Chest tube practice questions for the NCLEX exam. Chest tubes are used in the clinical setting to help drain fluid or air from the pleural space of the lungs or after cardiac surgery to help prevent fluid from compressing the heart (which are mediastinal chest tubes). The nurse is responsible for monitoring and maintaining the chest […]
Hyperparathyroidism NCLEX Review
Hyperparathyroidism NCLEX review notes for students who are prepping to take the NCLEX exam. The endocrine system is made-up of many disorders, such as hypoparathyroidism and hyperparathyroidism. As a student prepping for NCLEX, it is very important you know the differences between these two conditions. As the nurse taking care of the patient with hyperparathyroidism it is […]
Hypoparathyroidism NCLEX Review
Hypoparathyroidism NCLEX review notes for students who are prepping to take the NCLEX exam. The endocrine system is made-up of many disorders, such as hypoparathyroidism and hyperparathyroidism. As a student prepping for NCLEX, it is very important you know the differences between these two conditions. As the nurse taking care of the patient with hypoparathyroidism it is […]
Hypoparathyroidism vs Hyperparathyroidism NCLEX Quiz
Quiz that contains NCLEX questions for hypoparathyroidism vs hyperparathyroidism. Hypoparathyroidism and hyperparathryoidism are endocrine disorders of the parathyroid gland. In the previous NCLEX review series, I explained thyroid gland disorders, such as hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism and how they affect the body along with nursing interventions. The parathyroid gland is located in the neck on the […]
Pass NCLEX First Try with these 4 Tips
NCLEX! This word is always on the mind of a nursing student, especially during the last semester of nursing school. The NCLEX exam is a licensing exam students must pass in order to work as a nurse. Registered nurses and licensed practical nurses are both required to take this exam. In this article, I am […]
Hypothyroidism vs Hyperthyroidism NCLEX Review
Hypothyroidism vs Hyperthyroidism NCLEX review notes: This article will give you the differences between hypo and hyperthyroidism in regards to causes, complications, signs and symptoms, and treatments. Many students get these two conditions confused so I wanted these review notes to simplify the differences. Don’t forget to test your knowledge on hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism by […]
How to Mix Insulin Clear to Cloudy
Learn how to mix insulin clear to cloudy. Drawing up and mixing insulin is a skill that nurses will utilize on the job. Insulin is administered to patients who have diabetes. These type of patients depend on insulin so their body can use glucose. Therefore, nurses must be familiar with how to mix insulin. The goal […]
Myxedema Coma NCLEX Review
Myxedema coma NCLEX review notes for students who are prepping to take the NCLEX exam. The endocrine system is made-up of many complications, such as myxedema coma which is caused by untreated hypothyroidism. As a student prepping for NCLEX, it is very important you know the details about myxedema coma and how to care for a patient experiencing […]
Myxedema Coma NCLEX Questions
Quiz that contains NCLEX questions for myxedema coma. Myxedema coma is a complication of untreated or undiagnosed hypothyroidism. As the nurse taking care of a patient with hypothyroidism, it is important you know the typical signs and symptoms, causes, and treatments. The NCLEX exam loves to ask questions about patient education, common side effects of […]
Grave’s Disease NCLEX Review
Grave’s disease NCLEX review notes for students who are prepping to take the NCLEX exam. The endocrine system is made-up of many disorders, such as Grave’s disease which is a cause of hyperthyroidism. This NCLEX review is part of an endocrine series of thyroid disorders. As a student prepping for NCLEX, it is very important you know […]
Thyroid Storm NCLEX Review
Thyroid storm NCLEX review notes for students who are prepping to take the NCLEX exam. The endocrine system is made-up of many disorders, such as thyroid storm which is a complication of untreated hyperthyroidism. This NCLEX review is part of an endocrine series of thyroid disorders. As a student prepping for NCLEX, it is very important […]
Grave’s Disease NCLEX Questions
Quiz that contains NCLEX questions for Grave’s Disease. Grave’s Disease is a cause of hyperthyroidism. As the nurse taking care of a patient with Grave’s Disease, it is important you know the typical signs and symptoms, patient education, and treatments. The NCLEX exam loves to ask questions about patient education, common side effects of medications, and major […]
Thyroid Storm NCLEX Questions
Quiz that contains NCLEX questions for thyroid storm. Thyroid storm is a complication of untreated or undiagnosed hyperthyroidism. As the nurse taking care of a patient with hyperthyroidism, it is important you know the typical signs and symptoms, causes, and treatments. The NCLEX exam loves to ask questions about patient education, common side effects of […]
Hyperthyroidism NCLEX Review
Hyperthyroidism NCLEX review notes for students who are prepping to take the NCLEX exam. The endocrine system is made-up of many disorders, such as hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. As a student prepping for NCLEX, it is very important you know the differences between the two conditions. As the nurse taking care of the patient with hyperthyroidism it […]
Hypothyroidism NCLEX Review
Hypothyroidism NCLEX review notes for students who are prepping to take the NCLEX exam. The endocrine system is made-up of many disorders, such as hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. As a student prepping for NCLEX, it is very important you know the differences between the two conditions. As the nurse taking care of the patient with hypothyroidism it […]
Hypothyroidism vs Hyperthyroidism NCLEX Quiz
