Learn about the ABCDE assessment to detect melanoma skin cancer! The ABCDE assessment is an acronym tool used to help nurses and patients assess suspicious moles that may be melanoma. As a nursing student prepping for your exam on the integumentary system or oncological disorders, you will want to be familiar with the ABCDE assessment. What […]
Skin Cancer Nursing NCLEX Review
This NCLEX review will discuss skin cancer. Skin cancer occurs when cells in the skin turn cancerous. The types of skin cancer discussed in this lecture will be basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, actinic keratosis, and melanoma. Don’t forget to take the skin cancer NCLEX questions quiz after reading this review. Lecture on Skin Cancer […]
Skin Cancer NCLEX Questions
Skin cancer NCLEX questions for nursing students! Skin cancer occurs when the cells in the skin mutate into cancerous cells. The type of skin cancer present depends on the skin cell affected by the mutation. There are two types of skin cancer: nonmelanoma and melanoma. These can be subdivided into basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell […]
How to Remove Sutures
Learn how to remove surgical sutures (nursing): Sutures (also called stitches) are used to close wounds either from an injury of some type or a surgical procedure. There are various types of suture patterns used. The most common, which will be demonstrated in this article, is the simple interrupted suture. In addition, there are these […]
Burns NCLEX Review
This NCLEX review will discuss burns. This review will include the types of burns, causes, nursing interventions, pathophysiology, and much more! Don’t forget to take the FREE burns NCLEX quiz after reading this review. Lecture on Burns Burns NCLEX Review What are burns? It is damage to the skin’s integrity from some type of energy […]
Burns NCLEX Questions
This quiz contains NCLEX questions regarding burns. Patients who have experienced burns require specialized nursing care and treatment. This quiz will test you on burn depth (partial-thickness and full-thickness), complications (hypovolemic shock, inhalation injury etc.), nursing interventions, and much more. Don’t forget to watch the lecture on burns before taking the quiz. (NOTE: When you […]
Parkland Burn Formula Quick NCLEX Review
This NCLEX review will explain how to calculate the Parkland Burn Formula. It is actually very easy! Don’t forget to take the quiz at the end of this review for more practice problems. Lecture on Parkland Burn Formula What is the Parkland Burn Formula? It’s a formula used to calculate the amount of fluids a […]
Rule of Nines for Burns in an Adult NCLEX Review
This NCLEX review will discuss the Rule of Nines for burns in an adult patient. If you’re studying burns right now in class, you can probably count on a rule of nines burn question being on your exam. It’s a popular topic to cover on a burns exam. Lecture on Rule of Nines What is […]
Parkland Formula Practice Questions for Burns NCLEX
Parkland formula practice questions for burns for the NCLEX exam. The Parkland Burn Formula is used to calculate the total amount of fluids needed (Lactated Ringers) 24 hours after a burn. Remember fluid resuscitation is critical after a patient experiences severe burns. To calculate with the Parkland Formula, you must know how to calculate total burn […]
Rule of Nines for Burns NCLEX Quiz Questions
Rule of Nines NCLEX questions quiz for the adult patient who has experienced burns. The Rule of Nines is used to calculate the total body surface for a patient who has experienced burns. Based on the percentage of total body surface area that is burned, the provider can calculate the amount of fluid replacement (Lactated […]
Pressure Injuries (Ulcers) NCLEX Review
This NCLEX review will discuss pressure injuries (formerly called pressure ulcers). As a nursing student, you must be familiar with pressure injuries and how they affect our patients. In addition to the various stages, nursing interventions, and treatments for pressure injuries. Don’t forget to take the free pressure injury quiz after reviewing this material. Lecture […]
Impetigo NCLEX Review
This NCLEX review will discuss impetigo. As a nursing student, you must be familiar with impetigo and how it affects the pediatric population. In addition to the signs and symptoms, nursing interventions, and treatment for this condition. Don’t forget to take the free impetigo quiz after reviewing this material. Impetigo Lecture Impetigo NCLEX Review What is impetigo? […]
Pressure Ulcer NCLEX Questions
These NCLEX review practice questions will test you on pressure ulcers. Pressure ulcers are now called pressure injuries. As the nurse you will want to know how to prevent pressure injuries along with identifying risk factors, and how to stage various pressure injuries. Don’t forget to watch the lecture on pressure injuries before taking the […]
Impetigo NCLEX Questions
Impetigo NCLEX questions for the pediatric patient. As a nursing student you will want to be familiar with impetigo. This condition most commonly affects children ages 2-6 years of age, and is due to a skin infection. Don’t forget to check out more pediatric nursing review and to watch the lecture on impetigo. (NOTE: When […]