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Diabetes Mellitus NCLEX Review Notes Medications & Nursing Management

Below are review notes for Diabetes Mellitus to help you study for the NCLEX exam or your nursing lecture exams. As the nurse taking care of the diabetic patient, you must know how to properly care for them, especially newly diagnosed diabetics. The nurses role include educating, assessing, planning, administering medications, and evaluating treatment. These NCLEX […]

Diabetes Mellitus Pharmacology & Nursing Management NCLEX Quiz

This NCLEX diabetes mellitus quiz will test your knowledge on the medications and nursing management of diabetes.. Diabetes mellitus is where a patient does not have sufficient amounts of insulin to use the glucose that enters the blood stream. Therefore, the patient experiences hyperglycemia which is damaging to the body. Typical, treatments for a diabetic are […]

Diabetes Mellitus Lecture NCLEX Review Notes

Diabetes Mellitus NCLEX Quiz

This NCLEX diabetes mellitus quiz will test your knowledge on diabetes. Diabetes mellitus is where a patient does not have sufficient amounts of insulin to use the glucose that enters the blood stream. Therefore, the patient experiences hyperglycemia which is damaging to the body. The NCLEX and nursing school lecture exams love to test students on […]

Carotid Artery & Jugular Vessel Distention | Nursing Head-to-Toe Assessment

During the nursing head-to-toe assessment the nurse will assess the carotid artery and vessels of the neck for distention. This assessment is particularly important in middle-aged to older adults, especially those who have a history of cardiac disease. The nurse assesses for a bruit which can be a sign of atherosclerotic narrowing, the amplitude/contour of the […]

Order of Operations | ATI TEAS V Math Practice Quiz

Solving Order of Operations on the ATI TEAS V, ACT, HESI, or SAT exam: The ATI TEAS exam is made-up of a math section. Many students dread taking the math section of the ATI exam because they are not good at math. However, practice makes perfect for successfully passing the ATI TEAS math section. What […]

Multiplying and Dividing Fractions | (ATI or HESI Math Review)

Below is a practice test for multiplying and dividing fractions, which is usually covered on the ATI TEAS exam. I will cover how to multiply and divide mixed fractions, improper fractions, and proper fractions (with unlike denominators). The ATI TEAS exam tests applicants on various subjects of math. Most students are nervous about taking the math section of the […]

How to Check Vital Signs | Checking Vitals

Checking vitals is an essential skill nurses learn in nursing school. The vital signs assessment is performed routinely in all health care settings by both nurses and nursing assistants. Vital signs allow the nurse to know how well the patient is doing or responding to treatment. In this article, I will demonstrate how to check vitals […]

Speech-Language Pathologist Salary, Job Duties, Education

Speech-language pathologists, sometimes called speech therapists, assess and treat individuals with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders. They may work with children with speech or developmental problems (such as stuttering or delayed language development), victims of stroke, the elderly, and more. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2015, speech-language pathologists earned an average salary of […]

Adrenal Crisis (Addisonian Crisis) Review Notes for NCLEX

Below are review notes for Adrenal Crisis, which is also called Addisonian Crisis, to help you study for the NCLEX exam or your nursing lecture exams. As the nurse taking care of the patient with Adrenal Crisis, you must know how to properly care for them. In addition to these notes, don’t forget to review the NCLEX […]

Adrenal Crisis (Addisonian Crisis) NCLEX Quiz

This NCLEX endocrine quiz will test your knowledge on Adrenal Crisis, which is also called Addisonian Crisis. This is where the patient is experiencing extremely low levels of cortisol. This endocrine disorder is life threatening and the nurse must know how to care for a patient who is experiencing this issue. The NCLEX and nursing […]

Adding and Subtracting Fractions (ATI or HESI Math Review)

Below is a practice test for adding and subtracting fractions, which is usually covered on the ATI TEAS* exam. I will cover how to add and subtract mixed fractions, improper fractions, and proper fractions (with unlike denominators). The ATI TEAS exam tests applicants on various subjects of math. Most students are nervous about taking the math […]

Addison’s Disease vs Cushing’s Review Notes for NCLEX

Addison’s Disease and Cushing’s Syndrome/Disease review notes for nursing school and NCLEX exam. In nursing school and for the NCLEX exam, you will need to know how to provide care to a patient with either Addison’s Disease or Cushing’s. However, many students get these two endocrine disorder confused, but these review notes will help you […]

ATI TEAS Math Practice Test | Subtraction of Whole Numbers with Regrouping

Below is an ATI math practice test. The ATI TEAS exam is made-up of a math section. Many students dread taking the math section of the ATI exam because they are not good at math. However, practice makes perfect for successfully passing the ATI TEAS math section. What type of math is on the ATI TEAS […]

Addison’s Disease vs Cushing’s Syndrome/Disease NCLEX Quiz

Addison’s Disease vs Cushing’s quiz. This NCLEX style quiz will test your ability to tell the difference between Addison’s Disease and Cushing Syndrome/Disease. These endocrine disorders are related to the adrenal cortex which is responsible for secreting steroid hormones (cortisol and aldosterone). Each disorder is related to a problem with either cortisol and/or aldosterone. For […]

