Recapping a needle is extremely dangerous, and healthcare workers such as nurses should avoid recapping. Instead, needles should be disposed of in an appropriate sharps container, and healthcare workers should use needle safety devices when handling or disposing of sharps per their healthcare facility’s protocols. Some of the risks of a needle-stick injury include pain […]
Elevation and Depression Anatomy
In this anatomy lesson, I’m going to demonstrate elevation and depression, which are special body movement terms that describe motion in a superior (up) or inferior (down) direction. Elevation in Anatomy Elevation refers to movement of a body part in a superior direction, or moving upward. When you walk into a hotel lobby, you have […]
Car Seat Restraint Safety Pediatric Nursing Review
As a nurse you can play an important role in teaching a parent about car seat safety. This education actually starts at birth before the baby goes home in its first car ride from the hospital. This lecture will concentrate on the main concepts you need to know as a nurse and for exams. Don’t […]
Car Seat Safety NCLEX Questions Quiz
Car seat safety NCLEX questions quiz for pediatric nursing students! For pediatric exams in nursing school, you want to be familiar with car seat safety restraints that are used in motor vehicles. These restraints include: rear-facing, forward-facing, booster seat, and seat belt. As the nurse you will play an important role in educating the parent […]
Protrusion, Retrusion, and Excursion Anatomy
In this anatomy lesson, I’m going to demonstrate protrusion, retrusion, and excursion, which are special body movement terms in anatomy that refer to forward (anterior), backward (posterior), or side to side movements. Protrusion in Anatomy Protrusion refers to the movement of a structure in an anterior (forward) direction. In fact, the word protrude means “projecting […]
Elevation and Depression Anatomy Quiz
In this anatomy quiz, you can test your knowledge of elevation and depression, which are special body movement terms used in anatomy. Nurses and other healthcare professionals use these terms when assessing patients or documenting. Before taking this quiz, you might want to review our elevation and depression anatomy notes. In addition, you might want […]
Protrusion, Retrusion. And Excursion Anatomy Quiz
In this anatomy quiz, you can test your knowledge of protrusion, retrusion, and excursion, which are special body movement terms used in anatomy. Nurses and other healthcare professionals use these terms when assessing patients or documenting. Before taking this quiz on protrusion, retrusion, and excrusion, you might want to review our anatomy notes. In addition, […]
How to Withdraw Medication from a Vial
Learn how to withdraw medication from a vial! Drawing up medication from a vial is an essential skill a nurse must learn to do. Medications that are given IV, IM, or subcutaneous routes are stored in a vial. This article will also cover prevention of rubber stopper coring, changing out the vial access device with […]
Protraction vs Retraction
In this anatomy lesson, I’m going to demonstrate protraction and retraction, which are special body movements in anatomy that most commonly involve the scapulae (shoulder blades). Protraction Movement Protraction moves the scapula forward (anteriorly) and toward the side of the body (laterally) in an anterolateral direction. Retraction Movement Retraction is the opposite movement. It causes […]
Protraction and Retraction Anatomy Quiz
Protraction and retraction are special body movements that most students will learn in their anatomy and physiology courses. Healthcare professionals reference these movements during documentation and assessments. The quiz below will test your knowledge on these movements. Before taking the protraction vs retraction quiz below, you might want to review our anatomy notes. In addition, […]
Postpartum Hair loss
Is it normal to lose hair after pregnancy (postpartum hair loss)? Or is postpartum hair loss a serious problem that needs to be addressed? One of the things that I love about being pregnant is that the pregnancy hormones often make your hair much thicker and fuller than normal. I definitely noticed a difference in […]
Medication Abbreviation Frequencies for Administration Times and Orders in Nursing
This review will cover the most common medication abbreviation frequencies for medication times and orders in nursing. It’s important to be familiar with abbreviations used to describe medication times and order frequencies. Frequencies refer to the amount of times something should be completed or administered. For example, frequency abbreviations in nursing can be used to […]
Medication Abbreviation Frequencies Time and Orders Quiz (Nursing)
Medication abbreviations for frequencies of times and orders quiz for nursing. In nursing it’s important to be familiar with abbreviations used to describe medication or order frequencies. Frequencies are the amount of times something should be completed or administered. Frequency abbreviations are also used to describe how often a procedure should be completed like wound […]
Baby’s First Food
Baby Josiah just turned six months old, and I’m so excited because that means he’s ready to start eating solid foods. When starting a baby on solids, new parents have so many questions. When should you introduce solids to a baby? Should you keep breastfeeding? What foods should you try first? Are there any foods […]
Medication Administration Routes and Abbreviations (Nursing)
This review will cover the most common medication administration routes in nursing along with their abbreviations. Medications can be administered through various routes, and it’s important the nurse is familiar with each route. It’s also important the nurse if familiar with the “lingo” or abbreviations used to describe each routes. For example, the term P.O. […]
