ANOREXIA)

                                                                                                                                                      Appendicitis – Assessment Nursing Mnemonic (PAINS)

                                                                                                                                                        Bulimia – Signs and Symptoms 1 Nursing Mnemonic (BULIMIA)

                                                                                                                                                          Bulimia – Signs and Symptoms 2 Nursing Mnemonic (WASHED)

                                                                                                                                                            Crohn’s Morphology and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (CHRISTMAS)

                                                                                                                                                              Cirrhosis Complications Nursing Mnemonic (Please Bring Happy Energy)

                                                                                                                                                                Causes of Pancreatitis Nursing Mnemonic (BAD HITS)

                                                                                                                                                                  Diarrhea – Treatment Nursing Mnemonic (BRAT)

                                                                                                                                                                    Diverticulitis Complications Nursing Mnemonic (Please Fix His Abscess SOon)

                                                                                                                                                                      Epiglottitis – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (AIR RAID)

                                                                                                                                                                        GERD causes Nursing Mnemonic (Reflux Is Probably Mean)

                                                                                                                                                                          Hiatal Hernia Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (Her Belly Really Hurts Following Dinner)

                                                                                                                                                                            Risk Factors for Cholelithiasis Nursing Mnemonic (5-F’s)

                                                                                                                                                                              Tracheal Esophageal Fistula – Sign and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (The 3 C’s)

                                                                                                                                                                                Types of Hemorrhoids Nursing Mnemonic (Pie)

                                                                                                                                                                                  Ulcerative Colitis – Assessment Nursing Mnemonic (MADE 10)

                                                                                                                                                                                    Hematology (Blood) & Oncology (Cancer) Mnemonics

                                                                                                                                                                                    Cancer – Early Warning Signs Nursing Mnemonic (CAUTION UP)

                                                                                                                                                                                      Cancer – Nursing Priorities Nursing Mnemonic (CANCER)

                                                                                                                                                                                        Evaluation of Irregular Moles Nursing Mnemonic (ABCDE)

                                                                                                                                                                                          Leukemia – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (ANT)

                                                                                                                                                                                            Lymphoma – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (NURSE For Pete’s Sake)

                                                                                                                                                                                              Treatment of Sickle Cell Nursing Mnemonic (HOP to the hospital)

                                                                                                                                                                                                Types of Anemia Nursing Mnemonic (Always Introduce Special Patients)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Infections Mnemonics

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Causes of Chorioamnionitis Nursing Mnemonic (Pregnancies Are Very Interesting)

                                                                                                                                                                                                    Common Pathogens for UTI Nursing Mnemonic (KEEPS)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Flu Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (FACTS)

                                                                                                                                                                                                        Inflammation- Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (HIPER)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Management of Lyme Disease Nursing Mnemonic (BAR)

                                                                                                                                                                                                            Possible Infections During Pregnancy Nursing Mnemonic (TORCH)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Reactivation of Herpes Zoster Nursing Mnemonic (FICA)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                Shock – Signs and symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (TV SPARC CUBE)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Stages of Hepatitis Nursing Mnemonic (PIP)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Toxicity Sepsis- Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (The 6 T’s)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Integumentary (Skin) Mnemonics

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Assessment of a Burn Nursing Mnemonic (SCALD)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Evaluation of Irregular Moles Nursing Mnemonic (ABCDE)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Management of Pressure Ulcers (Pressure Injuries) Nursing Mnemonic (SKIN)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Metabolic & Endocrine Mnemonics

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Addisons Assessment Nursing Mnemonic (STEROID)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Adrenal Gland Hormones Nursing Mnemonic (The 3 S’s)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Assessment for Myasthenic Crisis Nursing Mnemonic (BRISH)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Cushings Assessment Nursing Mnemonic (STRESSED)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Diabetes Insipidus Nursing Mnemonic (DDD)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Diabetes Mellitus Type 1- Signs & Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (The 3 P’s)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Diagnostic Criteria for Lupus Nursing Mnemonic (SOAP BRAIN MD)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          DKA Treatment Nursing Mnemonic (KING UFC)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (DEMYELINATION)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Scleroderma Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (CREST)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Symptoms of Hyperthyroidism Nursing Mnemonic (SWEATING)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Symptoms of Hypothyroidism Nursing Mnemonic (MOM’S SO TIRED)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Musculoskeletal (Bones, Osteo) Mnemonics

