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Burns NCLEX Review

This NCLEX review will discuss burns. This review will include the types of burns, causes, nursing interventions, pathophysiology, and much more! Don’t forget to take the FREE burns NCLEX quiz after reading this review. Lecture on Burns Burns NCLEX Review What are burns? It is damage to the skin’s integrity from some type of energy […]

Burns NCLEX Questions

This quiz contains NCLEX questions regarding burns. Patients who have experienced burns require specialized nursing care and treatment. This quiz will test you on burn depth (partial-thickness and full-thickness), complications (hypovolemic shock, inhalation injury etc.), nursing interventions, and much more. Don’t forget to watch the lecture on burns before taking the quiz. (NOTE: When you […]

Nursing School Study Tips for Final Exams

Nursing school final exams can induce massive stress in nursing students, especially since many final exams are comprehensive, covering all of the topics students have learned throughout the semester. On top of that, most nursing students are completely burned out by the end of the spring semester, and it can be an exhausting experience. Nevertheless, […]

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) NCLEX Review

Multiple sclerosis NCLEX review for nursing students. This review is part of a neuro review, so be sure to check out those other NCLEX reviews. Don’t forget to take the multiple sclerosis NCLEX quiz. Lecture on Multiple Sclerosis Multiple Sclerosis NCLEX Review What is multiple sclerosis (MS)? It’s an autoimmune disease that affects the myelin […]

How to Clean Dentures Nursing

Cleaning dentures is a basic nursing skill that you will be performing as a nurse. Many patients are very sick and are unable to get up out of bed and clean their dentures. Therefore, as the nurse you will have to do this. There are some things you want to consider when providing denture care, […]

Cranial Nerve Examination Nursing

During the head-to-toe nursing assessment, you will be assessing the cranial nerves. In this article, I want to break down how to assess cranial nerves I through XII (1-12) as a nurse. Why do we assess cranial nerves? In short, to see if the neuron/nerve works! Why wouldn’t a cranial nerve “work”? In many neuro […]

Multiple Sclerosis NCLEX Questions

Multiple sclerosis NCLEX questions for nursing students. Multiple sclerosis is a neuro disease that affects the central nervous system. In the previous NCLEX review, I explained about other neurological disorders, so be sure to check those reviews out. As the nurse, it is important to know the pathophysiology of multiple sclerosis, the types of drugs used […]

Parkland Burn Formula Quick NCLEX Review

This NCLEX review will explain how to calculate the Parkland Burn Formula. It is actually very easy! Don’t forget to take the quiz at the end of this review for more practice problems. Lecture on Parkland Burn Formula What is the Parkland Burn Formula? It’s a formula used to calculate the amount of fluids a […]

Rule of Nines for Burns in an Adult NCLEX Review

This NCLEX review will discuss the Rule of Nines for burns in an adult patient. If you’re studying burns right now in class, you can probably count on a rule of nines burn question being on your exam. It’s a popular topic to cover on a burns exam. Lecture on Rule of Nines What is […]

Parkland Formula Practice Questions for Burns NCLEX

Parkland formula practice questions for burns for the NCLEX exam. The Parkland Burn Formula is used to calculate the total amount of fluids needed (Lactated Ringers) 24 hours after a burn. Remember fluid resuscitation is critical after a patient experiences severe burns. To calculate with the Parkland Formula, you must know how to calculate total burn […]

Rh Incompatibility in Pregnancy NCLEX Review

This NCLEX review will discuss Rh incompatibility in pregnancy. In your maternity lecture class you will most definitely learn about Rh incompatibility and how it affects the baby. This condition does NOT cause harm to the mother but the baby. Don’t forget to check out more maternity NCLEX reviews and the free NCLEX quizzes. Rh […]

Rule of Nines for Burns NCLEX Quiz Questions

Rule of Nines NCLEX questions quiz for the adult patient who has experienced burns. The Rule of Nines is used to calculate the total body surface for a patient who has experienced burns. Based on the percentage of total body surface area that is burned, the provider can calculate the amount of fluid replacement (Lactated […]

My New Nursing Lab Coat: Cherokee Women’s Fashion Lab Coat Review

What’s the best type of lab jacket for nurses? What lab jacket brand do I wear? And as a nurse, what features do I look for in a lab jacket? Those are great questions that I have received from nursing students and nurses. Since my old lab jacket was becoming discolored and worn, I decided […]

Blood Transfusion NCLEX Review

Blood transfusion NCLEX review for nurses. As a nurse you must know how to transfuse blood and what type of transfusion reactions can happen during a blood transfusion. Don’t forget to take the blood transfusion nclex quiz after reading this review. Lecture on Blood Transfusion Procedure Blood Transfusion NCLEX Review What is a blood transfusion? […]

Blood Types Nursing NCLEX Review

Blood types for nursing: As a nurse we must be familiar with the various blood types along with their compatibility. This is not only important for the NCLEX exam but the job! In nursing we administer blood transfusions, but before we do this the patient must be typed and crossmatched. Therefore, the patient’s blood will […]

Blood Transfusion NCLEX Questions

Blood transfusions nclex questions for nursing: As a nurse you will be transfusing blood and you will want to know how to properly perform this procedure. During a blood transfusion, the patient is at risk for various transfusion reactions like hemolytic, allergic, febrile (non-hemolytic), graft versus host disease etc. Therefore, the nurse must be familiar […]

Do Nurses Clean Poop?

