In this anatomy lesson, I’m going to talk about an arm muscle that few people mention, the brachialis. Brachialis Shape and Location Like the biceps brachii, the brachialis muscle is a spindle-shaped muscle that is also located in the anterior (front) compartment of the arm. However, it lies just under the biceps brachii, and because […]
Brachialis Quiz
This brachialis anatomy quiz will test your knowledge of this muscle’s insertion, origin, action (function), and more. While there are over 650 muscles in the human body, the brachialis is one of the larger muscles that you’ll want to know for your anatomy exams. Before taking this free quiz on the brachialis muscle, you might […]
Keep Missing Veins as a Nurse?
Missing a vein when trying to start an I.V. (or drawing blood) can be a very frustrating and embarrassing experience for nurses, phlebotomists, and other healthcare professionals. It can also be a painful and frustrating experience for the patient, too. Nevertheless, missing veins is an unfortunate reality that all nurses and healthcare professionals face, even […]
Cataracts NCLEX Nursing Review (Eye Disorders)
A cataract nursing review for students prepping for the NCLEX exam! Cataracts are a type of eye disorder that can cause blindness. This review will cover the following: What are Cataracts? Pathophysiology of Cataracts Signs and Symptoms of Cataracts Causes of Cataracts Treatment Nursing Interventions for Cataracts Don’t forget about the free cataracts NCLEX questions […]
Cataracts NCLEX Questions Quiz (Eye Disorders)
This quiz will test your knowledge on an eye disorder called cataracts, which can help in preparation for the NCLEX exam and other nursing school exams. Cataracts form in the eye and affect vision. It can lead to blindness which is reversible with surgery. The nurse should be aware of the pathophysiology of this disorder along […]
Biceps Brachii
In this anatomy lesson, I’m going to “pump you up” by talking about one of the most popular muscles in all of the body: the biceps brachii. Biceps Brachii Shape and Location The biceps brachii has a spindle (fusiform) shape, and it is located in the anterior compartment of the arm, which makes it very […]
Biceps Brachii Anatomy Quiz
Take this free biceps brachii quiz below to test your knowledge on this muscle. The body has over 650 muscles, and the biceps brachii is perhaps the most popular of them all. If you are studying nursing or another health science, you’ll want to be familiar with the biceps brachii, as well as the other […]
SBAR Nursing Communication Tool for Nurse to Physician Example
This review will cover the SBAR communication acronym that is used in nursing for various forms of communication. Review objectives are the following: What is the SBAR and how is it used? Detailed description on each section of the SBAR SBAR Example for Nurse-to-Physician Communication SBAR Nursing Communication What is SBAR? It’s a communication method […]
Reasons Nurses Quit a Job (or Leave the Profession)
Nursing is an amazing profession. Not only do you get paid to help others, but you also get paid a competitive wage and have lots of room to change or grow during your career. However, nurses can find themselves overworked, overwhelmed, and burned out. This can cause a nurse to quit his or her job […]
How to Remove a Peripheral IV Line
This review will cover how to discontinue a peripheral IV. Peripheral IVs are inserted in patients to help administer medications, blood products, and fluids. They are really an essential device used in the hospitalized patient. Peripheral IVs are removed or discontinued when they need to be changed (about every 3 days, depending on the hospital’s […]
Teething Symptoms, Sequences, Relief for Infant Nursing Review
Teething is a rough time for the pediatric population. In this review, you will learn about the teething process that includes the teething sequence, symptoms, and remedies to help the child who is teething. Teething can be separated into two stages: stage one is for the cutting of the 20 primary teeth and stage two […]
Body Movement Terms – Anatomy Body Planes of Motions
In this anatomy lesson, I’m going to cover all of the major body movement terms for anatomy (also called the planes of motion) that can occur at the synovial joints. You’ll come across these in your anatomy or kinesiology courses, and if you pursue a career in healthcare, you’ll use these terms during documentation or […]
Body Movement Terms Anatomy Quiz (Comprehensive)
Test your knowledge of anatomy body movement terms, also called the body planes of motion, which occur at the synovial joints. This quiz covers important terms such as flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, circumduction, protraction, retraction, excursion, protrusion, retrusion, and more. Nurses and other healthcare professionals use these terms when assessing patients or when documenting. You’ll […]
Rotation
In this anatomy lesson, I’m going to demonstrate rotation, which is a body movement term that describes a bone moving around a central axis. Rotation Body Movement Term in Anatomy When I think of the rotation body movement, I like to picture a screw turning to either the right or left, as that is similar […]
Rotation Quiz
Rotation is a body movement term in anatomy. These terms for body movements are important to learn for both anatomy courses and clinical practice. The rotation anatomy quiz below will test you on the key concepts of this movement. Prior to taking this quiz, you might want to review our rotation movement notes, or watch […]
Rights of Medication Administration Nursing (5, 7, 9, 10)
