What is the difference between depolarization vs repolarization of the heart that creates cardiac action potential? In order to understand how the PQRST waveform is created on the ECG, you have to understand these two terms. Depolarization and repolarization are words that can be used to describe how a heart cell is responding to the […]
Alzheimer’s Disease (Dementia) NCLEX Nursing Review
Alzheimer’s disease (dementia) NCLEX review for nursing students! This review will discuss a type of dementia known as Alzheimer’s disease. It’s vital a nurse knows how to provide care with this type of disease. You will learn the following information in this review: Don’t forget to access the free Alzheimer’s disease quiz when you’re done […]
Alzheimer’s Disease Dementia NCLEX Quiz
Alzheimer’s disease nursing NCLEX quiz review for students! Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a type of dementia caused by the formation of beta-amyloid plaques and neurofibillary tangles in the brain. This causes the neurons to cease communication and eventually die. This disease is a chronic disease that progressively becomes worst over years. It tends to affect […]
The Great Saphenous Vein
Have you ever wondered which vein is the longest vein in the human body? Probably not, but in case you want to know, it is called the great saphenous vein (or the long saphenous vein). What is the Function of Veins? Veins are responsible for returning de-oxygenated blood to the heart. The great saphenous vein […]
NCLEX Study Plan
Passing the NCLEX exam is the last crucial step that nursing graduates must take in order to become licensed to practice nursing in the United States. If you’re unsure of how to prepare for the NCLEX, the following NCLEX study plan is what I used to pass NCLEX on my first try. Start Preparing for […]
IV Flow Hourly Rate mL/hr Dosage Calculations Practice Problems
Learn how to solve IV infusion flow hourly rate dosage calculations in this nursing review. In nursing school you will be required to solve for the hourly rate for IV infusion calculations. It’s important to remember that there are various ways to solve dosage calculations. The method you use is based on what you prefer […]
IV Drip Flow Rate Drop Factor gtts/min Dosage Calculations Practice Problems
Learn how to solve IV flow rate drop factor dosage calculations in this nursing review. In nursing school you will be required to solve IV flow rate calculations. It’s important to remember that there are various ways to solve dosage calculations. The method you use is based on what you prefer and/or what your nursing […]
Do Nurses Really Use Dosage Calculations?
If you are taking dosage calculations in nursing school, you might be wondering, “Do nurses really need to know how to do this on the job?” In fact, this is one of the most common questions nursing students have regarding dosage calculations. The short answer is yes, nurses definitely use dosage calculations on the job! […]
Sinus Tachycardia ECG/EKG Rhythm Nursing Review
Sinus tachycardia ECG heart rhythm review for nursing students! In this review you will learn how to identify the cardiac rhythm known as sinus tachycardia. After this review you should be familiar with the following about this heart rhythm: ECG criteria for tachycardia Causes Complications Nursing interventions Treatment After you review this material don’t forget […]
Sinus Tachycardia ECG/EKG Rhythm Quiz
Sinus tachycardia ECG interpretation quiz for nursing students! This EKG quiz will test your knowledge on how to identify sinus tachycardia, causes of this rhythm, nursing interventions for sinus tachycardia, and treatment. As the nurse, it is vital you are able to determine if a patient is experiencing sinus tachycardia and what signs and symptoms […]
Crying in Nursing School
Crying in nursing school? You’re not alone. In fact, it’s pretty common for nursing students to cry at some point during the whole nursing school experience. Few people like to admit that they have cried because it makes them feel weak or overly sensitive. However, the reality is that nursing students often feel extremely overwhelmed, […]
Desired over Have by Weight Examples Dosage Calculations
Desired over have by weight practice examples for dosage calculations! Some types of dosage calculations require you to determine the dosage of a medication or the amount to be administered based on the prescribing provider’s order and the patient’s weight. These types of drug problems require converting pounds to kilograms and that you apply that […]
Tablets and Capsules Dosage Calculations (Desired over Have Method)
Learn how to solve capsules and tablets dosage calculations by using the desired over have formula method! This review will show you how to solve oral dosage calculations for tablets and capsules. I will be using the desired over have formula to solve them. However, there are many other methods you can use to solve […]
Desired Over Have Examples Practice Questions Quiz
Dosage calculation practice for nursing students using the desired over have formula! Below is a quiz to test your knowledge on how to solve drug calculations of tablets, capsules, and mL. You will be required to convert from grams (g) to milligrams (mg), milligrams (mg) to micrograms (mcg), and so forth. Don’t forget to watch […]
Desired over Have Formula Method Dosage Calculations
This review will cover how to solve nursing school dosage calculations using the desired over have formula method. There are several methods you can use to solve dosage calculation problems. These include dimensional analysis, ratio and proportions, and desired over have formula. The method you use to solve these calculations can depend on how you […]