This quiz on Hypothyroidism vs Hyperthyroidism will test you on how to care for the patient who is experiencing a thyroid disorder. As the nurse, you must know typical signs and symptoms of hypo/hyperthyroidism, causes, life-threatening complications, patient teaching, medication side effects, and expected medical treatments. Hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism are endocrine disorders that involve the thyroid […]
Auscultating the Heart
During the nursing head-to-toe assessment, the nurse will be listening to the heart with a stethoscope. Auscultating the heart allows the nurse to assess the heart’s rhythm, rate, and sound of valve closure. The nurse will be assessing S1 and S2 while noting if there are any S1 and S2 splits or extra heart sounds […]
Heart Sounds Explained
Learning how to listen to heart sounds takes practice. It is vital that you learn as a student how to distinguish S1 from S2 and how to identify extra heart sounds like S3, S4, and heart murmurs. In this article, I am going to highlight the most important things you must know about heart sounds. […]
Heart Sounds & Assessment Quiz
This heart sounds quiz will test your ability on how well you know the location of heart sounds and the causes of extra heart sounds. As a nurse or nursing student, you are required to know the basic heart sounds S1 (lub) and S2 (dub) and their location, along with extra heart sounds, such as […]
Nursing Information
Nursing is an exciting career choice with many different specialties and options for career growth. Not only is nursing in high demand, but you can also earn a competitive salary while doing what most nurses do best: helping others. This page will help you connect with our top article categories for nursing. Whether you’re interesting in becoming […]
DKA vs HHS (HHNS) NCLEX Review
Diabetic ketoacidosis vs hyperglycemic hyperosmolar nonketotic syndrome (HHNS or HHS): What are the differences between these two complications of diabetes mellitus? This NCLEX review will simplify the differences between DKA and HHNS and give you a video lecture that easily explains their differences. Many students get these two complications confused due to their similarities, but there […]
NCLEX Exam Reviews
Here are a collection of our NCLEX exam review material for nursing students who plan on taking the NCLEX-RN or NCLEX-PN exam. This page was designed so you can easily find all of our NCLEX review lectures, quizzes, and notes. Be sure to save this page so you can easily come back and gain access […]
Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Nonketotic Syndrome NCLEX Review
NCLEX review on Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Nonketotic Syndrome (HHNS) for nursing lecture exams and the NCLEX exam. HHNS is a life-threatening condition of diabetes mellitus. It is important to know the differences between diabetic ketoacidosis and hyperglycemic hyperosmolar nonketotic syndrome (HHNS) because the two complications affect the diabetic patient. However, there are subtle difference between the two conditions. […]
Solve Equations with One Unknown Variable Practice Questions
Learn how to solve equations with one unknown variable, equations with variables on both sides, equations with parentheses, and equations with fractions–even if you’re allergic to algebra! This algebraic equations math review is designed to refresh your knowledge for entrance exams such as ATI TEAS V, HESI, ACT, or the SAT. What type of math […]
Diabetic Ketoacidosis NCLEX Review
NCLEX review on Diabetic Ketoacidosis for nursing lecture exams and the NCLEX exam. DKA is a life-threatening condition of diabetes mellitus. It is important to know the differences between diabetic ketoacidosis and hyperglycemic hyperosmolar nonketotic syndrome (HHNS) because the two complications affect the diabetic patient. However, there are subtle difference between the two conditions. Don’t […]
DKA vs HHNS NCLEX Questions
This quiz on DKA vs HHNS (Diabetic Ketoacidosis vs Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Nonketotic Syndrome) will test you on how to care for the diabetic patient who is experiencing these conditions. As the nurse, you must know typical signs and symptoms of DKA and HHNS, patient teaching, and expected medical treatments. Diabetic Ketoacidosis and Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Nonketotic […]
Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Nonketotic Syndrome NCLEX Questions
This quiz on HHNS (Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Nonketotic Syndrome NCLEX Questions) will test you on how to care for the diabetic patient who is experiencing this condition. As the nurse, you must know typical signs and symptoms of HHNS patient teaching, and expected medical treatments. Diabetic Ketoacidosis and Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Nonketotic Syndrome (HHNS) are both complication of diabetes […]
Diabetic Ketoacidosis NCLEX Questions
This quiz on DKA (Diabetic Ketoacidosis NCLEX Questions) will test you on how to care for the diabetic patient who is experiencing this condition. As the nurse, you must know typical signs and symptoms of DKA, patient teaching, and expected medical treatments. Diabetic Ketoacidosis and Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Nonketotic Syndrome (HHNS) are both complication of diabetes […]
Insulin Mnemonics for Peak, Onset, Duration & Types
Studying diabetes in nursing school and wondering how you are going to remember the onset, peak, and duration of certain types of insulin or the different types of insulins? Need an awesome insulin mnemonic? New updated article here: Insulin Types: Onset, Peak, Duration Well, look no further because here are some clever mnemonics to help you […]
Multiplying & Dividing Decimal Numbers (Video & Quiz)
Learn how to solve problems when multiplying and dividing decimal numbers for the ATI TEAS V, ACT, HESI, or SAT exam. The ATI TEAS exam and other entrance exams contain a math section. Unfortunately, you will be unable to use a calculator! Many students dread taking the math section of the ATI exam because they are […]
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