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    At Risk for Gout Nursing Mnemonic (MALE)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Rheumatoid Arthritis Assessment Nursing Mnemonic (RHEUMATOID)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Risk Factors for Osteoporosis Nursing Mnemonic (ACCESS)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Signs of Osteoarthritis Nursing Mnemonic (OSTEO)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Sprains and Strains – Nursing Care Nursing Mnemonic (RICE)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Traction – Nursing Care Nursing Mnemonic (TRACTION)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Neurological Mnemonics

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Altered Mental Status Nursing Mnemonic (AEIOU TIPS)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Assessment of Guillain-Barre Syndrome Nursing Mnemonic (GBS=PAID)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Alzheimer – Diagnosis Nursing Mnemonic (The 5 A’s)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Common Signs of Parkinson’s Nursing Mnemonic (SMART)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Complications of Spinal Cord Injuries Nursing Mnemonic (ABCDEFG)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Cranial Nerve Mnemonic 01 Nursing Mnemonic (Olympic Opium Occupies Troubled Triathletes After Finishing Vegas Gambling Vacations Still High)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Cranial Nerve Mnemonic 02 Nursing Mnemonic (Oh Oh Oh To Touch And Feel Very Good Velvet AH!)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Cranial Nerve Mnemonic 03 Nursing Mnemonic (On Old Obando Tower Top A Filipino Army Guards Villages And Huts)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Decrease ICP Nursing Mnemonic (Craniums Excite Me)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Global Symptoms for Brain Tumors Nursing Mnemonic (HAS)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Hemorrhagic Stroke Risk Factors Nursing Mnemonic (HATS)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Interventions for Aphasia Nursing Mnemonic (PROP)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Levels of consciousness Nursing Mnemonic (Never Carry Dirty Socks Or Smelly Clothes)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Medications to Prevent Seizures Nursing Mnemonic (Pretty Little Liars Forever)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Meningitis Assessment Findings Nursing Mnemonic (FAN LIPS)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Pupil Reactions Nursing Mnemonic (PERRLA)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Seizure Causes Nursing Mnemonic (VITAMIN)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Seizure Documentation Nursing Mnemonic (TDOC)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Stoke Assessments Nursing Mnemonic (FAST)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Symptoms of Wernicke’s Encephalopathy Nursing Mnemonic (COAT)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Two pathways of the peripheral nervous system Nursing Mnemonic (SAME)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          AVPU Mnemonic (The AVPU Scale)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Mental Health Mnemonics

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Altered Mental Status Nursing Mnemonic (AEIOU TIPS)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Alzheimer – Diagnosis Nursing Mnemonic (The 5 A’s)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Dementia Nursing Mnemonic (DEMENTIA)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Depression Assessment Nursing Mnemonic (SIGNS)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    High Risk Behavior Nursing Mnemonic (HEADSS)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Manic Attack – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (DIG FAST)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Senile Dementia – Assess for Changes Nursing Mnemonic (JAMCO)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Obstetrics (OB) & Pediatrics (Peds) Mnemonics

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Bulimia – Signs and Symptoms 1 Nursing Mnemonic (BULIMIA)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Bulimia – Signs and Symptoms 2 Nursing Mnemonic (WASHED)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Causes of Chorioamnionitis Nursing Mnemonic (Pregnancies Are Very Interesting)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Causes of Labor Dystocia Nursing Mnemonic (Having Extremely Frustrating Labor)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Causes of Postpartum Hemorrhage Nursing Mnemonic (4 T’s)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Child Abuse/Neglect – Warning Signs Nursing Mnemonic (CHILD ABUSE)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Cleft Lip Repair – Post Op Care Nursing Mnemonic (CLEFT LIP)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Cyanotic Defects Nursing Mnemonic (The 4 T’s)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Episiotomy – Evaluation of Healing Nursing Mnemonic (REEDA)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Factors That Can Put a Pregnancy at Risk Nursing Mnemonic (RIBCAGE)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              VEAL CHOP Nursing Mnemonic (Fetal Accelerations and Decelerations) (VEAL CHOP)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2 Questions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Fetal Distress Interventions Nursing Mnemonic (Stop MOAN)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Fetal Wellbeing Assessment Tests Nursing Mnemonic (ALONE)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  HELLP Syndrome – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (HELLP)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Hypoxia – Signs and Symptoms (in Pediatrics) Nursing Mnemonic (FINES)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Intra Uterine Device – Potential Problems Nursing Mnemonic (PAINS)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        OB Non-Stress Test Results Nursing Mnemonic (NNN)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Oral Birth Control Pills – Serious Complications Nursing Mnemonic (Aches)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Possible Infections During Pregnancy Nursing Mnemonic (TORCH)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Post-Partum Assessment Nursing Mnemonic (BUBBLE)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Pregnancy Outcomes Nursing Mnemonic (GTPAL)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Probable Signs of Pregnancy Nursing Mnemonic (CHOP BUGS)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Process of Labor – Baby Nursing Mnemonic (ALPPPS)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Process of Labor – Mom Nursing Mnemonic (4 P’s)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Stages of Fetal Development Nursing Mnemonic (Proficiently Expanding Fetus)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Umbilical Cord Vasculature Nursing Mnemonic (2A1V)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Pharmacology (Medication) Mnemonics

