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Asthma NCLEX Questions

This is a quiz that contains NCLEX review questions for asthma. Asthma is a chronic respiratory disease that causes inflammation to the smaller airways. In the previous NCLEX review series, I explained about other respiratory disorders, so be sure to check those reviews out. As the nurse, it is important to know how to care for […]

Head-to-Toe Assessment Nursing

This article will explain how to conduct a nursing head-to-toe health assessment. This assessment is similar to what you will be required to perform in nursing school. As you gain experience, you will conduct the assessment in a way that works for you and will become faster overtime. Also depending on what specialty you are […]

Health Assessment NCLEX Review Questions

These are two NCLEX review questions for health assessment. These questions provide two scenarios about performing a head-to-assessment on a patient and requires you to use nursing knowledge in how you will proceed with the assessment, along with identifying lymph nodes in the neck. This question is one of the many questions we will be practicing […]

Cirrhosis NCLEX Review

This NCLEX review will discuss cirrhosis. As a nursing student, you must be familiar with cirrhosis along with how to care for a patient experiencing this disease. These type of questions may be found on NCLEX and definitely on nursing lecture exams. Don’t forget to take the cirrhosis quiz. You will learn the following from […]

Cirrhosis NCLEX Questions

This is a quiz that contains NCLEX review questions about cirrhosis. As a nurse providing care to a patient with cirrhosis, it is important to know the signs and symptoms, nursing management, complications, patient education, and treatment for this condition. In the previous NCLEX review series, I explained about other gastrointestinal disorders, so be sure […]

NCLEX Cast Care Review Question

This is an NCLEX cast care review question. This question provides a scenario about a patient with a cast, and you must decide which action performed by the patient’s significant other requires you to re-educate the patient and family about cast care. This question is one of the many questions we will be practicing in our […]

Compartment Syndrome NCLEX Review Question

This is an NCLEX review question on compartment syndrome. This question provides a scenario about a patient with a bone fracture who has a cast and explains that the patient is having pain with passive movement that is not relieved with pain medication. How will you respond to this patient? This question is one of the […]

Nine Reasons to Become a Nurse

People who are curious about the nursing profession often ask me the following question: “What are the benefits of becoming a nurse?” That’s a great question, and in all honesty, there are many wonderful reasons why you should consider nursing as a career option. In this article and video, I’m going to give you nine […]

Bone Fractures NCLEX Review

This NCLEX review will discuss bone fractures. As a nursing student, you must be familiar with bone fractures, along with how to care for a patient experiencing one. These type of questions may be found on NCLEX and definitely on nursing lecture exams. Don’t forget to take the bone fractures quiz. You will learn the […]

Bone Fractures NCLEX Questions

This is a quiz that contains NCLEX review questions for bone fractures. As a nurse providing care to a patient with a fracture, it is important to know the signs and symptoms, nursing management for casts and traction, complications, patient education, and treatment for this condition. In the previous NCLEX review series, I explained about […]

Metered-Dose Inhaler Spacer Demonstration

This article will demonstrate how to use a spacer with a metered-dose inhaler (MDI). What is a metered-dose inhaler (MDI)? It’s an inhaler used to administer a set amount of medication into the lungs. Medications that are used include bronchodilators, corticosteroids etc. What is a spacer used with a metered-dose inhaler? A spacer is an […]

NCLEX Pharmacology Question: Calcitonin and Osteoporosis

This is a pharmacology NCLEX practice question on Calcitonin used to treat osteoporosis. This question provides a scenario about a patient taking Calcitonin for the treatment of osteoporosis, and you must determine which of the following options may represent an adverse side effect caused by this medication. This question is one of the many questions […]

Metered-Dose Inhaler Demonstration: Open and Closed-Mouth Techniques

This article will demonstrate how to use a metered-dose inhaler by using either the open or closed-mouth technique. What is a metered-dose inhaler? It’s an inhaler used to administer a set amount of medication into the lungs. Medications that are used include bronchodilators, corticosteroids etc. When administering a MDI, it is important to teach the patient […]

Pharmacology NCLEX Question: Bronchodilators and Corticosteroids

This is a pharmacology NCLEX practice question on bronchodilators and corticosteroids used to treat asthma. This question provides a scenario about prescribed medications for a patient with asthma. As the nurse, you must determine which inhaler you will administer first. This question is one of the many questions we will be practicing in our new […]

Osteoporosis NCLEX Review

This NCLEX review will discuss osteoporosis. As a nursing student, you must be familiar with osteoporosis along with how to care for patients who are experiencing this condition. These type of questions may be found on NCLEX and definitely on nursing lecture exams. Don’t forget to take the osteoporosis quiz. You will learn the following from […]

Nitropaste Ointment Application

Learn about nitropaste ointment application. This article will provide detailed steps on how to administer nitroglycerin ointment as a nurse. This medication is typically prescribed for cardiac patients, and it’s sometimes called Nitrobid, Nitropaste, or Nitro ointment. What is Nitroglycerin ointment? It is a vasodilator, and it is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in […]

