Lab values to know for NCLEX and as a nurse or nursing student! This review will target the most important lab values you need to know for NCLEX and as a nurse. When you take the NCLEX exam there is a high probability you will have some type of lab value question. WHY? Because almost […]
Heparin vs. Warfarin Nursing NCLEX Review
This NCLEX review will discuss Heparin vs. Warfarin (Coumadin). As a nursing student, you must be familiar with the differences and similarities between these two anticoagulants. This review will highlight how the medications work, nursing considerations, antidotes, and patient education. Don’t forget to take the two quizzes that will test you on these medications: Heparin NCLEX […]
Labs to Know for NCLEX Quiz Questions
Test your knowledge on the lab values you need to know for NCLEX with these quiz questions for nursing students! When you take the NCLEX exam or work as a nurse you will be expected to know basic normal lab value ranges. This includes results for the complete blood count, metabolic panel, arterial blood gas […]
Heparin Nursing Pharmacology NCLEX Review (Anticoagulant)
Heparin pharmacology nursing NCLEX review for nursing students! This review will break down what you need to know for your pharmacology exams about the medication Heparin. Heparin is an anticoagulant that is used to treat and/or prevent blood clots. It is vital the nurse knows how the drug works, side effects, how to monitor the […]
Heparin NCLEX Questions (Anticoagulation)
Heparin NCLEX questions (anticoagulation) for nursing students! Heparin is an anticoagulant that helps prevent and treat blood clots. The nurse should be aware of how the drug works, why it is ordered, nursing implications, signs and symptoms of an adverse reaction (example: Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia HIT), and the patient teaching. Don’t forget to watch the Heparin lecture before […]
Warfarin Pharmacology NCLEX Review (Coumadin)
Warfarin pharmacology nursing NCLEX review for nursing students! This review will break down what you need to know for your pharmacology exams about the medication Warfarin (Coumadin). Warfarin is an anticoagulant that is used to treat and/or prevent blood clots. It is vital the nurse knows how the drug works, side effects, how to monitor […]
Warfarin NCLEX Questions (Coumadin)
Warfarin (Coumadin) NCLEX questions for nursing students! Warfarin (Coumadin) is an anticoagulant that helps prevent and treat blood clots. The nurse should be aware of how the drug works, why it is ordered, nursing implications, signs and symptoms of toxicity, and how to teach the patient how to take the medication. Don’t forget to watch the Warfarin […]
Sickle Cell Anemia NCLEX Review
This is an NCLEX review on sickle cell anemia. Sickle cell anemia is a genetic blood disorder that affects the shape of the red blood cell. As the nurse, you will want to be familiar with the pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, sickle cell crisis, treatment, and nursing interventions. Don’t forget to take the free quiz […]
Sickle Cell Anemia NCLEX Questions
This quiz contains sickle cell anemia NCLEX practice questions. Sickle cell anemia is the most severe type of sickle cell disease. It is genetic and tends to show up in the pediatric population. It occurs because the patient has abnormal hemoglobin on their red blood cell. As the nurse, you must be familiar with the […]
Blood Transfusion NCLEX Review
Blood transfusion NCLEX review for nurses. As a nurse you must know how to transfuse blood and what type of transfusion reactions can happen during a blood transfusion. Don’t forget to take the blood transfusion nclex quiz after reading this review. Lecture on Blood Transfusion Procedure Blood Transfusion NCLEX Review What is a blood transfusion? […]
Blood Types Nursing NCLEX Review
Blood types for nursing: As a nurse we must be familiar with the various blood types along with their compatibility. This is not only important for the NCLEX exam but the job! In nursing we administer blood transfusions, but before we do this the patient must be typed and crossmatched. Therefore, the patient’s blood will […]
Blood Transfusion NCLEX Questions
Blood transfusions nclex questions for nursing: As a nurse you will be transfusing blood and you will want to know how to properly perform this procedure. During a blood transfusion, the patient is at risk for various transfusion reactions like hemolytic, allergic, febrile (non-hemolytic), graft versus host disease etc. Therefore, the nurse must be familiar […]
Blood Types NCLEX Quiz
Blood types NCLEX quiz for nursing students on the ABO blood typing system. As a nurse you will be transfusing blood products, especially packed red blood cells. Therefore, you must be familiar with the various blood types and if they are compatible with one another. Don’t forget to watch the lecture on blood types before […]
Pernicious Anemia NCLEX Review Notes
This is an NCLEX review for pernicious anemia. Patients with pernicious anemia have low levels of red blood cells due to low levels of vitamin b 12. In the previous review, I covered other hematology disorders. So, if you are studying for NCLEX or your nursing lecture exams be sure to check out that section. When […]
Pernicious Anemia NCLEX Questions Quiz
This is a quiz that contains NCLEX review questions about pernicious anemia. Patients who have pernicious anemia have low levels of red blood cells caused by low vitamin B12 levels. This is due to an autoimmune condition causing the patient to lack intrinsic factor. In the previous NCLEX review series, I explained about other disorders you may […]
Iron-Deficiency Anemia NCLEX Review Notes
This is an NCLEX review for iron-deficiency anemia. Patients who have iron-deficiency anemia are suffering from low red blood cells and/or hemoglobin levels. This leads to the patient experiencing low levels of oxyen throughout the body. In the previous review, I covered other hematology disorders. So, if you are studying for NCLEX or your nursing lecture exams […]
Iron-Deficiency Anemia NCLEX Questions
This is a quiz that contains NCLEX review questions on iron-deficiency anemia. Patients who have iron-deficiency anemia have low levels of red blood cells and amounts of hemoglobin caused by low iron levels. The patient will experience low levels of oxygen throughout the body since red blood cells transport oxygen. In the previous NCLEX review series, […]