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Anticholinergics – Side Effects Nursing Mnemonic (4 Can’ts)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Benzodiazepines Nursing Mnemonic (Donuts and TLC)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Beta 1 and Beta 2 Nursing Mnemonic (1 Heart, 2 Lungs)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Cholinergic Crisis – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (SLUDGE)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Drug Interactions Nursing Mnemonic (These Drugs Can Interact)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Drugs that Cause SJS Nursing Mnemonic (I C NASA)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Drugs for Bradycardia & Low Blood Pressure Nursing Mnemonic (IDEA)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Emergency Drugs Nursing Mnemonic (LEAN)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Intra Uterine Device – Potential Problems Nursing Mnemonic (PAINS)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Lidocaine Toxicity – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (SAMS)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                MAO Inhibitors Nursing Mnemonic (TIPS)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Medication Classess for IBD Nursing Mnemonic (Sometimes I Can’t Answer)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Medications for Pancreatitis Nursing Mnemonic (Please Make Tummy Better)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Medications to Prevent Seizures Nursing Mnemonic (Pretty Little Liars Forever)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Oral Birth Control Pills – Serious Complications Nursing Mnemonic (Aches)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Pharmacokinetics Nursing Mnemonic (ADME)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            SSRI’s Nursing Mnemonic (Effective For Sadness, Panic, and Compulsions)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Steroids – Side Effects Nursing Mnemonic (6 S’s)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                TB Drugs Nursing Mnemonic (RIPE)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Insulin Mnemonic (Ready, Set, Inject, Love)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Renal (Kidney, Nephrotic) Mnemonics

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    BPH Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (FUN WISE)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Causes of Renal Calculi Nursing Mnemonic (Patients Complain of Pain and Difficulty Urinating)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Common Pathogens for UTI Nursing Mnemonic (KEEPS)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Intrarenal Causes of Acute Kidney Injury Nursing Mnemonic (TONIC)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Management of Glomerulonephritis Nursing Mnemonic (Please Help Deliver Diuretics)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Prostate Nursing Mnemonic (FUN)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Symptoms of Nephrotic Syndrome Nursing Mnemonic (NAPHROTIC)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Transient Incontinence – Common Causes Nursing Mnemonic (P-DIAPERS)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Who Needs Dialysis Nursing Mnemonic (AEIOU)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Respiratory System Mnemonics

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Airborne Precaution Diseases Nursing Mnemonic (MTV)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        ARDS causes Nursing Mnemonic (GUT PASS)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Asthma management Nursing Mnemonic (ASTHMA)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Causes of Anaphylaxis Nursing Mnemonic (Many Boys Love Food)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Causes of Dyspnea Nursing Mnemonic (The 6 P’s)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Causes of Poor Gas Exchange Nursing Mnemonic (All People Can Value Lungs)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Chest Tube Assessment Nursing Mnemonic (Two AA’s)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Complications of Thoracentesis Nursing Mnemonic (Patients Sometimes Bleed Internally)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      COPD management Nursing Mnemonic (COPD)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Cyanotic Defects Nursing Mnemonic (The 4 T’s)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Flu Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (FACTS)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Hypoxia – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (RAT BED)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Hypoxia – Signs and Symptoms (in Pediatrics) Nursing Mnemonic (FINES)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Pneumonia Risk Factors Nursing Mnemonic (VENTS)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Pneumothorax Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (P-THORAX)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Pulmonary edema treatment Nursing Mnemonic (MAD DOG)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Reasons for a Bronchoscopy Nursing Mnemonic (Please Assess His Weird Bronchoscopy Results)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Reasons for Chest Tube Nursing Mnemonic (Don’t Ever Fail)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Restrictive Lung Disease Causes Nursing Mnemonic (PAINT)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            TB Drugs Nursing Mnemonic (RIPE)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Tracheal Esophageal Fistula – Sign and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (The 3 C’s)