Cell membrane transport quiz to test your knowledge on how fluid and electrolytes transport in and out of the cell. Cell transport is a vital process within the cell that helps moves water and molecules to and from the cell. There are several transport processes you want to be familiar with, like active and passive […]
Abnormal Lung Sounds (Adventitious) Review
This review will cover the different types of adventitious (abnormal) lung sounds. As a nurse you want to be able to identify abnormal lung sounds and their characteristics. In this review you will learn about: wheezes, coarse crackles, fine crackles, stridor, pleural friction rub, rhonchi. What questions should you be asking yourself while auscultating adventitious […]
Respiratory Sounds Quiz (Rhonchi, Wheeze, Crackles, Pleural Friction Rub, Stridor) NCLEX NGN
Respiratory assessment quiz on the different types of adventitious lung sounds! This quiz will test your knowledge on abnormal lung sounds such as: rhonchi, wheezes, coarse crackles, fine crackles, pleural friction rub, stridor. Don’t forget to watch the lecture on lung sounds and to review the notes (coming soon). Nurse Sarah’s Notes and Merch Just […]
Fluid Volume Deficit or Dehydration (Hypovolemia) Nursing NGN NCLEX
Fluid volume deficit occurs because there isn’t enough fluid in the body to support bodily needs and functions. This is sometime referred to as hypovolemia or dehydration. Dehydration can occur due to a loss of water or certain electrolytes like sodium, not taking in enough water or sodium, or something happens to cause the water […]
Hypovolemia (Fluid Volume Deficit) Dehydration Nursing Quiz
Hypovolemia quiz for nursing students that will test your knowledge on fluid volume deficit (dehydration). As a nurse you want to be familiar with the types of dehydration (hypertonic dehydration, hypotonic dehydration, and isotonic dehydration). In addition, to the signs and symptoms and nursing interventions. Don’t forget to watch the lecture on fluid volume deficit […]
Hormones (Fluid Regulation Balance) RAAS Thirst Mechanism Quiz
This quiz will test your knowledge on the hormones in fluid regulation balance. Hormones play a very vital role in balancing fluid levels in the body. The thirst mechanism and renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) work to try to correct fluid volume deficits. Hormones you want to be familiar with in fluid regulation include: aldosterone, antidiuretic hormone, […]
Next Generation NCLEX Study Tips for Case Studies
In April of 2023, the NCSBN released the new version of the NCLEX exam, which is called the Next Generation NCLEX (or NGN, for short). One of the big changes with the Next Generation NCLEX was the introduction of case studies. These new changes have caused some students and new graduates to become nervous, and […]
Fluid Volume Excess or Overload (Hypervolemia and Water Intoxication)
Fluid volume excess or overload occurs when there is too much fluid in the body. The body needs just the right amount of fluid to function and if there is too much or too little it starts to fail. In this review, you will learn about the types of fluid volume overload, signs and symptoms, […]
Hypervolemia (Fluid Volume Excess/Overload) Nursing Quiz
Hypervolemia quiz for nursing students that will test your knowledge on fluid volume excess (overload). As a nurse you want to be familiar with the types of fluid volume excess (hypertonic overload, hypotonic overload, and isotonic overload). In addition, to the signs and symptoms and nursing interventions. Don’t forget to watch the lecture on fluid […]
How to Deal with Difficult Patients as a Nurse
As a nurse, you’re going to be dealing with your share of difficult patients through the years. These patients can range from a bit rude to downright dangerous. But how should you respond to these patients? I’ll tell you how I’ve dealt with those difficult patients by sharing a couple of stories below. The Patient […]
Left-Sided vs. Right-Sided Heart Failure Nursing Review
This review will cover left-sided heart failure vs. right-sided heart failure for nurses. As a nurse it is important to be familiar with the differences between these two types of heart failure. To help you understand left vs. right sided heart failure visualize the heart’s anatomy in your head and think about what each side […]
Rhonchi Lung Sounds Nursing Review
Rhonchi are abnormal lung sounds that present as a snoring sound. This sound tends to be noted mainly on expiration, but it can be heard during inspiration as well. However, before we jump right into identifying rhonchi, let’s go over the basics in helping you understand how to identify adventitious lung sounds. What questions should […]
Rhonchi Lung Sounds Quiz
Rhonchi are adventitious lung sounds. This quiz will test your knowledge on how to identify the characteristics of rhonchi lung sounds during a lung auscultation. Don’t forget to check out the rhonchi notes, along with other lung sound quizzes in this series. Also, we have a rhonchi lung sound video and rhonchi notes that you […]
Next Generation NCLEX Case Study Sample Questions
One of the big changes on the Next Generation NCLEX exam is a shift toward case studies. Case studies often require a deeper level of critical thinking, and understanding diseases on a more in-depth level (especially the pathophysiology) will make these types of questions easier to answer. In this article, you’ll be able to watch […]
Wheezes (High-Pitched) Lung Sound Nursing Review
Wheezes (high-pitched) are abnormal lung sounds that present as musical, whistling sounds. This sound tends to be noted on expiration where it is the loudest, but it can be heard on both inspiration and expiration. However, before we jump right into identifying wheezes, let’s go over the basics in helping you understand how to identify […]
