Nursing Mnemonics Podcast by NURSING.com (Nursing Podcast, NCLEX® Prep for nursing students)

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Outline
The 3 C's
C-Choking
C-Coughing
C-Cyanosis
Description
A tracheal esophageal fistula (TEF) is a congenital abnormality in which there is an opening between the trachea and the esophagus. Surgery is required to repair the opening before a baby can receive oral nutrition. Signs and symptoms to identify TEF are choking, coughing, and cyanosis.

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FINES
F-Feeding difficulty
I-Inspiratory Stridor
N-Nares Flares
E-Expiratory Grunting
S-Sternal Retractions
Description
The above signs are indications that the patient is attempting to draw in more oxygen. The patient will begin to compensate for the decreased tissue oxygenation by exhibiting the following signs and symptoms.

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CLEFT LIP
C-Choking
L-Lie on back
E-Evaluate Airway
F-Feed Slowly
T-Teaching
L-Larger nipple opening
I-Increased incidence in males
P-Prevent crust formation and aspiration
Description
Cleft lip is a congenital slit in the skin above the lip, typically also associated with a cleft palate. The typical treatment is reconstructive surgery. Post op care includes monitoring for choking. Baby should lie on their back during sleep to prevent trauma to sutures. Make sure to evaluate the airway and ensure it is open and monitor for aspiration. Feed the baby slowly in an upright position with a larger nipple opening. Prevent crust formation. Lastly, provide teaching to parents regarding feeding and common care.

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CHILD ABUSE
C-Child's excessive knowledge of sex and abusive words
H-Hair growth in various lengths
I-Inconsistent stories from the child and parent/s
L-Low self-esteem
D-Depression
A-Apathy, no emotion
B-Bruised
U-Unusual injuries
S-Serious injuries
E-Evidence of old injuries
Description
Child abuse can be in many forms; physical, sexual, emotional, or neglect. Any act of commission or omission by a caregiver that harms or may cause harm to a child is child abuse. As a healthcare professional it is important to be in-tune with the preceding warning signs or indicators of child abuse.

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2A 1V
2A-Two Areolas, Two Arteries
1V-One Vagina, One Vein
Description
To remember the vasculature in the umbilical cord, remember that the mom has: Two areolas; One Vagina. So, there are Two umbilical arteries, one umbilical vein.