Ophthalmic Assistant and Technician Salary, Job Overview

Ophthalmic assistants and technicians specialize in working with the eye. These individuals work with ophthalmologists to provide patient care by assisting with common clinical duties. According to Payscale.com, the average hourly wage for an ophthalmic assistant is $14.62 per hour on average, and the median salary is 33,676. According the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average hourly […]

Hypertension Review Notes for NCLEX Review

Hypertension review notes for nursing school and NCLEX exam. In nursing school, you will study hypertension and will need to know how to care for a patient with this condition. As the nurse you must know the causes of HTN, signs and symptoms, nursing interventions, and the pharmacological management of hypertension. The NCLEX exam loves […]

Hypertension NCLEX Quiz

This quiz will test your knowledge on how to care for patients with hypertension. Majority of patients struggle with high blood pressure and as the nurse it is very important you know how to educate the patient, provide care, and the side effects of medications. This NCLEX quiz on hypertension will test your knowledge on: […]

Diabetes Insipidus (DI) vs SIADH Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone NCLEX Review

SIADH vs Diabetes Insipdius! Are you studying diabetes insipidus and SIADH and find it very confusing discerning between the two disease processes? You are not alone! In this article, I am going to easily break down the differences between diabetes insipidus (DI) and SIADH (Syndrome of Inappropriate Anti-diuretic Hormone). I addition, I provide a lecture […]

SIADH vs Diabetes Insipidus Quiz for NCLEX

SIADH (Syndrome of Inappropriate Anti-Diuretic Hormone) and diabetes insipidus are two disorders that are affected by the anti-diuretic hormone (ADH) but in opposite ways. SIADH and DI are topics covered on the NCLEX exam and in nursing school. This quiz on SIADH and DI will test your ability to differentiate between the two disorders. These disorders […]

Achilles (Heel) Deep Tendon Reflex Assessment

As a nurse and nursing student, you will learn how to assess the deep tendon reflexes. In this article, I will discuss how to assess the achilles tendon reflex along with a video demonstration. The deep tendon reflex examination is part of the neuro assessment for the nursing head to toe assessment. This assessment is […]

Patellar (Knee) Deep Tendon Reflex Assessment

As a nurse and nursing student, you will learn how to assess the deep tendon reflexes. In this article, I will discuss how to assess the patellar tendon reflex along with a video demonstration. The deep tendon reflex examination is part of the neuro assessment for the nursing head to toe assessment. This assessment is […]

HESI Admission Assessment Exam Review HESI A2

The HESI admission assessment exam is an entrance exam required by many nursing programs prior to admission into the program. It is used to assess your readiness for the nursing program. Some nursing programs require a certain score in certain content areas or a specific composite score (overall score). For example, many nursing programs want students […]

Biceps Deep Tendon Reflex Assessment

As a nurse and nursing student, you will learn how to assess the deep tendon reflexes. In this article, I will discuss how to assess the biceps tendon reflex along with a video demonstration. The deep tendon reflex examination is part of the neuro assessment for the nursing head to toe assessment. This assessment is usually […]

Brachioradialis Deep Tendon Reflex Assessment for Nurses & Nursing Students

As a nurse and nursing student, you will learn how to assess the deep tendon reflexes. In this article, I will discuss how to assess the brachioradialis tendon reflex along with a video demonstration. The deep tendon reflex examination is part of the neuro assessment for the nursing head to toe assessment. This assessment is […]

Test-Taking Strategies for Nursing School or College

If you’re in college or nursing school, you’ve probably realized by now that tests can be quite a bit harder than they were in high school. College examinations require serious critical thinking skills. In this article and video, you can learn some simple test-taking tips to help you score higher on your exams. In my previous […]

Triceps Deep Tendon Reflex Assessment for Nurses & Nursing Students

As a nurse and nursing student, you will learn how to assess the deep tendon reflexes. In this article, I will discuss how to assess the triceps tendon reflex along with a video demonstration. The deep tendon reflex examination is part of the neuro assessment. This assessment is usually conducted during the head-to-toe nursing assessment. […]

Metabolic Acidosis NCLEX Review Notes

Are you studying metabolic acidosis and need to know a mnemonic on how to remember the causes? This article will give you a clever mnemonic and simplify the signs and symptoms and nursing interventions on how to remember metabolic acidosis for nursing lecture exams and NCLEX. In addition, you will learn how to differentiate metabolic acidosis from metabolic alkalosis. Don’t forget to take […]

Metabolic Alkalosis NCLEX Review Notes

Are you studying metabolic alkalosis and need to know a mnemonic on how to remember the causes? This article will give you a clever mnemonic and simplify the signs and symptoms and nursing interventions on how to remember metabolic alkalosis for nursing lecture exams and NCLEX. In addition, you will learn how to differentiate metabolic alkalosis from metabolic acidosis. Don’t forget to take […]

Surgical Scheduler Salary, Job Duties, Education Requirements

Surgical schedulers, also called surgical coordinators, assist healthcare professionals by scheduling appointments and performing other important clerical duties. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, medical secretaries (including surgical schedulers) earned an average salary of $33,530 per year, and a median hourly wage of $15.50 per hour. Surgical Schedule Job Duties The most common job duties for […]