Wheezes (High-Pitched) Lung Sound Quiz
Wheezes (high-pitched) are an adventitious lung sound. This quiz will test your knowledge on how to identify the characteristics of high-pitched wheezes. Don’t forget to check out the wheezes notes, along with other lung sound quizzes in this series. Also, we have a wheezes lung sound video that you might find helpful. Nurse Sarah’s Notes […]
BMI Calculation Formula Explained
BMI stands for body mass index, and this is one of the anthropometric measurements that nurses collect or calculate during health assessments, along with other measurements such as skinfold thickness, height, weight, and so on. BMI scores are often used to screen for potential health problems, so it can be useful to know how to […]
BMI Quiz: Body Mass Index Test
BMI stands for body mass index, and this one of the anthropometric measurements that nurses collect (or calculate) during health assessments. BMI helps to screen for potential health problems. In the BMI quiz below, you can test your knowledge on how to calculate BMI for a patient. Before taking this quiz on BMI, you might […]
IV Fluid Types (Crystalloid) Uses Nursing Therapy: (Isotonic, Hypertonic, Hypotonic)
IV fluids (also known as intravenous fluids) are special fluids administered to the intravascular compartment, which is part of the extracellular compartment space. Intravenous fluids are an extremely common treatment ordered for patients in the hospital setting. Nurses administer IV fluids per the healthcare provider orders to help treat fluid volume deficits via dehydration, electrolyte […]
IV Fluid Types Quiz (Crystalloid: Hypertonic, Hypotonic, Isotonic): Fluid Compartments and Osmosis
Hypertonic, hypotonic, and isotonic IV fluids quiz for nursing students and nurses! IV fluids are a common treatment in the hospital setting. Therefore, the nurse must be aware of an IV fluid’s osmolarity and what to monitor for while administering it to a patient. This quiz will test your knowledge on body fluid compartments, osmosis, […]
How to Take an Ovulation Test
Taking an ovulation test can help you determine your most fertile days when you are trying to get pregnant, and these tests work by detecting when a process known as “ovulation” is about to occur. What is Ovulation? Ovulation happens when an ovary releases an egg, which must then be fertilized by a sperm for pregnancy […]
Stridor Lung Sound Nursing Review
Stridor is an abnormal lung sound that presents as a squawking or screeching sound. It occurs during inspiration or expiration. However, before we jump right into identifying stridor, let’s go over the basics in helping you understand how to identify adventitious lung sounds. What questions should you be asking yourself while auscultating adventitious lung sounds? […]
Stridor Lung Sounds Quiz
Stridor is an adventitious lung sound. This quiz will test your knowledge on how to identify the characteristics of stridor. Don’t forget to check out the stridor notes, along with other lung sound quizzes in this series. Also, we have a stridor video that you might find helpful. Nurse Sarah’s Notes and Merch Just released […]
IV Drug Use Complications and Dangers
IV drug use can be extremely dangerous, and there is often a stigma around individuals who are struggling with this form of addiction. Unfortunately, few people know the serious dangers associated with IV drug use. IV Drug Use Complications and Dangers Here are some of the serious complications from IV (intravenous) drug use that I’ve […]
ECG/EKG Practice Quiz (Identify Rhythms)
This ECG practice quiz is comprehensive and will test your knowledge on how to identify rhythms, treatments, and the nurse’s role. Don’t forget to check out our complete ECG series that covers everything you need to know about EKG interpretation as a new nurse, as well as our comprehensive EKG rhythms video. ECG/EKG Study Guide […]
Menstrual Cycle Length Calculation
Determining the length of your menstrual cycle (period cycle) can be helpful for many reasons. For example, if you plan to take ovulation tests, you will often need to calculate your cycle length to help you determine the time to start testing. Note, we also have a lecture on the menstrual cycle and a menstrual […]
Pleural Friction Rub Nursing Review
Pleural friction rub, also known as pleural rub, is an abnormal lung sound that presents with a harsh-grating noise. It occurs during inspiration and expiration. However, before we jump right into identifying a pleural friction rub, let’s go over the basics in helping you understand how to identify adventitious lung sounds. What questions should you […]
Pleural Friction Rub Lung Sounds Quiz
Pleural friction rub is an adventitious lung sounds. This quiz will test your knowledge on how to identify the characteristics of a pleural rub. Don’t forget to check out the pleural friction rub notes, along with other lung sound quizzes in this series. Also, we have a pleural friction rub video that you might find […]
Coarse Crackles Nursing Review
Coarse crackles are abnormal lung sounds that present like gurgling or bubbling sounds. They begin around inspiration and can sometimes extend into expiration. However, before we jump right into identifying coarse crackles, let’s go over the basics in helping you understand how to identify adventitious lung sounds. What questions should you be asking yourself while […]
Coarse Crackles Lung Sounds Quiz
Coarse crackles are adventitious lung sounds. This quiz will test your knowledge on how to identify coarse crackles. Don’t forget to check out the coarse crackles notes, along with other lung sound quizzes in this series. Also, we have a lecture on coarse crackles. Coarse Crackles Lung Sounds Quiz Nurse Sarah’s Notes and Merch Just […]
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