Inversion and Eversion
In this anatomy lesson, I’m going to demonstrate inversion and eversion, which are special movements that cause the foot to move relative to the body’s midline. Inversion of the Foot During inversion, the bottom of the foot (sole) turns so that it faces toward the body’s midline, in a medial orientation. Inversion starts with the […]
Inversion vs Eversion Anatomy Quiz
Inversion and eversion refer to special movements of the foot, which you’ll typically learn in anatomy courses. These movement terms are used by healthcare professionals during documentation and health assessments. Before taking the inversion vs eversion quiz below, you might want to review our anatomy notes. In addition, you might want to view our inversion vs […]
Medications Administration Routes and Abbreviations Nursing Quiz
Medication administration routes and abbreviations nursing quiz for students! This quiz will test your knowledge on common medication administrations routes such as subcutaneous, transdermal, intradermal, by mouth, intramuscular, intravenous, intraosseous, and more. In addition, you will be tested on medication administration abbreviations that you may encounter on the job. Before taking the quiz, don’t forget […]
Dorsiflexion and Plantarflexion
In this continued series on body movements of anatomy, I’m going to demonstrate dorsiflexion and plantarflexion (or plantar flexion), which are special movements involving the foot and ankle joint. Dorsiflexion vs Plantarflexion To help you understand this special movement, let’s break down the words. Dorsal Side of the Foot (Dorsum) Dorsal refers to the back […]
Dorsiflexion and Plantarflexion Anatomy Quiz
Dorsiflexion and plantarflexion are special movements that the foot can perform at the ankle joint. These special body movements are important to know in the anatomical terms of motion, as they can help nurses and other health professionals assess patients. Before taking this dorsiflexion and plantarflexion quiz, you might want to review our anatomy notes, […]
Tablets and Capsules Dosage Calculations Nursing Review
Tablets and capsules dosage calculations review for nursing students! This review will demonstrate how to solve some tablets and capsules dosage calculations. In order to solve these problems, you must be familiar with the metric table. These are common problems you will see on exams. Don’t forget to access our comprehensive dosage calculation tutorial that […]
Opposition and Reposition of the Thumb
In this article and video, I’m going to demonstrate opposition and reposition, which are special movements involving the thumb. The thumb, also known as the pollex or digit one, articulates (forms a joint) with the trapezium bone of the wrist (carpus) via a saddle joint, which is a type of synovial joint featuring interlocking convex […]
Opposition and Reposition Quiz: Anatomy
Opposition and Reposition of the Thumb Quiz Opposition and reposition are special movements that the thumb can perform. These special movements are important to learn for both anatomy courses and clinical practice. The opposition and reposition anatomy quiz below will test you on the key concepts of this special movement. Prior to taking this quiz, […]
Glaucoma Nursing Open-angle and Angle-closure
Glaucoma is a set of eye diseases that is caused by increased intraocular pressure (IOP) which damages the optic nerve. The optic nerve transmits the visual surroundings we see from our eyes to the brain. If this nerve becomes damaged it results in vision loss and eventually blindness that will be permanent. Don’t forget to […]
Supination and Pronation
In this anatomy lesson, I’m going to demonstrate supination and pronation, which are special movements involving rotation of the forearm. These body movements are used by healthcare professionals to describe body movements, document, and assess patients. Supination of Forearm and Hand During supination, the distal end of the radius bone rotates over the ulna bone […]
Supination and Pronation Anatomy Quiz
Supination and pronation are special movements involving the forearm. These body movements are important to learn in anatomy class, as they are referenced in various medical professions to describe, assess, or document patient information. Before taking this supination vs pronation quiz, you might want to review our supination and pronation anatomy notes, or watch the […]
Glaucoma NCLEX Questions Quiz
Glaucoma (open-angle and angle-closure) NCLEX questions for nursing students! Glaucoma develops from high intraocular pressure which damages the optic nerve. This can lead to vision loss and blindness. The nurse should be aware of the pathophysiology, types of glaucoma, nursing implications, signs/symptoms, and medication administration etc. (NOTE: When you hit submit, it will refresh this […]
Black Friday Merch Sale 2020
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Dosage (Drug) Calculations Nursing Review- COMPREHENSIVE
This is a comprehensive dosage calculation review for nursing students. In this review we will start by working basic metric conversions and then progress to solving more complex dosage calculations. You will learn how to work the following drug calculation problems: Conversions Oral Liquid Medications Capsules and Tablets IV Boluses IV Flow Rates (gtts/min) IV […]
Dosage Calculations Nursing Comprehensive Quiz
Dosage (drug) calculations nursing comprehensive quiz for students! This drug calculations review contains questions that cover a wide variety of dosage calculations problems you will encounter on exams and on the job. Here are 13 categories you will be tested on with this quiz: Conversions Oral Liquid Medications Capsules and Tablets IV Boluses IV Flow […]
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