[Cardiac Tips] 3 Must-Know Cardiac Mnemonics for Nursing 💓

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When I was in nursing school and working on the clinical floor, I found that mnemonics were lifesavers for remembering all the important cardiac details.

I wanted to share a few of the ones that really helped me, both during exams and when caring for patients. Be sure to flag this email for easy reference later or download it at the bottom of this email!

Coronary Arteries – Location

Locations of the different coronary arteries on the right and left sides

I have a RIGHT to CAMP if you LEFT off the AC

RIGHT

C- coronary

A - artery

M - marginal artery

P - posterior intraventricular artery

LEFT

A - anterior descending artery

C - circumflex artery

Hypertension – Nursing care

For patients with elevated blood pressure, monitor daily weights, intake and output, and urine output to watch for fluid retention. Monitor blood pressure and pulse in response to treatments. Diuretics may cause increased loss of electrolytes in the urine.

DIURETIC

D - Daily Weight

I - Intake and Output (I & O)

U - Urine Output

R - Response of BP

E - Electrolytes

T - Take Pulses

I - Ischemic Episodes (TIA)

C - Complications: The 4 Cs on Hypertension

Hypertension- Complications

Complications of untreated hypertension

4 C's

C - Coronary Artery Disease

C - Congestive Heart Failure

C - Cerebral Vascular Accident

C - Chronic Renal Failure

I hope these mnemonics make your cardiac studies a bit easier—just like they did for me. Keep these handy, and don’t forget to check your email tomorrow for another helpful cardiac resource.

You CAN do this!

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Happy Nursing!

-Jon Haws, RN

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nursing.com logo blue NURSING.com, When I was in nursing school and working on the clinical floor, I found that mnemonics were lifesavers for remembering all the important cardiac details. I wanted to share a few of the ones that really helped me, both during exams and when caring for patients. Be sure to flag this email for easy reference later or download it at the bottom of this email! CORONARY ARTERIES – LOCATION Locations of the different coronary arteries on the right and left sides I HAVE A RIGHT TO CAMP IF YOU LEFT OFF THE AC RIGHT C- coronary A - artery M - marginal artery P - posterior intraventricular artery LEFT A - anterior descending artery C - circumflex artery HYPERTENSION – NURSING CARE For patients with elevated blood pressure, monitor daily weights, intake and output, and urine output to watch for fluid retention. Monitor blood pressure and pulse in response to treatments. Diuretics may cause increased loss of electrolytes in the urine. DIURETIC D - Daily Weight I - Intake and Output (I & O) U - Urine Output R - Response of BP E - Electrolytes T - Take Pulses I - Ischemic Episodes (TIA) C - Complications: The 4 Cs on Hypertension HYPERTENSION- COMPLICATIONS Complications of untreated hypertension 4 C'S C - Coronary Artery Disease C - Congestive Heart Failure C - Cerebral Vascular Accident C - Chronic Renal Failure I hope these mnemonics make your cardiac studies a bit easier—just like they did for me. Keep these handy, and don’t forget to check your email tomorrow for another helpful cardiac resource. You CAN do this! [Download] Must Know Cardiac Nursing Mnemonics Happy Nursing! -Jon Haws, RN Instagram TikTok YouTube Try NURSING.com FREE for 3 days: CLICK HERE Happy Nursing! 😊 100,000+ nursing school graduates FAILED the NCLEX® last year. NURSING.com has a 99.86% Pass Rate PLUS a 200% NCLEX Pass Guarantee. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE NURSING.com, 11918 Division Street #2114, PORTLAND, Oregon 97266, United States

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