Sinus Bradycardia ECG/EKG Nursing Review
Sinus bradycardia ECG heart rhythm review for nursing students! In this review you will learn how to identify the cardiac rhythm known as sinus bradycardia. After this review you should be familiar with the following about this heart rhythm: ECG criteria for sinus bradycardia Causes Nursing interventions Treatment After you review this material don’t forget […]
Capillary Refill Time
The capillary refill test, also called capillary refill time (CRT) or nail blanch test, is a technique that nurses use to assess for peripheral perfusion or dehydration in patients. How is the Capillary Refill Test Performed? Nurses typically perform the capillary refill test by pressing on the nail plate or the pad of a digit […]
Sinus Bradycardia ECG/EKG Rhythm NCLEX Quiz
Sinus bradycardia ECG interpretation review quiz for nurses! This EKG quiz will test your knowledge on how to identify sinus bradycardia, causes of this rhythm, nursing interventions for sinus bradycardia, and treatment. As the nurse, it is vital you are able to determine if a patient is experiencing sinus bradycardia and what signs and symptoms […]
How to Become an LPN
Learn how to become an LPN / LVN nurse with these simple steps. What is an LPN? First, LPN stands for licensed practical nurse. In some areas, LPNs are called LVNs, which stands for licensed vocational nurse. I can tell you that I have worked with some amazing licensed practical nurses throughout my nursing career, […]
ECG/EKG Interpretation Basics Review
ECG/EKG interpretation basics for nursing students and nurses! The terms ECG or EKG both stand for electrocardiogram. An electrocardiogram is a simple test that assesses the electrical conduction system of the heart. It can detect dysrhythmias and other cardiac issues. In this review you will learn about: Heart blood flow and its relationship with the […]
HIV Life Cycle
The human immunodeficiency virus, more commonly known as HIV, attacks the body’s immune system. This attack is carried out in a series of stages or steps. Knowing these stages can be helpful in understanding how the HIV virus replicates, as well as for understanding the mechanism of action for the the different medications used in […]
Nail Anatomy
The nail unit consists of the nail (fingernail or toenail), which is made of hardened plates of keratin, and its surrounding tissues that make up the distal, dorsal surface of the fingers and toes (digits). Nails are one of the appendages that, along with the skin, make up the integumentary system. The other appendages of […]
Nail Anatomy Quiz
Use the nail anatomy and physiology quiz below to test your knowledge on the basic structure of the nail unit. While our fingernails and toenails may seem like a simple structure, they actually have special tissues and folds. In addition, our nails serve several important functions, and they can also be used to assess for […]
ECG/EKG Interpretation Basic Quiz for Nurses
ECG/EKG basic interpretation quiz for nurses! This quiz will test your knowledge on how to analyze the PQRST complex on an ECG strip. You will be required to identify where atrial and ventricular depolarization and repolarization occur in the PQRST complex along with how the electrical conduction system works within the heart to cause the […]
Oral Hairy Leukoplakia on Tongue
If you are assessing a patient and notice a white, furry growth on the tongue, it could be a condition known as oral hairy leukoplakia. This condition may look similar to other conditions that can affect the tongue, such as thrush (candida). What is Oral Hairy Leukoplakia? As its name implies, this growth is found […]
How to Take Blood Pressure Manually | Clinical Nursing Skills
Learn how to take a manual blood pressure! As a nurse or healthcare professional, it is essential that you know how to take a manual blood pressure, and many nursing students must pass a blood pressure measurement skills check-off in nursing school. The manual blood pressure reading is obtained with a sphygmomanometer (aneroid manometer gauge […]
Oral Liquid Medication Administration
Oral liquid medication administration is one medication route that nurses use when administering medications to patients. In addition, nursing schools may require nursing students to perform a skills check-off on this technique. While you should always verify the specific protocols for your facility or nursing school before administering medications, these general tips can help you […]
Toddler Constipation
Toddler constipation can be a frustrating experience for both the toddler and parents, and chronic constipation could lead to other problems such as impacted stool, delayed potty training, or even damage to the large intestine. If your toddler is experiencing constipation, you’ll want to discuss this with your healthcare provider (or pediatrician) as soon as […]
Insulin Drip Infusion Calculation Nursing Review
Insulin drip infusion calculation review for nursing students! In this review, you will learn how to use dimensional analysis to solve for infusion rate and time for the administration of an insulin drip. In order to calculate infusion rate, you will need the ordered dose (units/hr). The infusion rate is what you will enter on […]
Insulin Drip Infusion Practice Calculations Problems Quiz
Insulin drip infusion practice calculations problems for nursing students! This quiz below will test your knowledge on how to calculate insulin infusion drip problems. For example, you will be required to calculate the mL/hr based on the units/hr ordered and how to determine how many hours it will take for an IV bag to infuse. […]
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