Rights of Medication Administration review for nursing students! The purpose of the Rights of Medication Administration is to prevent medication errors. The nurse is the last safety net in medication administration, and we must always double or even triple check everything. As a nurse, I’ve caught many medication errors by using the Rights of Medication […]
Rights of Medication Administration Nursing Quiz
Rights of medication administration nursing quiz for students! The foundation for learning how to properly administer medications starts with the Rights of Medication Administration. This foundation starts with 5 Rights of Medication Administration. However, over the years more rights have been added on to help ensure patient safety. This quiz will cover the 5 basic […]
Gliding
In this anatomy lesson, I’m going to demonstrate another body movement term called gliding. What is Gliding in Anatomy? What is gliding? Gliding occurs when the surfaces of bones slide past one another in a linear direction, but without significant rotary or angular movement. An example of this movement is moving your hand back and […]
Gliding Quiz
In this gliding movement anatomy quiz, you can test your knowledge of this body movement term. Healthcare professionals such as nurses use body movement terms to assess patients, document, and communicate with other healthcare professionals. Prior to taking this quiz, you might want to review our gliding anatomy notes, or watch our quick gliding video […]
Barbiturates Pharmacology Nursing NCLEX Review on Anxiolytic, Sedative-Hypnotic
Barbiturates are medications that help calm and depress the central nervous system. This review will discuss the mechanism of action of Barbiturates, what conditions they treat, nursing implications, side effects, and patient education. Don’t forget to watch the Barbiturate lecture and take the Barbiturates NCLEX questions quiz reviewing this material. Barbiturates Pharmacology Nursing Review Barbiturates […]
Circumduction
In this anatomy lesson, I’m going to demonstrate circumduction, which is an angular movement that blends the motions of flexion, abduction, extension, and adduction to create a circular or conical motion of the attached structure. The word circumduction starts with the same letters as the word “circle,” so that will tip you off that this […]
Circumduction Quiz
In this circumduction quiz for anatomy, you can test your knowledge of this body movement term. Nurses and other healthcare professionals refer to circumduction when documenting or performing healthcare assessments for things like joint mobility. Prior to taking this quiz, you might want to review our circumduction notes or watch our circumduction video demonstration. (NOTE: […]
Vial Coring Prevention
Learn how to prevent vial coring when piercing a rubber stopper of a vial with a needle. What is vial coring and does it present a problem for the patient? Vial coring can occur when a needle is used to pierce a vial’s rubber stopper. Coring occurs when parts of the rubber stopper enter the […]
Barbiturates (Anxiolytic and Sedative-Hypnotic) NCLEX Nursing Questions Quiz
Barbiturates NCLEX Questions Quiz for nursing students! Barbiturates are medications that have anxiolytics, sedative, hypnotic, and anti-seizure properties. Barbiturates are medications used prior to surgery, treatment of seizures etc. The nurse should be aware of how these medications work, why they are ordered, nursing implications, adverse reactions, and how to teach the patient how to take […]
Abduction and Adduction
In this anatomy lesson, I’m going to demonstration abduction and adduction, which are angular body movement terms that have a structure moving either toward or away from a midline reference point on the body. Unlike flexion and extension movements, which mostly take place within the sagittal plane, you’ll notice that abduction and adduction motions mostly […]
Abduction and Adduction Anatomy Quiz
In this abduction and adduction anatomy quiz, you can test your knowledge of these body movement terms that occur at the synovial joints. Healthcare professionals such as nurses use body movement terms to assess patients, document, and communicate with other healthcare professionals. Prior to taking this quiz, you might want to review our abduction and […]
Separation Anxiety Pediatric Nursing Review
Let’s do a quick review over separation anxiety that occurs in young children and highlight what you need to know as a nurse and for exams. What is it? It’s anxiety that occurs in a child when the child is separated from its main caregiver. Hence, the caregiver is out of the child’s sight. This […]
Three Types of Muscle Tissue Quiz
Quiz yourself on the three types of muscle tissue. In the human body, there are three types of muscle tissue: skeletal muscle, cardiac muscle, and smooth muscle tissue. Each type of muscle tissue has different characteristics that you’ll need to know for your anatomy exams. Before taking the quiz below, you might want to review […]
Three Types of Muscle Tissue
There are 3 types of muscle tissue in the human body: skeletal, smooth, and cardiac muscle. In this video and article compilation, I’m going to discuss all three types of muscle tissue. Skeletal Muscle Tissue Skeletal muscles most commonly attach to bones, and they help you move your body. Unlike the other two types of […]
Benzodiazepines (Benzos) Nursing NCLEX Review on Anxiolytic, Sedative-Hypnotic
Benzodiazepines are medications that help calm and depress the central nervous system. This review will discuss the mechanism of action of benzos, what conditions they treat, nursing implications, side effects, and patient education. Don’t forget to take the Benzodiazepines NCLEX questions quiz after reviewing this material. Benzodiazepines Pharmacology Nursing Review Name? Benzodiazepines (Benzos, BZDs): a […]
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