Apical Pulse Assessment and Location

Learn how to assess the apical pulse. This article will explain how to find the apical pulse location along with how to listen and palpate the apical pulse. As a nurse you will be assessing the apical pulse during a head-to-toe assessment and before administering medications like Digoxin. In an adult, a normal apical pulse […]

Osteoarthritis vs. Rheumatoid Arthritis NCLEX Review

This NCLEX review will discuss osteoarthritis vs. rheumatoid arthritis. As a nursing student, you must be familiar with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis along with how to care for patients who are experiencing these conditions. These type of questions may be found on NCLEX and definitely on nursing lecture exams. Don’t forget to take the osteoarthritis […]

Osteoporosis NCLEX Questions

This is a quiz that contains NCLEX review questions for osteoporosis. As a nurse providing care to a patient with osteoporosis, it is important to know the signs and symptoms, pathophysiology, nursing management, patient education, and treatment for this condition. In the previous NCLEX review series, I explained about other musculoskeletal disorders you may be […]

Osteoarthritis NCLEX Review

This NCLEX review will discuss osteoarthritis. As a nursing student, you must be familiar with osteoarthritis along with how to care for patients who are experiencing this condition. These type of questions may be found on NCLEX and definitely on nursing lecture exams. Don’t forget to take the osteoarthritis quiz. You will learn the following […]

Osteoarthritis vs. Rheumatoid Arthritis NCLEX Questions

This is a quiz that contains NCLEX review questions for osteoarthritis vs. rheumatoid arthritis. As a nurse providing care to a patient with osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis, it is important to know the signs and symptoms, pathophysiology, nursing management, patient education, and treatment for these conditions. In the previous NCLEX review series, I explained about […]

Osteoarthritis NCLEX Questions

This is a quiz that contains NCLEX review questions for osteoarthritis. As a nurse providing care to a patient with osteoarthritis, it is important to know the signs and symptoms, pathophysiology, nursing management, patient education, and treatment for this condition. In the previous NCLEX review series, I explained about other musculoskeletal disorders you may be […]

EKG 12 Lead Electrode Placement | RA, RL, LA, LL, V1, V2, V3, V4, V5 & V6

As a nursing student and new nurse, I had trouble remembering where to place electrodes (RA, RL, LA, LL, V1, V2, V3, V4, V5 & V6) on a patient for a 12 lead EKG. However, after much practice I have finally got it. In this article, I want to prepare you for how to place […]

Transdermal Patch Application & Removal (Fentanyl)

Learn how to apply and remove a transdermal patch. Transdermal patch application is easy, but as the nurse you must know how to properly remove and apply a patch. This tutorial will cover the application of a Fentanyl transdermal patch. What are transdermal patches? They are medicated sticky, adhesive patches wore on the skin. The […]

Partially Compensated vs. Fully Compensated ABGs Practice

This is an NCLEX practice question on partially compensated vs fully compensated ABGs. This question provides a scenario about arterial blood gas results. As the nurse, you must determine if this is a respiratory or metabolic problem, alkalosis or acidosis along with if it is uncompensated, partially or fully compensated based on the results. This question […]

The Hardest Semester in Nursing School?

When does nursing school become the most difficult? Is there a semester that will be harder than others will? Some viewers have asked me those great questions. In truth, nursing school can be difficult the whole way through. However, you’ll likely have some semesters that are very difficult, whereas other semesters will be easier. The […]

Rheumatoid Arthritis NCLEX Review

This NCLEX review will discuss rheumatoid arthritis. As a nursing student, you must be familiar with rheumatoid arthritis along with how to care for patients who are experiencing this condition. These type of questions may be found on NCLEX and definitely on nursing lecture exams. Don’t forget to take the rheumatoid arthritis quiz. You will […]

Rheumatoid Arthritis NCLEX Questions

This is a quiz that contains NCLEX review questions for rheumatoid arthritis. As a nurse providing care to a patient with rheumatoid arthritis, it is important to know the signs and symptoms, pathophysiology, nursing management, patient education, and treatment for this condition. In the previous NCLEX review series, I explained about other musculoskeletal disorders you […]

Dealing with Bad Smells as a Nurse

As a nurse or nursing student, you’ll deal with your fair share of unpleasant smells. It’s just a part of the job. I’ve found that some nurses are extremely good at tolerating strong smells, whereas others have a very sensitive nose, which can activate their gag reflex. Many aspiring nursing students worry about this aspect […]

Renal NCLEX Practice Question

This is a renal NCLEX practice question about the stages of acute kidney injury. This question provides a scenario about a patient with AKI. As the nurse, you must determine what stage of AKI this patient is in along with the complications and signs/symptoms that may present in this stage. This question is one of the many […]