Do nurses really have to clean poop? This is a common question that some pre-nursing students (or those interested in becoming a nurse) sometimes ask me. The answer is…YES! Cleaning poop (stool) is definitely a part of a nurse’s job. It’s not the most glamorous part of the job, but it is a very important […]

RegisteredNurseRN Quiz Errors and Problems

At RegisteredNurseRN.com, we offer various quizzes to help students test their knowledge on topics, learn to think critically, and retain key concepts. Our quizzes are very popular, and thousands of people take them each month. However, some viewers get confused by the way our quizzes display the results, and they sometimes think the quiz contains […]

Pressure Injuries (Ulcers) NCLEX Review

This NCLEX review will discuss pressure injuries (formerly called pressure ulcers). As a nursing student, you must be familiar with pressure injuries and how they affect our patients. In addition to the various stages, nursing interventions, and treatments for pressure injuries. Don’t forget to take the free pressure injury quiz after reviewing this material. Lecture […]

Blood Types NCLEX Quiz

Blood types NCLEX quiz for nursing students on the ABO blood typing system. As a nurse you will be transfusing blood products, especially packed red blood cells. Therefore, you must be familiar with the various blood types and if they are compatible with one another. Don’t forget to watch the lecture on blood types before […]

Do Nurses Need to Know Anatomy?

Do nurses need to know anatomy? Nursing students struggling in their Anatomy and Physiology class often ask this question. The short answer to this question is…yes! As a nurse, you certainly don’t have to possess a triple PhD in anatomy, but you will need to know the basics. I’ll give you five reasons why you’ll […]

Impetigo NCLEX Review

This NCLEX review will discuss impetigo. As a nursing student, you must be familiar with impetigo and how it affects the pediatric population. In addition to the signs and symptoms, nursing interventions, and treatment for this condition. Don’t forget to take the free impetigo quiz after reviewing this material. Impetigo Lecture Impetigo NCLEX Review What is impetigo? […]

Pressure Ulcer NCLEX Questions

These NCLEX review practice questions will test you on pressure ulcers. Pressure ulcers are now called pressure injuries. As the nurse you will want to know how to prevent pressure injuries along with identifying risk factors, and how to stage various pressure injuries. Don’t forget to watch the lecture on pressure injuries before taking the […]

Intake and Output Calculation NCLEX Review

Intake and output calculation NCLEX review for nurses. This quick review will highlight how to calculate intake and output because these type of questions may be on your NCLEX exam or (definitely) on a nursing lecture exam. It seems like calculating I and O’s is self-explanatory, right?! Well, it can be tricky, especially calculating intake […]

Impetigo NCLEX Questions

Impetigo NCLEX questions for the pediatric patient. As a nursing student you will want to be familiar with impetigo. This condition most commonly affects children ages 2-6 years of age, and is due to a skin infection. Don’t forget to check out more pediatric nursing review and to watch the lecture on impetigo. (NOTE: When […]

Intake and Output Practice Questions for Nurses

Intake and output practice questions: This quiz will require you to calculate a patient’s intake and output. Calculating intake and output is an essential part of providing patient care and as the nurse you need to know what to include in the calculation along with converting the measurements to mL. Don’t forget to watch the […]

Nursing Hair Care, Hair Products, and Hairstyles for Longer Hair

How do I care for my hair as a nurse? What hair products do I use? What are some nursing hairstyles that I can recommend for longer hair? And why do I allow my hair to grow so long, anyway? Those are some great questions that I have received from my viewers. While our hair […]

Pediatric Vaccination Schedule Mnemonic (Age 0-6 years)

Pediatric vaccine schedule mnemonics for the vaccinations given to children ages 0-6 years. In preparation for NCLEX and nursing lecture exams, you will want to know the recommended vaccines given to children at various ages, such as birth, 2, 4, 6, 12-18 months, and 4-6 years. There are a LOT of vaccines to remember!! Therefore, […]

Epiglottitis NCLEX Review

This NCLEX review will discuss epiglottitis. As a nursing student, you must be familiar with epiglottitis and how it affects the pediatric population. In addition to the signs and symptoms, nursing interventions, and treatment for this condition. Don’t forget to take the free epiglottitis quiz after reviewing this material. NCLEX Lecture on Epiglottitis Epiglottitis NCLEX Review […]

Fear of Needles in Nursing (Belonephobia, Aichmophobia, or Trypanophobia)

In nursing, sticking patients with needles is a part of our job description. We have to stick patients to draw blood, start IVs, administer medications, and so forth. And everything is fine and dandy until you come across a patient with a needle phobia. Needle phobia, also called belonephobia, aichmophobia, or trypanophobia, can come in […]