Cancer can be graded and staged. These two terms each have different meanings, and as the nurse you want to be familiar with each of their definitions along with the lingo used to communicate the grade and stage of your patient’s cancer. After you review this material, you can watch the lecture on tumor staging […]
HIV and AIDS Nursing NCLEX Review
This review will cover Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome). This review will cover: What is HIV and AIDS? Quick Facts Pathophysiology Stages of HIV (signs and symptoms, testing etc.) Nurse’s Role Antiretroviral treatment (ART) When you’re done reviewing, don’t forget to take the HIV/AID NCLEX Questions Quiz and watch the HIV […]
HIV (AIDS) NCLEX Questions Nursing Quiz
HIV (AIDS) NCLEX Questions quiz for nursing students! HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus, and its a virus that attacks the immune system. AIDS stands for Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, and occurs in the latter stage of HIV after the virus has caused extreme destruction to the immune system. The nurse plays a vital role with […]
Metabolic Panel: BMP & CMP Nursing Lab Values
As a nursing student or nurse you want to be very familiar with the metabolic panel. The metabolic panel can be ordered as either a basic metabolic panel (BMP) or comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP). This review is part of a “Lab Values for Nurses” series. Why is it so important to know about a BMP […]
Metabolic Panel (CMP vs. BMP) Nursing Labs Quiz
Metabolic panel nursing quiz (CMP vs. BMP) for students! There are two types of metabolic panels that can be ordered on a patient. They are the comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP) and basic metabolic panel (BMP). These tests are routinely ordered just like the complete blood count (CBC). As the nurse it is very important you know […]
PT/INR vs. aPTT Nursing Review
This review will highlight the similarities and differences between the PT/INR vs. aPTT test for exams! The PT/INR and aPTT are helpful tests for assessing the coagulation process. As the nurse you want to know their normal ranges, what each test assesses, how the tests are used to monitor anticoagulation therapy, and the nurse’s role. […]
aPTT Blood Test (Labs to Know for NCLEX) Review
This review will highlight the main concepts you need to know about the aPTT test for exams! The aPTT is a helpful test for assessing the coagulation process. As the nurse you want to know the normal range, what the test assesses, how it’s used to monitor Heparin therapy, and the nurse’s role. Don’t forget […]
PT/INR Blood Test (Labs to Know for NCLEX) Review
This review will highlight the main concepts you need to know about the PT/INR test for exams! The PT/INR is a helpful test for assessing the coagulation process. As the nurse you want to know the normal range, what the test assesses, how it’s used to monitor Warfarin therapy, and the nurse’s role. Don’t forget […]
Virchow’s Triad Review (Blood Clots or DVT)
Virchow’s Triad review for nursing students! This quick review will highlight the main concepts you need to know about Virchow’s Triad. It’s important to be familiar with Virchow’s Triad because it details the main factors for why a blood clot can develop. As the nurse you want to be able to identify those factors and […]
D-dimer Blood Test (Labs to Know for NCLEX)
D-dimer blood test review for nursing students! This quick review will highlight the main concepts you need to know about a D-dimer lab test. As a nurse you want to be familiar with this blood test because it can help the physician determine if a patient may have a blood clot. Quick Lecture on the […]
PT/INR vs. aPTT Nursing NCLEX Questions
PT/INR vs. aPTT NCLEX review questions for nursing students! The PT/INR and aPTT are blood tests used to assess the coagulation pathways. These tests can assess either the extrinsic or intrinsic pathways of coagulation along with the common pathways. In other words, these test assess how fast a patient forms a clot. This quiz will […]
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) NCLEX Review
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) NCLEX review for nursing students! A deep vein thrombosis is a type of venous thromboembolism (VTE). It is important that you’re familiar with the signs and symptoms, preventive measures, treatment, and pathophysiology for a DVT. Lecture on Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) NCLEX Review What is it? It’s […]
DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis) NCLEX Questions
DVT (deep vein thrombosis) NCLEX questions for nursing students! A deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot that forms within the vein. According to Virchow’s Triad, a blood clot can form within the vein for several reasons. As the nurse, you will want to be familiar with the prevention of a blood clot (venous […]
Complete Blood Count (CBC) NCLEX Review
Complete blood count (CBC) NCLEX review for nursing students! As a nursing student or nurse you will want to be very familiar with the complete blood count. The complete blood count is also called a CBC for short. Why is it so important to know about a CBC? This blood test is a very common […]
Complete Blood Count (CBC) NCLEX Questions
Complete blood count (CBC) NCLEX review questions for nursing students! The complete blood count, also called a CBC, is a very common blood test. This test assesses a patient’s white blood cell, red blood cell, and platelet count. This quiz will test your knowledge on how to interpret the complete blood count and the normal […]
Labs to Know for NCLEX Review
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 […]